Division One League Match, Arsenal vs. Newcastle (Wed Feb 06)


                              Arsenal  |  Newcastle
                              4-5-1 P  |  3-1-3-2-1 N
                       Adrian Dalmedo  |  Tony Glendinning
                                       |
                           D_James GK  |  GK T_Conner
                         G_Collins DF  |  DF D_A_Cole
                           S_Ramos DF  |  DF B_Benson
                            P_Evra DF  |  DF L_Inagzij
                            D_Burn DF  |  DM P_Thompson
                          T_Cruise MF  |  MF B_Yaga
                        D_Rocastle MF  |  MF A_Lallana
                        S_Matthews MF  |  MF D_Duff
                            Bebeto MF  |  AM J_M_Jurado
                          R_Savage MF  |  AM W_Zaha
                          P_Crouch FW  |  FW R_Bentley
                                       |
                        Pepe_Reina SUB |  SUB W_Hunt
                         C_Blewitt SUB |  SUB A_Hanson
                          I_Falque SUB |  SUB M_Salah
                     N_Ben_Khalifa SUB |  SUB F_Moussa
                           Ricardo SUB |  SUB J_Maddison

Referee: M_Clattenurg (England)


Min. 2  :(arn) S_Matthews finds P_Crouch in acres of space
          ...  D_A_Cole plays the back pass
          ...  T_Conner can't get to it!!
          ...  It goes just wide!!
          ...  What a lucky escape!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  P_Evra floats the ball in!
          ...  T_Conner fists it away!
Min. 2  :(nwt) B_Yaga pulls it back to R_Bentley
          ...  S_Ramos takes out the attacker
          ...  He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 3  :(arn) P_Crouch sidesteps D_A_Cole
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  P_Crouch tries the lob from 30 yards !
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 4  :(arn) P_Evra with a penetrating pass to P_Crouch
          ...  P_Crouch hits a great drive!
          ...  But T_Conner makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 6  :(nwt) J_M_Jurado looks around for some movement
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to W_Zaha
          ...  W_Zaha drives the shot in!
          ...  D_James makes a good save
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  A_Lallana hits it into the box!
          ...  G_Collins gets up well
          ...  And he heads it away
Min. 7  :(arn) S_Ramos with a superb first touch
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  P_Crouch gets on the end of the pass
          ...  B_Benson wins it well
          ...  Perfectly timed!
Min. 7  :(nwt) B_Yaga is first to the loose ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to J_M_Jurado
          ...  J_M_Jurado with the side footed shot!
          ...  It's beaten D_James
          ...  It goes wide !!
Min. 10 :(arn) D_Rocastle looks around for some movement
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to P_Crouch
          ...  P_Crouch shapes up for a shot!
          ...  But T_Conner tips it over
          ...  M_Clattenurg has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 10 :(arn) D_Rocastle is taking a throw in
          ...  He is taking a run up at it!
          ...  He throws it long to S_Ramos
          ...  D_A_Cole with a deliberate foul
          ...  M_Clattenurg will want to speak to him
          ...  He's in trouble here!!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
Min. 13 :(arn) G_Collins with the mazy run
          ...  From long range G_Collins bends the ball towards goal!
          ...  But T_Conner makes a fine save
          ...  Wow!! That was close!
          ...  He had to be at his best to reach that one!
Min. 16 :(arn) R_Savage pushes it past L_Inagzij
          ...  But D_A_Cole slid in
          ...  It was a well timed tackle and it had to be
Min. 17 :(arn) T_Cruise puts in S_Matthews
          ...  P_Thompson with a perfectly timed tackle
Min. 22 :(arn) T_Cruise runs at J_M_Jurado
          ...  He takes it past him
          ...  D_A_Cole fouls badly
Min. 23 :(arn) P_Crouch is first to the loose ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to S_Ramos
          ...  S_Ramos tries the shot !
          ...  T_Conner with the acrobatic save
          ...  Well saved
Min. 25 :(arn) S_Matthews nutmegs the defender
          ...  D_Duff tackles from behind
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  He's been sent off!!
          ...  RED CARD!!
Min. 26 :(nwt) B_Yaga unselfishly heads the ball back to W_Zaha
          ...  W_Zaha with the drive!
          ...  D_James guesses right
Min. 30 :(arn) P_Crouch chests it down
          ...  P_Crouch hits the shot!
          ...  It swerves a lot!
          ...  It hits the inside of the post
          ...  It falls right into T_Conner's arms
          ...  Unlucky
Min. 31 :(arn) P_Crouch sidesteps his marker
          ...  He runs forward now
          ...  L_Inagzij wins the ball
Min. 31 :(nwt) J_M_Jurado uses his feet well to turn on the ball
          ...  But D_Burn puts it in row Z!
Min. 32 :(nwt) J_M_Jurado plays a great one-two
          ...  He continues to run forward now
          ...  S_Ramos with a reckless challenge
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
          ...  M_Clattenurg calls him over!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
          ...  He is lucky not to have seen red!
Min. 35 :(arn) T_Cruise with the heel pass to P_Crouch
          ...  P_Crouch lobs T_Conner!
          ...  But it whistles just past the post
Min. 39 :(nwt) B_Yaga looks around for some movement
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He hits the ball to R_Bentley
          ...  R_Bentley tries to place it in the corner !
          ...  D_James makes a good save
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(arn) R_Savage drives it across the face of the goal P_Crouch
          ...  P_Crouch lobs T_Conner!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  It looks like he enjoyed that one!!
          ...  He is dancing round the corner flag!
          ...  That puts Arsenal ahead!
          ...  Now can they hang onto it!
          ...  Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle ...
Min. 47 :(arn) Bebeto with a smart pass to D_Rocastle
          ...  D_Rocastle goes for goal !
          ...  But T_Conner punches it away
          ...  He had to be brave to come for that one

