Elite League Match, Arsenal vs. FC Porto (Sun Aug 06)


                              Arsenal  |  FC Porto
                            4-1-3-2 E  |  4-4-2 C
                       Adrian Dalmedo  |  Derek Ritchie
                                       |
                           D_James GK  |  GK I_Casillas
                            P_Evra DF  |  DF Layvin_Kurzaw
                             Ramos DF  |  DF C_C_Vickers
                           M_Layun DF  |  DF C_Jullien
                          W_Fofana DF  |  DF D_Rice
                           G_Zolla DM  |  MF Ianis_Hagi
                       H_Fernandez MF  |  MF S_Winzor
                       Ronaldinhio MF  |  MF K_McLean
                           P_Viera MF  |  MF Ainiesta
                          N_Anelka FW  |  FW M_McKay
                         H_Sanchez FW  |  FW M_Esposito
                                       |
                          R_Zieler SUB |  SUB J_Hart
                        C_Chambers SUB |  SUB E_Baily
                        Marquinhos SUB |  SUB M_Tresor
                        L_Trossard SUB |  SUB A_Taylor
                          D_Baggio SUB |  SUB G_Borges

Referee: K_Ippi (Finland)


Min. 1  :(arn) P_Evra runs at the heart of the defence
          ...  P_Evra with the 40 yard drive !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He runs off and does a somersault
          ...  Arsenal have snatched the lead!
          ...  Arsenal 1-0 FC Porto ...
Min. 4  :(fcp) S_Winzor hits the ball through the heart of the defence
          ...  M_McKay latches onto it!
          ...  A cheeky lob from M_McKay !
          ...  D_James gets his fingertips to it
          ...  He pushes it on to the post
          ...  The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 5  :(fcp) The ball goes loose!
          ...  M_Esposito seizes control of it and thinks about the shot
          ...  Intercepted by P_Evra
Min. 7  :(arn) Ronaldinhio is taking a throw in
          ...  He dries the ball on his shirt
          ...  He throws the ball to N_Anelka
          ...  N_Anelka with the side footed shot!
          ...  It hits the inside of the post
          ...  It falls right into I_Casillas's arms
          ...  Unlucky
Min. 10 :(arn) H_Sanchez with the deft touch
          ...  He takes it past C_Jullien
          ...  He knocks it to P_Viera!
          ...  But Layvin_Kurzaw wins the ball from behind
          ...  The crowd appeal but K_Ippi has none of it.
Min. 10 :(fcp) K_McLean leaps into the air
          ...  He wins the header
          ...  He heads it across to Ianis_Hagi
          ...  Ianis_Hagi with the side footed shot!
          ...  But D_James reaches the ball. Good save
          ...  There was a foul on D_James anyway
Min. 11 :(fcp) M_McKay with a well-controlled run
          ...  P_Viera with an ugly foul
          ...  He is warned by K_Ippi
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 15 :(arn) H_Sanchez stops the ball and looks around for movement
          ...  A team mate overlaps him now
          ...  He uses his team mates run as a decoy and heads towards the goal!
          ...  H_Sanchez with a blistering shot !
          ...  I_Casillas won't get to that!
          ...  It clips the post!
          ...  And goes wide!
Min. 16 :(arn) H_Sanchez nutmegs S_Winzor
          ...  But C_C_Vickers sweeps up the threat
Min. 16 :(fcp) Ainiesta takes a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball into D_Rice
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by D_Rice !
          ...  But D_James makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 17 :(arn) G_Zolla controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball out to the right!
          ...  N_Anelka gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  N_Anelka has time and space on the edge of the box!
          ...  He shoots towards goal!
          ...  The shot slips through I_Casillas's hands
          ...  But goes wide!
          ...  He got away with that!
Min. 20 :(fcp) M_McKay takes advantage of a mistake by H_Fernandez
          ...  It's a lucky break
          ...  M_McKay tries to beat D_James from outside the area!
          ...  But D_James reaches the ball. Good save
          ...  There was a foul on D_James anyway
Min. 23 :(arn) H_Fernandez takes possession
          ...  Knocks it past the defender
          ...  He's through on goal
          ...  H_Fernandez hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
          ...  But he puts it well wide
          ...  That was a mishit effort!
Min. 30 :(arn) P_Viera cut's in on the inside of the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to Ramos
          ...  Ramos lobs I_Casillas!
          ...  But I_Casillas just gets his fingers to that one
          ...  K_Ippi has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 36 :(fcp) S_Winzor retreats under pressure
          ...  He hoofs the ball up field
          ...  M_Esposito gets on the end of it
          ...  W_Fofana with a nasty foul
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
Min. 38 :(arn) H_Fernandez puts in H_Sanchez
          ...  A powerful header from H_Sanchez !
          ...  It looks good
          ...  But he puts it wide
          ...  How did he manage to miss that?
Min. 39 :(arn) M_Layun is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass
          ...  H_Sanchez latches onto the ball
          ...  S_Winzor knocks him to the floor
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty!
          ...  But K_Ippi just turns away!
Min. 39 :(fcp) S_Winzor has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past M_Layun
          ...  He puts in D_Rice!
          ...  D_Rice with only one thing on his mind!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  D_James heads it away
          ...  He was showing off there!
Min. 42 :(fcp) M_McKay nutmegs M_Layun, he continues to run forward
          ...  M_McKay hits it
          ...  This one could go anywhere !
          ...  But D_James just gets his fingers to that one
          ...  K_Ippi has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(arn) H_Sanchez retreats under pressure
          ...  He hits the ball up field
          ...  N_Anelka latches onto the end of it
          ...  N_Anelka hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
          ...  But he puts it wide
          ...  How did he manage to miss that?

