Division One League Match, Arsenal vs. Rangers FC (Thu Sep 06)


                              Arsenal  |  Rangers FC
                              5-4-1 D  |  4-4-2 A
                       Adrian Dalmedo  |  Gazza Grant
                                       |
                           D_James GK  |  GK D_Marshall
                         E_Johnson DF  |  DF R_Giovinco
                         G_Collins DF  |  DF S_Bassong
                         R_Holding DF  |  DF K_Ramsteijn
                           S_Ramos DF  |  DF G_Grant
                            D_Burn DF  |  MF A_Gunnarsson
                          I_Falque MF  |  MF F_Ravanelli
                     N_Ben_Khalifa MF  |  MF B_Hemoth
                          T_Cruise MF  |  MF R_Jack
                        S_Matthews MF  |  FW R_Acquafresca
                          D_Murphy FW  |  FW N_Kanu
                                       |
                         V_Mannone SUB |  SUB M_Eardley
                         C_Blewitt SUB |  SUB D_McGrain
                        D_Rocastle SUB |  SUB C_Fuchs
                          R_Savage SUB |  SUB L_Thomas
                        A_Mitrovic SUB |  SUB H_Rodellega

Referee: P_Graham (Wales)


Min. 3  :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson sprints down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball in to R_Acquafresca
          ...  E_Johnson knocks him to the floor
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty!
          ...  But P_Graham just turns away!
Min. 10 :(rfc) N_Kanu knocks it past D_Burn and runs onto it
          ...  He leaves the defender standing
          ...  S_Matthews is late with that one
          ...  I think he was just trying to get to the ball
          ...  He's in trouble!!
          ...  He could be sent off for that!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
          ...  He was lucky to get away with that!
Min. 21 :(arn) S_Matthews hits the ball through the heart of the defence
          ...  E_Johnson latches onto it!
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  K_Ramsteijn looks embarrassed to take the ball off him!
Min. 22 :(rfc) F_Ravanelli retreats under pressure
          ...  He hits the ball up field
          ...  B_Hemoth latches onto the end of it
          ...  R_Holding takes the player down!!
          ...  PENALTY!!
          ...  No! The ref has given the free kick the other way!
          ...  Unbelievable!
Min. 23 :(rfc) K_Ramsteijn finds N_Kanu in acres of space
          ...  N_Kanu blasts it at the goal !
          ...  Terrific shot
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide
          ...  That's unlucky!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  G_Grant drives it into the box!
          ...  D_James makes the catch!
Min. 25 :(arn) E_Johnson takes possession
          ...  Knocks it past R_Giovinco
          ...  He's through on goal
          ...  E_Johnson shoots towards goal !
          ...  D_Marshall gathers it easily
Min. 26 :(arn) I_Falque finds his way through
          ...  His quick turn fooled G_Grant
          ...  I_Falque hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
          ...  It goes wide for a goal kick
Min. 26 :(rfc) N_Kanu knocks the ball past the lunge of the defender
          ...  N_Kanu with the 40 yard drive !
          ...  It hits the outside of the post
          ...  And goes out
Min. 27 :(arn) N_Ben_Khalifa backtracks with the ball
          ...  He hoofs the ball up field
          ...  D_Murphy gets on the end of it
          ...  S_Bassong reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 31 :(rfc) N_Kanu has time and space on the edge of the box
          ...  But E_Johnson with the fine tackle
Min. 36 :(arn) D_Murphy pauses and waits for support
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  R_Giovinco is forced to retreat
          ...  He knocks it back!
          ...  D_Marshall misses it!
          ...  It creeps just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  R_Holding hits it into the box!
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of D_Marshall
Min. 36 :(rfc) R_Jack 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!
          ...  A_Gunnarsson receives the pass and heads towards the goal
          ...  I_Falque slides in to knock the ball out for a throw-in
Min. 39 :(arn) D_Burn holds the ball up
          ...  He sees D_Murphy in space!
          ...  G_Grant takes the player out!!
          ...  The ref turns away!!
Min. 40 :(rfc) G_Grant takes advantage of a bad back pass
          ...  G_Grant hits a curling shot!
          ...  He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort
Min. 42 :(rfc) F_Ravanelli controls it well
          ...  He nutmegs S_Ramos
          ...  He puts in N_Kanu!
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
          ...  D_Burn picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on

