Elite FA Cup Group Match, Arsenal vs. Valencia (Wed Sep 06)


                              Arsenal  |  Valencia
                            4-1-3-2 A  |  4-1-3-2 P
                       Adrian Dalmedo  |  Andrea Goitre
                                       |
                           D_James GK  |  GK Brad_Viner
                            P_Evra DF  |  DF P_Navarra
                        C_Chambers DF  |  DF A_Mateju
                           M_Layun DF  |  DF J_Timber
                       Seb_Ferrira DF  |  DF Hierro
                           G_Zolla DM  |  DM M_Franchu
                        M_Overmars MF  |  MF F_Valverde
                           P_Viera MF  |  MF G_Mamardashvi
                       Ronaldinhio MF  |  MF T_Partey
                          N_Anelka FW  |  FW C_Ronaldo
                         H_Sanchez FW  |  FW T_Trezeguet
                                       |
                          R_Zieler SUB |  SUB Krull
                             Ramos SUB |  SUB S_Ramos
                       H_Fernandez SUB |  SUB Thiago_S
                        L_Trossard SUB |  SUB B_Towell
                          D_Baggio SUB |  SUB R_Firmino

Referee: K_Clark (Scotland)


Min. 10 :(vla) F_Valverde is out on the left
          ...  He moves the ball right to A_Mateju
          ...  C_Chambers seizes control of the ball
          ...  He hoists it forward
Min. 11 :(vla) M_Franchu with a one-touch layoff to T_Trezeguet
          ...  T_Trezeguet curls the ball in on goal !
          ...  But D_James tips it behind
          ...  K_Clark has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 13 :(arn) N_Anelka with the towering header to Ronaldinhio
          ...  Ronaldinhio hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
          ...  But Brad_Viner palms it behind
          ...  K_Clark has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 17 :(arn) G_Zolla off the woodwork.
          ...  H_Sanchez picks up the deflection
          ...  J_Timber with a superb challenge
          ...  The referee has given the free kick the other way!
          ...  It's a yellow, and rightly so
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  H_Sanchez with the delicate chip over the wall
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He jumps into the Arsenal crowd to celebrate!!
          ...  Both he and the fans are delighted!!
          ...  That s put Arsenal ahead!
          ...  Arsenal 1-0 Valencia ...
Min. 18 :(vla) Valencia restructured their strategy to A
Min. 19 :(arn) N_Anelka pulls it back to C_Chambers
          ...  C_Chambers with a terrific drive !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Runs off and slides on his knees!!
          ...  The fans go wild!
          ...  Arsenal 2-0 Valencia ...
Min. 19 :(arn) The manager shouting something towards his players
          ...  It looks like he's turning things round a bit
          ...  Arsenal will now play D
Min. 19 :(vla) G_Mamardashvi has found himself in space
          ...  He looks up for his team mates
          ...  He swings the ball in
          ...  T_Trezeguet gets on the end of the pass
          ...  He is in space!
          ...  C_Chambers read the danger and stops the pass
Min. 20 :(vla) T_Trezeguet makes himself available
          ...  P_Viera with an inch perfect tackle
          ...  The whistle has gone! Incredible!
          ...  K_Clark calls him for a talk
Min. 21 :(arn) N_Anelka finds his way through
          ...  They tried to play the offside trap
          ...  Hierro with a well timed tackle
          ...  K_Clark didn't like it though
          ...  K_Clark calls him for a talk
Min. 25 :(vla) J_Timber brings the ball into the opposing area
          ...  A_Mateju makes himself available
          ...  A wicked drive by A_Mateju !
          ...  D_James was lucky there
Min. 31 :(arn) P_Evra looks for options
          ...  He knocks the ball across to N_Anelka
          ...  N_Anelka launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
          ...  Brad_Viner is just going to watch it go over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Brad_Viner holds his head in his hands!
          ...  Arsenal 3-0 Valencia ...
Min. 35 :(vla) F_Valverde has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past M_Layun
          ...  He puts in T_Partey!
          ...  M_Layun reacts well to win the ball back
Min. 39 :(vla) F_Valverde finds P_Navarra with a ball over the defence
          ...  P_Viera is called for the holding foul
          ...  He won that header unfairly
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  It is in a good position!
          ...  G_Mamardashvi hoists it forward
          ...  T_Trezeguet gets on the end of it
          ...  T_Trezeguet tries one from the edge of the box !
          ...  But D_James punches it away
          ...  That's gone out for a goal kick
          ...  It was clear to everyone that D_James got a touch
Min. 40 :(arn) M_Layun is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass
          ...  P_Viera latches onto the ball
          ...  J_Timber brings him down from behind!
          ...  But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 40 :(vla) G_Mamardashvi looks around for some movement
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to M_Franchu
          ...  C_Chambers takes the player out!!
          ...  The ref turns away!!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(arn) G_Zolla has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past A_Mateju
          ...  He puts in N_Anelka!
          ...  N_Anelka with his head down lets it go !
          ...  But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  P_Viera lofts the ball in!
          ...  J_Timber clears the corner
Min. 47 :(arn) H_Sanchez takes advantage of a bad back pass
          ...  C_Ronaldo had better start being careful if he continues to tackle like that
Min. 48 :(arn) M_Overmars has a go!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  Ronaldinhio collects the loose ball!
          ...  But J_Timber slides in
Min. 48 :(arn) N_Anelka knocks it past J_Timber and runs onto it
          ...  He leaves the defender standing
          ...  M_Franchu with a deliberate foul
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
          ...  He's lucky to be let off for that one
          ...  Andrea Goitre looks relieved
          ...  Adrian Dalmedo is far from happy with that decision

