Division One League Match, Arsenal vs. FC Porto (Sun Nov 25)


                              Arsenal  |  FC Porto
                              4-4-2 N  |  4-3-3 A
                       Adrian Dalmedo  |  Roberto Ciccotelli
                                       |
                           D_James GK  |  GK P_Lattuada
                         G_Collins DF  |  DF C_Barr
                         R_Holding DF  |  DF C_Obasi
                           S_Ramos DF  |  DF Maxi
                            P_Evra DF  |  DF S_Bradley
                     N_Ben_Khalifa MF  |  MF D_Pereira
                          T_Cruise MF  |  MF R_Neves
                        D_Rocastle MF  |  MF G_Fofana
                        S_Matthews MF  |  FW G_Mixon
                          P_Crouch FW  |  FW J_Garner
                          D_Murphy FW  |  FW R_Chamgerlain
                                       |
                        Pepe_Reina SUB |  SUB T_Haas
                         J_Souttar SUB |  SUB L_Jones
                          I_Falque SUB |  SUB F_Alvares
                            Bebeto SUB |  SUB S_Winzor
                           Ricardo SUB |  SUB G_Agbonlahor

Referee: N_Alexander (Northern_Ireland)


Min. 6  :(fcp) S_Bradley gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He slides the ball past G_Collins!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  A skilful effort from S_Bradley !
          ...  D_James won't get to that!
          ...  It clips the post!
          ...  And goes wide!
Min. 13 :(arn) D_Murphy with the dribble
          ...  S_Bradley is easily beaten
          ...  S_Bradley recovers to win the ball back
Min. 14 :(arn) S_Matthews has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past S_Bradley
          ...  He puts in P_Evra!
          ...  P_Evra attempts a low drive!
          ...  But P_Lattuada palms it behind
          ...  N_Alexander has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 14 :(fcp) D_Pereira 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!
          ...  R_Chamgerlain receives the pass and heads towards the goal
          ...  S_Ramos tries to clear it
          ...  He has miskicked it!!!
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  D_Pereira chips the ball in towards the far post!
          ...  R_Holding gets up well
          ...  And he heads it clear
Min. 14 :(fcp) J_Garner looks in some pain
          ...  He'll try and run it off though
Min. 16 :(fcp) G_Fofana moves out wide
          ...  He plays the ball through to J_Garner
          ...  S_Matthews with an awful challenge
          ...  He gets a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  Just inside there own half
          ...  D_Pereira knocks it forward
          ...  R_Chamgerlain gets on the end of it
          ...  R_Holding plays the back pass
          ...  D_James can't get to it!!
          ...  It goes just wide!!
          ...  What a lucky escape!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Swung in by R_Chamgerlain
          ...  D_James easily catches it!
Min. 16 :(fcp) R_Neves jumps over G_Collins's challenge
          ...  G_Collins recovers to win the ball back
Min. 19 :(arn) T_Cruise with a simple pass to D_Murphy
          ...  D_Murphy with an overhead kick !
          ...  He gets a connection
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He nutmegged P_Lattuada
          ...  That's given Arsenal the lead!
          ...  Arsenal 1-0 FC Porto ...
Min. 23 :(fcp) J_Garner takes advantage of a bad back pass
          ...  S_Matthews with a late tackle
          ...  He certainly didn't mean it
          ...  N_Alexander calls him for a talk
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 26 :(arn) The ball is passed in from D_Rocastle, he finds D_Murphy
          ...  D_Murphy with a terrific drive !
          ...  But P_Lattuada gets down well to tip the ball wide
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  The corner is swung in by D_Rocastle!
          ...  N_Ben_Khalifa gets something on it!
          ...  The shot deflects wide into the crowd!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  The corner is swung in by P_Evra!
          ...  P_Lattuada jumps well to claim it!
Min. 27 :(arn) R_Holding runs down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball across to P_Crouch
          ...  P_Crouch drives the shot in!
          ...  It's going over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  But lands on the roof of the net !!
          ...  P_Lattuada looks relieved there!
Min. 29 :(arn) P_Crouch pass splits open the defence and finds P_Evra
          ...  P_Evra with a thundering shot!
          ...  But P_Lattuada just gets his fingers to that one
          ...  N_Alexander has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 34 :(fcp) R_Chamgerlain takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  Can he make them pay?
          ...  N_Ben_Khalifa goes in with high feet!!
          ...  That's a poor tackle!
          ...  He is ordered to cool off
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  What a silly place to give away a free kick
          ...  J_Garner hits it hard
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But goes wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  R_Chamgerlain chips the ball into the area!
          ...  D_James reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 35 :(arn) D_Murphy with the dribble
          ...  C_Barr is easily beaten
          ...  D_Murphy with the shot on net !
          ...  Terrific shot
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide
          ...  That's unlucky!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  N_Ben_Khalifa plays it into the danger area!
          ...  R_Holding with the header
          ...  But he puts it wide
          ...  How did he manage to miss that?
Min. 36 :(fcp) G_Fofana looks for options
          ...  He knocks the ball across to R_Chamgerlain
          ...  R_Chamgerlain with a terrific drive !
          ...  But he somehow misses
          ...  That was a woeful effort
Min. 37 :(fcp) C_Obasi sprints down the flank
          ...  He threads the ball in to J_Garner
          ...  But G_Collins slid in
          ...  It was a well timed tackle and it had to be
Min. 40 :(arn) S_Matthews with an inch perfect pass to P_Crouch
          ...  Fine tackle by C_Barr
          ...  But he can't prevent the corner
Min. 41 :(arn) D_Rocastle chips the ball over the defence and finds T_Cruise
          ...  A glorious effort by T_Cruise !
          ...  He has failed to hit the target!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(arn) R_Holding nutmegs Maxi
          ...  Maxi does well to get the tackle in
Min. 44 :(arn) D_Murphy slows the ball down and waits for support
          ...  No one seems to be coming forward
          ...  He heads towards the goal alone!
          ...  D_Murphy launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
          ...  It goes wide for a goal kick
Min. 45 :(fcp) D_Pereira brings the ball into the opposing area
          ...  R_Chamgerlain makes himself available
          ...  But G_Collins barges him off the ball
Min. 46 :(arn) D_Murphy flicks it over C_Obasi and runs onto it
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there
          ...  D_Murphy tries to beat P_Lattuada from outside the area!
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  That was unfortunate
          ...  Arsenal 2-0 FC Porto ...
Min. 47 :(arn) Ricardo is being brought on
          ...  P_Crouch is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 47 :(arn) It looks as though Arsenal is now playing D

