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Season 35 Archive: Elite League, Week 3
Benfica 1 - 3 Arsenal
Elite League Match, Benfica vs. Arsenal (Sun Nov 27)
Benfica | Arsenal
4-1-3-2 P | 4-1-4-1 C
Matias Finkelstein | Adrian Dalmedo
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N_Winneke GK | GK D_James
J_Foyth DF | DF P_Evra
Beckenbauer DF | DF C_Chambers
W_Samuel DF | DF Ramos
G_Schurrle DF | DF M_Layun
Liziero DM | DM G_Zolla
I_Marcone MF | MF M_Thomas
K_Commons MF | MF H_Fernandez
J_Mascherano MF | MF M_Overmars
Ivica_Strok FW | MF Ronaldinhio
T_Trezeguet FW | FW N_Anelka
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L_Yashin SUB | SUB R_Zieler
C_Romero SUB | SUB Seb_Ferrira
S_Nakamoto SUB | SUB W_Fofana
A_Pirlo SUB | SUB F_Valverde
T_Erak SUB | SUB H_Sanchez
Referee: P_Graham (Wales)
Min. 4 :(arn) N_Anelka jumps over J_Foyth's challenge
... Oh, beautiful nutmeg
... He's clean through
... Well executed sliding challenge from Beckenbauer
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by M_Thomas!
... H_Fernandez loses his marker
... He gets his head onto it!
... Saved by N_Winneke
Min. 14 :(arn) G_Zolla puts in N_Anelka
... N_Anelka runs forward
... He hits the shot!
... But N_Winneke makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 15 :(arn) Ronaldinhio is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He throws it to N_Anelka
... N_Anelka launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
... N_Winneke turns it behind for a corner
... CORNER!
... C_Chambers chips the ball in towards the back post!
... N_Winneke reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 16 :(bfa) Ivica_Strok barges the defender off the ball
... But G_Zolla slides in two footed.
... P_Graham has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 17 :(arn) M_Overmars drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to N_Anelka
... N_Anelka must beat N_Winneke!
... N_Winneke gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 18 :(arn) H_Fernandez is first to the ball
... H_Fernandez hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
... But N_Winneke pulls out a save of the game
Min. 19 :(arn) H_Fernandez looks around for support
... He knocks the ball across to N_Anelka
... But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
... W_Samuel picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 21 :(arn) M_Thomas plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... N_Anelka keeps possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... J_Foyth with a bad challenge
... P_Graham wants a word
... It's just a warning
Min. 22 :(arn) Ronaldinhio takes on the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to N_Anelka
... N_Anelka tries to chip the ball over N_Winneke!
... But he puts it wide
... That was a terrible attempt!
Min. 26 :(bfa) K_Commons with an inch perfect pass to T_Trezeguet
... T_Trezeguet with a stunning strike !
... It hits the sponsor hoarding
Min. 26 :(arn) M_Overmars controls it well
... He nutmegs J_Foyth
... He puts in M_Layun!
... But Ivica_Strok slides in two footed.
... P_Graham has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 28 :(bfa) J_Foyth plays in T_Trezeguet with a beautiful ball
... T_Trezeguet unleashes a pile driver !
... D_James goes down well to save
Min. 29 :(bfa) Liziero holds the ball up
... He sees T_Trezeguet in space!
... T_Trezeguet curls it towards the top corner !
... GOAL !!
... D_James was caught out there
... That's given Benfica the lead!
... Benfica 1-0 Arsenal ...
Min. 30 :(bfa) The Benfica manager shouts at them from the touchline to play L
Min. 30 :(bfa) W_Samuel plays it forward to Ivica_Strok
... Ivica_Strok keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it thumps off the woodwork !!
... And goes safely clear!
... D_James never had a chance!
Min. 30 :(arn) H_Fernandez has the ball
... He knocks the ball past J_Foyth
... He puts in Ronaldinhio!
... Ronaldinhio hits the ball on the bounce !
... It sails over!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 32 :(bfa) Ivica_Strok cuts through the defence
... P_Evra with the tackle
... He came to the rescue there!
Min. 32 :(arn) P_Evra lays the ball back to Ronaldinhio
... Ronaldinhio with the overhead !
... N_Winneke takes the ball off him
... He was showing off there!
