Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United
Mark YothersMark Yothers Barry Skinner Barry Skinner
Kristinn Ingi KárasonK. Kárason82
G
captain1
G
67Liam WatersL. Waters
Simon FortuneS. Fortune70
D
2
D
68Danny GreavesD. Greaves
Lomano ShieldsL. Shields72
D
3
D
64Steve FletcherS. Fletcher
Hugo FuentesH. Fuentes71
D
4
D
65Dave MurphyD. Murphy
Martins EmersonM. Emerson85
M
5
M
68Simon FletcherS. Fletcher
Damien McManamanD. McManaman70
M
6captain
M
65Oscar MartinO. Martin
Gijs Van WonderenG. Van Wonderen76
M
7
M
67Spencer SherwoodS. Sherwood
Jo‘l TassaliJ. Tassali82
M
8
M
68Dean RodgersD. Rodgers
Ole KanuO. Kanu71
A
9
A
64Matt LawM. Law
Guillermo PothuizenG. Pothuizen79
A
10
A
67Julian LopezJ. Lopez
Matheus Henrique SerginhoM. Serginho74
A
11
A
68Les OwenL. Owen
 
Alex RaeA. Rae75
M
12
G
66Edward BattyE. Batty
Marc WallnerM. Wallner74
A
13
M
61Ian HurstI. Hurst
Martin GonzalezM. Gonzalez71
A
14
A
72Gilles VieiraG. Vieira

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 17,141 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Arsenal and Hartlepool United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Grant.


0.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the match underway!
3.41
Damien McManaman chips the ball to his team mate, Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho plays a one-two with Guillermo Pothuizen and rushes in on goal... Matheus Henrique Serginho muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
9.08
Oscar Martin threads a neat ball through to Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lomano Shields.
12.16
Martins Emerson flicks a high pass forward to Ole Kanu who brings the ball under control. Ole Kanu shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
14.18
Dave Murphy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Sherwood. Spencer Sherwood decides to run forward with the ball. Spencer Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez beats his man to it with a header. The ball comes off Simon Fortune and the loose ball is cleared up field.
16.10
Lomano Shields knocks the ball forward to Gijs Van Wonderen. Gijs Van Wonderen sees a break and surges forward. Gijs Van Wonderen lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu makes a deft header but is denied by Danny Greaves. Excellent block.
22.16
Dave Murphy knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Martin. Oscar Martin sees Matt Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Law whips in a cross ball towards Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
24.16
Gijs Van Wonderen flicks a high pass forward. Matheus Henrique Serginho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matheus Henrique Serginho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.01
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
27.02
Jo‘l Tassali flicks a high pass forward. Ole Kanu controls it well on his chest. Ole Kanu shoots from outside the area. Liam Waters gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
28.19
Spencer Sherwood sees Matt Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Law knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Les Owen is offside!
30.32
Lomano Shields flicks a high ball forward to Martins Emerson who takes it down. Martins Emerson knocks the ball forward to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.21
Simon Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jo‘l Tassali. Jo‘l Tassali hits a low pass to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu knocks the ball forward to Matheus Henrique Serginho but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.42
Danny Greaves sees Spencer Sherwood in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Spencer Sherwood plays the ball forward to Matt Law. Matt Law finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
36.11
Spencer Sherwood makes a simple pass to Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Hugo Fuentes comes in with a late challenge on Matt Law. Matt Law appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
38.04
Spencer Sherwood flicks a high pass forward. Les Owen collects the pass. Les Owen makes a probing pass to Julian Lopez but he's offside!
42.15
Simon Fortune catches Les Owen on the ankles. The referee warns Simon Fortune to calm down! Les Owen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Martins Emerson brings the ball forward. Martins Emerson knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Liam Waters manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hartlepool United kick off!
47.05
Spencer Sherwood hits a low pass to Les Owen. Les Owen tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.08
Gijs Van Wonderen knocks the ball to his team mate, Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho advances inside the box! Matheus Henrique Serginho tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Liam Waters with no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
54.53
Damien McManaman makes a simple pass to Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.45
Dave Murphy knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Martin. Oscar Martin advances with the ball. Oscar Martin whips in a cross ball towards Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez connects with a diving header. Kristinn Ingi Kárason manages to gather it.
65.39
Simon Fortune threads a neat ball through to Gijs Van Wonderen. Gijs Van Wonderen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gijs Van Wonderen skips past Dave Murphy! Gijs Van Wonderen strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Liam Waters.
66.04
Gijs Van Wonderen takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Liam Waters gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
67.58
Damien McManaman passes the ball forward to Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen whips in a cross ball towards Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Liam Waters is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.46
Gijs Van Wonderen chips the ball to his team mate, Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
75.29
Hugo Fuentes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damien McManaman. Damien McManaman threads a neat ball through to Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Murphy.
77.22
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
78.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Danny Greaves plays the ball forward to Simon Fletcher. With a delightful solo run, Simon Fletcher stretches the opposition's defence. Simon Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.21
Hugo Fuentes threads a neat ball through to Martins Emerson. Martins Emerson makes a beautiful solo run. Martins Emerson knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
89.56
Damien McManaman sees Matheus Henrique Serginho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matheus Henrique Serginho knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Superb reactions from Liam Waters. What a save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Hartlepool United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
21.1%
40%
38.9%

Scorers
Matheus Henrique Serginho 51
Ole Kanu 68

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gijs Van Wonderen of Arsenal

Match Ratings
1.Kristinn Ingi Kárason (GK)
6
2.Simon Fortune (DEF)
6
3.Lomano Shields (DEF)
6
4.Hugo Fuentes (DEF)
6
5.Martins Emerson (MID)
7
6.Damien McManaman (MID)
6
7.Gijs Van Wonderen (MID)
9
8.Jo‘l Tassali (MID)
6
9.Ole Kanu (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Guillermo Pothuizen (ATT)
7
11.Matheus Henrique Serginho (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alex Rae (MID)
0
13.Marc Wallner (ATT)
0
14.Martin Gonzalez (ATT)
0

1.Liam Waters (GK)
8
2.Danny Greaves (DEF)
7
3.Steve Fletcher (DEF)
6
4.Dave Murphy (DEF)
6
5.Simon Fletcher (MID)
6
6.Oscar Martin (MID)
6
7.Spencer Sherwood (MID)
7
8.Dean Rodgers (MID)
6
9.Matt Law (ATT)
6
10.Julian Lopez (ATT)
6
11.Les Owen (ATT)
6
 
12.Edward Batty (GK)
0
13.Ian Hurst (MID)
0
14.Gilles Vieira (ATT)
0