Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 19,571 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Arsenal and Newcastle United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal kick off!
3.55
Manuel Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Jesus. Tiago Jesus goes all the way! Tiago Jesus tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Rio Potts manages to gather it comfortably.
8.31
Albert Hierro hacks Samuele Abbruscato from behind! Albert Hierro is shown the yellow card! Samuele Abbruscato hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.32
Eddie Walker sees a break and surges forward. Eddie Walker finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ricardo Galadames manages to gather it comfortably.
12.14
Manuel Santos takes it forward alone. Manuel Santos goes all the way! Manuel Santos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Rio Potts is on top of it.
15.25
Dion Keegan makes a probing pass to Samuele Abbruscato. Samuele Abbruscato knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden powers a header at goal but Ricardo Galadames is on top of it.
24.50
Dion Keegan threads the ball through to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Galadames who gathers it comfortably.
40.57
Ugo Riza comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Walker. Ugo Riza is warned by the referee! Eddie Walker grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the second half underway!
48.57
Ugo Riza takes it forward alone. Ugo Riza plays a perfect one-two with Lee Joseph and rushes in on goal... Ugo Riza shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.54
Albert Hierro passes the ball forward to Robert Moss. Robert Moss makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Moss shoots from distance. Rio Potts easily smothers it.
54.55
Manuel Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Jesus. Tiago Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Campbell. Dean Campbell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.40
Jakob Prantl hacks Lee Joseph from behind! The referee calls over Jakob Prantl and warns him to calm down! Lee Joseph runs off the knock.
67.59
Robert Moss decides to run forward with the ball. Robert Moss shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Rio Potts easily smothers it!
71.52
Robert Moss controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lee Joseph. Lee Joseph plays a perfect one-two with Tiago Jesus and rushes in on goal... Lee Joseph tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Rio Potts!
72.48
Thomas Cornelisse knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Santos. Manuel Santos knocks the ball forward to Dean Campbell. Dean Campbell goes all the way! Dean Campbell tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Rio Potts.
73.55
Manuel Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Joseph. Lee Joseph plays a perfect one-two with Dean Campbell and rushes in on goal... Lee Joseph shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Rio Potts has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.24
Jakob Prantl kicks a strong pass forward to Fabrizio Matzuzzi. Fabrizio Matzuzzi passes the ball forward to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Ricardo Galadames manages to keep it out.
85.25
Fabrizio Matzuzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Abbruscato. Samuele Abbruscato knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Galadames who gathers it comfortably.
89.30
Manuel Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Jesus. Tiago Jesus finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Jakob Prantl catches Dean Campbell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Campbell runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Dean Campbell of Newcastle United
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
30.6%
48.6%
20.8%