MDM Cup Match, Arsenal vs. West Bromwich Albion (Tue Jul 19)


                              Arsenal  |  West Bromwich Albion
                              4-4-2 N  |  4-3-3 A
                          Anthony Lee  |  Craig
                                       |
                         J_Lehmann GK  |  GK N_Weaver
                        S_Campbell DF  |  DF M_Albrechtsen
                            A_Cole DF  |  DF R_Dunne
                           K_Toure DF  |  DF B_Haas
                            Lauren DF  |  DF P_Robinson
                          P_Vieira MF  |  MF S_McManaman
                           R_Pires MF  |  MF T_Gaardsoe
                       F_Ljungberg MF  |  MF A_Johnson
                               Edu MF  |  FW J_Macken
                           T_Henry FW  |  FW G_Horsfield
                         J_A_Reyes FW  |  FW R_Hulse
                                       |
                         M_Almunia SUB |  SUB S_Miotto
                           P_Cygan SUB |  SUB S_Berthe
                          G_Clichy SUB |  SUB A_Sakiri
                          Gilberto SUB |  SUB L_Dyer
                        D_Bergkamp SUB |  SUB K_Campbell




Min. 1  :(ars) T_Henry lobs it over M_Albrechtsen 
          ...  T_Henry has his eyes on the goal! 
          ...  He fires the ball goal ward! 
          ...  But he puts it well wide 
          ...  The West Bromwich Albion fans taunt him! 
Min. 3  :(wes) T_Gaardsoe has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He knocks the ball past P_Vieira 
          ...  He puts in G_Horsfield! 
          ...  F_Ljungberg with a deliberate foul 
          ...  That deserves a punishment 
          ...  INDIRECT FREE KICK! 
          ...  S_McManaman knocks it forward 
          ...  B_Haas gets on the end of it 
          ...  B_Haas goes for the top corner ! 
          ...  It's gone over 
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one 
Min. 8  :(wes) J_Macken takes possession 
          ...  F_Ljungberg with a nasty foul 
          ...  The Referee will want to speak to him 
Min. 15 :(ars) J_A_Reyes finds his way through 
          ...  That was sheer effort 
          ...  B_Haas brings him down in the area 
          ...  There can only be one outcome surely! 
          ...  But The Referee waves play on!!! 
Min. 15 :(wes) T_Gaardsoe looks for options 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He knocks a through ball to R_Hulse 
          ...  A glorious effort by R_Hulse ! 
          ...  But J_Lehmann tips it over 
          ...  The Referee has given a goal kick 
          ...  Unbelievable ! 
Min. 17 :(wes) A_Johnson takes possession on the halfway line 
          ...  He runs forward with the ball 
          ...  He skips past the challenges 
          ...  A_Johnson attempts the shot! 
          ...  It hits the inside of the post 
          ...  It falls right into J_Lehmann's arms 
          ...  Unlucky 
Min. 19 :(ars) J_A_Reyes knocks it past M_Albrechtsen and runs onto it 
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there 
          ...  R_Dunne with the tackle 
          ...  He left his foot in there! 
Min. 22 :(ars) S_Campbell has it now 
          ...  He takes on R_Dunne 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He puts in A_Cole! 
          ...  R_Dunne reacts well to win the ball back 
Min. 25 :(wes) T_Gaardsoe with the first time pass to P_Robinson 
          ...  P_Robinson hits the ball first time! 
          ...  He could have let that bounce 
          ...  J_Lehmann parries it 
          ...  The defender clears it 
Min. 27 :(wes) S_McManaman hits in a shot! 
          ...  It hits the defender 
          ...  R_Hulse collects the loose ball! 
          ...  A_Cole gets the foot in to win the ball 
Min. 28 :(ars) J_A_Reyes knocks the ball past the lunge of the defender 
          ...  But P_Robinson wins the ball with a sliding challenge 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  S_Campbell chips the ball in towards the far post! 
          ...  N_Weaver jumps well to claim it! 
Min. 30 :(wes) A_Johnson off the woodwork. 