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Arsenal 2-0 FC Porto

Min. 47 :(arn) N_Ben_Khalifa finds Ricardo with a perfectly weighted pass
          ...  Ricardo hits it
          ...  This one could go anywhere !
          ...  It hammers off the bar onto the line
          ...  The referee talks to his assistant
          ...  He waves play on
          ...  Goal not given there!
          ...  That looked like the wrong decision
Min. 50 :(arn) N_Ben_Khalifa hoofs it up field to find T_Cruise
          ...  T_Cruise tries to chip the ball over P_Lattuada!
          ...  It floats over P_Lattuada
          ...  Its heading goal ward!
          ...  But floats just over
          ...  That was a great effort
Min. 50 :(arn) D_Murphy with the dribble
          ...  He skips through the tackle from S_Bradley
          ...  J_Garner with an ugly foul
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  He had to endure a strong lecture from N_Alexander
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  This is a good chance!
          ...  Ricardo with the thundering drive
          ...  P_Lattuada gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he picks up the rebound
          ...  Fantastic reflex save by P_Lattuada !!
Min. 51 :(arn) D_Rocastle takes advantage of a mistake by C_Obasi
          ...  It's a lucky break
          ...  Maxi with a nasty foul
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
          ...  He's in trouble!!
          ...  He could be sent off for that!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
          ...  He was lucky to get away with that!
Min. 53 :(arn) D_Rocastle holds the ball up
          ...  He sees T_Cruise in space!
          ...  C_Barr stands firm and knocks the player to the ground!!
          ...  That's a rash challenge!!
          ...  N_Alexander reaches to his pocket!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 56 :(arn) R_Holding with a flicked pass to P_Evra
          ...  What a shot from P_Evra !
          ...  It could go anywhere
          ...  P_Lattuada with the save
          ...  He holds onto it as well!
Min. 59 :(arn) Ricardo finds his way through
          ...  His quick turn fooled S_Bradley
          ...  Ricardo sees P_Lattuada off his line !
          ...  P_Lattuada gets up well to catch that one
Min. 59 :(fcp) D_Pereira 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 R_Chamgerlain
          ...  R_Chamgerlain with the diving header !
          ...  He had to be brave there
          ...  It's gone over
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one
Min. 64 :(arn) N_Ben_Khalifa pulls it back to Ricardo
          ...  But C_Barr with the fine tackle
Min. 65 :(fcp) R_Chamgerlain finds C_Barr with a perfectly weighted pass
          ...  But P_Evra clears the danger
Min. 67 :(arn) D_Murphy is unmarked!
          ...  A powerful header from D_Murphy !
          ...  It looks good
          ...  P_Lattuada gathers it easily
Min. 68 :(fcp) S_Bradley kills the ball dead
          ...  N_Ben_Khalifa knocks him to the floor
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty!
          ...  But N_Alexander just turns away!
Min. 70 :(fcp) S_Winzor is being brought on
          ...  G_Fofana is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 71 :(arn) T_Cruise leaves C_Obasi standing
          ...  T_Cruise blasts it at the goal !
          ...  P_Lattuada is just going to watch it go over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  But goes just over !!
          ...  P_Lattuada looks very relieved!
Min. 83 :(arn) D_Murphy flicks it past Maxi
          ...  He runs forward
          ...  Maxi reacts well to win the ball back
Min. 83 :(fcp) S_Winzor plays a first time ball through the defence to C_Barr
          ...  T_Cruise with a deliberate foul
          ...  N_Alexander will want to speak to him
Min. 84 :(fcp) J_Garner nutmegs the defender, he continues to run forward
          ...  Ricardo with a bad challenge
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  N_Alexander calls him over!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
Min. 86 :(arn) J_Souttar comes on for G_Collins and will play DF to the delight of the fans
Min. 86 :(arn) S_Matthews brings the ball under control
          ...  He sees a team mate in space!
          ...  He plays the ball in to him!
          ...  Ricardo gets on the end of the pass
          ...  But J_Garner wins the ball with a sliding challenge
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  R_Holding plays it into the danger area!
          ...  P_Lattuada comes out and claims it!
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(arn) Ricardo had to stretch to reach the pass
          ...  Ricardo hits the ball first time!
          ...  P_Lattuada with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 92 :(arn) J_Souttar whips the ball across to D_Murphy
          ...  But C_Obasi clears the danger
Min. 92 :(arn) D_Murphy takes possession
          ...  Knocks it past the defender
          ...  He's through on goal
          ...  P_Lattuada fouls badly
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
          ...  He received a good talking to from N_Alexander
          ...  What's N_Alexander going to give?
          ...  PENALTY !!
          ...  It certainly looked like a dive from here!!
          ...  D_Murphy places the ball on the spot!
          ...  GOAL!!
          ...  Yes he does it!!
          ...  He grabs his hat trick!
          ...  Arsenal 3-0 FC Porto...