Min. 34 :(arn) N_Anelka sidesteps his marker
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... Excellent sliding challenge from J_Foyth
Min. 36 :(arn) M_Thomas drives it forward to C_Chambers
... G_Schurrle wins the ball with a clear tackle
Min. 39 :(bfa) Curled in dangerously from K_Commons to Beckenbauer
... Excellent sliding challenge by G_Zolla
... He timed it well
Min. 40 :(bfa) J_Mascherano finds Beckenbauer on the edge of the box
... M_Layun plays the back pass
... D_James can't get to it!!
... It goes just wide!!
... What a lucky escape!!
... CORNER!
... J_Mascherano swings it in!
... P_Evra wins the ball
... And he clears the danger
Min. 42 :(arn) N_Anelka runs at W_Samuel
... The defender slips and falls over
... G_Schurrle with the tackle
... He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(bfa) Beckenbauer finds T_Trezeguet with a ball over the defence
... But C_Chambers puts it in row Z!
Min. 46 :(bfa) Liziero unselfishly heads the ball back to Ivica_Strok
... P_Evra dives in two footed!!
... Play On!!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 1-0 Arsenal
Min. 48 :(bfa) T_Trezeguet sidesteps his marker
... But C_Chambers sees the pass and cuts it out
Min. 51 :(arn) Ronaldinhio drives it across the face of the goal M_Overmars
... Ivica_Strok with an over the top challenge
Min. 52 :(arn) H_Fernandez finds the run of P_Evra
... Brilliantly taken away by Beckenbauer !!
... Any youngsters out there should be taking notes
Min. 54 :(arn) Ronaldinhio is taking a throw in
... He dries the ball on his shirt
... He throws the ball to N_Anelka
... G_Schurrle wins control of the ball with his hand!!
... Play On!!
Min. 55 :(bfa) C_Romero is going to be brought on
... W_Samuel is leaving the pitch
... He hasn't had the best of games today
... Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 58 :(bfa) The ball runs loose!
... J_Mascherano seizes control of it and thinks about the shot
... But G_Zolla wins the ball with a sliding challenge
Min. 60 :(bfa) T_Erak is being brought on
... Ivica_Strok is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play FW
Min. 60 :(arn) The Arsenal manager shouts at them from the touchline to play A
Min. 60 :(arn) H_Fernandez runs with pace at the defence
... J_Foyth with a bad challenge
... P_Graham calls him over
... P_Graham tells him he has had enough warnings
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 62 :(arn) P_Evra holds the ball up
... He sees H_Fernandez in space!
... C_Romero slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 65 :(bfa) A_Pirlo is going to be brought on
... K_Commons is leaving the pitch
... He hasn't had the best of games today
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 65 :(arn) H_Sanchez replaces G_Zolla to play as a FW
Min. 65 :(bfa) I_Marcone wins possession
... He plays the ball across to T_Erak
... T_Erak attempts a chip!
... D_James makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 65 :(bfa) I_Marcone beats one
... Goes past the second
... He keeps going
... fantastic skill!!
... N_Anelka fouls badly
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
... Shown a YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 69 :(bfa) Liziero lobs the ball over the defence
... J_Mascherano latches on to it
... J_Mascherano looks to see where D_James is!
... He shoots!
... D_James gathers it comfortably
Min. 69 :(arn) N_Anelka knocks the ball past the lunge of J_Foyth
... N_Anelka has his eyes on the goal!
... He fires the ball goal ward!
... He has failed to hit the target!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He should have buried that!
Min. 70 :(arn) M_Overmars brings it under control
... He takes on I_Marcone
... He gets past him!
... He puts in Ronaldinhio!
... Ronaldinhio shapes up for a shot!
... GOAL !!
... He nutmegged N_Winneke
... Arsenal have squared things up with that goal!
... Benfica 1-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 71 :(bfa) Benfica made the switch to a A strategy
Min. 72 :(bfa) J_Mascherano cuts inside M_Layun
... He worked that well
... M_Layun slices it
... D_James moves quickly!!
... He can't get there!
... It inches just wide!
... CORNER!
... J_Mascherano lofts the ball in!
... D_James easily claims the ball!
Min. 74 :(arn) H_Fernandez pass splits open the defence
... What a ball!
... H_Sanchez is clean through!
... H_Sanchez aiming for the bottom corner !
... But N_Winneke pulls out a save of the game
Min. 76 :(arn) M_Overmars whips the ball across to H_Sanchez
... H_Sanchez has his eyes on the goal!
... He fires the ball goal ward!
... But he puts it well wide
... The Benfica fans taunt him!
