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Season 19 Archive: Elite FA Cup, Group E Game 3
AC Milan 3 - 1 Arsenal
Elite FA Cup Group Match, AC Milan vs. Arsenal (Thu Sep 04)
AC Milan | Arsenal
4-1-2-1-2 A | 4-3-1-2 A
Mike McLeod | Adrian Dalmedo
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Belushi GK | GK A_Zogbo
D_Oleary DF | DF N_Burdisso
B_Berg DF | DF D_Caicedo
A_Hansen DF | DF J_Paintsil
U_Emanuelson DF | DF B_Hangeland
Mo_Diame DM | MF N_Scally
A_Carvalhas MF | MF S_Marsden
C_Baker MF | MF S_Sidwell
N_Sanudo AM | AM Seitaridis
C_Canista FW | FW M_Murphy
R_Wolford FW | FW D_Berbatov
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Carlotta SUB | SUB F_Carini
M_Bordon SUB | SUB S_Davies
R_Morrison SUB | SUB Matheus
G_Pinedo SUB | SUB B_McBride
H_Homolka SUB | SUB A_Little
Referee: P_Graham (Wales)
Min. 3 :(arn) B_Hangeland with a reverse pass to N_Scally
... D_Oleary fouls badly
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... He's lucky it wasn't more
... It's just a warning
... INDIRECT FREE KICK!
... N_Scally knocks it forward
... D_Berbatov gets on the end of it
... D_Berbatov with the header !
... It hits the outside of the post
... And spins wide
Min. 3 :(arn) J_Paintsil falls badly. He's unable to continue
Min. 3 :(arn) S_Davies takes off his tracksuit
... he'll replace J_Paintsil as DF
Min. 5 :(amn) C_Baker looks around for some movement
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He hits the ball to R_Wolford
... R_Wolford must beat A_Zogbo!
... GOAL !!
... He starts to run the full length of the pitch!
... That's put AC Milan in front!
... AC Milan 1-0 Arsenal ...
Min. 5 :(arn) S_Davies makes the tackle
... He gets to his feet quickly
... He's beat the defender to the ball
... B_Berg with a superb challenge
... P_Graham has given the free kick the other way!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 5 :(arn) D_Caicedo controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the left!
... S_Marsden gets onto the end of the pass!
... S_Marsden with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... Belushi won't get to that!
... Oooh it goes just over!!
Min. 6 :(amn) N_Sanudo controls it well
... He nutmegs N_Burdisso
... He puts in C_Canista!
... C_Canista launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
... A_Zogbo saves it
... Good goalkeeping
Min. 6 :(arn) B_Hangeland bursts into the box and cuts the ball back to D_Berbatov
... D_Berbatov lobs Belushi!
... Belushi gathers it easily
Min. 7 :(arn) M_Murphy makes the tackle
... He gets to his feet quickly
... He's beat the defender to the ball
... M_Murphy aims the cheeky shot at goal!
... Looks like it should be Belushi's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... Belushi looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... CORNER!
... N_Scally hits it into the box!
... The ball finds its way to D_Caicedo
... He gets the shot away
... Belushi with a great save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 8 :(arn) S_Marsden skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to M_Murphy
... M_Murphy has time and space!
... He tries the lob!
... But he puts it wide
... That was a terrible attempt!
Min. 11 :(arn) S_Marsden miskicks!
... He finds Seitaridis though
... That was fortunate
... Seitaridis hits a crisp volley!
... GOAL !!
... Belushi looks dejected
... That's pulled Arsenal level!
... AC Milan 1-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 15 :(amn) N_Sanudo gains possession
... N_Sanudo strikes a wicked curler !
... But he got that all wrong
Min. 16 :(amn) N_Sanudo sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to D_Oleary
... N_Burdisso wins control of the ball with his hand!!
... Play On!!
Min. 18 :(arn) D_Berbatov crosses to B_Hangeland
... C_Canista plays it back
... Belushi slips!!
... It goes just wide
... CORNER!
... S_Sidwell lofts the ball in!
... Belushi easily claims the ball!
