Unknown Match Type, Arsenal vs. Leicester City (Sat Feb 27) Arsenal | Leicester City 4-4-2 A | 4-3-1-2 A Tyler Smith | Mark Baldwin | B_Foster GK | GK O_Ustari J_DeMerit DF | DF G_Pique D_Bonera DF | DF I_Helguera L_James DF | DF Breno U_DeLaCruz DF | DF R_Stearman W_Burton MF | MF M_Birley G_Rasiak MF | MF G_Agbon'hor Fletch MF | MF K_Andrews M_Kiwanuka_13 MF | AM S_Guppy E_Farias FW | FW T_Rosenberg Joselu FW | FW R_D_L_Red | M_Almunia SUB | SUB C_Logan M_Cole SUB | SUB K_Tsuboi M_Meghni SUB | SUB L_Porter H_Lansbury SUB | SUB A_McPherson14 Matt_Fryatt SUB | SUB M_Menzel_x18 Referee: A_Bujasaim (Morocco) Min. 1 :(ars) G_Rasiak plays a long ball to W_Burton ... W_Burton with the attempt at goal! ... O_Ustari gets his fingertips to it ... He just manages to tip it over Min. 2 :(ars) G_Rasiak looks to play the ball out wide ... He plays the ball across to E_Farias ... Good sliding challenge from I_Helguera and it had to be Min. 3 :(ars) Fletch with a real burst of pace ... He shows the defender a clean set of heals ... Fletch with the 40 yard drive ! ... The shot slips through O_Ustari's hands ... But goes wide! ... He got away with that! Min. 7 :(ars) Joselu nutmegs the defender, he continues to run forward ... I_Helguera is called for the holding foul ... He was pushing down on his man Min. 8 :(ars) J_DeMerit leaves R_Stearman standing ... J_DeMerit tries the lob from 30 yards ! ... O_Ustari tips it round the post ... Good save ... Corner not given!! Min. 11 :(ars) J_DeMerit is taking a throw in ... He sees a team mate loosing his marker ... He throws it to E_Farias ... A great volley from E_Farias ! ... OOOOHHHHH!!!! ... GOAL !! ... What a great finish ... The Arsenal fans chant his name! ... That’s put Arsenal ahead! ... Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City ... Min. 13 :(lei) I_Helguera skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to T_Rosenberg ... E_Farias is called for the holding foul ... Looked like a fair jump ... The referee got it wrong ... A_Bujasaim wants a quiet word Min. 15 :(ars) Fletch takes advantage of a defensive mistake ... I_Helguera clatters him to the floor and puts the ball out of play ... The linesman is flagging ... Throw in Min. 16 :(lei) G_Agbon'hor holds up the ball ... He plays the ball to R_Stearman ... R_Stearman uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot! ... B_Foster gathers it easily Min. 18 :(ars) U_DeLaCruz kicks S_Guppy off the ball ... A_Bujasaim calls him over! ... YELLOW CARD! ... He is lucky not to have seen red! Min. 18 :(lei) M_Birley brings the ball under control ... He sees a team mate in space! ... He plays the ball in to him! ... G_Agbon'hor gets on the end of the pass ... Excellent sliding challenge from L_James Min. 20 :(lei) S_Guppy runs with the ball to the corner flag ... He plays the ball across to G_Pique ... A great volley from G_Pique ! ... B_Foster can't get to it! ... OH! It has gone just over the bar! ... B_Foster makes a cocky smile ... Did he know that was going over? Min. 21 :(lei) M_Birley crosses in from the wing, he finds R_D_L_Red in the box ... R_D_L_Red curls the ball in on goal ! ... But B_Foster tips it over ... A_Bujasaim has given a goal kick ... Unbelievable ! Min. 25 :(ars) Joselu runs forward ... He nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully ... He only has going for the goal in mind! ... Joselu smashed the ball towards the bottom corner! ... O_Ustari with a fantastic point blank save ... When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league Min. 27 :(ars) M_Kiwanuka_13 with the dribble ... He skips through the tackle from R_Stearman ... I_Helguera with an awful challenge ... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge ... He could be off here! ... A_Bujasaim reaches to his pocket! ... He jots down his name! ... YELLOW CARD!! ... I think he deserved that! Min. 28 :(ars) Fletch 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! ... G_Rasiak receives the pass and heads towards the goal ... G_Rasiak beats the offside trap! ... He is clean through ... He just has to beat O_Ustari ... He nutmegs O_Ustari ... O_Ustari does well to save it !! ... CORNER! ... G_Rasiak chips the ball into the area! ... D_Bonera swings a leg at it! ... It hits the side netting! ... He has squandered a golden opportunity Min. 31 :(lei) R_D_L_Red finds his way through ... He sets up the shot ... A delicate chip from R_D_L_Red ! ... It’s going over! ... It dips dramatically!! ... And B_Foster reacts well to tip it over Min. 32 :(ars) W_Burton with a precise ball to M_Kiwanuka_13 ... M_Kiwanuka_13 tries to place it in the corner ! ... O_Ustari gets his fingertips to it ... It's pushed around the post to safety ... CORNER! ... Fletch plays it towards the near post! ... O_Ustari makes the catch! Min. 36 :(ars) J_DeMerit with a real burst of pace ... He shows G_Agbon'hor a clean set of heals ... T_Rosenberg makes the challenge and clears the ball Min. 37 :(ars) G_Rasiak chips the ball over the defence and finds E_Farias ... Breno reads the game well and cuts out the pass! Min. 37 :(lei) T_Rosenberg finds himself with plenty of time ... T_Rosenberg with a powerful header ! ... OOOOOOHHHHHHHH ... It grazes the post and goes wide Min. 38 :(ars) Curled in dangerously from W_Burton to Joselu ... Joselu with a thundering shot! ... It hits the inside of the post ... It falls right into O_Ustari's arms ... Unlucky Min. 38 :(lei) S_Guppy with the heel pass to M_Birley ... M_Birley fires off a left-footed shot ! ... But B_Foster tips it over ... A_Bujasaim has given a goal kick ... He's not having the best of days ! Min. 39 :(ars) E_Farias runs at the defender ... The ball rebounds off R_Stearman back to him! ... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward! ... G_Pique brings him down in the area ... There can only be one outcome surely! ... But A_Bujasaim waves play on!!! Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on Min. 43 :(ars) D_Bonera gets to the by line ... He looks up and lobs in a cross ... Joselu is unmarked ... Joselu with the header ! ... O_Ustari gets his fingertips to it ... He just manages to tip it over Min. 44 :(ars) Joselu takes advantage of a defensive mistake ... It's a lucky break ... Joselu from 20 yards ! ... It flies wide! ... He should have hit the target at least!! Min. 44 :(lei) Breno nutmegs U_DeLaCruz, he continues to run forward ... Breno with the 40 yard drive ! ... B_Foster just watches float over the bar! Min. 45 :(lei) T_Rosenberg leaves his marker standing ... G_Rasiak with a deliberate 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. 45 :(lei) R_D_L_Red controls it with ease ... R_D_L_Red swings in the shot! ... But B_Foster comes out and dives at his feet ... That's goalkeeping at its finest Min. 47 :(lei) S_Guppy looks for options ... He knocks the ball across to T_Rosenberg ... T_Rosenberg could have let it bounce! ... But he puts it wide ... How did he manage to miss that? Min. 48 :(ars) G_Rasiak moves out over to the edge of the pitch ... He plays the ball through to M_Kiwanuka_13 ... M_Kiwanuka_13 has a dig at goal! ... O_Ustari with a fantastic point blank save ... He gave the striker no chance Min. 48 :(ars) M_Kiwanuka_13 hits in a shot! ... It hits the defender ... E_Farias collects the loose ball! ... M_Birley with a nasty foul ... That looked malicious ************* HALF TIME **************** Half Time Score: Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City Min. 46 :(lei) T_Rosenberg knocks the ball past U_DeLaCruz ... D_Bonera with the tackle ... He came to the rescue there! Min. 48 :(lei) I_Helguera with the first time flick to T_Rosenberg ... T_Rosenberg with the overhead ! ... He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort Min. 49 :(lei) S_Guppy takes possession of the ball ... He plays the ball across to G_Agbon'hor ... G_Rasiak cuts out the pass ... That was close! Min. 50 :(lei) R_D_L_Red looks around for some movement ... He sees a man in