Elite FA Cup Group Match, Arsenal vs. Rangers FC (Wed Dec 15)


                              Arsenal  |  Rangers FC
                            4-4-1-1 P  |  4-3-3 C
                       Adrian Dalmedo  |  Steve Brown
                                       |
                          T_Macedo GK  |  GK Rafael
                         R_Holding DF  |  DF L_Olsen
                            P_Evra DF  |  DF F_Ricksen
                            D_Burn DF  |  DF Doria
                           M_Layun DF  |  DF J_Drummond
                          M_Thomas MF  |  MF D_Rocastle
                      P_Bouba_Diop MF  |  MF S_Byrne
                          M_Arteta MF  |  MF W_Sneijder
                       K_Porborsky MF  |  FW P_Crouch
                       Taliyah_Jnr AM  |  FW H_Rodellega
                         J_Willock FW  |  FW Steve_Brown
                                       |
                          R_Zieler SUB |  SUB P_Lattuada
                        C_Chambers SUB |  SUB K_Rekik
                         S_Wiltord SUB |  SUB J_A_Riise
                          N_Anelka SUB |  SUB R_Jack
                        O_Bierhoff SUB |  SUB N_Pepe

Referee: K_Clark (Scotland)


Min. 4  :(arn) M_Arteta gets to the by line and finds J_Willock with a beautiful cross
          ...  J_Willock flings a shot at goal !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Rafael was left standing
          ...  And Arsenal are leading in the game now
          ...  Arsenal 1-0 Rangers FC ...
Min. 5  :(arn) R_Holding with a fantastic turn that puts him through on goal
          ...  S_Byrne with a bad challenge
          ...  K_Clark will want to speak to him
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  What a silly place to give away a free kick
          ...  Taliyah_Jnr bends it in
          ...  Rafael saves, but he fumbles
          ...  But he gathers at the second attempt!
Min. 10 :(arn) Taliyah_Jnr 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!
          ...  J_Willock receives the pass and heads towards the goal
          ...  J_Willock hits a great shot !
          ...  Rafael gets the finger tips to it
          ...  And puts it over
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  K_Porborsky chips the ball into the area!
          ...  L_Olsen clears the corner
Min. 15 :(rfc) S_Byrne looks around for some movement
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He hits the ball to Steve_Brown
          ...  J_Willock seizes control of the ball
          ...  He hoists it forward
Min. 17 :(arn) P_Bouba_Diop unselfishly lays the ball back to D_Burn
          ...  But L_Olsen wins the ball with a sliding challenge
Min. 20 :(rfc) D_Rocastle lobs the ball over the defence
          ...  P_Crouch latches on to it
          ...  P_Crouch tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
          ...  T_Macedo with the acrobatic save
          ...  He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 22 :(rfc) P_Crouch pauses and waits for support
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  The cross hits P_Crouch on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
          ...  T_Macedo makes himself big and wins the ball
Min. 23 :(arn) M_Arteta beats Doria
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  M_Arteta with only one thing on his mind!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  But it goes wide
Min. 26 :(arn) M_Arteta runs down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball in to J_Willock
          ...  J_Willock hits the ball on the bounce !
          ...  He has put it wide!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 30 :(arn) Taliyah_Jnr finds R_Holding in acres of space
          ...  R_Holding must beat Rafael!
          ...  Rafael falls over
          ...  But Rafael is relieved to watch it go out of play!
Min. 34 :(arn) M_Layun barges the defender off the ball
          ...  M_Layun rifles it at the goal !
          ...  What agility from Rafael
Min. 37 :(arn) P_Bouba_Diop with the first time flick to M_Arteta
          ...  L_Olsen reads it well
          ...  This boy is a quality defender
          ...  The crowd sing his praises
Min. 38 :(arn) P_Bouba_Diop gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He cuts inside the defender!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  P_Bouba_Diop heads the ball towards goal !
          ...  Rafael catches the ball
Min. 38 :(rfc) F_Ricksen with a slide rule pass to P_Crouch
          ...  An audacious effort from P_Crouch !
          ...  T_Macedo saves it
          ...  He got his body behind the ball there
Min. 40 :(arn) K_Porborsky is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass
          ...  P_Bouba_Diop latches onto the ball
          ...  L_Olsen with an ugly foul
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
          ...  K_Clark warned him
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(rfc) W_Sneijder with the towering header to Steve_Brown
          ...  M_Arteta with a nasty foul
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!! or f$k OFF!! cant make it out
          ...  K_Clark calls him for a talk
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 46 :(rfc) Steve_Brown with the mazy dribble
          ...  He takes it past R_Holding
          ...  R_Holding reacts well to win the ball back
Min. 48 :(rfc) H_Rodellega runs forward
          ...  He nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  H_Rodellega has a go!
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Arsenal 1-0 Rangers FC

