Division One League Match, Arsenal vs. Schalke 04 (Tue Dec 15)


                              Arsenal  |  Schalke 04
                              4-4-2 C  |  5-4-1 A
                       Adrian Dalmedo  |  Care Taker
                                       |
                           D_James GK  |  GK F_Foster
                         D_Caicedo DF  |  DF C_Smalling
                          S_Proedl DF  |  DF B_Hangeland
                           S_Ramos DF  |  DF J_Matip
                           K_Rekik DF  |  DF F_Baresi
                        C_Makelele MF  |  DF R_Lokvenc
                        Seitaridis MF  |  MF S_Marlet
                          B_Harley MF  |  MF G_Driver
                           D_Prime MF  |  MF A_Cejudo
                           H_Sabry FW  |  MF V_Jones
                          A_Little FW  |  FW L_Massu
                                       |
                          I_Lawlor SUB |  SUB R_Edgehill
                       B_Hangeland SUB |  SUB A_Birindelli
                         M_Dembele SUB |  SUB G_Cooper
                          D_Murphy SUB |  SUB Gago
                         B_McBride SUB |  SUB Y_Mizuno

Referee: C_Richmond (Scotland)


Min. 4  :(arn) D_Caicedo beats L_Massu
          ...  L_Massu with a bad challenge
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was lucky to escape with a caution!
          ...  Adrian Dalmedo looks bemused that it wasn't more!
Min. 5  :(shk) S_Marlet boots it towards C_Smalling
          ...  But S_Ramos wins the tackle
Min. 9  :(arn) S_Proedl plays the early ball across the box to find C_Makelele in space
          ...  C_Makelele hits the ball first time!
          ...  But F_Foster reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 10 :(shk) G_Driver skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to L_Massu
          ...  Intercepted by S_Ramos
Min. 11 :(arn) B_Harley runs down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball in to A_Little
          ...  A_Little with a powerful header !
          ...  F_Foster goes down well to save
Min. 12 :(arn) F_Foster miskicks!
          ...  H_Sabry is takes control of the ball!
          ...  Superbly timed tackle by V_Jones
          ...  He made it look easy
          ...  But he can't keep it in
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  K_Rekik curls it into the box!
          ...  F_Foster reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 17 :(arn) B_Harley plays a long ball to D_Caicedo
          ...  D_Caicedo shoots towards goal !
          ...  F_Foster gets his fingertips to it
          ...  He just manages to tip it over
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  The corner is swung in by B_Harley!
          ...  F_Foster easily claims the ball!
Min. 24 :(shk) The ball rolls free!
          ...  L_Massu takes control of it on the half way line
          ...  He sprints past the defenders!!
          ...  S_Proedl wins the ball well
          ...  C_Richmond has given a free kick
Min. 25 :(arn) A_Little leaves B_Hangeland standing
          ...  Driven towards goal by A_Little !
          ...  F_Foster is just going to watch it go over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  And F_Foster reacts well to palm it behind!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Swung in by D_Prime
          ...  F_Foster catches it!
Min. 25 :(shk) A_Cejudo brings it under control
          ...  He takes on S_Ramos
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in J_Matip!
          ...  J_Matip with only one thing on his mind!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  The fans get off there seats!
          ...  But it sails over !!
Min. 27 :(arn) Seitaridis jumps over the defender's challenge
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg
          ...  He's clean through
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  R_Lokvenc looks embarrassed to take the ball off him!
Min. 31 :(arn) C_Makelele with a one-touch layoff to H_Sabry
          ...  But C_Smalling wins the tackle
Min. 35 :(shk) S_Marlet takes a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball into R_Lokvenc
          ...  What a shot from R_Lokvenc !
          ...  It could go anywhere
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But sails wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  C_Smalling plays it into the danger area!
          ...  D_James comes out and claims it!
Min. 37 :(arn) Seitaridis is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass
          ...  H_Sabry latches onto the ball
          ...  An audacious effort from H_Sabry !
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But flies wide of the post!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  S_Proedl plays it into the danger area!
          ...  F_Foster comes out and claims it!
Min. 38 :(arn) A_Little with the first time flick to H_Sabry
          ...  C_Smalling tackles cleanly
Min. 39 :(shk) G_Driver gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He cuts inside the defender!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by S_Proedl
          ...  He timed it well
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  G_Driver swings it in!
          ...  R_Lokvenc with the shot!
          ...  D_James just watches it drift out of play!
Min. 40 :(arn) The defender under hits the back pass!
          ...  A_Little is through!
          ...  L_Massu beats him to the ball
Min. 42 :(arn) D_Caicedo takes on the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to H_Sabry
          ...  B_Hangeland fouls badly
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  C_Richmond called him over for a strong verbal warning
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(shk) S_Marlet holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to F_Baresi
          ...  F_Baresi with a graceful, looping effort !
          ...  D_James gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he picks up the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it over
Min. 44 :(arn) H_Sabry takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  H_Sabry attempts a low drive!
          ...  But F_Foster tips it over
          ...  C_Richmond has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Arsenal 0-0 Schalke 04