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

Min. 46 :(rfc) F_Ravanelli heads the ball back to R_Acquafresca
          ...  E_Johnson with the tackle
          ...  He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 47 :(arn) I_Falque is all alone
          ...  the linesman keeps his flag down
          ...  I_Falque from 20 yards !
          ...  D_Marshall falls over
          ...  But the ball sails wide anyway!
Min. 47 :(rfc) The ball rolls free!
          ...  G_Grant takes control of it on the half way line
          ...  He sprints past the defenders!!
          ...  D_Burn fouls badly
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  He's in trouble!!
          ...  He could be sent off for that!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
          ...  He was lucky to get away with that!
Min. 49 :(arn) D_Burn kicks B_Hemoth off the ball
          ...  The linesman is flagging
          ...  He could be off here!
          ...  The referee reaches to his pocket!
          ...  He jots down his name!
          ...  RED CARD!!
          ...  I think he deserved that!
Min. 52 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca with a real burst of pace
          ...  He leaves E_Johnson behind
          ...  R_Acquafresca bears down on goal!
          ...  D_James makes a fine save
Min. 55 :(rfc) Up goes the substitution board - D_McGrain on for S_Bassong as a DF
Min. 55 :(rfc) L_Thomas takes off his tracksuit
          ...  he'll replace B_Hemoth as MF
Min. 56 :(rfc) R_Jack with a 40-yard pass to R_Acquafresca
          ...  T_Cruise with a deliberate foul
          ...  He should be jailed for that
Min. 56 :(rfc) F_Ravanelli sprints down the flank
          ...  He threads the ball in to L_Thomas
          ...  L_Thomas leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!!
          ...  He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort
Min. 57 :(rfc) Curled in dangerously from A_Gunnarsson to R_Acquafresca
          ...  G_Collins reads the situation well and wins the ball
          ...  But it goes out
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  R_Acquafresca chips the ball into the area!
          ...  D_James makes the catch!
Min. 67 :(arn) S_Matthews with a flicked pass to D_Murphy
          ...  R_Giovinco tries to clear it
          ...  He has miskicked it!!!
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  T_Cruise chips the ball into the area!
          ...  The ball finds its way to E_Johnson
          ...  He gets the shot away
          ...  D_Marshall is stranded!
          ...  He can't get there in time!
          ...  OH! It drifts just past the post
          ...  Great strike!
          ...  Deserved a goal really
Min. 71 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca comes up lame after the wicked challenge.
          ...  He's unable to continue
Min. 71 :(rfc) H_Rodellega is being brought on
          ...  R_Acquafresca is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play FW
Min. 76 :(rfc) H_Rodellega wins possession
          ...  He plays the ball across to N_Kanu
          ...  Good sliding challenge from N_Ben_Khalifa and it had to be
Min. 80 :(arn) S_Matthews looks around for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to D_Murphy
          ...  D_McGrain wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
Min. 81 :(arn) T_Cruise brings the ball under control
          ...  He sees a team mate in space!
          ...  He plays the ball in to him!
          ...  G_Collins gets on the end of the pass
          ...  F_Ravanelli takes the ball and the player!!
          ...  But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 84 :(arn) S_Matthews with a 50-yard pass to E_Johnson
          ...  E_Johnson gets up high for the header !
          ...  The fans behind the goal jump up!
          ...  But it's gone just wide !!
Min. 86 :(rfc) H_Rodellega brings the ball under control
          ...  He sees a team mate in space!
          ...  He plays the ball in to him!
          ...  R_Jack gets on the end of the pass
          ...  R_Jack with the shot on net !
          ...  What agility from D_James
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 92 :(arn) R_Holding gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He slides the ball past R_Giovinco!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  G_Grant gets the foot in to win the ball
          ...  It rolls out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  T_Cruise chips the ball into the area!
          ...  D_Marshall reads it well, and claims it!

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Emirates Stadium
Attendance           : 125,000
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player          : E_Johnson (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : D_Burn (49)
Booked               : S_Matthews (10)
Injured              : N/A
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player          : G_Grant
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : R_Acquafresca (71)
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Match Statistics
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                              Arsenal     |   Rangers FC
Attempts on Goal     :           5        |       6
Off target           :           4        |       4
On target            :           1        |       2
Possession           :          50        |       50
Corners              :           3        |       2
Red Cards            :           1        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       0
Subs Used            :           0        |       3
Fouls                :           6        |       5
Key Tackles          :           8        |       8
Key Passes           :           7        |       11
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Final Score          : Arsenal 0 - 0 Rangers 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  33   2   2   3  26 |  96   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0   0
E_Johnson      DF   1  30   9   6  31 |  96   0   3   0   0   3   0   0   0   0  60   0   7
G_Collins      DF   2  28   9   7  19 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
R_Holding      DF   1  28   8   6  22 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
S_Ramos        DF   2  28   7   7  40 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
D_Burn         DF   2  25   9  11  21 |  53   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   1   0  10   0 -10
I_Falque       MF   3  15  28   9  19 |  96   0   1   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  20   0   2
N_Ben_Khalifa  MF   1  12  28  12  25 |  96   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
T_Cruise       MF   2  10  28   9  39 |  96   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
S_Matthews     MF   3   8  28   7  32 |  96   0   0   4   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  38  -2
D_Murphy       FW   2  10   8  27  37 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
V_Mannone      GK  27   5   3   1  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Blewitt      DF   3  27   7   6  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Rocastle     MF   2   7  27  10  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Savage       MF   2   7  27   6  15 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Mitrovic     FW   3   5  11  25  42 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Rangers 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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D_Marshall     GK  39   7   5   7  14 |  96   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  55   0   0   0
R_Giovinco     DF   2  31  13  11  35 |  96   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0
S_Bassong      DF   2  31  12   7  30 |  59   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
K_Ramsteijn    DF   1  30  11  10  42 |  96   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
G_Grant        DF   3  30   6   8  13 |  96   0   2   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  40   0   1
A_Gunnarsson   MF   2   8  31  18  34 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
F_Ravanelli    MF   3  11  31   8  21 |  96   0   1   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  40   0
B_Hemoth       MF   2   5  30   6  22 |  59   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
R_Jack         MF   3   7  29  11  22 |  96   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
R_Acquafresca  FW   1   7   9  32  36 |  75   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
N_Kanu         FW   3   6   7  29  21 |  96   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   2
M_Eardley      GK  27   5   1   2  19 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_McGrain      DF   1  30  13   7  24 |  37   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
C_Fuchs        DF   2  28   8   9  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Thomas       MF   1   8  33   7  18 |  37   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
H_Rodellega    FW   2   6   8  27  13 |  21   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
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