Min. 47 :(rfc) F_Ricksen crosses into the box, finding D_Rocastle
          ...  D_Rocastle with the chance !
          ...  T_Macedo parries it
Min. 48 :(arn) R_Holding finds J_Willock with a ball over the defence
          ...  The cross hits J_Willock on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
          ...  It hits the bar!!
          ...  But he picks up the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it wide
Min. 50 :(arn) P_Evra holds the ball up
          ...  He sees Taliyah_Jnr in space!
          ...  L_Olsen with the lunge!!
          ...  And the whistle goes, that's a foul
          ...  K_Clark calls him over
          ...  K_Clark tells him he has had enough warnings
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 52 :(arn) P_Bouba_Diop sidesteps Doria
          ...  He's been running his marker ragged all game
          ...  A skilful effort from P_Bouba_Diop !
          ...  It hits the post
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 55 :(arn) The manager shouting something towards his players
          ...  It looks like he's turning things round a bit
          ...  Arsenal will now play A
Min. 58 :(arn) M_Thomas is out on the right
          ...  He moves the ball left to Taliyah_Jnr
          ...  Taliyah_Jnr has time and space!
          ...  He tries the lob!
          ...  It floats over Rafael
          ...  Its heading goal ward!
          ...  But floats just over
          ...  That was a great effort
Min. 60 :(arn) N_Anelka replaces K_Porborsky to play as a FW
Min. 60 :(arn) P_Bouba_Diop with the first time pass to J_Willock
          ...  J_Willock sights up the goal
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Rafael shouts at his defenders
          ...  Arsenal 2-0 Rangers FC ...
Min. 60 :(arn) Taliyah_Jnr takes advantage of a mistake by J_Drummond
          ...  Can he make them pay?
          ...  W_Sneijder with the tackle
          ...  K_Clark will want to speak to him
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  It is in a good position!
          ...  Taliyah_Jnr fires it towards the goal
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 61 :(arn) M_Thomas moves out over to the edge of the pitch
          ...  He plays the ball through to N_Anelka
          ...  P_Crouch read the danger and stops the pass
Min. 63 :(rfc) D_Rocastle runs at goal
          ...  He spots the run of Steve_Brown
          ...  He's played him in
          ...  P_Evra reads it well
          ...  This boy is a quality defender
          ...  The crowd sing his praises
Min. 66 :(rfc) Steve_Brown flicks it over P_Evra and runs onto it
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there
          ...  Steve_Brown aims for the top right corner !
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
          ...  T_Macedo tips it over !!
          ...  Great goalkeeping there!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Steve_Brown chips the ball into the area!
          ...  J_Drummond gets a shot in
          ...  It hits the post
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 67 :(rfc) D_Rocastle is taking a throw in
          ...  He takes a couple of strides back
          ...  He throws the ball to H_Rodellega
          ...  H_Rodellega fires off a left-footed shot !
          ...  He has failed to hit the target!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 74 :(rfc) W_Sneijder flicks the ball through
          ...  P_Crouch runs onto it!
          ...  P_Crouch could have let it bounce!
          ...  The fans behind the goal jump up!
          ...  But it's gone just wide !!
Min. 75 :(arn) Arsenal altered their play to a D strategy
Min. 75 :(rfc) K_Rekik comes on for J_Drummond and takes up a DF role
Min. 75 :(rfc) R_Jack is being prepared to come on
          ...  D_Rocastle is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 75 :(rfc) Up goes the substitution board - N_Pepe on for H_Rodellega as a FW
Min. 76 :(arn) P_Evra runs down the flank
          ...  He threads the ball in to J_Willock
          ...  F_Ricksen slices it
          ...  Rafael moves quickly!!
          ...  He can't get there!
          ...  It inches just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  P_Bouba_Diop chips the ball in towards the far post!
          ...  F_Ricksen wins the ball
          ...  And he clears the danger
Min. 77 :(arn) M_Arteta has a go!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  N_Anelka collects the loose ball!
          ...  F_Ricksen takes out the attacker
          ...  He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 80 :(arn) C_Chambers takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace R_Holding
          ...  He'll play as a DF
          ...  The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 80 :(rfc) K_Rekik loses C_Chambers
          ...  K_Rekik tries the lob from 30 yards !
          ...  The fans behind the goal jump up!
          ...  But it's gone just wide !!
Min. 81 :(rfc) W_Sneijder controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball out to the right!
          ...  P_Crouch gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  P_Bouba_Diop with a late tackle
          ...  It looked worse than what it was
          ...  He is surrounded by the Rangers FC players
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 81 :(rfc) F_Ricksen finds W_Sneijder on the edge of the box
          ...  M_Layun seizes control of the ball
          ...  He hoists it forward
Min. 84 :(arn) Taliyah_Jnr looks around for some movement
          ...  He knocks the ball across to M_Layun
          ...  L_Olsen wins it well
          ...  Perfectly timed!
Min. 84 :(rfc) R_Jack jinks infield
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to N_Pepe
          ...  But C_Chambers slides in two footed.
          ...  K_Clark has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 85 :(arn) M_Arteta brings the ball under control
          ...  He sees a team mate in space!
          ...  He plays the ball in to him!
          ...  Taliyah_Jnr gets on the end of the pass
          ...  Taliyah_Jnr sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
          ...  It's going over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Arsenal 3-0 Rangers FC ...
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on

