Elite League Match, Arsenal vs. Celtic FC (Mon Jan 02)


                              Arsenal  |  Celtic FC
                            5-1-3-1 C  |  5-4-1 A
                       Adrian Dalmedo  |  Malky McKay
                                       |
                           D_James GK  |  GK Hugo_Lloris
                            P_Evra DF  |  DF C_Kabasele
                        C_Chambers DF  |  DF P_McGrath
                             Ramos DF  |  DF H_Berg
                       Seb_Ferrira DF  |  DF A_Barzagli
                          W_Fofana DF  |  DF C_Irvine
                           G_Zolla DM  |  MF C_Makelele
                          M_Thomas MF  |  MF L_Holtby
                       H_Fernandez MF  |  MF N_Chalobah
                        M_Overmars MF  |  MF K_Sema
                          N_Anelka FW  |  FW H_Son
                                       |
                          R_Zieler SUB |  SUB P_Dahlberg
                           M_Layun SUB |  SUB F_Sierralta
                       Ronaldinhio SUB |  SUB Ianis_Hagi
                         H_Sanchez SUB |  SUB S_Haksabanovi
                          D_Baggio SUB |  SUB I_Sarr

Referee: K_Clark (Scotland)


Min. 1  :(arn) M_Thomas moves out over to the edge of the pitch
          ...  He plays the ball through to N_Anelka
          ...  N_Anelka with the drive!
          ...  It's gone over
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one
Min. 2  :(arn) M_Thomas is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass
          ...  Ramos latches onto the ball
          ...  A delicate chip from Ramos !
          ...  But he puts it wide
Min. 2  :(cfc) N_Chalobah jumps over P_Evra's challenge
          ...  N_Chalobah drives the ball low !
          ...  But D_James makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 4  :(arn) H_Fernandez controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball into the middle!
          ...  P_Evra gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  C_Irvine takes the player down!!
          ...  PENALTY!!
          ...  No! The ref has given the free kick the other way!
          ...  Unbelievable!
Min. 5  :(cfc) H_Berg hits in a shot!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  H_Son collects the loose ball!
          ...  H_Son attempts to nutmeg D_James!
          ...  Terrific shot
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide
          ...  That's unlucky!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  H_Berg crosses it in!
          ...  D_James fists it away!
Min. 7  :(arn) N_Anelka sidesteps C_Irvine
          ...  That was too easy
          ...  Good sliding challenge from C_Makelele
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Swung in by M_Thomas
          ...  The danger is dealt with by C_Kabasele
Min. 9  :(cfc) C_Makelele looks for options
          ...  He knocks the ball across to K_Sema
          ...  W_Fofana with a superb tackle!
          ...  He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 12 :(arn) D_James is clutching his leg!
          ...  He gets to his feet
          ...  He signals to the bench he can't carry on
Min. 12 :(arn) R_Zieler is being prepared to come on
          ...  D_James is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play GK
Min. 16 :(arn) M_Thomas looks around for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to Ramos
          ...  Ramos throws himself at the ball !
          ...  He manages to reach the ball
          ...  Hugo_Lloris beats the ball away
Min. 17 :(cfc) R_Zieler miskicks!
          ...  A_Barzagli is takes control of the ball!
          ...  W_Fofana with a perfectly timed tackle
Min. 37 :(cfc) H_Son with the dribble
          ...  Seb_Ferrira is easily beaten
          ...  W_Fofana rushes in with a clumsy tackle!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
          ...  What's K_Clark going to give?
          ...  He just waves play on!
Min. 40 :(arn) M_Thomas with a slide rule pass to H_Fernandez
          ...  H_Fernandez hits it
          ...  This one could go anywhere !
          ...  Hugo_Lloris with the acrobatic save
          ...  Well saved
Min. 40 :(cfc) The defender loses control of the ball!
          ...  P_McGrath seizes control of it and thinks about the shot
          ...  P_McGrath keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
          ...  It's going over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  But lands on the roof of the net !!
          ...  R_Zieler looks relieved there!
Min. 41 :(cfc) C_Kabasele with a probing through ball P_McGrath
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by G_Zolla
          ...  He timed it well
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(arn) N_Anelka flicks it over C_Makelele's head
          ...  He showed some great skill there!
          ...  H_Son cuts out the pass
          ...  That was close!
Min. 48 :(arn) H_Fernandez steps over the ball
          ...  He nutmegs the defender
          ...  That a lovely piece of trickery
          ...  H_Fernandez hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
          ...  Hugo_Lloris has it covered
          ...  It takes a bobble!
          ...  Hugo_Lloris reacts well to save!!!