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Arsenal 1-0 FC Porto

Min. 49 :(fcp) S_Winzor barges the defender off the ball
          ...  S_Winzor unleashes a pile driver !
          ...  But D_James reaches the ball. Good save
          ...  There was a foul on D_James anyway
Min. 50 :(arn) It looks as though Arsenal is now playing C
Min. 52 :(arn) H_Fernandez flicks the ball through
          ...  N_Anelka runs onto it!
          ...  But S_Winzor wins the ball with a sliding challenge
Min. 52 :(fcp) M_Esposito looks around for some movement
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He hits the ball to D_Rice
          ...  Ramos with a bad challenge
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
          ...  K_Ippi calls him for a talk
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 57 :(fcp) Ainiesta with the deft touch
          ...  He takes it past Ramos
          ...  He knocks it to M_Esposito!
          ...  But P_Evra sees the pass and cuts it out
Min. 58 :(arn) P_Evra brings the ball under control
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  N_Anelka gets on the end of the pass
          ...  Cleaned up by C_Jullien
Min. 60 :(arn) D_Baggio replaces N_Anelka and will play FW
Min. 60 :(fcp) Ainiesta leaps into the air
          ...  He wins the header
          ...  He heads it across to M_McKay
          ...  M_McKay shapes up for a shot!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Rifled into the top corner!
          ...  FC Porto are back level!
          ...  Arsenal 1-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 61 :(arn) Arsenal's manager orders his side to play A
Min. 65 :(fcp) A_Taylor is being prepared to come on
          ...  S_Winzor is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 66 :(fcp) K_McLean runs down the flank
          ...  He threads the ball in to M_Esposito
          ...  The cross hits M_Esposito on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
          ...  D_James tips it round the post
          ...  Good save
          ...  Corner not given!!
Min. 67 :(fcp) M_Esposito looks in some pain
          ...  He'll have to come off
Min. 67 :(fcp) There's going to be a change
          ...  G_Borges will come on for M_Esposito and play FW
Min. 68 :(arn) Ramos knocks it past C_Jullien and runs onto it
          ...  He leaves the defender standing
          ...  Ramos goes for goal !
          ...  But I_Casillas pulls out a save of the game
Min. 70 :(fcp) E_Baily is coming on for D_Rice and playing DF
Min. 70 :(fcp) Ainiesta pass splits open the defence and finds G_Borges
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by G_Borges !
          ...  D_James makes a fine save
Min. 73 :(fcp) M_McKay has it on the edge of the box
          ...  H_Fernandez with a nasty foul
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
          ...  K_Ippi calls him over
          ...  K_Ippi is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 75 :(arn) Marquinhos comes on for Ronaldinhio and will play MF to the delight of the fans
Min. 75 :(arn) L_Trossard will come on for H_Fernandez and play MF
Min. 75 :(arn) P_Viera finds himself in acres of space
          ...  P_Viera hits a crisp volley!
          ...  I_Casillas parries it, he follows it up
          ...  And I_Casillas recovers to save!!
Min. 75 :(fcp) Ianis_Hagi takes advantage of a mistake by P_Evra
          ...  Ramos reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 78 :(arn) H_Sanchez with a real burst of pace
          ...  He shows Layvin_Kurzaw a clean set of heals
          ...  H_Sanchez hits the ball first time!
          ...  I_Casillas with a great save
          ...  He holds onto it as well!
Min. 78 :(arn) D_Baggio with the kinky dribble
          ...  C_Jullien with a bad challenge
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  He gets away with that one
          ...  It's just a warning
          ...  Adrian Dalmedo looks annoyed that there was no card there
Min. 79 :(arn) C_Chambers replaces an unhappy M_Layun and will play as a DF
Min. 79 :(arn) P_Viera with an excellent first touch
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He swings the ball in
          ...  D_Baggio gets on the end of the pass
          ...  He is in space!
          ...  D_Baggio with the strike !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  I_Casillas was caught out there
          ...  That surely hands Arsenal victory!!
          ...  Arsenal 2-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 80 :(fcp) FC Porto's manager orders his side to play A
Min. 86 :(arn) D_Baggio takes possession
          ...  Knocks it past the defender
          ...  He's through on goal
          ...  D_Baggio with the cheeky shot!
          ...  I_Casillas won't get to that!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Pick that one out!!
          ...  Arsenal 3-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 87 :(arn) P_Viera takes possession of the ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to H_Sanchez
          ...  Layvin_Kurzaw wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
Min. 87 :(fcp) A_Taylor gets to the by-line
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He plays the ball through to M_McKay
          ...  Brilliantly taken away by C_Chambers !!
          ...  Any youngsters out there should be taking notes
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(arn) P_Viera pauses and waits for support
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  P_Viera shapes up for a shot!
          ...  I_Casillas can't get to it!
          ...  OH! It has gone just over the bar!
          ...  I_Casillas makes a cocky smile
          ...  Did he know that was going over?
Min. 91 :(arn) P_Viera finds his way through
          ...  They tried to play the offside trap
          ...  C_C_Vickers rushes in with a clumsy tackle!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
          ...  What's K_Ippi going to give?
          ...  He just waves play on!
Min. 91 :(fcp) K_McLean sprints down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball across to G_Borges
          ...  G_Borges curls the ball in on goal !
          ...  D_James heads it away
          ...  He was showing off there!
Min. 94 :(fcp) Ianis_Hagi is clutching his leg!
          ...  He gets to his feet
          ...  It looks like he will try to run it off