Min. 19 :(arn) S_Marsden spits at R_Wolford
... P_Graham called him over for a strong verbal warning
Min. 21 :(amn) N_Sanudo curls the ball out wide to C_Canista
... C_Canista attempts to drive it home!
... A_Zogbo just watches it fly safely wide!
Min. 22 :(amn) A_Carvalhas beats N_Scally
... He muscled him off the ball
... D_Caicedo is late with that one
... I think he was just trying to get to the ball
... He gets a YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 23 :(arn) Seitaridis is taking a throw in
... He takes a couple of strides back
... He throws the ball to S_Sidwell
... S_Sidwell unleashes a pile driver !
... Belushi saves it but to be fair he didn't have to move for that one
Min. 24 :(amn) C_Baker looks around for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to Mo_Diame
... Mo_Diame hits a curling shot!
... GOAL !!
... It looks like he enjoyed that one!!
... He grabs the corner flag and pretends to sing!
... That's given AC Milan the lead!
... AC Milan 2-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 24 :(arn) M_Murphy is too quick for the defence
... M_Murphy with the side footed shot!
... It hits the side netting!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 26 :(amn) A_Carvalhas pulls it back to R_Wolford
... A skilful effort from R_Wolford !
... A_Zogbo makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
... He gathers it at the second attempt!
Min. 29 :(arn) D_Caicedo crosses into the box, finding S_Marsden
... But A_Hansen sweeps up the threat
Min. 30 :(arn) D_Berbatov sidesteps A_Hansen
... He was too quick for his marker
... D_Berbatov with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 31 :(amn) Mo_Diame runs down the flank
... He threads the ball in to R_Wolford
... R_Wolford with the attempt at goal!
... A_Zogbo heads it away
... He was showing off there!
Min. 32 :(amn) C_Canista looks around for some movement
... He knocks the ball across to N_Sanudo
... Superbly timed tackle by N_Burdisso
... He made it look easy
... But he can't keep it in
... CORNER!
... A_Carvalhas swings it in!
... R_Wolford loses his marker
... He gets his head onto it!
... A_Zogbo parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 35 :(arn) D_Caicedo finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled the defender
... A_Hansen takes the player down!!
... That's a poor tackle!
... P_Graham reaches to his pocket!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... They are lining up to take this one!
... Seitaridis hits it over the wall
... Belushi gets his fingertips to it
Min. 35 :(arn) N_Scally takes possession
... Knocks it past the defender
... He's through on goal
... N_Scally tries to beat Belushi from outside the area!
... But Belushi reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 36 :(amn) R_Wolford has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past S_Davies!
... He has some space now!
... N_Burdisso read the danger and stops the pass
Min. 39 :(amn) Mo_Diame fires over a low cross to C_Canista
... S_Davies with the tackle
... He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 39 :(arn) Seitaridis beats A_Hansen
... He muscled him off the ball
... Seitaridis uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... But Belushi tips it behind
... P_Graham has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 40 :(amn) C_Baker finds R_Wolford on the edge of the box
... R_Wolford could have let it bounce!
... But he puts it well wide
... That was a mishit effort!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(arn) D_Caicedo beats U_Emanuelson
... He muscled him off the ball
... D_Caicedo lobs Belushi!
... But Belushi reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 47 :(arn) M_Murphy runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off the defender back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... M_Murphy with a thundering drive!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Belushi dives desperately to try and save it!!
... He can't get to it!
... But it creeps just wide!!
... The deflection had Belushi beaten!
Min. 48 :(arn) B_Hangeland plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... Seitaridis decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... B_Berg gets in the way of the ball and clears!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: AC Milan 2-1 Arsenal
Min. 46 :(amn) R_Wolford is unmarked!
... R_Wolford has a dig at goal!
... A_Zogbo can't get to it!
... OH! It has gone just over the bar!
... A_Zogbo makes a cocky smile
... Did he know that was going over?
Min. 46 :(arn) S_Sidwell jumps over B_Berg's challenge
... Mo_Diame knocks him to the floor
... The fans are calling for a penalty!
... But P_Graham just turns away!
Min. 47 :(amn) A_Carvalhas with a reverse pass to C_Baker
... C_Baker has time and space!
... He tries the lob!