Min. 78 :(arn) N_Anelka falls badly. He's unable to continue
Min. 78 :(arn) Seb_Ferrira is being brought on
... N_Anelka is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 79 :(arn) W_Fofana will replace C_Chambers and play DF
Min. 79 :(bfa) J_Mascherano sidesteps P_Evra
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... J_Mascherano with the strike !
... But D_James reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 79 :(arn) M_Overmars looks up
... He swings the ball right towards H_Sanchez
... H_Sanchez hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... GOAL !!
... What a great finish
... The Arsenal fans chant his name!
... That goal looks certain to be the winner!
... Benfica 1-2 Arsenal ...
Min. 80 :(arn) It seems Arsenal are making a tactical change to C
Min. 81 :(arn) F_Valverde replaces M_Thomas and will play MF
Min. 82 :(bfa) T_Trezeguet controls the ball with ease
... Well executed sliding challenge from P_Evra
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... Swung in by A_Pirlo
... D_James reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 85 :(arn) P_Evra runs into space
... Launched towards the top corner by P_Evra !
... The net bulges!
... OH!! He has hit the side netting
... Goal kick given
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(arn) W_Fofana beats one
... Knocks it past a second
... And finds H_Sanchez
... H_Sanchez with the attempt at goal!
... N_Winneke with the diving save
... He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 93 :(arn) W_Fofana takes possession
... He's got no outlet
... He decides to go alone
... J_Foyth fouls badly
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
... P_Graham calls him over
... P_Graham tells him he has had enough warnings
... He has already been booked also!
... P_Graham shows him his second yellow!!
... RED CARD!!
... FREE KICK
... It is deep inside there own half
... P_Evra plays it short to H_Sanchez
... H_Sanchez with a blistering shot !
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... GOAL !!
... What a great finish
... The Arsenal fans chant his name!
... Benfica 1-3 Arsenal ...
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Estadio da Luz
Attendance : 131,000
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : Liziero
Scorers : T_Trezeguet (29)
Sent Off : J_Foyth (93)
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player : H_Sanchez (Man of the Match)
Scorers : Ronaldinhio (70), H_Sanchez (79,93)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N_Anelka (65)
Injured : N_Anelka (78)
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Match Statistics
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Benfica | Arsenal
Attempts on Goal : 7 | 16
Off target : 2 | 5
On target : 5 | 11
Possession : 34 | 66
Corners : 3 | 2
Red Cards : 1 | 0
Yellow Cards : 0 | 1
Subs Used : 3 | 4
Fouls : 9 | 5
Key Tackles : 9 | 10
Key Passes : 10 | 18
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Final Score : Benfica 1 - 3 Arsenal
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Player Statistics - Benfica
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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N_Winneke GK 39 2 2 3 20 | 95 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0
J_Foyth DF 1 36 14 7 42 | 95 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 -20 -30
Beckenbauer DF 2 34 10 8 21 | 95 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 10 0
W_Samuel DF 2 31 8 4 28 | 57 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
G_Schurrle DF 2 31 4 1 18 | 95 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0
Liziero DM 1 19 29 5 23 | 95 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0
I_Marcone MF 3 7 33 7 32 | 95 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
K_Commons MF 1 8 31 11 32 | 67 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 0 -20
J_Mascherano MF 1 15 30 8 47 | 95 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 10
Ivica_Strok FW 3 9 8 33 32 | 62 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
T_Trezeguet FW 2 1 1 26 38 | 95 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 30
L_Yashin GK 29 2 1 2 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Romero DF 1 25 1 2 34 | 38 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
S_Nakamoto MF 3 5 29 17 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A_Pirlo MF 1 14 29 8 11 | 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Erak FW 2 7 7 29 21 | 33 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
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 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0
P_Evra DF 3 34 13 11 21 | 95 0 4 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 80 40 0
C_Chambers DF 2 34 9 9 22 | 81 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 20 20
Ramos DF 1 33 8 8 22 | 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Layun DF 1 32 13 7 33 | 95 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
G_Zolla DM 2 24 30 1 14 | 67 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 10 0
M_Thomas MF 2 2 34 1 12 | 83 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
H_Fernandez MF 1 8 31 8 32 | 95 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 40 10
M_Overmars MF 1 4 31 3 28 | 95 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 0
Ronaldinhio MF 1 4 30 12 28 | 95 0 0 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 30 30
N_Anelka FW 2 5 11 33 21 | 80 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 18 18 33
R_Zieler GK 29 3 2 5 41 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Seb_Ferrira FW 2 32 9 9 20 | 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
W_Fofana DF 2 31 3 8 27 | 14 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
F_Valverde MF 1 3 29 2 10 | 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H_Sanchez FW 2 6 6 30 31 | 28 0 0 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 60
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Benfica | Arsenal
4-1-3-2 P | 4-1-4-1 C
Matias Finkelstein | Adrian Dalmedo
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N_Winneke GK | GK D_James
J_Foyth DF | DF P_Evra
Beckenbauer DF | DF C_Chambers
W_Samuel DF | DF Ramos
G_Schurrle DF | DF M_Layun
Liziero DM | DM G_Zolla
I_Marcone MF | MF M_Thomas
K_Commons MF | MF H_Fernandez
J_Mascherano MF | MF M_Overmars
Ivica_Strok FW | MF Ronaldinhio
T_Trezeguet FW | FW N_Anelka
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L_Yashin SUB | SUB R_Zieler
C_Romero SUB | SUB Seb_Ferrira
S_Nakamoto SUB | SUB W_Fofana
A_Pirlo SUB | SUB F_Valverde
T_Erak SUB | SUB H_Sanchez
Referee: P_Graham (Wales)
Min. 4 :(arn) N_Anelka jumps over J_Foyth's challenge
... Oh, beautiful nutmeg
... He's clean through
... Well executed sliding challenge from Beckenbauer
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by M_Thomas!