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Arsenal 0-0 Celtic FC

Min. 46 :(arn) M_Thomas holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to P_Evra
          ...  A skilful effort from P_Evra !
          ...  Hugo_Lloris fists it away
Min. 48 :(arn) P_Evra lobs it over C_Irvine
          ...  P_Evra fires off a right-footed shot !
          ...  Hugo_Lloris has it covered
          ...  It takes a bobble!
          ...  Hugo_Lloris reacts well to save!!!
Min. 48 :(arn) M_Thomas leaps into the air
          ...  He wins the header
          ...  He heads it across to Seb_Ferrira
          ...  C_Kabasele rushes in with a poor tackle!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
          ...  K_Clark warned him
Min. 49 :(cfc) K_Sema has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past G_Zolla
          ...  He puts in H_Son!
          ...  A great volley from H_Son !
          ...  Its sails over!
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 51 :(arn) H_Fernandez with the nod to Seb_Ferrira
          ...  Seb_Ferrira tries the lob from 30 yards !
          ...  Hugo_Lloris with an easy save
          ...  He just oozes confidence
Min. 53 :(cfc) C_Makelele with a probing through ball H_Berg
          ...  C_Chambers clears with a diving header
Min. 55 :(cfc) K_Sema holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He knocks a through ball to H_Berg
          ...  H_Berg attempts the shot!
          ...  But R_Zieler smothers the ball.
Min. 57 :(cfc) L_Holtby with a measured ball to H_Son
          ...  H_Son attempts a chip!
          ...  R_Zieler with an amazing dive to the bottom left
          ...  How he got to that one I don't know !
Min. 59 :(arn) Ramos takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  But C_Irvine slides in two footed.
          ...  K_Clark has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 59 :(cfc) C_Irvine is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate loosing his marker
          ...  He throws it to K_Sema
          ...  K_Sema controls the ball well!
          ...  He hits the shot towards goal!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  The manager is delighted with that one
          ...  That puts Celtic FC ahead!
          ...  Now can they hang onto it!
          ...  Arsenal 0-1 Celtic FC ...
Min. 60 :(arn) G_Zolla shifts into the MF position in a tactical change
Min. 63 :(cfc) K_Sema with the heel pass to P_McGrath
          ...  P_McGrath attempts a lob!
          ...  R_Zieler with the diving save
          ...  He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 64 :(cfc) H_Son jumps over G_Zolla's challenge
          ...  C_Chambers with the block
Min. 65 :(arn) H_Sanchez comes on for W_Fofana and will play FW to the delight of the fans
Min. 65 :(cfc) I_Sarr is being prepared to come on
          ...  H_Son is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 65 :(arn) H_Fernandez is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate loosing his marker
          ...  He throws it to M_Overmars
          ...  M_Overmars with the attempt at goal!
          ...  Hugo_Lloris watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 67 :(arn) N_Anelka beats H_Berg
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  P_McGrath dives in two footed!!
          ...  Play On!!
Min. 68 :(arn) G_Zolla punches N_Chalobah off the ball
          ...  The linesman is flagging
          ...  RED CARD!!
          ...  He's been hard done by for that!!
Min. 70 :(cfc) F_Sierralta is being brought on
          ...  C_Kabasele is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 70 :(cfc) Ianis_Hagi comes on for L_Holtby and takes up a MF role
Min. 70 :(cfc) C_Makelele boots it towards I_Sarr
          ...  I_Sarr attempts to nutmeg R_Zieler!
          ...  Saved by R_Zieler
Min. 72 :(arn) a big roar from the crowd as D_Baggio comes on for H_Fernandez to play FW
Min. 72 :(cfc) C_Irvine looks around for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to C_Makelele
          ...  C_Makelele attempts to nutmeg R_Zieler!
          ...  But R_Zieler with the difficult save
Min. 75 :(cfc) C_Makelele with a burst of pace
          ...  C_Makelele uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But goes wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Ianis_Hagi curls it into the box!
          ...  It is kicked away by P_Evra
Min. 78 :(cfc) F_Sierralta can't find space for the shot
          ...  He slips it through to I_Sarr
          ...  N_Anelka with a late tackle
          ...  He certainly didn't mean it
          ...  The boy is unlucky to get a yellow
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 79 :(arn) M_Layun will replace C_Chambers and play DF
Min. 81 :(cfc) N_Chalobah sprints down the wing
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space!
          ...  He puts in a square ball!
          ...  I_Sarr runs onto it
          ...  He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from Seb_Ferrira
          ...  He could have easily caught the defender is he hadn't been careful
Min. 82 :(arn) H_Sanchez runs at the defender
          ...  The ball rebounds off H_Berg back to him!
          ...  That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
          ...  A delicate header from H_Sanchez !
          ...  Hugo_Lloris gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he picks up the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it over
Min. 85 :(cfc) Celtic FC will now play D after the order comes from the dugout
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(cfc) I_Sarr is too quick for the defence
          ...  I_Sarr with the attempt at goal!
          ...  But R_Zieler makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 89 :(cfc) C_Makelele takes advantage of a mistake by Seb_Ferrira
          ...  Can he make them pay?
          ...  But N_Anelka wins the ball with a sliding challenge