... A_Zogbo with the acrobatic save
... Well saved
Min. 50 :(amn) Mo_Diame knocks the ball past S_Davies
... N_Burdisso is late with that one
... I think he was just trying to get to the ball
... He is fortunate to be given just a warning
Min. 54 :(amn) C_Baker kills the ball dead
... He sees a team mate in space!
... He plays the ball in to him!
... C_Canista gets on the end of the pass
... C_Canista gets up high for the header !
... GOAL !!
... Hammered home!
... AC Milan 3-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 55 :(amn) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... M_Bordon will come on for U_Emanuelson and play DF
Min. 55 :(arn) Matheus replaces S_Marsden and will play MF
Min. 55 :(amn) Mo_Diame beats B_Hangeland
... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
... B_Hangeland reacts to stop the move going any further
Min. 55 :(amn) Mo_Diame takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... That mistake could prove costly
... D_Berbatov is late with that one
... I think he was just trying to get to the ball
... Shown a YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK
... This is very far out
... N_Sanudo plays it short to C_Canista
... C_Canista tries to catch the keeper out!
... But A_Zogbo smothers the ball.
Min. 58 :(arn) S_Sidwell back heels to find D_Berbatov in space
... D_Berbatov aims the cheeky shot at goal!
... It hits the bar!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 61 :(amn) C_Baker looks around for some movement
... He knocks the ball across to R_Wolford
... R_Wolford attempts a chip!
... It goes wide for a goal kick
Min. 61 :(arn) M_Murphy with a smart turn
... M_Murphy rifles it to the far post !
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 63 :(arn) M_Murphy runs at the defender
... The defender slips and falls over
... M_Murphy from 20 yards !
... But it puts it well wide
Min. 65 :(arn) A_Little is coming on and B_Hangeland is being brought off
... Looks likely he will go and play FW
Min. 66 :(amn) A_Carvalhas with an intelligent ball to B_Berg
... S_Sidwell takes the player out!!
... The ref turns away!!
Min. 66 :(arn) D_Berbatov has time and space on the edge of the box
... D_Berbatov tries to beat Belushi from outside the area!
... But it goes wide of the post
Min. 67 :(amn) N_Sanudo finds his way through
... He lost his man too easily
... N_Sanudo fires the shot in!
... A_Zogbo with the acrobatic save
... He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 67 :(arn) Matheus with a slide rule pass to N_Scally
... N_Scally swings in the shot!
... Belushi is beaten!
... It hits the bar!!
... And goes clear
Min. 70 :(arn) D_Caicedo runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off D_Oleary back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... D_Caicedo with a bicycle kick !
... It flies wide!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 72 :(amn) Mo_Diame has the ball on the wing
... He takes it past Seitaridis
... He knocks it to N_Sanudo!
... A delicate header from N_Sanudo !
... A_Zogbo falls over
... But A_Zogbo is relieved to watch it go out of play!
Min. 72 :(arn) S_Sidwell with the heel pass to A_Little
... A_Little leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!!
... Belushi parries it
Min. 74 :(amn) M_Bordon gets possession in his own half
... M_Bordon runs forward
... He hits the shot!
... A_Zogbo falls over
... But the ball sails wide anyway!
Min. 74 :(arn) A_Little sidesteps A_Hansen
... A skilful effort from A_Little !
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... But it's gone just wide !!
Min. 75 :(amn) N_Sanudo reads the run of M_Bordon
... S_Sidwell with a bad challenge
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
... P_Graham reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... Right on the edge of the box!
... M_Bordon with the thundering drive
... A_Zogbo can't get to it!
... OH! It drifts wide!
... A_Zogbo has a smile on his face
... Did he know that was going wide?
Min. 76 :(amn) C_Canista drives it forward to R_Wolford
... S_Davies wins it well
... Perfectly timed!
Min. 77 :(amn) A_Carvalhas with the deft touch
... He takes it past N_Burdisso
... He knocks it to R_Wolford!
... R_Wolford hits the ball on the bounce !
... But A_Zogbo pulls out a save of the game
Min. 77 :(arn) Matheus with a 40-yard pass to D_Caicedo
... D_Caicedo uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... But Belushi punches it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 79 :(amn) R_Wolford takes possession
... He has his back towards goal
... He turns well
... R_Wolford flings a shot at goal !