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Arsenal 3-0 Valencia

Min. 46 :(arn) P_Evra plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  H_Sanchez keeps possession instead!
          ...  He runs towards the goal now!
          ...  G_Mamardashvi cuts out the pass
          ...  That was close!
Min. 49 :(vla) C_Ronaldo breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on D_James!
          ...  Seb_Ferrira brings him down!
          ...  He could be off here!
          ...  K_Clark reaches to his pocket!
          ...  He jots down his name!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  I think he deserved that!
Min. 51 :(vla) F_Valverde finds A_Mateju in acres of space
          ...  A_Mateju drives the ball low !
          ...  But D_James makes a fine save
          ...  Wow!! That was close!
          ...  He had to be at his best to reach that one!
Min. 52 :(arn) P_Evra is first to the loose ball
          ...  P_Evra drives it towards goal !
          ...  It's beaten Brad_Viner
          ...  It goes wide !!
Min. 54 :(vla) F_Valverde is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He throws it to C_Ronaldo
          ...  A great volley from C_Ronaldo !
          ...  But he puts it well wide
          ...  That was a mishit effort!
Min. 58 :(arn) Ronaldinhio has it now
          ...  He takes on Hierro
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in N_Anelka!
          ...  P_Navarra wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
Min. 60 :(vla) P_Navarra breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on D_James!
          ...  Ronaldinhio brings him down in the area!
          ...  He's in trouble here!!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
          ...  He deserved that! And was lucky it wasn't more!
          ...  K_Clark looks across to his assistant!
          ...  PENALTY !!
          ...  C_Ronaldo takes it
          ...  He's put it over!
Min. 63 :(arn) N_Anelka takes on 3 men
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  A_Mateju hits it out for a throw
Min. 64 :(vla) G_Mamardashvi whips the ball across to A_Mateju
          ...  P_Evra slices it
          ...  D_James moves quickly!!
          ...  He can't get there!
          ...  It inches just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  M_Franchu hits it into the box!
          ...  D_James comes out and claims it!
Min. 65 :(arn) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
          ...  D_Baggio will come on for N_Anelka and play FW
Min. 65 :(vla) S_Ramos is being brought on
          ...  Hierro is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play DF
Min. 65 :(vla) Thiago_S replaces G_Mamardashvi to play as a MF
Min. 69 :(arn) M_Layun kicks F_Valverde!
          ...  He's lucky to be let off for that one
          ...  Adrian Dalmedo looks relieved
          ...  Andrea Goitre is far from happy with that decision
Min. 69 :(vla) M_Franchu drives it forward to T_Trezeguet
          ...  P_Evra wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
Min. 70 :(arn) Ronaldinhio beats one
          ...  Knocks it past a second
          ...  And finds H_Sanchez
          ...  H_Sanchez bears down on goal!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Brad_Viner was well beaten there!
          ...  Arsenal 4-0 Valencia ...
Min. 75 :(arn) H_Fernandez comes on for M_Overmars and will play MF to the delight of the fans
Min. 75 :(arn) L_Trossard replaces G_Zolla and will play MF
Min. 75 :(vla) B_Towell comes on for M_Franchu and will play MF to the delight of the fans
Min. 75 :(vla) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
          ...  R_Firmino will come on for T_Trezeguet and play FW
Min. 78 :(arn) H_Fernandez is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He throws it long to D_Baggio
          ...  But A_Mateju slides in two footed.
          ...  K_Clark has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 79 :(arn) Ramos is being brought on
          ...  P_Evra is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 84 :(vla) Thiago_S 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!
          ...  C_Ronaldo receives the pass and heads towards the goal
          ...  M_Layun with a bad challenge
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
Min. 84 :(vla) Thiago_S hits in a wicked shot!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  R_Firmino latches onto it!
          ...  Blocked by C_Chambers
Min. 86 :(arn) The ball is passed in from H_Fernandez, he finds H_Sanchez
          ...  What a shot from H_Sanchez !
          ...  It could go anywhere
          ...  It hits the post
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 86 :(arn) Ramos takes possession
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  S_Ramos body checks his opponent!!
          ...  That s a careless challenge!!
          ...  He gets a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  K_Clark signals that it is indirect
          ...  L_Trossard passes to H_Sanchez
          ...  But J_Timber with the fine tackle
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(vla) T_Partey is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He throws it long to C_Ronaldo
          ...  Ramos wins the ball!
          ...  But he caught the player also!
          ...  The ref gives nothing!