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle

Min. 49 :(nwt) A_Lallana finds W_Zaha in acres of space
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  R_Savage hits it out for a throw
Min. 53 :(arn) T_Cruise sprints past D_A_Cole
          ...  T_Cruise swings in the shot!
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  T_Conner dives desperately to try and save it!!
          ...  He can't get to it!
          ...  But it creeps just wide!!
          ...  The deflection had T_Conner beaten!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  T_Cruise floats the ball in!
          ...  It is cleared by B_Benson
Min. 55 :(nwt) P_Thompson takes control of the loose ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to J_M_Jurado
          ...  J_M_Jurado hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
          ...  But D_James punches it away
Min. 56 :(nwt) A_Lallana holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to R_Bentley
          ...  D_Burn fouls
          ...  That was disgusting
          ...  He is warned by M_Clattenurg
          ...  It's just a warning
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  Just inside there own half
          ...  B_Yaga passes to B_Benson
          ...  B_Benson flings a shot at goal !
          ...  D_James tips it wide for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  L_Inagzij chips the ball in towards the far post!
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of D_James
Min. 58 :(arn) T_Cruise boots it towards P_Crouch
          ...  P_Crouch with a bomb of a shot !
          ...  But he puts it well wide
          ...  The Newcastle fans taunt him!
Min. 60 :(arn) Bebeto pass splits open the defence and finds P_Crouch
          ...  A skilful effort from P_Crouch !
          ...  T_Conner with the diving save
          ...  He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 61 :(arn) P_Evra with a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball across to S_Ramos
          ...  S_Ramos drives it towards goal !
          ...  T_Conner has it covered
          ...  It takes a bobble!
          ...  T_Conner reacts well to save!!!
Min. 61 :(nwt) W_Zaha with a real burst of pace
          ...  He leaves the defender behind
          ...  W_Zaha curls the ball in on goal !
          ...  D_James beats the ball away
Min. 65 :(nwt) F_Moussa replaces A_Lallana to play as a MF
Min. 68 :(arn) P_Evra beats R_Bentley
          ...  That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
          ...  A powerful shot by P_Evra !
          ...  It grazes the post!
          ...  And hits the side netting
          ...  Goal Kick!
Min. 69 :(nwt) R_Bentley sprints past S_Ramos
          ...  R_Bentley attempts the shot!
          ...  D_James saves it
          ...  Good goalkeeping
Min. 70 :(nwt) A_Hanson will replace the useless D_A_Cole and will play DF
Min. 70 :(arn) D_Rocastle plays a clever one-two with his team mate
          ...  He looks around for options
          ...  He moves forward with the ball
          ...  D_Rocastle tries the lob from 30 yards !
          ...  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. 70 :(nwt) J_M_Jurado spots B_Benson who is in acres of space
          ...  B_Benson from 20 yards !
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 71 :(nwt) R_Bentley with the dribble
          ...  Bebeto is easily beaten
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by P_Evra
          ...  He timed it well
Min. 73 :(nwt) P_Thompson with a probing pass to A_Hanson
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by P_Evra
          ...  He timed it well
Min. 74 :(arn) S_Matthews flicks it over P_Thompson's head
          ...  He showed some great skill there!
          ...  A vicious shot by S_Matthews !
          ...  T_Conner makes a fine save
Min. 75 :(arn) Arsenal altered their play to a D strategy
Min. 75 :(nwt) J_Maddison is being brought on
          ...  R_Bentley is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 75 :(nwt) W_Zaha with a real burst of pace
          ...  He shows S_Ramos a clean set of heals
          ...  W_Zaha blasts it at the goal !
          ...  It grazes the bar
          ...  And goes over
          ...  Oh so close there!
Min. 76 :(arn) Bebeto holds up the ball
          ...  He plays the ball to P_Evra
          ...  Wonderful sliding challenge by J_Maddison
Min. 77 :(arn) C_Blewitt comes on for Bebeto and takes up a DF role
Min. 85 :(nwt) J_M_Jurado with the dribble
          ...  He spots the run of his team-mate
          ...  He's decided to go alone
          ...  P_Evra with a clumsy challenge
          ...  He gets away with that one
          ...  It's just a warning
          ...  Tony Glendinning looks annoyed that there was no card there
Min. 86 :(arn) Ricardo takes off his tracksuit
          ...  he'll replace P_Crouch as FW
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(arn) T_Cruise runs forward
          ...  He nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  T_Cruise hits the ball first time!
          ...  T_Conner won't get to that!
          ...  It clips the post!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Excellent strike!!
          ...  Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle ...
Min. 90 :(nwt) F_Moussa with the flick on
          ...  He plays the ball across to W_Zaha
          ...  S_Ramos takes the player out!!
          ...  The ref turns away!!
Min. 91 :(nwt) J_M_Jurado sprints down the flank
          ...  He threads the ball in to W_Zaha
          ...  But D_Burn barges him off the ball