          ...  M_Albrechtsen picks up the deflection 
          ...  P_Vieira wins the ball 
Min. 32 :(wes) A_Johnson gets the ball on the wing 
          ...  He cuts inside P_Vieira! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  A_Johnson attempts to drive it home! 
          ...  But J_Lehmann tips it behind 
          ...  The Referee has given a goal kick 
          ...  Unbelievable ! 
Min. 35 :(ars) R_Pires cut's in on the inside of the defender 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to J_A_Reyes 
          ...  P_Robinson forces him off the ball 
          ...  But it rolls out of play 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  R_Pires chips the ball in towards the back post! 
          ...  The ball comes to J_A_Reyes 
          ...  He knocks it goalward 
          ...  It hits off a defender! 
          ...  N_Weaver is wrong footed! 
          ...  It drifts just wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  A_Cole floats the ball in! 
          ...  N_Weaver easily catches it! 
Min. 36 :(wes) M_Albrechtsen beats S_Campbell 
          ...  A_Cole rushes in with a clumsy tackle!! 
          ...  Thats a foul!! 
          ...  Looks like he is going to be booked for that!! 
          ...  RED CARD!! 
          ...  He's sent him off!! 
          ...  What a terrible decision! 
Min. 36 :(wes) J_Macken beats F_Ljungberg 
          ...  He showed great skill there 
          ...  K_Toure reads the play well 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(ars) F_Ljungberg hits the ball through the heart of the defence 
          ...  T_Henry latches onto it! 
          ...  G_Horsfield with an inch perfect tackle 
          ...  The whistle has gone! Incredible! 
          ...  He received a good talking to from The Referee 
Min. 45 :(ars) F_Ljungberg finds the space intelligently 
          ...  M_Albrechtsen wins the ball with ease 
          ...  The Referee saw something no-one else did 
          ...  He gets a YELLOW CARD!! 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Arsenal 0-0 West Bromwich Albion

Min. 48 :(wes) T_Gaardsoe has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He knocks the ball past the defender! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  T_Gaardsoe with the drive! 
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection 
          ...  Wide !! 
          ...  That was fortunate 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  The corner is swung in by R_Hulse! 
          ...  J_Lehmann jumps well to claim it! 
Min. 49 :(wes) G_Horsfield runs at the defender 
          ...  The ball rebounds off S_Campbell back to him! 
          ...  That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward! 
          ...  K_Toure plays the back pass 
          ...  J_Lehmann can't get to it!! 
          ...  It goes just wide!! 
          ...  What a lucky escape!! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  B_Haas curls it into the box! 
          ...  J_Lehmann easily catches it! 
Min. 51 :(wes) M_Albrechtsen with the heel pass to G_Horsfield 
          ...  R_Pires makes the challenge and clears the ball 
Min. 52 :(ars) F_Ljungberg takes possession 
          ...  Knocks it past B_Haas 
          ...  He's through on goal 
          ...  B_Haas does well to get the tackle in 
Min. 54 :(wes) S_McManaman kills the ball dead 
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  J_Macken gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  K_Toure pulls on his shirt 
          ...  He wins the ball 
          ...  The defender got away with the foul there! 
Min. 55 :(ars) R_Pires is taking a throw in 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He throws it to J_A_Reyes 
          ...  J_A_Reyes fires off a left-footed shot ! 
          ...  But he puts it well wide 
          ...  The West Bromwich Albion fans taunt him! 
Min. 55 :(wes) R_Hulse pushes it past R_Pires 
          ...  F_Ljungberg with an ugly foul 
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment 
          ...  It's a yellow, and rightly so 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  It is within shooting distance! 
          ...  T_Gaardsoe plays it short to A_Johnson 
          ...  A_Johnson with the drive! 
          ...  It takes a deflection! 
          ...  But sails wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  G_Horsfield plays it towards the near post! 
          ...  J_Lehmann easily catches it! 
Min. 55 :(wes) B_Haas with the mazy dribble 
          ...  He takes it past S_Campbell 
          ...  B_Haas with the 40 yard drive ! 
          ...  But it puts it well wide 
Min. 56 :(wes) B_Haas flicks it over S_Campbell and runs onto it 
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there 
          ...  B_Haas launches himself head first to connect with the low cross! 