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Emirates Stadium
Attendance           : 146,696
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player          : D_Baggio (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : P_Evra (1), D_Baggio (79,86)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : H_Fernandez (73)
Injured              : N/A
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player          : M_McKay
Scorers              : M_McKay (60)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : M_Esposito (67)
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Match Statistics
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                              Arsenal     |    FC Porto
Attempts on Goal     :          14        |       11
Off target           :           7        |       0
On target            :           7        |       11
Possession           :          54        |       46
Corners              :           0        |       0
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       0
Subs Used            :           4        |       3
Fouls                :          10        |       12
Key Tackles          :           4        |       7
Key Passes           :          11        |       11
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Final Score          : Arsenal 3 - 1 FC Porto
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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 |  95  10   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0   0
P_Evra         DF   3  35  13  11  21 |  95   0   2   1   0   1   1   0   0   0  40  10  25
Ramos          DF   1  34   8   8  22 |  95   0   1   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  40  20  30
M_Layun        DF   1  33  13   7  33 |  80   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
W_Fofana       DF   2  32   3   8  27 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Zolla        DM   2  25  31   1  14 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
H_Fernandez    MF   1   8  32   8  32 |  76   0   0   2   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2  18  -2
Ronaldinhio    MF   1   4  30  12  28 |  76   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
P_Viera        MF   2   5  30  11  29 |  95   0   0   3   1   2   0   0   0   0   0  50   5
N_Anelka       FW   2   5  12  34  21 |  61   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
H_Sanchez      FW   2   6   7  30  31 |  95   0   0   2   0   3   0   0   0   0   0  20   5
R_Zieler       GK  29   3   2   5  41 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Chambers     DF   2  35   9   9  22 |  15   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  20  20
Marquinhos     MF   1   2  30   4  31 |  19   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Trossard     MF   1   5  29  15  12 |  19   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Baggio       FW   2   7  10  29  21 |  34   0   0   0   0   2   2   0   0   0   0   0  50

Player Statistics - FC Porto
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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I_Casillas     GK  31   1   2   1  25 |  95   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -30   0   0   0
Layvin_Kurzaw  DF   2  32   8   1  25 |  95   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
C_C_Vickers    DF   1  29   2   2  32 |  95   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
C_Jullien      DF   1  28   7   5  29 |  95   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
D_Rice         DF   2  25  12   9  32 |  71   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  10
Ianis_Hagi     MF   1   9  32   7  12 |  95   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
S_Winzor       MF   3  24  29  11  22 |  66   0   2   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  20   5
K_McLean       MF   1   2  28   2  27 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
Ainiesta       MF   2   2  26   3  20 |  95   0   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0
M_McKay        FW   3   8  11  31  21 |  95   0   0   0   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0  40
M_Esposito     FW   1   7   7  31  41 |  68   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
J_Hart         GK  29   1   1   5  40 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
E_Baily        DF   3  29   8   9  41 |  24   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Tresor       DF   3  25   4   6  11 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Taylor       MF   3   6  25  16  31 |  29   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
G_Borges       FW   1   1   1  26  28 |  27   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -10
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