... A_Zogbo gathers it easily
Min. 80 :(amn) H_Homolka replaces R_Wolford to play as a FW
Min. 81 :(amn) C_Baker skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to C_Canista
... C_Canista tries the shot !
... Brilliant save from A_Zogbo
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 82 :(amn) Mo_Diame with a precise pass to N_Sanudo
... N_Sanudo hits the ball first time!
... A_Zogbo with a superb tip around the post
... When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
... CORNER!
... C_Baker chips the ball in towards the back post!
... B_Berg loses his marker
... He gets his head onto it!
... Looks like it should be A_Zogbo's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... A_Zogbo looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... CORNER!
... Swung in by N_Sanudo
... A_Hansen gets his head on it
... It flies wide!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 82 :(arn) Seitaridis with a glorious long pass to A_Little
... Cleared by D_Oleary
Min. 85 :(arn) Matheus gets to the by-line
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to M_Murphy
... M_Murphy with the spectacular bicycle kick!
... But Belushi tips it over
... P_Graham has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 86 :(amn) H_Homolka cuts inside S_Davies
... He worked that well
... Intercepted by N_Burdisso
Min. 87 :(amn) N_Sanudo controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the right!
... C_Canista gets onto the end of the pass!
... C_Canista flicks the header toward the far post!
... But it clips the post and goes wide
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(amn) A_Hansen lashes out at Matheus
... That was disgraceful!
... That's a terrible challenge
... The referee comes over
... He's already on a yellow
... Straight RED CARD!
Min. 89 :(amn) C_Canista finds his way through
... He bears down on goal
... D_Caicedo takes the player out!!
... The ref turns away!!
Min. 90 :(amn) D_Oleary back heels to find B_Berg in space
... B_Berg strikes a wicked curler !
... But A_Zogbo just gets his fingers to that one
Min. 91 :(amn) A_Carvalhas with the deft touch
... He takes it past D_Caicedo
... He knocks it to H_Homolka!
... D_Caicedo recovers to win the ball back
Min. 92 :(amn) Mo_Diame cuts the ball back to C_Canista
... C_Canista with a screamer of a shot !
... But A_Zogbo punches it away
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : San Siro Stadium
Attendance : 43,500
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AC Milan Match Info
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Best player : C_Baker (Man of the Match)
Scorers : R_Wolford (5), Mo_Diame (24), C_Canista (54)
Sent Off : A_Hansen (88)
Booked : B_Berg (5)
Injured : N/A
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player : Seitaridis
Scorers : Seitaridis (11)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : D_Caicedo (22), D_Berbatov (55), S_Sidwell (75)
Injured : J_Paintsil (3)
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Match Statistics
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AC Milan | Arsenal
Attempts on Goal : 27 | 25
Off target : 10 | 14
On target : 17 | 11
Possession : 54 | 46
Corners : 3 | 2
Red Cards : 1 | 0
Yellow Cards : 1 | 3
Subs Used : 2 | 3
Fouls : 8 | 9
Key Tackles : 5 | 10
Key Passes : 24 | 15
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Final Score : AC Milan 3 - 1 Arsenal
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Player Statistics - AC Milan
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Belushi GK 34 8 8 5 11 | 96 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0
D_Oleary DF 1 24 9 6 24 | 96 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
B_Berg DF 2 24 7 6 33 | 96 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 18 -2 4
A_Hansen DF 3 23 6 10 19 | 92 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 10 -10 -9
U_Emanuelson DF 1 23 2 1 29 | 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mo_Diame DM 2 12 22 6 42 | 96 0 1 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 20 50 20
A_Carvalhas MF 1 5 24 6 19 | 96 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0
C_Baker MF 2 5 23 6 13 | 96 0 0 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 105 5
N_Sanudo AM 1 6 22 16 45 | 96 0 0 5 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 50 16
C_Canista FW 1 4 3 24 33 | 96 0 1 2 0 7 1 0 0 0 40 40 62