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Emirates Stadium
Attendance           : 148,235
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player          : M_Thomas
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : G_Zolla (68)
Booked               : N_Anelka (78)
Injured              : D_James (12)
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Celtic FC Match Info
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Best player          : C_Irvine (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : K_Sema (59)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             Arsenal      |    Celtic FC
Attempts on Goal     :          10        |       12
Off target           :           4        |       4
On target            :           6        |       8
Possession           :          43        |       57
Corners              :           1        |       2
Red Cards            :           1        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       0
Subs Used            :           4        |       3
Fouls                :           8        |       10
Key Tackles          :           8        |       5
Key Passes           :           9        |       14
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Final Score          : Arsenal 0 - 1 Celtic FC
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Player Statistics - Arsenal
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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D_James        GK  39   2   2   3  26 |  12   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0   0   0
P_Evra         DF   3  35  13  11  21 |  96   0   1   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -10
C_Chambers     DF   2  34   9   9  22 |  83   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
Ramos          DF   1  34   8   8  22 |  96   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
Seb_Ferrira    DF   2  33   9   9  20 |  96   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   5
W_Fofana       DF   2  31   3   8  27 |  69   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
G_Zolla        MF   2  24  30   1  14 |  72   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   1   0  10 -10 -10
M_Thomas       MF   2   2  34   1  12 |  96   0   0   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0
H_Fernandez    MF   1   8  31   8  32 |  76   0   0   3   0   2   0   0   0   0 -20  10 -10
M_Overmars     MF   1   4  31   3  28 |  96   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Anelka       FW   2   5  12  33  21 |  96   0   1   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  18  -2  -2
R_Zieler       GK  29   3   2   5  41 |  84   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0   0
M_Layun        DF   1  32  13   7  33 |  13   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Ronaldinhio    MF   1   4  30  12  28 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
H_Sanchez      FW   2   6   6  30  31 |  27   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Baggio       FW   2   7  10  29  21 |  20   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Celtic FC
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Hugo_Lloris    GK  39   3   2   3  13 |  96   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  70   0   0   0
C_Kabasele     DF   3  36  10   7  30 |  74   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  60  10   0
P_McGrath      DF   1  35  13   8  12 |  96   0   1   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  20   0   5
H_Berg         DF   1  35  12   7  21 |  96   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  30  25
A_Barzagli     DF   2  35   9  11  20 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Irvine       DF   2  33  11   8  33 |  96   0   2   2   1   0   0   0   0   0  40  40   0
C_Makelele     MF   2  13  35  11  30 |  96   0   1   3   0   2   0   0   0   0  20  30   5
L_Holtby       MF   2   9  35   9  21 |  74   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
N_Chalobah     MF   2   8  33   5  24 |  96   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  20   5
K_Sema         MF   1  13  30  23  21 |  96   0   0   3   0   1   1   0   0   0   0  30  25
H_Son          FW   2  10  12  36  20 |  69   0   1   0   0   3   0   0   0   0  40  20  25
P_Dahlberg     GK  31   5   2   2  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
F_Sierralta    DF   2  30  12  17  23 |  22   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Ianis_Hagi     MF   1   9  31   7  12 |  22   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Haksabanovi  MF   1   3  29   3  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
I_Sarr         FW   1   9   8  36  21 |  27   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  10
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