space! ... He hits the ball up to G_Pique ... A cheeky lob from G_Pique ! ... B_Foster blocks the shot with his legs ... It goes clear! Min. 55 :(lei) M_Menzel_x18 replaces R_D_L_Red to play as a FW Min. 58 :(lei) M_Birley hoofs it up field to find T_Rosenberg ... T_Rosenberg hits a crisp volley! ... The fans behind the goal jump up! ... B_Foster acrobatically tips it over !! ... Great keeping! ... CORNER! ... Swung in by I_Helguera ... It goes straight into the arms of B_Foster Min. 62 :(ars) Fletch leaps into the air ... He wins the header ... He heads it across to J_DeMerit ... J_DeMerit looks to see where O_Ustari is! ... He rifles in the shot! ... But it goes just over Min. 63 :(lei) T_Rosenberg takes possession ... He has his back towards goal ... He turns well ... T_Rosenberg with the diving header ! ... He had to be brave there ... It takes a deflection! ... But goes wide! ... CORNER! ... K_Andrews hits it into the box! ... The ball comes to S_Guppy ... He knocks it goalward ... It takes a deflection! ... But flies wide of the post! ... CORNER! ... G_Agbon'hor lofts the ball in! ... It is kicked away by J_DeMerit Min. 67 :(ars) M_Kiwanuka_13 with an excellent first touch ... He sees a team mate making a run! ... He swings the ball in ... E_Farias gets on the end of the pass ... He is in space! ... I_Helguera cuts it out easily ... He clears the ball up field Min. 70 :(lei) K_Andrews hits in a wicked shot! ... It hits the defender ... M_Birley latches onto it! ... L_James cuts out the pass ... That was close! Min. 71 :(ars) G_Rasiak is first to the loose ball ... He plays the ball across to E_Farias ... Breno read the danger and stops the pass Min. 72 :(lei) I_Helguera looks in some pain ... He'll have to come off Min. 72 :(lei) K_Tsuboi is coming on for I_Helguera and will play DF Min. 74 :(lei) G_Pique beats G_Rasiak ... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free ... G_Pique with the spectacular bicycle kick! ... B_Foster with a fantastic save ... His captain pats him on the back for that one Min. 75 :(lei) M_Birley runs at the defence ... But D_Bonera with the fine tackle Min. 76 :(lei) M_Menzel_x18 puts in S_Guppy ... S_Guppy has time and space! ... He flicks the ball towards goal ... It takes a deflection! ... But flies wide of the post! ... CORNER! ... T_Rosenberg chips the ball in towards the far post! ... B_Foster comes out and claims it! Min. 79 :(ars) D_Bonera runs at K_Tsuboi ... He takes it past him ... D_Bonera with a thundering drive! ... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!! ... O_Ustari tips it over !! ... Great goalkeeping there! Min. 80 :(lei) The defender slips and falls over! ... T_Rosenberg is through! ... T_Rosenberg hits the shot with the inside of the left foot! ... It floats over B_Foster ... Its heading goal ward! ... But floats just over ... That was a great effort Min. 82 :(lei) M_Menzel_x18 plays a quick one-two with his team mate ... He runs towards goal now ... D_Bonera wins control of the ball with his hand!! ... Play On!! Min. 84 :(ars) M_Kiwanuka_13 is too quick for the defence ... M_Kiwanuka_13 with a blistering shot ! ... GOAL !! ... It flew past O_Ustari ... Arsenal 2-0 Leicester City ... Min. 86 :(ars) Fletch hits in a shot! ... It hits the defender ... Joselu collects the loose ball! ... Joselu with a screamer of a shot ! ... But O_Ustari reaches the ball. Good save ... There was a foul on O_Ustari anyway Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on Min. 88 :(ars) M_Kiwanuka_13 with a reverse pass to Joselu ... Breno with a bad challenge ... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge ... FREE KICK! ... Just outside the box! ... E_Farias bends it in ... O_Ustari makes a difficult save ... CORNER! ... J_DeMerit lofts the ball in! ... O_Ustari easily claims the ball! Min. 89 :(ars) E_Farias gets to the by line and finds M_Kiwanuka_13 with a beautiful cross ... M_Kiwanuka_13 cracks a laser towards goal ! ... But he's put it wide ... How did he manage to miss that one?!?!? ************* FULL TIME **************** Match Details ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venue : Emirates Stadium Attendance : 38,500 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arsenal Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : J_DeMerit (Man of the Match) Scorers : E_Farias (11), M_Kiwanuka_13 (84) Sent Off : N/A Booked : U_DeLaCruz (18), G_Rasiak (45) Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leicester City Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : R_D_L_Red Scorers : N/A Sent Off : N/A Booked : I_Helguera (27) Injured : I_Helguera (72) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arsenal | Leicester City Attempts on Goal : 18 | 17 Off target : 6 | 9 On target : 12 | 8 Possession : 42 | 58 Corners : 3 | 4 Red Cards : 0 | 0 Yellow Cards : 2 | 1 Subs Used : 0 | 2 Fouls : 9 | 7 Key Tackles : 6 | 7 Key Passes : 14 | 13 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Score : Arsenal 2 - 0 Leicester City ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Statistics - Arsenal Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B_Foster GK 27 1 1 1 35 | 97 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105 0 0 0 J_DeMerit DF 1 23 10 7 48 | 97 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 47 65 10 D_Bonera DF 1 22 13 6 32 | 97 0 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 39 22 10 L_James DF 1 21 12 9 27 | 97 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 0 0 U_DeLaCruz DF 1 21 9 7 27 | 97 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 26 26 26 W_Burton MF 1 12 27 13 38 | 97 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 16 8 G_Rasiak MF 1 9 26 8 21 | 97 0 1 5 0 1 0 1 0 0 22 41 4 Fletch MF 1 9 23 6 23 | 97 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 36 2 M_Kiwanuka_13 MF 1 10 13 9 22 | 97 0 0 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 22 57 E_Farias FW 1 3 3 27 31 | 97 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 30 62 59 Joselu FW 1 10 9 23 18 | 97 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 M_Almunia GK 13 1 1 1 28 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M_Cole DF 1 22 10 6 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M_Meghni MF 1 10 20 10 50 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 H_Lansbury MF 1 8 17 10 36 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Matt_Fryatt FW 1 7 7 16 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Player Statistics - Leicester City Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O_Ustari GK 28 1 1 1 11 | 97 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 G_Pique DF 1 23 12 6 34 | 97 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 12 0 18 I_Helguera DF 1 23 13 4 30 | 75 0 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 32 40 -4 Breno DF 1 19 10 6 35 | 97 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 32 0 2 R_Stearman DF 1 24 9 9 12 | 97 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 M_Birley MF 1 11 27 6 41 | 97 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 24 8 G_Agbon'hor MF 1 10 26 6 40 | 97 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 K_Andrews MF 1 7 20 8 20 | 97 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 S_Guppy AM 1 8 26 8 25 | 97 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 36 4 T_Rosenberg FW 1 6 10 25 34 | 97 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 29 0 18 R_D_L_Red FW 1 6 11 20 18 | 58 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 24 24 C_Logan GK 18 1 1 1 25 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K_Tsuboi DF 1 23 4 3 16 | 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L_Porter MF 1 10 21 8 40 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A_McPherson14 MF 1 8 15 9 34 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M_Menzel_x18 FW 1 9 9 14 19 | 39 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 -30 -4 -30 1267312762 Produced from ESMS+ V3.35