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Emirates Stadium
Attendance           : 139,093
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player          : C_Chambers (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : H_Sanchez (17,70), C_Chambers (19), N_Anelka (31)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Seb_Ferrira (49), Ronaldinhio (60)
Injured              : N/A
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Valencia Match Info
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Best player          : G_Mamardashvi
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : J_Timber (17), S_Ramos (86)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                              Arsenal     |   Valencia
Attempts on Goal     :           8        |       5
Off target           :           3        |       1
On target            :           5        |       4
Possession           :          64        |       36
Corners              :           1        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       2
Subs Used            :           4        |       4
Fouls                :          11        |       12
Key Tackles          :           8        |       7
Key Passes           :          12        |       12
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Final Score          : Arsenal 4 - 0 Valencia
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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   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  65   0   0   0
P_Evra         DF   3  35  13  11  21 |  83   0   2   2   1   1   0   0   0   0  40  40   0
C_Chambers     DF   2  35   9   9  22 |  95   0   4   0   0   1   1   0   0   0  80   0  25
M_Layun        DF   1  33  13   7  33 |  95   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
Seb_Ferrira    DF   2  33   9  10  20 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  38  -2  -2
G_Zolla        DM   2  25  31   1  14 |  79   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  40  20
M_Overmars     MF   1   4  32   3  28 |  79   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
P_Viera        MF   2   5  31  11  29 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Ronaldinhio    MF   1   4  30  12  28 |  95   0   0   2   1   1   0   1   0   0  -2  38   3
N_Anelka       FW   2   5  12  34  21 |  69   0   0   2   1   2   1   0   0   0   0  40  25
H_Sanchez      FW   2   6   7  30  31 |  95   0   0   0   0   3   2   0   0   0   0   0  50
R_Zieler       GK  29   3   2   5  41 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Ramos          DF   1  34   8   8  22 |  12   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
H_Fernandez    MF   1   8  32   8  32 |  16   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
L_Trossard     MF   1   5  29  15  12 |  16   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Baggio       FW   2   7  10  29  21 |  26   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20  20

Player Statistics - Valencia
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Brad_Viner     GK  31   3   3   2  23 |  95   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -35   0   0   0
P_Navarra      DF   1  29   5   9  22 |  95   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
A_Mateju       DF   2  28   8   8  30 |  95   0   2   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  40   0  10
J_Timber       DF   2  28   5   4  42 |  95   0   4   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  58 -12 -22
Hierro         DF   1  27  10   7  33 |  69   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Franchu      DM   3  15  27   6  32 |  79   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
F_Valverde     MF   1   3  30   2  10 |  95   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
G_Mamardashvi  MF   2   5  29   4  30 |  69   0   1   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  30   0
T_Partey       MF   1   3  28   1  28 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
C_Ronaldo      FW   1   3   2  29  31 |  95   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Trezeguet    FW   2   1   1  27  38 |  79   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  10
Krull          GK  28   2   2   1  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Ramos        DF   2  27   2   1  46 |  26   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  -2
Thiago_S       MF   2  10  28   8  29 |  26   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
B_Towell       MF   2   4  26  15  45 |  16   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Firmino      FW   2   6   8  26  33 |  16   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -20
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