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Season 37 Archive: Elite FA Cup, Group A Game 2

Arsenal 2 - 1 Real Madrid

Elite FA Cup Group Match 2, Arsenal vs. Real Madrid (Wed Feb 21)


                              Arsenal  |  Real Madrid
                              4-5-1 C  |  5-3-2 P
                       Adrian Dalmedo  |  Garysean Wilson
                                       |
                          T_Macedo GK  |  GK T_McGill
                        C_Chambers DF  |  DF W_Morgan
                           M_Layun DF  |  DF B_Bolingoli
                       Seb_Ferrira DF  |  DF A_Odriozola
                          W_Fofana DF  |  DF Hansel
                       Ronaldinhio MF  |  DF Doriva
                        F_Valverde MF  |  MF Robinho
                            M_Ozil MF  |  MF A_Vladimescu
                        L_Trossard MF  |  MF Rivera
                         S_Wiltord MF  |  FW M_Satriano
                          N_Anelka FW  |  FW Steve_Brown
                                       |
                          N_Martin SUB |  SUB Zo_Flora
                          W_Saliba SUB |  SUB E_Moretti
                        Marquinhos SUB |  SUB Kaka
                         H_Sanchez SUB |  SUB P_Pogba
                        N_Bendtner SUB |  SUB Carbone

Referee: K_Clark (Scotland)


Min. 4  :(arn) F_Valverde moves out over to the edge of the pitch
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He plays the ball through to Ronaldinhio
          ...  Ronaldinhio could have let it bounce!
          ...  T_McGill saves it
          ...  Good goalkeeping
Min. 8  :(arn) L_Trossard looks around for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to N_Anelka
          ...  A powerful header from N_Anelka !
          ...  It looks good
          ...  He has put it wide!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 12 :(arn) L_Trossard with a clever shimmy
          ...  Steve_Brown reads the play well
Min. 12 :(rmd) A_Vladimescu kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He swings the ball in
          ...  Steve_Brown gets on the end of the pass
          ...  He is in space!
          ...  M_Layun robs him of the ball
Min. 14 :(arn) Ronaldinhio with a simple pass to N_Anelka
          ...  But A_Odriozola sweeps up the threat
Min. 18 :(arn) Seb_Ferrira is forced to retreat
          ...  Ohhhh no!!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He has put it into his own net!!
          ...  Arsenal 0-1 Real Madrid ...
Min. 19 :(rmd) The Real Madrid manager told his side to change to a C strategy
Min. 19 :(arn) F_Valverde is taking a throw in
          ...  He takes a couple of strides back
          ...  He throws the ball to M_Layun
          ...  Doriva read the danger and stops the pass
Min. 21 :(rmd) A_Vladimescu sprints down the wing
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space!
          ...  He puts in a square ball!
          ...  Steve_Brown runs onto it
          ...  He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
          ...  Steve_Brown has a dig at goal!
          ...  T_Macedo saves it
          ...  He got his body behind the ball there
Min. 22 :(arn) M_Ozil plays in M_Layun with a beautiful ball
          ...  M_Layun with the header !
          ...  T_McGill with an easy save
          ...  He just oozes confidence
Min. 25 :(arn) L_Trossard can't find space for the shot
          ...  He slips it through to M_Ozil
          ...  M_Ozil with the side footed shot!
          ...  OOOOHHHHH!!!!
          ...  It's wide!
          ...  That was a dismal effort!
          ...  He should have buried that!
Min. 25 :(arn) M_Ozil with a penetrating pass to C_Chambers
          ...  Doriva is late with that one
          ...  I think he was just trying to get to the ball
          ...  He gets away with that one
          ...  It s just a warning
Min. 27 :(arn) M_Ozil takes possession on the halfway line
          ...  He runs forward with the ball
          ...  He skips past the challenges
          ...  A_Odriozola with the tackle
          ...  He came to the rescue there!
Min. 29 :(arn) Ronaldinhio has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past B_Bolingoli
          ...  He puts in M_Ozil!
          ...  Robinho wins it well
          ...  Perfectly timed!
Min. 39 :(rmd) B_Bolingoli plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  Steve_Brown decides to keep possession instead!
          ...  He runs towards the goal now!
          ...  Steve_Brown beats the offside trap!
          ...  He is clean through
          ...  T_Macedo comes towards him
          ...  He dinks it over T_Macedo
          ...  T_Macedo reacts well to save !!
Min. 40 :(rmd) M_Satriano beats C_Chambers
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  A cracking drive from M_Satriano !
          ...  The fans behind the goal jump up!
          ...  T_Macedo acrobatically tips it over !!
          ...  Great keeping!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  M_Satriano chips the ball in towards the back post!
          ...  T_Macedo reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(arn) S_Wiltord cuts inside Doriva
          ...  He worked that well
          ...  S_Wiltord has a dig at goal!
          ...  T_McGill narrows the angle and turns the ball away to safety
Min. 45 :(arn) W_Fofana has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past Doriva!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  W_Fofana with the punt towards goal!
          ...  T_McGill parries it
          ...  It rolls out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  The corner is swung in by S_Wiltord!
          ...  The danger is dealt with by B_Bolingoli
Min. 48 :(rmd) A_Odriozola with a probing pass to Robinho
          ...  S_Wiltord with an awful challenge
          ...  He is warned by K_Clark
          ...  It s just a warning