          ...  But he somehow misses 
          ...  He can't be happy with that effort 
Min. 58 :(wes) T_Gaardsoe has a go! 
          ...  It hits the defender 
          ...  A_Johnson collects the loose ball! 
          ...  A_Johnson with a terrific drive ! 
          ...  But J_Lehmann parries the ball 
          ...  Its picked up by the defender, much to the relief of the crowd 
Min. 61 :(wes) B_Haas with a real burst of pace 
          ...  He shows Lauren a clean set of heals 
          ...  B_Haas blasts it at the goal ! 
          ...  The fans behind the goal jump up! 
          ...  J_Lehmann acrobatically tips it over !! 
          ...  Great keeping! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  R_Hulse floats the ball in! 
          ...  J_Lehmann reads it well, and claims it! 
Min. 63 :(wes) M_Albrechtsen with the header on 
          ...  He finds G_Horsfield in space 
          ...  G_Horsfield with the strike ! 
          ...  J_Lehmann won't get to that! 
          ...  Oooh it goes just over!! 
Min. 69 :(wes) P_Robinson boots it towards R_Hulse 
          ...  R_Hulse attempts the shot! 
          ...  J_Lehmann has it covered 
          ...  It takes a bobble! 
          ...  J_Lehmann is left flat-footed 
          ...  It's gone wide !! 
Min. 70 :(wes) P_Robinson crosses in from the wing, he finds G_Horsfield in the box 
          ...  G_Horsfield curls the ball in on goal ! 
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Right into the top corner! 
          ...  Lets see if West Bromwich Albion can hang onto that lead! 
          ...  Arsenal 0-1 West Bromwich Albion ...
Min. 74 :(ars) Edu finds J_A_Reyes in acres of space 
          ...  J_A_Reyes strikes a wicked curler ! 
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide 
Min. 75 :(wes) S_McManaman runs down the wing 
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space! 
          ...  He cuts the ball back 
          ...  J_Macken latches onto the pass 
          ...  He carves out some space 
          ...  S_Campbell plays the back pass 
          ...  J_Lehmann can't get to it!! 
          ...  It goes just wide!! 
          ...  What a lucky escape!! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  T_Gaardsoe chips the ball in towards the back post! 
          ...  It comes to S_McManaman 
          ...  He fires it towards to goal 
          ...  J_Lehmann with an easy save 
          ...  He just oozes confidence 
Min. 76 :(wes) G_Horsfield runs at the defender 
          ...  The ball rebounds off T_Henry back to him! 
          ...  That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward! 
          ...  G_Horsfield fires the shot in! 
          ...  J_Lehmann saves it 
          ...  He got his body behind the ball there 
Min. 77 :(wes) M_Albrechtsen looks around for support 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to G_Horsfield 
          ...  G_Horsfield with a powerful header ! 
          ...  He has failed to hit the target! 
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss! 
          ...  He puts his face in his hands! 
Min. 78 :(wes) R_Dunne hits in a shot! 
          ...  It hits the defender 
          ...  J_Macken collects the loose ball! 
          ...  J_Macken hits a curling shot! 
          ...  The net bulges! 
          ...  OH!! He has hit the side netting 
          ...  Goal kick given 
Min. 79 :(ars) Edu with the header on 
          ...  He finds J_A_Reyes in space 
          ...  But he loses control of it 
          ...  M_Albrechtsen belts it clear 
Min. 80 :(wes) G_Horsfield plays it to his team mate for a one-two 
          ...  P_Robinson decides to go for goal instead! 
          ...  P_Robinson aims the cheeky shot at goal! 
          ...  But he puts it well wide 
          ...  That was a mishit effort! 
Min. 84 :(wes) G_Horsfield gets to the bye line 
          ...  He puts it into the box 
          ...  He finds J_Macken 
          ...  J_Macken hits the shot with the inside of the right foot! 
          ...  It hits the outside of the post 
          ...  And goes out 
Min. 85 :(wes) R_Hulse flicks it over Lauren's head 
          ...  He showed some great skill there! 
          ...  Lauren does well to get the tackle in 
Min. 86 :(wes) S_McManaman has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He takes it past Lauren 
          ...  He knocks it to R_Dunne! 
