Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Brunton Park where Carlisle United play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 20,384 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Carlisle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Carlisle United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the match underway!
3.47
0-0Hugo Guerrero Lopez makes a simple pass to Paulo Monteiro. Paulo Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.52
0-0Erik Ásgeirsson kicks a strong pass forward to Rene Klein. Rene Klein whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Monteiro. Paulo Monteiro beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.38
Leon Harley knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alvaro Mendoza.
16.49
Erik Ásgeirsson knocks the ball forward to Rene Klein. Rene Klein shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
21.23
0-0Adolfo Delgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Harley. Leon Harley hits a low pass to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork makes a pass forward but Dean Owen is yards offside!
22.37
Adolfo Delgado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Harley. Leon Harley runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leon Harley shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.03
Tomek Wilimowski flicks a high pass forward. Rene Klein collects the pass. Rene Klein tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
27.34
0-1Leon Harley threads a neat ball through to Dean Owen. Dean Owen finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper, Joel Litmanen, sees it late!! Goal for Arsenal!
30.41
0-1Leon Harley plays the ball forward to Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins plays a one-two with Sol Wallwork and rushes in on goal... Rafael Martins cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Joel Litmanen manages to keep it out.
32.06
0-1Arsenal are dictating the run of play here today.
33.05
Leon Harley chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.30
Paul van Dijk sees Erik Ásgeirsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erik Ásgeirsson threads a neat ball through to Rene Klein. Rene Klein shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
38.11
Hugo Guerrero Lopez makes a probing pass to Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani threads the ball through into the box. Rene Klein shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.56
0-2Tomek Wilimowski hacks Marin Stoichita from behind! The referee calls over Tomek Wilimowski and warns him to calm down! Marin Stoichita runs off the knock.
42.44
Armando Maldini flicks a high pass forward. Erik Ásgeirsson collects the pass. Erik Ásgeirsson kicks a strong pass forward to Rene Klein. Rene Klein tries a spectacular long range effort. Cyrille Bedrossian gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Carlisle United appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half. The Carlisle United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Carlisle United kicking off!
48.45
Without breaking stride, Hugo Guerrero Lopez plays the ball forward to Rene Klein. Rene Klein deftly passes the ball to Paulo Monteiro, releasing him through on goal. Paulo Monteiro tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
49.45
With great vision, Hugo Guerrero Lopez plays the ball forward to Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Cyrille Bedrossian keeps it out!
55.29
Hugo Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Monteiro collects the pass. Paulo Monteiro shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
60.26
0-2Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Danijel Piquionne replacing Ian Yáñez, Jose Javier Martinez replacing Leon Harley and Danny Butt replacing Rafael Martins .
61.31
Francois Maqua sees Jose Javier Martinez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Martinez makes a simple pass to Sol Wallwork. With great vision, Sol Wallwork plays the ball forward to Manuele Marrocolo who has made a great run into the box. Manuele Marrocolo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Joel Litmanen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.29
Adolfo Delgado lofts the ball long. Dean Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.15
Ade Garba threads a neat ball through to Hugo Guerrero Lopez. Hugo Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball forward to Rene Klein. Rene Klein rushes past Aldo Botticella! Rene Klein takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Cyrille Bedrossian.
73.38
0-3Corner kick to Carlisle United. Hugo Guerrero Lopez plays it short to Ade Garba. Ade Garba chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Cyrille Bedrossian scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
77.18
Carlisle United have made 3 substitutions with Ignacio Pabón replacing Alvaro Mendoza, Drazen Tudor replacing Tomek Wilimowski and Emmanuel Levrat replacing Rene Klein .
85.41
Hugo Guerrero Lopez sees Paulo Monteiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Monteiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Delgado.
90.00
Francois Maqua hits a low pass to Jose Javier Martinez. Jose Javier Martinez knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
20.6%
44.1%
35.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon Harley of Arsenal |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Joel Litmanen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alvaro Mendoza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ade Garba (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Armando Maldini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul van Dijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tomek Wilimowski (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Erik Ásgeirsson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Hugo Guerrero Lopez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Paulo Monteiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nacer Ramdani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rene Klein (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ignacio Pabón (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Drazen Tudor (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Emmanuel Levrat (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Cyrille Bedrossian (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Francois Maqua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Aldo Botticella (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adolfo Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ian Yáñez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marin Stoichita (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leon Harley (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Sol Wallwork (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Manuele Marrocolo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Rafael Martins (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Dean Owen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Danijel Piquionne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jose Javier Martinez (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Danny Butt (ATT) | 6 | |