Division One League Match, Arsenal vs. Newcastle (Sun May 22)


                              Arsenal  |  Newcastle
                            4-3-1-2 P  |  5-4-1 A
                       Adrian Dalmedo  |  Tony Glendinning
                                       |
                          T_Macedo GK  |  GK S_Handanovic
                         R_Holding DF  |  DF Fazio
                            P_Evra DF  |  DF P_Kachu
                       Seb_Ferrira DF  |  DF K_Fasan
                           M_Layun DF  |  DF F_Anjurin
                          M_Thomas MF  |  DF P_Nesta
                        F_Valverde MF  |  MF M_Overmars
                       M_Guendouzi MF  |  MF T_Watson
                       Ronaldinhio AM  |  MF A_Karnak
                        O_Bierhoff FW  |  MF B_Charlton
                         H_Sanchez FW  |  FW Geminiho
                                       |
                          R_Zieler SUB |  SUB S_D_Gibson
                        C_Chambers SUB |  SUB Ru_B_Perry
                          M_Arteta SUB |  SUB Senior
                       Taliyah_Jnr SUB |  SUB J_Cruyff
                          N_Anelka SUB |  SUB D_Bergkamp

Referee: N_Alexander (Northern_Ireland)


Min. 8  :(arn) Seb_Ferrira runs with the ball to the corner flag
          ...  He plays the ball across to O_Bierhoff
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from P_Nesta
Min. 9  :(arn) F_Valverde runs down the wing
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space!
          ...  He cuts the ball back
          ...  O_Bierhoff latches onto the pass
          ...  He carves out some space
          ...  O_Bierhoff hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
          ...  He hits the side netting
Min. 9  :(nwt) Geminiho takes on the defender
          ...  He runs past the defender
          ...  Geminiho sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  T_Macedo is wrong footed!
          ...  It drifts just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  A_Karnak swings it in!
          ...  It comes to K_Fasan
          ...  He fires it towards to goal
          ...  Brilliant save from T_Macedo
          ...  That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 13 :(arn) M_Layun with a flicked pass to O_Bierhoff
          ...  O_Bierhoff with the diving header !
          ...  He had to be brave there
          ...  It's hit the bar
          ...  It bounces down
          ...  S_Handanovic grabs it
          ...  No Goal!
          ...  Boo's surround the stadium!!!
Min. 14 :(nwt) K_Fasan sidesteps P_Evra
          ...  He's been running his marker ragged all game
          ...  Seb_Ferrira with the dive
          ...  There's no room in the game for that!
Min. 15 :(arn) P_Evra looks up for support for support
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
          ...  H_Sanchez receives the pass and heads towards the goal
          ...  K_Fasan forces him off the ball
Min. 17 :(arn) Ronaldinhio hits in a shot!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  H_Sanchez collects the loose ball!
          ...  H_Sanchez has time and space!
          ...  He tries the lob!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Hammered home!
          ...  The Arsenal fans chant his name!
          ...  Arsenal have snatched the lead!
          ...  Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle ...
Min. 17 :(nwt) M_Overmars brings the ball into the opposing area
          ...  B_Charlton makes himself available
          ...  Brilliantly taken away by Seb_Ferrira !!
          ...  Any youngsters out there should be taking notes
Min. 18 :(arn) M_Layun sidesteps his marker
          ...  He was too quick for his marker
          ...  T_Watson cuts it out easily
          ...  He clears the ball up field
Min. 22 :(arn) O_Bierhoff with a perfectly timed run
          ...  A great volley from O_Bierhoff !
          ...  Brilliant save from S_Handanovic
          ...  That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 22 :(nwt) T_Watson runs at the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He passes it to Geminiho
          ...  P_Evra is forced to retreat
          ...  He knocks it back!
          ...  T_Macedo misses it!
          ...  It creeps just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  A_Karnak swings it in!
          ...  B_Charlton loses his marker
          ...  He gets his head onto it!
          ...  It floats over T_Macedo
          ...  Its heading goal ward!
          ...  But floats just over
          ...  That was a great effort
Min. 23 :(arn) M_Layun with an intelligent ball to O_Bierhoff
          ...  Fazio wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
Min. 24 :(arn) M_Layun with a simple pass to H_Sanchez
          ...  H_Sanchez gets his head to the ball !
          ...  But S_Handanovic tips it over
          ...  N_Alexander has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 26 :(arn) M_Layun cuts inside the defender
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He passes it to O_Bierhoff
          ...  A delicate chip from O_Bierhoff !
          ...  The ball moves through the air!
          ...  S_Handanovic moves quickly!
          ...  Can he get to this?
          ...  It's beaten him!
          ...  But it thumps the post!!
          ...  And into the net!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle ...
Min. 27 :(arn) C_Chambers replaces O_Bierhoff and will play DF
Min. 27 :(arn) The Arsenal manager shouts at them from the touchline to play D
Min. 31 :(arn) Ronaldinhio plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  H_Sanchez keeps possession instead!
          ...  He runs towards the goal now!
          ...  F_Anjurin cuts it out easily
          ...  He clears the ball up field
Min. 32 :(arn) C_Chambers flicks the ball through
          ...  F_Valverde runs onto it!
          ...  F_Anjurin seizes control of the ball
          ...  He hoists it forward
Min. 33 :(arn) M_Thomas beats P_Kachu
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  Cleaned up by F_Anjurin
Min. 33 :(arn) Seb_Ferrira had to stretch to reach the pass
          ...  Fazio is called for the holding foul
          ...  Well spotted by the referee
          ...  N_Alexander wants a word
          ...  It's just a warning
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  They are lining up to take this one!
          ...  H_Sanchez with the thundering drive
          ...  But he got that all wrong
Min. 34 :(nwt) A_Karnak with a pinpoint pass to Geminiho
          ...  H_Sanchez pulls the player to the ground!!
          ...  That's a poor tackle!
          ...  N_Alexander calls him for a talk
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 35 :(nwt) Geminiho breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on T_Macedo!
          ...  M_Thomas brings him down!
          ...  N_Alexander warns him
Min. 41 :(arn) Ronaldinhio is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He throws it to H_Sanchez
          ...  H_Sanchez hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
          ...  But it puts it well wide
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 47 :(nwt) Geminiho runs at the defender
          ...  The ball rebounds off P_Evra back to him!
          ...  That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
          ...  Seb_Ferrira stands his ground and wins the tackle