*************  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          : D_Murphy (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : D_Murphy (19,46,92 pen)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : S_Matthews (16), Ricardo (84)
Injured              : N/A
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player          : D_Pereira
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Maxi (51), C_Barr (53)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                              Arsenal     |    FC Porto
Attempts on Goal     :          20        |       4
Off target           :           9        |       4
On target            :          11        |       0
Possession           :          66        |       34
Corners              :           4        |       3
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       2
Subs Used            :           2        |       1
Fouls                :          12        |       10
Key Tackles          :           7        |       7
Key Passes           :          14        |       7
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Final Score          : Arsenal 3 - 0 FC Porto
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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  34   2   2   3  26 |  95   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  50   0   0   0
G_Collins      DF   2  29   9   7  19 |  88   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 100   0   0
R_Holding      DF   1  28   8   6  22 |  95   0   2   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  20   1
S_Ramos        DF   2  28   7   7  40 |  95   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  20  20
P_Evra         DF   3  27  11  10  21 |  95   0   1   0   0   3   0   0   0   0  20   0  15
N_Ben_Khalifa  MF   1  12  28  12  25 |  95   0   1   3   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  30   1
T_Cruise       MF   2  10  28   9  39 |  95   0   0   1   1   3   0   0   0   0  20  45  23
D_Rocastle     MF   2   7  28  10  21 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
S_Matthews     MF   3   8  28   7  32 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  28  -2
P_Crouch       FW   1   6  12  27  21 |  47   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   1
D_Murphy       FW   2  10   8  27  37 |  95   0   0   0   0   6   3   0   0   0   0   0 102
Pepe_Reina     GK  27   2   1   1  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Souttar      DF   3  24   7   8  33 |   7   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
I_Falque       MF   3  15  28  10  19 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Bebeto         MF   1   9  27   7  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Ricardo        FW   1   7   9  25  21 |  48   0   0   0   0   4   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  14

Player Statistics - FC Porto
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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P_Lattuada     GK  29   3   2   1  42 |  95  10   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0   0
C_Barr         DF   2  32  13  10  27 |  95   0   2   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  38  -2  -2
C_Obasi        DF   2  28  11   8  39 |  95   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -10 -20
Maxi           DF   1  28   8   8  22 |  95   0   2   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  38  -2  -2
S_Bradley      DF   2  27  13   7  21 |  95   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   1
D_Pereira      MF   3  12  28   7  32 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
R_Neves        MF   2   5  28   4  33 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Fofana       MF   1  17  27   7  21 |  72   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
G_Mixon        FW   1   6  11  28  42 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Garner       FW   3   7   8  28  11 |  95   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   1
R_Chamgerlain  FW   2   6  10  27  20 |  95   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  10   2
T_Haas         GK   2  25  12   7  11 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Jones        DF   3  27   7   8  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
F_Alvares      MF   1   9  27   8  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Winzor       MF   3  20  25  10  22 |  23   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -20
G_Agbonlahor   FW   1  11   8  26  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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