... H_Fernandez loses his marker
... He gets his head onto it!
... Saved by N_Winneke
Min. 14 :(arn) G_Zolla puts in N_Anelka
... N_Anelka runs forward
... He hits the shot!
... But N_Winneke makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 15 :(arn) Ronaldinhio is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He throws it to N_Anelka
... N_Anelka launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
... N_Winneke turns it behind for a corner
... CORNER!
... C_Chambers chips the ball in towards the back post!
... N_Winneke reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 16 :(bfa) Ivica_Strok barges the defender off the ball
... But G_Zolla slides in two footed.
... P_Graham has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 17 :(arn) M_Overmars drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to N_Anelka
... N_Anelka must beat N_Winneke!
... N_Winneke gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 18 :(arn) H_Fernandez is first to the ball
... H_Fernandez hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
... But N_Winneke pulls out a save of the game
Min. 19 :(arn) H_Fernandez looks around for support
... He knocks the ball across to N_Anelka
... But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
... W_Samuel picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 21 :(arn) M_Thomas plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... N_Anelka keeps possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... J_Foyth with a bad challenge
... P_Graham wants a word
... It's just a warning
Min. 22 :(arn) Ronaldinhio takes on the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to N_Anelka
... N_Anelka tries to chip the ball over N_Winneke!
... But he puts it wide
... That was a terrible attempt!
Min. 26 :(bfa) K_Commons with an inch perfect pass to T_Trezeguet
... T_Trezeguet with a stunning strike !
... It hits the sponsor hoarding
Min. 26 :(arn) M_Overmars controls it well
... He nutmegs J_Foyth
... He puts in M_Layun!
... But Ivica_Strok slides in two footed.
... P_Graham has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 28 :(bfa) J_Foyth plays in T_Trezeguet with a beautiful ball
... T_Trezeguet unleashes a pile driver !
... D_James goes down well to save
Min. 29 :(bfa) Liziero holds the ball up
... He sees T_Trezeguet in space!
... T_Trezeguet curls it towards the top corner !
... GOAL !!
... D_James was caught out there
... That's given Benfica the lead!
... Benfica 1-0 Arsenal ...
Min. 30 :(bfa) The Benfica manager shouts at them from the touchline to play L
Min. 30 :(bfa) W_Samuel plays it forward to Ivica_Strok
... Ivica_Strok keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it thumps off the woodwork !!
... And goes safely clear!
... D_James never had a chance!
Min. 30 :(arn) H_Fernandez has the ball
... He knocks the ball past J_Foyth
... He puts in Ronaldinhio!
... Ronaldinhio hits the ball on the bounce !
... It sails over!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 32 :(bfa) Ivica_Strok cuts through the defence
... P_Evra with the tackle
... He came to the rescue there!
Min. 32 :(arn) P_Evra lays the ball back to Ronaldinhio
... Ronaldinhio with the overhead !
... N_Winneke takes the ball off him
... He was showing off there!
Min. 34 :(arn) N_Anelka sidesteps his marker
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... Excellent sliding challenge from J_Foyth
Min. 36 :(arn) M_Thomas drives it forward to C_Chambers
... G_Schurrle wins the ball with a clear tackle
Min. 39 :(bfa) Curled in dangerously from K_Commons to Beckenbauer
... Excellent sliding challenge by G_Zolla
... He timed it well
Min. 40 :(bfa) J_Mascherano finds Beckenbauer on the edge of the box
... M_Layun plays the back pass
... D_James can't get to it!!