          ...  R_Dunne rifles it at the goal ! 
          ...  Wide of goal 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(ars) T_Henry nutmegs M_Albrechtsen, he continues to run forward 
          ...  R_Dunne takes the player down!! 
          ...  PENALTY!! 
          ...  No! The ref has given the free kick the other way! 
          ...  Unbelievable! 
Min. 90 :(wes) R_Hulse leaves S_Campbell standing 
          ...  R_Hulse hits a great shot ! 
          ...  But J_Lehmann comes out and dives at his feet 
          ...  That's goalkeeping at its finest 
Min. 91 :(ars) T_Henry breaks clear of the defence! 
          ...  He is clean through on N_Weaver! 
          ...  R_Dunne brings him down! 
          ...  He could be off here! 
          ...  The Referee reaches to his pocket! 
          ...  He jots down his name! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  I think he deserved that! 

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



Match Details
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Venue                : Highbury
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player          : J_Lehmann
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : A_Cole (36)
Booked               : F_Ljungberg (55)
Injured              : N/A
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West Bromwich Albion Match Info
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Best player          : P_Robinson (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : G_Horsfield (70)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : M_Albrechtsen (45), R_Dunne (91)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                                 Arsenal  |    West Bromwich Albion
Attempts on Goal     :           4        |       22
Off target           :           4        |       13
On target            :           0        |       9
Possession           :          35        |       65
Corners              :           3        |       5
Red Cards            :           1        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       2
Subs Used            :           0        |       0
Fouls                :          12        |       11
Key Tackles          :           8        |       7
Key Passes           :           6        |       16
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Final Score          : Arsenal 0 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
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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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J_Lehmann      GK  13   2   3   2  36 |  94  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0   0   0
S_Campbell     DF   4  16   5   2  46 |  94   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  12   7   0
A_Cole         DF   3  15   8   5  55 |  36   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   2 -10 -10
K_Toure        DF   3  15   9   5  35 |  94   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  16 -20 -20
Lauren         DF   5  14   7   4  18 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  12   0   0
P_Vieira       MF   3   9  16   5  38 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  -8 -20 -20
R_Pires        MF   1   5  15   9  25 |  94   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  12  14   0
F_Ljungberg    MF   4   6  15   8  58 |  94   0   0   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2   5  -2
Edu            MF   2   6  14   7  12 |  94   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  14   0
T_Henry        FW   3   7   8  16  36 |  94   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
J_A_Reyes      FW   4   5   8  15  27 |  94   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   3
M_Almunia      GK  13   3   2   3  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Cygan        DF   6  13   5   4  28 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Clichy       DF   2  13   7   2  19 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Gilberto       MF   5   8  14   5  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Bergkamp     FW   6   4   9  14  42 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - West Bromwich Albion
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_Weaver       GK  11   2   1   1  35 |  94   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  28   0   0   0
M_Albrechtsen  DF   4  12   5   4  27 |  94   0   1   3   0   0   0   1   0   0  44  53  32
R_Dunne        DF   2  12   4   3  30 |  94   0   2   1   0   1   0   1   0   0  56  39  33
B_Haas         DF   2  12   5   3  21 |  94   0   2   0   0   4   0   0   0   0  44   0   8
P_Robinson     DF   4  12   7   5  39 |  94   0   2   2   1   2   0   0   0   0  24  31   6
S_McManaman    MF   3   5  13   8  25 |  94   0   0   4   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  28   5
T_Gaardsoe     MF   5   8  13   4  35 |  94   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  21   1
A_Johnson      MF   5   5  11   4  39 |  94   0   0   1   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   7  12
J_Macken       FW   4   5   5  12  30 |  94   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   2
G_Horsfield    FW   4   6   5  12  28 |  94   0   0   2   0   4   1   0   0   0   0  14  35
R_Hulse        FW   3   5   5  12  30 |  94   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  11
S_Miotto       GK  11   2   2   2  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Berthe       DF   3  11   4   3  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Sakiri       MF   3   6  12   6  28 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Dyer         MF   1   6  10   8  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Campbell     FW   6   5   6  12  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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