R_Wolford FW 1 1 2 24 8 | 84 0 0 0 0 9 1 0 0 0 20 20 68
Carlotta GK 24 2 5 6 18 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Bordon DF 2 26 7 6 26 | 37 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
R_Morrison DM 3 14 17 8 11 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G_Pinedo MF 1 5 23 5 28 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H_Homolka FW 2 7 7 23 17 | 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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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A_Zogbo GK 30 4 3 2 11 | 96 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0
N_Burdisso DF 2 24 8 7 31 | 96 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 0 0
D_Caicedo DF 1 23 8 6 47 | 96 0 2 2 0 4 0 1 0 0 38 18 14
J_Paintsil DF 1 22 12 8 31 | 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -20
B_Hangeland DF 2 22 10 5 40 | 69 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 0
N_Scally MF 2 4 26 6 28 | 96 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
S_Marsden MF 1 8 25 8 46 | 59 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 35 1
S_Sidwell MF 2 6 23 8 11 | 96 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 18 18 3
Seitaridis AM 2 8 23 16 27 | 96 0 0 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 20 30
M_Murphy FW 1 12 13 26 26 | 96 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -9
D_Berbatov FW 2 8 7 24 37 | 96 0 0 1 0 5 0 1 0 0 -2 8 7
F_Carini GK 22 4 1 3 17 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Davies DF 2 10 23 8 13 | 93 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
Matheus MF 1 7 23 3 31 | 37 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
B_McBride FW 2 10 9 23 17 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A_Little FW 2 7 6 23 21 | 27 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
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AC Milan | Arsenal
4-1-2-1-2 A | 4-3-1-2 A
Mike McLeod | Adrian Dalmedo
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Belushi GK | GK A_Zogbo
D_Oleary DF | DF N_Burdisso
B_Berg DF | DF D_Caicedo
A_Hansen DF | DF J_Paintsil
U_Emanuelson DF | DF B_Hangeland
Mo_Diame DM | MF N_Scally
A_Carvalhas MF | MF S_Marsden
C_Baker MF | MF S_Sidwell
N_Sanudo AM | AM Seitaridis
C_Canista FW | FW M_Murphy
R_Wolford FW | FW D_Berbatov
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Carlotta SUB | SUB F_Carini
M_Bordon SUB | SUB S_Davies
R_Morrison SUB | SUB Matheus
G_Pinedo SUB | SUB B_McBride
H_Homolka SUB | SUB A_Little
Referee: P_Graham (Wales)
Min. 3 :(arn) B_Hangeland with a reverse pass to N_Scally
... D_Oleary fouls badly
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... He's lucky it wasn't more
... It's just a warning
... INDIRECT FREE KICK!
... N_Scally knocks it forward
... D_Berbatov gets on the end of it
... D_Berbatov with the header !
... It hits the outside of the post
... And spins wide
Min. 3 :(arn) J_Paintsil falls badly. He's unable to continue
Min. 3 :(arn) S_Davies takes off his tracksuit
... he'll replace J_Paintsil as DF
Min. 5 :(amn) C_Baker looks around for some movement
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He hits the ball to R_Wolford
... R_Wolford must beat A_Zogbo!
... GOAL !!
... He starts to run the full length of the pitch!
... That's put AC Milan in front!
... AC Milan 1-0 Arsenal ...
Min. 5 :(arn) S_Davies makes the tackle
... He gets to his feet quickly
... He's beat the defender to the ball
... B_Berg with a superb challenge
... P_Graham has given the free kick the other way!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 5 :(arn) D_Caicedo controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the left!
... S_Marsden gets onto the end of the pass!
... S_Marsden with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... Belushi won't get to that!
... Oooh it goes just over!!
Min. 6 :(amn) N_Sanudo controls it well
... He nutmegs N_Burdisso
... He puts in C_Canista!
... C_Canista launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
... A_Zogbo saves it
... Good goalkeeping
Min. 6 :(arn) B_Hangeland bursts into the box and cuts the ball back to D_Berbatov
... D_Berbatov lobs Belushi!
... Belushi gathers it easily
Min. 7 :(arn) M_Murphy makes the tackle
... He gets to his feet quickly
... He's beat the defender to the ball
... M_Murphy aims the cheeky shot at goal!