... It goes just wide!!
... What a lucky escape!!
... CORNER!
... J_Mascherano swings it in!
... P_Evra wins the ball
... And he clears the danger
Min. 42 :(arn) N_Anelka runs at W_Samuel
... The defender slips and falls over
... G_Schurrle with the tackle
... He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(bfa) Beckenbauer finds T_Trezeguet with a ball over the defence
... But C_Chambers puts it in row Z!
Min. 46 :(bfa) Liziero unselfishly heads the ball back to Ivica_Strok
... P_Evra dives in two footed!!
... Play On!!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 1-0 Arsenal
Min. 48 :(bfa) T_Trezeguet sidesteps his marker
... But C_Chambers sees the pass and cuts it out
Min. 51 :(arn) Ronaldinhio drives it across the face of the goal M_Overmars
... Ivica_Strok with an over the top challenge
Min. 52 :(arn) H_Fernandez finds the run of P_Evra
... Brilliantly taken away by Beckenbauer !!
... Any youngsters out there should be taking notes
Min. 54 :(arn) Ronaldinhio is taking a throw in
... He dries the ball on his shirt
... He throws the ball to N_Anelka
... G_Schurrle wins control of the ball with his hand!!
... Play On!!
Min. 55 :(bfa) C_Romero is going to be brought on
... W_Samuel is leaving the pitch
... He hasn't had the best of games today
... Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 58 :(bfa) The ball runs loose!
... J_Mascherano seizes control of it and thinks about the shot
... But G_Zolla wins the ball with a sliding challenge
Min. 60 :(bfa) T_Erak is being brought on
... Ivica_Strok is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play FW
Min. 60 :(arn) The Arsenal manager shouts at them from the touchline to play A
Min. 60 :(arn) H_Fernandez runs with pace at the defence
... J_Foyth with a bad challenge
... P_Graham calls him over
... P_Graham tells him he has had enough warnings
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 62 :(arn) P_Evra holds the ball up
... He sees H_Fernandez in space!
... C_Romero slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 65 :(bfa) A_Pirlo is going to be brought on
... K_Commons is leaving the pitch
... He hasn't had the best of games today
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 65 :(arn) H_Sanchez replaces G_Zolla to play as a FW
Min. 65 :(bfa) I_Marcone wins possession
... He plays the ball across to T_Erak
... T_Erak attempts a chip!
... D_James makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 65 :(bfa) I_Marcone beats one
... Goes past the second
... He keeps going
... fantastic skill!!
... N_Anelka fouls badly
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
... Shown a YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 69 :(bfa) Liziero lobs the ball over the defence
... J_Mascherano latches on to it
... J_Mascherano looks to see where D_James is!
... He shoots!
... D_James gathers it comfortably
Min. 69 :(arn) N_Anelka knocks the ball past the lunge of J_Foyth
... N_Anelka has his eyes on the goal!
... He fires the ball goal ward!
... He has failed to hit the target!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He should have buried that!
Min. 70 :(arn) M_Overmars brings it under control
... He takes on I_Marcone
... He gets past him!
... He puts in Ronaldinhio!
... Ronaldinhio shapes up for a shot!
... GOAL !!
... He nutmegged N_Winneke
... Arsenal have squared things up with that goal!
... Benfica 1-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 71 :(bfa) Benfica made the switch to a A strategy
Min. 72 :(bfa) J_Mascherano cuts inside M_Layun
... He worked that well
... M_Layun slices it
... D_James moves quickly!!
... He can't get there!
... It inches just wide!
... CORNER!
... J_Mascherano lofts the ball in!
... D_James easily claims the ball!
Min. 74 :(arn) H_Fernandez pass splits open the defence
... What a ball!
... H_Sanchez is clean through!
... H_Sanchez aiming for the bottom corner !
... But N_Winneke pulls out a save of the game
Min. 76 :(arn) M_Overmars whips the ball across to H_Sanchez
... H_Sanchez has his eyes on the goal!
... He fires the ball goal ward!
... But he puts it well wide
... The Benfica fans taunt him!
Min. 78 :(arn) N_Anelka falls badly. He's unable to continue
Min. 78 :(arn) Seb_Ferrira is being brought on
... N_Anelka is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 79 :(arn) W_Fofana will replace C_Chambers and play DF
Min. 79 :(bfa) J_Mascherano sidesteps P_Evra
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... J_Mascherano with the strike !