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Emirates Stadium
Attendance           : 118,735
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player          : P_Crouch (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : P_Crouch (44), T_Cruise (88)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : S_Ramos (32)
Injured              : N/A
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Newcastle Match Info
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Best player          : J_M_Jurado
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : D_Duff (25)
Booked               : D_A_Cole (10)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                              Arsenal     |    Newcastle
Attempts on Goal     :          17        |       10
Off target           :           7        |       3
On target            :          10        |       7
Possession           :          59        |       41
Corners              :           2        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       1
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       1
Subs Used            :           2        |       3
Fouls                :           5        |       6
Key Tackles          :           7        |       6
Key Passes           :          14        |       12
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Final Score          : Arsenal 2 - 0 Newcastle
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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 |  98   8   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0   0
G_Collins      DF   2  29   9   7  19 |  98   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  20  25
S_Ramos        DF   2  28   7   7  40 |  98   0   2   1   0   2   0   1   0   0  38   8   8
P_Evra         DF   3  27  11  10  21 |  98   0   2   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  20   1
D_Burn         DF   2  26   9  11  21 |  98   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60  20  20
T_Cruise       MF   2  10  28   9  39 |  98   0   0   3   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  30  31
D_Rocastle     MF   2   7  28  10  21 |  98   0   0   2   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  20   6
S_Matthews     MF   3   8  28   7  32 |  98   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
Bebeto         MF   1   9  27   7  30 |  81   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
R_Savage       MF   2   7  27   6  15 |  98   0   1   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  20  25   0
P_Crouch       FW   1   6  12  28  21 |  90   0   0   1   0   8   1   0   0   0   0  10  49
Pepe_Reina     GK  27   2   1   1  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Blewitt      DF   3  27   7   6  22 |  17   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
I_Falque       MF   3  15  28  10  19 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Ben_Khalifa  MF   1  12  28  12  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Ricardo        FW   1   7   9  25  21 |   8   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Newcastle
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_Conner       GK  33   3   3   2  32 |  98   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0   0
D_A_Cole       DF   1  28   9  11  29 |  74   0   2   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  38  -2  -2
B_Benson       DF   1  28   8   7  12 |  98   0   2   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  40   0   6
L_Inagzij      DF   1  27  11   6  11 |  98   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
P_Thompson     DM   2  26  12   6  30 |  98   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20   0
B_Yaga         MF   2   9  28   8  35 |  98   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
A_Lallana      MF   3  10  27   8  21 |  69   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
D_Duff         MF   3   5  25   4  32 |  25   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0 -10 -10 -10
J_M_Jurado     AM   2   6  27  17  18 |  98   0   0   3   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  30   6
W_Zaha         AM   2   7  25  18  12 |  98   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0 -20 -20  -4
R_Bentley      FW   3   8   8  26  21 |  79   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  10
W_Hunt         GK  29   3   3   1  31 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Hanson       DF   2  27   9  10  22 |  24   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Salah        DF   2  27   7   8  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
F_Moussa       MF   1   5  26  18  23 |  29   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -10 -20
J_Maddison     FW   2   7   8  25  30 |  19   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
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