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle

Min. 47 :(arn) M_Guendouzi pulls it back to H_Sanchez
          ...  H_Sanchez with the diving header !
          ...  He had to be brave there
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Hammered home!
          ...  Arsenal 3-0 Newcastle ...
Min. 48 :(nwt) Geminiho breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on T_Macedo!
          ...  R_Holding brings him down!
          ...  He deserves punishment for that!
          ...  N_Alexander calls him over
          ...  The ref is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 50 :(arn) M_Guendouzi retreats under pressure
          ...  He hoofs the ball up field
          ...  H_Sanchez gets on the end of it
          ...  P_Nesta gets the foot in to win the ball
          ...  It rolls out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  M_Guendouzi chips the ball into the area!
          ...  P_Kachu wins the ball
          ...  And he clears the danger
Min. 55 :(arn) H_Sanchez runs at Fazio
          ...  The defender slips and falls over
          ...  Fazio does well to get the tackle in
Min. 70 :(nwt) S_D_Gibson is going to be brought on
          ...  Fazio is leaving the pitch
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DM
Min. 74 :(arn) F_Valverde has found himself in space
          ...  He looks up for his team mates
          ...  He swings the ball in
          ...  H_Sanchez gets on the end of the pass
          ...  He is in space!
          ...  B_Charlton with a late tackle
          ...  It looked worse than what it was
          ...  He is surrounded by the Arsenal players
          ...  N_Alexander shows him a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on!
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  It is in a good position!
          ...  M_Thomas swings it in
          ...  H_Sanchez gets on the end of it
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from F_Anjurin
Min. 80 :(arn) C_Chambers controls it with ease
          ...  C_Chambers with a blistering shot !
          ...  S_Handanovic makes the save
          ...  He hits the ball up field!
Min. 81 :(arn) M_Arteta replaces M_Layun to play as a MF
Min. 82 :(arn) Taliyah_Jnr is coming on for H_Sanchez and playing FW
Min. 82 :(nwt) Ru_B_Perry is coming on for F_Anjurin and will play DF
Min. 82 :(nwt) J_Cruyff is being brought on
          ...  B_Charlton is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 82 :(nwt) D_Bergkamp is being prepared to come on
          ...  Geminiho is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play FW
Min. 82 :(nwt) Senior will come on for A_Karnak and play MF
Min. 83 :(arn) R_Holding with the Cruyff turn
          ...  Blocked by S_D_Gibson
Min. 84 :(nwt) M_Overmars pass splits open the defence and finds Senior
          ...  C_Chambers bundles the player over!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
          ...  The ref looks across to his assistant!
          ...  Play on!
Min. 85 :(arn) M_Thomas flicks the ball through
          ...  Taliyah_Jnr runs onto it!
          ...  Senior with a bad challenge
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! He is in the book for that one
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 86 :(arn) F_Valverde with a flicked pass to Taliyah_Jnr
          ...  Taliyah_Jnr with the header !
          ...  He has failed to hit the target!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 87 :(arn) P_Evra pushes it past K_Fasan
          ...  P_Evra attempts a chip!
          ...  But S_Handanovic just gets his fingers to that one
          ...  N_Alexander has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 87 :(nwt) Ru_B_Perry with the dribble
          ...  He made that look easy
          ...  R_Holding with a deliberate foul
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
          ...  He got away with just a warning
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(nwt) J_Cruyff sprints past C_Chambers
          ...  C_Chambers reacts well to win the ball back