... Looks like it should be Belushi's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... Belushi looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... CORNER!
... N_Scally hits it into the box!
... The ball finds its way to D_Caicedo
... He gets the shot away
... Belushi with a great save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 8 :(arn) S_Marsden skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to M_Murphy
... M_Murphy has time and space!
... He tries the lob!
... But he puts it wide
... That was a terrible attempt!
Min. 11 :(arn) S_Marsden miskicks!
... He finds Seitaridis though
... That was fortunate
... Seitaridis hits a crisp volley!
... GOAL !!
... Belushi looks dejected
... That's pulled Arsenal level!
... AC Milan 1-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 15 :(amn) N_Sanudo gains possession
... N_Sanudo strikes a wicked curler !
... But he got that all wrong
Min. 16 :(amn) N_Sanudo sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to D_Oleary
... N_Burdisso wins control of the ball with his hand!!
... Play On!!
Min. 18 :(arn) D_Berbatov crosses to B_Hangeland
... C_Canista plays it back
... Belushi slips!!
... It goes just wide
... CORNER!
... S_Sidwell lofts the ball in!
... Belushi easily claims the ball!
Min. 19 :(arn) S_Marsden spits at R_Wolford
... P_Graham called him over for a strong verbal warning
Min. 21 :(amn) N_Sanudo curls the ball out wide to C_Canista
... C_Canista attempts to drive it home!
... A_Zogbo just watches it fly safely wide!
Min. 22 :(amn) A_Carvalhas beats N_Scally
... He muscled him off the ball
... D_Caicedo is late with that one
... I think he was just trying to get to the ball
... He gets a YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 23 :(arn) Seitaridis is taking a throw in
... He takes a couple of strides back
... He throws the ball to S_Sidwell
... S_Sidwell unleashes a pile driver !
... Belushi saves it but to be fair he didn't have to move for that one
Min. 24 :(amn) C_Baker looks around for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to Mo_Diame
... Mo_Diame hits a curling shot!
... GOAL !!
... It looks like he enjoyed that one!!
... He grabs the corner flag and pretends to sing!
... That's given AC Milan the lead!
... AC Milan 2-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 24 :(arn) M_Murphy is too quick for the defence
... M_Murphy with the side footed shot!
... It hits the side netting!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 26 :(amn) A_Carvalhas pulls it back to R_Wolford
... A skilful effort from R_Wolford !
... A_Zogbo makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
... He gathers it at the second attempt!
Min. 29 :(arn) D_Caicedo crosses into the box, finding S_Marsden
... But A_Hansen sweeps up the threat
Min. 30 :(arn) D_Berbatov sidesteps A_Hansen
... He was too quick for his marker
... D_Berbatov with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 31 :(amn) Mo_Diame runs down the flank
... He threads the ball in to R_Wolford
... R_Wolford with the attempt at goal!
... A_Zogbo heads it away
... He was showing off there!
Min. 32 :(amn) C_Canista looks around for some movement
... He knocks the ball across to N_Sanudo
... Superbly timed tackle by N_Burdisso
... He made it look easy
... But he can't keep it in
... CORNER!
... A_Carvalhas swings it in!
... R_Wolford loses his marker
... He gets his head onto it!
... A_Zogbo parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 35 :(arn) D_Caicedo finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled the defender
... A_Hansen takes the player down!!
... That's a poor tackle!
... P_Graham reaches to his pocket!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... They are lining up to take this one!
... Seitaridis hits it over the wall
... Belushi gets his fingertips to it
Min. 35 :(arn) N_Scally takes possession
... Knocks it past the defender
... He's through on goal
... N_Scally tries to beat Belushi from outside the area!
... But Belushi reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 36 :(amn) R_Wolford has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past S_Davies!
... He has some space now!
... N_Burdisso read the danger and stops the pass
Min. 39 :(amn) Mo_Diame fires over a low cross to C_Canista
... S_Davies with the tackle
... He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 39 :(arn) Seitaridis beats A_Hansen
... He muscled him off the ball
... Seitaridis uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... But Belushi tips it behind
... P_Graham has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 40 :(amn) C_Baker finds R_Wolford on the edge of the box
... R_Wolford could have let it bounce!