... But D_James reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 79 :(arn) M_Overmars looks up
... He swings the ball right towards H_Sanchez
... H_Sanchez hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... GOAL !!
... What a great finish
... The Arsenal fans chant his name!
... That goal looks certain to be the winner!
... Benfica 1-2 Arsenal ...
Min. 80 :(arn) It seems Arsenal are making a tactical change to C
Min. 81 :(arn) F_Valverde replaces M_Thomas and will play MF
Min. 82 :(bfa) T_Trezeguet controls the ball with ease
... Well executed sliding challenge from P_Evra
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... Swung in by A_Pirlo
... D_James reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 85 :(arn) P_Evra runs into space
... Launched towards the top corner by P_Evra !
... The net bulges!
... OH!! He has hit the side netting
... Goal kick given
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(arn) W_Fofana beats one
... Knocks it past a second
... And finds H_Sanchez
... H_Sanchez with the attempt at goal!
... N_Winneke with the diving save
... He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 93 :(arn) W_Fofana takes possession
... He's got no outlet
... He decides to go alone
... J_Foyth fouls badly
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
... P_Graham calls him over
... P_Graham tells him he has had enough warnings
... He has already been booked also!
... P_Graham shows him his second yellow!!
... RED CARD!!
... FREE KICK
... It is deep inside there own half
... P_Evra plays it short to H_Sanchez
... H_Sanchez with a blistering shot !
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... GOAL !!
... What a great finish
... The Arsenal fans chant his name!
... Benfica 1-3 Arsenal ...
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Match Details
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Venue : Estadio da Luz
Attendance : 131,000
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : Liziero
Scorers : T_Trezeguet (29)
Sent Off : J_Foyth (93)
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player : H_Sanchez (Man of the Match)
Scorers : Ronaldinhio (70), H_Sanchez (79,93)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N_Anelka (65)
Injured : N_Anelka (78)
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Match Statistics
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Benfica | Arsenal
Attempts on Goal : 7 | 16
Off target : 2 | 5
On target : 5 | 11
Possession : 34 | 66
Corners : 3 | 2
Red Cards : 1 | 0
Yellow Cards : 0 | 1
Subs Used : 3 | 4
Fouls : 9 | 5
Key Tackles : 9 | 10
Key Passes : 10 | 18
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Final Score : Benfica 1 - 3 Arsenal
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Player Statistics - Benfica
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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N_Winneke GK 39 2 2 3 20 | 95 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0
J_Foyth DF 1 36 14 7 42 | 95 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 -20 -30
Beckenbauer DF 2 34 10 8 21 | 95 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 10 0
W_Samuel DF 2 31 8 4 28 | 57 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
G_Schurrle DF 2 31 4 1 18 | 95 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0
Liziero DM 1 19 29 5 23 | 95 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0
I_Marcone MF 3 7 33 7 32 | 95 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
K_Commons MF 1 8 31 11 32 | 67 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 0 -20
J_Mascherano MF 1 15 30 8 47 | 95 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 10
Ivica_Strok FW 3 9 8 33 32 | 62 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
T_Trezeguet FW 2 1 1 26 38 | 95 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 30
L_Yashin GK 29 2 1 2 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Romero DF 1 25 1 2 34 | 38 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
S_Nakamoto MF 3 5 29 17 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A_Pirlo MF 1 14 29 8 11 | 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Erak FW 2 7 7 29 21 | 33 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
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 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0
P_Evra DF 3 34 13 11 21 | 95 0 4 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 80 40 0
C_Chambers DF 2 34 9 9 22 | 81 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 20 20
Ramos DF 1 33 8 8 22 | 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Layun DF 1 32 13 7 33 | 95 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
G_Zolla DM 2 24 30 1 14 | 67 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 10 0
M_Thomas MF 2 2 34 1 12 | 83 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
H_Fernandez MF 1 8 31 8 32 | 95 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 40 10
M_Overmars MF 1 4 31 3 28 | 95 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 0
Ronaldinhio MF 1 4 30 12 28 | 95 0 0 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 30 30
N_Anelka FW 2 5 11 33 21 | 80 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 18 18 33
R_Zieler GK 29 3 2 5 41 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Seb_Ferrira FW 2 32 9 9 20 | 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
W_Fofana DF 2 31 3 8 27 | 14 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
F_Valverde MF 1 3 29 2 10 | 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H_Sanchez FW 2 6 6 30 31 | 28 0 0 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 60
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