Min. 47 :(shk) S_Marlet with an excellent first touch
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He swings the ball in
          ...  L_Massu gets on the end of the pass
          ...  He is in space!
          ...  But D_Caicedo comes away with the ball
          ...  Excellent defending there!
Min. 48 :(shk) L_Massu uses his feet well to turn on the ball
          ...  D_Caicedo takes the player down!!
          ...  PENALTY!!
          ...  No! The ref has given the free kick the other way!
          ...  Unbelievable!
Min. 49 :(arn) D_Prime spits at B_Hangeland
          ...  C_Richmond calls him over
          ...  He's told to calm down
          ...  Adrian Dalmedo looks relieved
Min. 58 :(arn) A_Little with a well-controlled run
          ...  A thundering drive by A_Little !
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  F_Foster dives desperately to try and save it!!
          ...  He can't get to it!
          ...  But it creeps just wide!!
          ...  The deflection had F_Foster beaten!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  D_Prime swings it in!
          ...  H_Sabry gets on the end of it
          ...  It hits the side netting!
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 58 :(shk) R_Lokvenc with the mazy run
          ...  R_Lokvenc with the drive!
          ...  But he's put it wide
          ...  How did he manage to miss that one?!?!?
Min. 61 :(shk) L_Massu finds himself in a good position
          ...  Intercepted by D_Caicedo
Min. 66 :(shk) B_Hangeland lashes out at C_Makelele
          ...  That was disgraceful!
          ...  He's in trouble here!!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
          ...  He deserved that! And was lucky it wasn't more!
Min. 69 :(shk) B_Hangeland turns past the defender
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He passes it to S_Marlet
          ...  S_Marlet curls the ball in on goal !
          ...  D_James is beaten!
          ...  It hits the bar!!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Superb finish!
          ...  That's given Schalke 04 the advantage!
          ...  Arsenal 0-1 Schalke 04 ...
Min. 70 :(arn) D_Murphy is coming on for K_Rekik and playing FW
Min. 70 :(arn) Arsenal are switching their playing style to A
Min. 70 :(shk) A_Birindelli comes on for J_Matip and takes up a DF role
Min. 70 :(shk) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
          ...  Gago will come on for G_Driver and play MF
Min. 70 :(shk) Y_Mizuno replaces L_Massu to play as a FW
Min. 70 :(arn) The ball goes loose!
          ...  A_Little gains possesion and thinks about the shot
          ...  But C_Smalling clears the ball to safety
Min. 72 :(arn) D_Prime plays in A_Little with a beautiful ball
          ...  A_Little beats the offside trap!
          ...  He runs at F_Foster
          ...  He rounds F_Foster
          ...  He taps it towards the goal!
          ...  It goes wide!!
Min. 73 :(shk) Y_Mizuno takes possession
          ...  Knocks it past S_Ramos
          ...  He's through on goal
          ...  Y_Mizuno with the shot !
          ...  OOOOHHHHH!!!!
          ...  Unbelievable!!!
          ...  It's gone wide
Min. 74 :(arn) D_Prime controls the ball immaculately
          ...  Leaves the defenders for dead
          ...  This looks like it could be a great chance
          ...  C_Smalling bundles the player over!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll be off if he does that again
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  C_Richmond signals that it is indirect
          ...  B_Harley passes to H_Sabry
          ...  H_Sabry smashed the ball towards the bottom corner!
          ...  But F_Foster is equal to it
Min. 75 :(arn) C_Makelele fires over a low cross to A_Little
          ...  A powerful header from A_Little !
          ...  It looks good
          ...  But he puts it wide
          ...  He found himself with no room to manoeuvre
Min. 75 :(shk) Y_Mizuno retreats under pressure
          ...  He hoofs the ball up field
          ...  C_Smalling gets on the end of it
          ...  C_Smalling goes for the top corner !
          ...  It's going over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  And D_James reacts well to tip it over
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  S_Marlet hits it into the box!
          ...  Gago with the header
          ...  D_James parries it, he follows it up
          ...  And D_James recovers to save!!
Min. 76 :(shk) Gago beats S_Ramos
          ...  It looked like he pushed his marker
          ...  "Play On!" Waves C_Richmond
          ...  S_Ramos does well to get the tackle in
Min. 78 :(arn) D_Prime threads the through ball to D_Murphy
          ...  D_Murphy aiming for the bottom corner !
          ...  But it goes wide
Min. 78 :(shk) Y_Mizuno leaves S_Ramos standing
          ...  Y_Mizuno with the shot !
          ...  It grazes the post!
          ...  And hits the side netting
          ...  Goal Kick!
Min. 79 :(shk) C_Smalling sidesteps D_Caicedo
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  C_Smalling hits the shot!
          ...  It swerves a lot!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He jumps into the Schalke 04 crowd to celebrate!!
          ...  Both he and the fans are delighted!!
          ...  Arsenal 0-2 Schalke 04 ...
Min. 80 :(arn) B_McBride is ready to come on to replace D_Prime
          ...  Looks like he will play as a FW
Min. 80 :(shk) Schalke 04 are switching their playing style to D
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(shk) The ball goes loose!
          ...  Gago gains possesion and thinks about the shot
          ...  S_Ramos slides in hard!
          ...  And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 90 :(arn) C_Makelele back heels to find A_Little in space
          ...  A_Cejudo slides in to knock the ball out for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  B_McBride curls it into the box!
          ...  F_Foster easily claims the ball!
Min. 91 :(shk) S_Marlet flicks it over the defender and runs onto it
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there
          ...  S_Marlet with a low drive through the rain!
          ...  But D_James makes a fine save
          ...  Wow!! That was close!
          ...  He had to be at his best to reach that one!