*************  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          : J_Willock (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : J_Willock (4,60), Taliyah_Jnr (85)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : P_Bouba_Diop (81)
Injured              : N/A
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player          : P_Crouch
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : L_Olsen (50)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             Arsenal      |   Rangers FC
Attempts on Goal     :          14        |       10
Off target           :           6        |       5
On target            :           8        |       5
Possession           :          55        |       45
Corners              :           2        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       1
Subs Used            :           2        |       3
Fouls                :           7        |       9
Key Tackles          :           5        |       6
Key Passes           :          16        |       11
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Final Score          : Arsenal 3 - 0 Rangers FC
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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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T_Macedo       GK  33   3   3   3  42 |  95   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  65   0   0   0
R_Holding      DF   1  35   9   7  22 |  83   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  30  25
P_Evra         DF   3  33  13  11  21 |  95   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20   0
D_Burn         DF   2  31  10  12  21 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Layun        DF   1  30  12   7  33 |  95   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  60   0   5
M_Thomas       MF   2   2  33   1  12 |  95   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
P_Bouba_Diop   MF   2   7  32  10  12 |  95   0   0   3   1   2   0   1   0   0  -2  48   3
M_Arteta       MF   2   6  32   9  25 |  95   0   0   4   2   1   0   0   0   0   0  80   0
K_Porborsky    MF   2   7  30   9  21 |  63   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Taliyah_Jnr    AM   1   5  29  22  28 |  95   0   0   3   0   4   1   0   0   0   0  30  30
J_Willock      FW   2  10   8  31  23 |  95   0   1   0   0   5   2   0   0   0  40  20  75
R_Zieler       GK  29   3   2   5  41 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Chambers     DF   2  32   9   9  22 |  12   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
S_Wiltord      MF   3  11  27   9  41 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Anelka       FW   2   4  11  32  21 |  32   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
O_Bierhoff     FW   1   8  10  29  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Rangers FC
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Rafael         GK  35   2   2   2  20 |  95   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  -5   0   0   0
L_Olsen        DF   3  31   8   6  42 |  95   0   4   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  78  -2  -2
F_Ricksen      DF   2  30   8   7  33 |  95   0   3   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  10 -20
Doria          DF   3  30   7   5  32 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Drummond     DF   2  24  18   1  27 |  78   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -20
D_Rocastle     MF   2   8  32  11  21 |  78   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  30   5
S_Byrne        MF   1   8  32   8  21 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
W_Sneijder     MF   1   7  29  10  30 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
P_Crouch       FW   1   7  13  30  21 |  95   0   1   0   0   4   0   0   0   0  20   0  15
H_Rodellega    FW   2   6   9  29  13 |  78   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Steve_Brown    FW   1  16  22  27  29 |  95   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
P_Lattuada     GK  31   3   2   1  42 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Rekik        DF   1  32   8   2  12 |  17   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_A_Riise      DF   3  31   8   9  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Jack         MF   3   8  32  12  22 |  17   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
N_Pepe         FW   3   8  11  28  33 |  17   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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