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Arsenal 0-1 Real Madrid

Min. 47 :(arn) F_Valverde with an intelligent ball to Ronaldinhio
          ...  Ronaldinhio with the strike !
          ...  He hits the side netting
          ...  There was some parts of the ground that thought that went in!
Min. 47 :(rmd) M_Satriano sidesteps C_Chambers
          ...  He was too quick for his marker
          ...  M_Satriano fires off a right-footed shot !
          ...  It's just over!
          ...  9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 48 :(arn) Ronaldinhio with the through ball to C_Chambers
          ...  Hansel gathers up the loose ball
Min. 49 :(arn) F_Valverde with an inch perfect pass to Ronaldinhio
          ...  Ronaldinhio sees T_McGill off his line !
          ...  It's gone over
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one
Min. 49 :(arn) Seb_Ferrira breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on T_McGill!
          ...  Hansel brings him down!
          ...  The referee reaches to his pocket!
          ...  He jots down his name!
          ...  RED CARD!!
          ...  I think he deserved that!
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  Right on the edge of the box!
          ...  N_Anelka bends it in
          ...  But T_McGill pulls out a save of the game
Min. 52 :(arn) Seb_Ferrira finds his way through
          ...  He bears down on goal
          ...  Seb_Ferrira drives it low !
          ...  T_McGill parries it
          ...  The defender clears it
Min. 53 :(rmd) Steve_Brown with an intelligent ball to M_Satriano
          ...  But Seb_Ferrira clears the ball to safety
Min. 54 :(arn) S_Wiltord turns nicely onto the ball
          ...  Fine tackle by W_Morgan
          ...  But he can't prevent the corner
Min. 56 :(rmd) Robinho with the first time flick to Rivera
          ...  But M_Ozil puts the ball out of play
Min. 58 :(arn) Ronaldinhio with the dribble
          ...  The defender is easily beaten
          ...  Ronaldinhio with the chance !
          ...  He hits the side netting
          ...  There was some parts of the ground that thought that went in!
Min. 59 :(arn) L_Trossard kills the ball dead
          ...  L_Trossard with a powerful diving header!
          ...  But T_McGill palms it behind
          ...  K_Clark has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 61 :(rmd) Robinho with a probing pass to M_Satriano
          ...  Seb_Ferrira cuts it out easily
          ...  He clears the ball up field
Min. 63 :(arn) Ronaldinhio plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  N_Anelka decides to keep possession instead!
          ...  He runs towards the goal now!
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from W_Morgan
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  F_Valverde chips the ball into the area!
          ...  It is cleared by W_Morgan
Min. 63 :(rmd) B_Bolingoli crosses into the box, finding M_Satriano
          ...  N_Anelka with an inch perfect tackle
          ...  The whistle has gone! Incredible!
Min. 65 :(rmd) Kaka will replace the useless B_Bolingoli and will play MF
Min. 69 :(arn) F_Valverde with the first time flick to W_Fofana
          ...  W_Fofana launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  T_McGill was left standing
          ...  Equaliser, the crowd goes wild!
          ...  Arsenal 1-1 Real Madrid ...
Min. 70 :(arn) F_Valverde knocks it forward
          ...  Robinho slips
          ...  N_Anelka gets to it!
          ...  N_Anelka drives it towards goal !
          ...  He hits the side netting
          ...  There was some parts of the ground that thought that went in!
Min. 76 :(rmd) A_Vladimescu retreats under pressure
          ...  He hoofs the ball up field
          ...  M_Satriano gets on the end of it
          ...  M_Satriano attempts the shot!
          ...  It hits off a defender!
          ...  But goes clear to safety!
Min. 77 :(arn) S_Wiltord off the woodwork.
          ...  C_Chambers picks up the deflection
          ...  C_Chambers tries one from the edge of the box !
          ...  The shot slips through T_McGill's hands
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  What a terrible mistake
          ...  Yes!!
          ...  That goal surely snatches the win!
          ...  Arsenal 2-1 Real Madrid ...
Min. 78 :(arn) W_Saliba will replace S_Wiltord and play DF
Min. 78 :(arn) Arsenal will now play D
Min. 78 :(rmd) E_Moretti is coming on for W_Morgan and will play DF
Min. 78 :(rmd) Carbone replaces an unhappy M_Satriano and will play as a FW
Min. 78 :(rmd) P_Pogba comes on for A_Vladimescu and takes up a DM role
Min. 78 :(rmd) Steve_Brown has changed his position on the pitch to a AM
Min. 80 :(arn) Marquinhos comes on for Ronaldinhio and takes up a MF role
Min. 80 :(arn) H_Sanchez is being prepared to come on
          ...  N_Anelka is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 80 :(rmd) P_Pogba is taking a throw in
          ...  He takes a couple of strides back
          ...  He throws the ball to Carbone
          ...  Carbone looks to see where T_Macedo is!
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  T_Macedo with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  He gave the striker no chance
Min. 81 :(rmd) P_Pogba flicks the ball through
          ...  Steve_Brown runs onto it!
          ...  L_Trossard slides in hard!
          ...  And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 81 :(arn) H_Sanchez moves forward
          ...  Carbone with a deliberate foul
          ...  K_Clark will want to speak to him
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was unlucky to be booked for that
Min. 82 :(rmd) Carbone sidesteps C_Chambers
          ...  He was too quick for his marker