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Emirates Stadium
Attendance           : 101,701
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player          : A_Little
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Schalke 04 Match Info
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Best player          : C_Smalling (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : S_Marlet (69), C_Smalling (79)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : L_Massu (4), B_Hangeland (66), C_Smalling (74)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                              Arsenal     |    Schalke 04
Attempts on Goal     :          12        |       12
Off target           :           6        |       7
On target            :           6        |       5
Possession           :          46        |       54
Corners              :           6        |       3
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       3
Subs Used            :           2        |       3
Fouls                :           8        |       9
Key Tackles          :           8        |       7
Key Passes           :          11        |       8
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Final Score          : Arsenal 0 - 2 Schalke 04
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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  28   2   2   3  26 |  97   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Caicedo      DF   1  25   8   6  47 |  97   0   3   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  60  10   5
S_Proedl       DF   2  25   5   6  37 |  97   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
S_Ramos        DF   2  24   7   6  40 |  97   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0
K_Rekik        DF   1  23   6   2  12 |  73   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Makelele     MF   2  11  25   9  30 |  97   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  30   5
Seitaridis     MF   2   8  24  16  27 |  97   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
B_Harley       MF   1   6  24   6  33 |  97   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
D_Prime        MF   2   8  23  13  40 |  83   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20   0 -20
H_Sabry        FW   1   4   5  25  25 |  97   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  12
A_Little       FW   2   7   7  24  21 |  97   0   0   1   0   5   0   0   0   0   0  10  13
I_Lawlor       GK  20   2   5   5  19 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
B_Hangeland    DF   2  23  11   5  40 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Dembele      MF   1  10  24   6  42 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Murphy       FW   2  10   8  25  37 |  24   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -19
B_McBride      FW   2  10   9  24  17 |  14   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Schalke 04
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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F_Foster       GK  34   2   4   4  16 |  97  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  95   0   0   0
C_Smalling     DF   1  26   8   5  29 |  97   0   3   0   0   2   1   1   0   0  98  -2  23
B_Hangeland    DF   2  25  10   8  32 |  97   0   0   1   1   0   0   1   0   0  -2  23  -2
J_Matip        DF   3  23   8   7  10 |  73   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  20  21
F_Baresi       DF   1  22   9   5  22 |  97   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
R_Lokvenc      DF   3  21  15   7  23 |  97   0   1   0   0   3   0   0   0   0  20   0   3
S_Marlet       MF   2   7  27   8  22 |  97   0   0   4   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  40  25
G_Driver       MF   1  10  25   5  25 |  73   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
A_Cejudo       MF   3   8  24   8  10 |  97   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
V_Jones        MF   3  15  23   6  48 |  97   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  20  20
L_Massu        FW   1   7  10  26  13 |  73   0   1   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  18  -2  -2
R_Edgehill     GK  26   2   5   2  12 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Birindelli   DF   2  26   1   1  20 |  24   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Cooper       MF   4   7  26  14  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Gago           MF   2   5  23  15  37 |  24   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
Y_Mizuno       FW   2   6   6  24  23 |  24   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  10   2
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