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Emirates Stadium
Attendance           : 119,858
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player          : H_Sanchez (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : H_Sanchez (17,47), O_Bierhoff (26)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : R_Holding (48)
Injured              : N/A
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Newcastle Match Info
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Best player          : Fazio
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : B_Charlton (74), Senior (85)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                              Arsenal     |   Newcastle
Attempts on Goal     :          12        |       3
Off target           :           5        |       2
On target            :           7        |       1
Possession           :          58        |       42
Corners              :           1        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       2
Subs Used            :           3        |       5
Fouls                :           7        |       8
Key Tackles          :           5        |       11
Key Passes           :          16        |       4
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Final Score          : Arsenal 3 - 0 Newcastle
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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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T_Macedo       GK  34   3   3   3  42 |  95   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  45   0   0   0
R_Holding      DF   1  36   9   7  22 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  38  -2  -2
P_Evra         DF   3  34  13  11  21 |  95   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  10   5
Seb_Ferrira    DF   2  32   9   9  20 |  95   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  10   0
M_Layun        DF   1  31  12   7  33 |  83   0   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0
M_Thomas       MF   2   2  34   1  12 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
F_Valverde     MF   1   3  29   2  10 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
M_Guendouzi    MF   1   3  25   1  17 |  95   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0  20  60  20
Ronaldinhio    AM   1   4  29  12  28 |  95   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  50   0
O_Bierhoff     FW   1   8  10  29  32 |  27   0   0   0   0   4   1   0   0   0  20  20  50
H_Sanchez      FW   2   6   6  29  31 |  84   0   0   0   0   5   2   0   0   0   0   0  55
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  33   9   9  22 |  68   0   2   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  10   5
M_Arteta       MF   2   6  33   9  25 |  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Taliyah_Jnr    FW   1   5  29  22  28 |  11   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Anelka       FW   2   5  11  32  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Newcastle
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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S_Handanovic   GK  29   2   3   1  31 |  95   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -30   0   0   0
Fazio          DF   2  34   8  10  41 |  72   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
P_Kachu        DF   3  28  12  10  31 |  95   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
K_Fasan        DF   3  27  11   7  13 |  95   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   5
F_Anjurin      DF   1  25   9  11  11 |  84   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0
P_Nesta        DF   3  25  10   9  31 |  95   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
M_Overmars     MF   2  11  29  14  32 |  95   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
T_Watson       MF   2  13  29   9  27 |  95   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
A_Karnak       MF   3   5  28  15  31 |  84   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
B_Charlton     MF   1   8  28   9  30 |  84   0   0   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  -2
Geminiho       FW   3  10  11  28  31 |  84   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -20
S_D_Gibson     DM   1  29  11   8  12 |  23   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
Ru_B_Perry     DF   2   8  26  19  21 |  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Senior         MF   2   8  25  21  33 |  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  -2
J_Cruyff       MF   2  10  25  18  21 |  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Bergkamp     FW   1   4   1  25  25 |  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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