          ...  M_Layun stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 83 :(arn) L_Trossard sidesteps his marker
          ...  He's been running his marker ragged all game
          ...  L_Trossard aiming for the bottom corner !
          ...  But T_McGill stops that one easily
Min. 83 :(rmd) Rivera with a measured ball to E_Moretti
          ...  T_Macedo fouls badly
          ...  K_Clark will want to speak to him
          ...  He had to endure a strong lecture from K_Clark
          ...  K_Clark pauses
          ...  PENALTY !!
          ...  Steve_Brown steps up to take it
          ...  He sends T_Macedo the wrong way
          ...  But it has gone wide!!
          ...  Shocking miss!!
Min. 84 :(rmd) Carbone watches his team-mates pull the defenders out of position
          ...  He decides to be greedy and run into the space
          ...  He's gone right through!
          ...  C_Chambers gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(arn) W_Fofana with a burst of pace
          ...  W_Fofana shapes up for a shot!
          ...  T_McGill with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Emirates Stadium
Attendance           : 142,294
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player          : F_Valverde (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : W_Fofana (69), C_Chambers (77)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Real Madrid Match Info
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Best player          : Steve_Brown
Scorers              : Seb_Ferrira (18 og)
Sent Off             : Hansel (49)
Booked               : Carbone (81)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             Arsenal      |  Real Madrid
Attempts on Goal     :          17        |       6
Off target           :           6        |       2
On target            :          11        |       4
Possession           :          61        |       39
Corners              :           2        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       1
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       4
Fouls                :           9        |       5
Key Tackles          :           7        |       8
Key Passes           :          15        |       11
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Final Score          : Arsenal 2 - 1 Real Madrid
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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  37   3   3   3  42 |  94   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0   0   0
C_Chambers     DF   2  36   9   9  22 |  94   0   1   0   0   1   1   0   0   0  20   0  25
M_Layun        DF   1  34  13   7  33 |  94   0   2   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  40   0   5
Seb_Ferrira    DF   2  34   9  10  20 |  94   0   2   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20 -20   5
W_Fofana       DF   2  32   3   8  27 |  94   0   0   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0  35
Ronaldinhio    MF   1   4  31  12  28 |  83   0   0   4   0   4   0   0   0   0   0  40   5
F_Valverde     MF   1   3  31   2  10 |  94   0   0   6   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0
M_Ozil         MF   1   8  30  18  31 |  94   0   1   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  20   0
L_Trossard     MF   1   5  29  15  12 |  94   0   1   2   0   2   0   0   0   0  40  40  30
S_Wiltord      MF   3  12  29   9  41 |  81   0   0   1   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  30   5
N_Anelka       FW   2   5  12  34  21 |  83   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
N_Martin       GK  26   2   2   4  31 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
W_Saliba       DF   2  28   1   5  26 |  13   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Marquinhos     MF   1   2  31   4  31 |  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20  20
H_Sanchez      FW   2   6   7  30  31 |  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Bendtner     FW   1   2   4  26  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Real Madrid
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_McGill       GK  37   2   3   1  31 |  94   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0   0
W_Morgan       DF   3  32  12   7  10 |  81   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
B_Bolingoli    DF   3  30   6   8  21 |  68   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
A_Odriozola    DF   1  29  21   4  26 |  94   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20 -10 -20
Hansel         DF   2  27   1   1  19 |  52   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   1   0  10 -10 -10
Doriva         DF   2  27  28  11  21 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
Robinho        MF   1   8  31   9  23 |  94   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20   0
A_Vladimescu   MF   2  17  30   1  19 |  81   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
Rivera         MF   1   1  29  21  26 |  94   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
M_Satriano     FW   2   5   5  30  28 |  81   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
Steve_Brown    AM   1  17  23  28  29 |  94   0   1   1   0   2   0   0   0   0  20  10  10
Zo_Flora       GK  27   1   2   1  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
E_Moretti      DF   2  23  23   6  28 |  13   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Kaka           MF   1   1  30  17  15 |  26   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -20
P_Pogba        DM   2   8  30  14  21 |  13   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
Carbone        FW   1  16  16  27  28 |  13   0   0   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2  -2   3
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