Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Max JennerMax Jenner Rik Mont Rik Mont
Cyrille BedrossianC. Bedrossian72
G
1
G
72Demetrio FerroD. Ferro
Adam MercerA. Mercer62
D
2
D
69Darren MatthewsD. Matthews
Danijel PiquionneD. Piquionne65
D
3
D
72Alexandre AlmeidaA. Almeida
Adolfo DelgadoA. Delgado68
D
4captain
D
69Brian JohnsonB. Johnson
Carl MustoeC. Mustoe65
M
5
D
68Jermaine MasonJ. Mason
Alan HarleyA. Harley64
M
captain6
M
69Jean Francois BarulJ. Barul
Jose Javier MartinezJ. Martinez68
M
7
M
75Nwankwo MiddletonN. Middleton
Greg LawtonG. Lawton65
M
8
A
65Garry HendersonG. Henderson
Sol WallworkS. Wallwork63
A
9
A
48James GeorgeJ. George
Darren Le TissierD. Le Tissier64
A
10
A
69Samuel TavaresS. Tavares
Danny ButtD. Butt66
A
11
A
75Paulo BarbosaP. Barbosa
 
Isaiah GodberI. Godber59
D
12
M
74Youri NikiforovY. Nikiforov
Steven LloydS. Lloyd60
M
13
D
62Ugo GallagherU. Gallagher
Rafael MartinsR. Martins70
A
14
M
69Jason StandingJ. Standing

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Tottenham Hotspur in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Walsh.


0.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal kick off!
2.06
Nwankwo Middleton passes the ball forward to Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares plays a one-two with James George and advances towards the goal... Samuel Tavares shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
14.35
Alan Harley sees Sol Wallwork in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sol Wallwork knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Adam Mercer plays the ball forward to Carl Mustoe. Carl Mustoe flicks a high ball forward to Darren Le Tissier who takes it down. Darren Le Tissier shoots from distance. Demetrio Ferro comfortably gets down and covers it.
32.40
Nwankwo Middleton chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Henderson. Some silky footwork from Garry Henderson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
36.13
With great imagination, Adolfo Delgado laces a weighted ball forward to Carl Mustoe. Carl Mustoe threads a neat ball through to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
39.44
Nwankwo Middleton passes the ball forward to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson runs straight at the defence! Garry Henderson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Cyrille Bedrossian keeps it out!
42.10
Jermaine Mason pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jermaine Mason makes a simple pass to James George. James George plays a one-two with Samuel Tavares and rushes in on goal... James George muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.57
Greg Lawton hits a low pass to Danny Butt. Danny Butt shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Demetrio Ferro manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur get the second half underway!
47.46
Greg Lawton flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
48.59
Brian Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Middleton controls it well on his chest. Nwankwo Middleton flicks a high pass forward to Garry Henderson who brings the ball under control. Garry Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Barbosa. With a superhuman jump, Paulo Barbosa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.48
Nwankwo Middleton threads a neat ball through to James George. James George shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.36
Alexandre Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Francois Barul. Jean Francois Barul flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Tavares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Tavares skips past Danijel Piquionne! Samuel Tavares side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Samuel Tavares!
57.17
Jose Javier Martinez clumsily knocks into Nwankwo Middleton. The referee calls over Jose Javier Martinez and shows him a yellow card! Nwankwo Middleton stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.33
Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Isaiah Godber replacing Carl Mustoe, Steven Lloyd replacing Jose Javier Martinez and Rafael Martins replacing Darren Le Tissier .
61.36
Nwankwo Middleton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nwankwo Middleton plays a one-two with Paulo Barbosa and advances towards the goal... Nwankwo Middleton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
72.31
Danijel Piquionne makes a simple pass to Alan Harley. With some swift thinking, Alan Harley plays the ball forward to Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Butt. Danny Butt powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Demetrio Ferro!
75.01
Without breaking stride, Darren Matthews plays the ball forward to Jean Francois Barul. Jean Francois Barul makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James George. James George hits a low pass to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Adolfo Delgado.
76.08
Garry Henderson takes a quick corner, playing it short to Darren Matthews. Darren Matthews strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Adolfo Delgado. Excellent block.
77.56
Arsenal appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Youri Nikiforov replacing Samuel Tavares .
78.62
Nwankwo Middleton sees James George in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James George lofts in a cross ball towards Youri Nikiforov. Youri Nikiforov gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
79.52
Steven Lloyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.08
Nwankwo Middleton threads the ball through to James George. James George shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
87.26
Adolfo Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Steven Lloyd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven Lloyd hits a low pass to Greg Lawton. Greg Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Demetrio Ferro!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
29.2%
46.2%
24.6%

Scorers
Paulo Barbosa 49
Samuel Tavares 54
Nwankwo Middleton 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nwankwo Middleton of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.Cyrille Bedrossian (GK)
6
2.Adam Mercer (DEF)
6
3.Danijel Piquionne (DEF)
6
4.Adolfo Delgado (DEF)
6
5.Carl Mustoe (MID)
6
6.Alan Harley (MID)
6
7.Jose Javier Martinez (MID)yellow card
5
8.Greg Lawton (MID)
6
9.Sol Wallwork (ATT)
6
10.Darren Le Tissier (ATT)
6
11.Danny Butt (ATT)
6
 
12.Isaiah Godber (DEF)
6
13.Steven Lloyd (MID)
6
14.Rafael Martins (ATT)
6

1.Demetrio Ferro (GK)
7
2.Darren Matthews (DEF)
6
3.Alexandre Almeida (DEF)
6
4.Brian Johnson (DEF)
6
5.Jermaine Mason (DEF)
6
6.Jean Francois Barul (MID)
7
7.Nwankwo Middleton (MID)goal scored
9
8.Garry Henderson (ATT)
7
9.James George (ATT)
6
10.Samuel Tavares (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Paulo Barbosa (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Youri Nikiforov (MID)
6
13.Ugo Gallagher (DEF)
0
14.Jason Standing (MID)
0