... But he puts it well wide
... That was a mishit effort!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(arn) D_Caicedo beats U_Emanuelson
... He muscled him off the ball
... D_Caicedo lobs Belushi!
... But Belushi reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 47 :(arn) M_Murphy runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off the defender back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... M_Murphy with a thundering drive!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Belushi dives desperately to try and save it!!
... He can't get to it!
... But it creeps just wide!!
... The deflection had Belushi beaten!
Min. 48 :(arn) B_Hangeland plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... Seitaridis decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... B_Berg gets in the way of the ball and clears!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: AC Milan 2-1 Arsenal
Min. 46 :(amn) R_Wolford is unmarked!
... R_Wolford has a dig at goal!
... A_Zogbo can't get to it!
... OH! It has gone just over the bar!
... A_Zogbo makes a cocky smile
... Did he know that was going over?
Min. 46 :(arn) S_Sidwell jumps over B_Berg's challenge
... Mo_Diame knocks him to the floor
... The fans are calling for a penalty!
... But P_Graham just turns away!
Min. 47 :(amn) A_Carvalhas with a reverse pass to C_Baker
... C_Baker has time and space!
... He tries the lob!
... A_Zogbo with the acrobatic save
... Well saved
Min. 50 :(amn) Mo_Diame knocks the ball past S_Davies
... N_Burdisso is late with that one
... I think he was just trying to get to the ball
... He is fortunate to be given just a warning
Min. 54 :(amn) C_Baker kills the ball dead
... He sees a team mate in space!
... He plays the ball in to him!
... C_Canista gets on the end of the pass
... C_Canista gets up high for the header !
... GOAL !!
... Hammered home!
... AC Milan 3-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 55 :(amn) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... M_Bordon will come on for U_Emanuelson and play DF
Min. 55 :(arn) Matheus replaces S_Marsden and will play MF
Min. 55 :(amn) Mo_Diame beats B_Hangeland
... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
... B_Hangeland reacts to stop the move going any further
Min. 55 :(amn) Mo_Diame takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... That mistake could prove costly
... D_Berbatov is late with that one
... I think he was just trying to get to the ball
... Shown a YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK
... This is very far out
... N_Sanudo plays it short to C_Canista
... C_Canista tries to catch the keeper out!
... But A_Zogbo smothers the ball.
Min. 58 :(arn) S_Sidwell back heels to find D_Berbatov in space
... D_Berbatov aims the cheeky shot at goal!
... It hits the bar!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 61 :(amn) C_Baker looks around for some movement
... He knocks the ball across to R_Wolford
... R_Wolford attempts a chip!
... It goes wide for a goal kick
Min. 61 :(arn) M_Murphy with a smart turn
... M_Murphy rifles it to the far post !
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 63 :(arn) M_Murphy runs at the defender
... The defender slips and falls over
... M_Murphy from 20 yards !
... But it puts it well wide
Min. 65 :(arn) A_Little is coming on and B_Hangeland is being brought off
... Looks likely he will go and play FW
Min. 66 :(amn) A_Carvalhas with an intelligent ball to B_Berg
... S_Sidwell takes the player out!!
... The ref turns away!!
Min. 66 :(arn) D_Berbatov has time and space on the edge of the box
... D_Berbatov tries to beat Belushi from outside the area!
... But it goes wide of the post
Min. 67 :(amn) N_Sanudo finds his way through
... He lost his man too easily
... N_Sanudo fires the shot in!
... A_Zogbo with the acrobatic save
... He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 67 :(arn) Matheus with a slide rule pass to N_Scally
... N_Scally swings in the shot!
... Belushi is beaten!
... It hits the bar!!
... And goes clear
Min. 70 :(arn) D_Caicedo runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off D_Oleary back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... D_Caicedo with a bicycle kick !
... It flies wide!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 72 :(amn) Mo_Diame has the ball on the wing
... He takes it past Seitaridis
... He knocks it to N_Sanudo!
... A delicate header from N_Sanudo !
... A_Zogbo falls over
... But A_Zogbo is relieved to watch it go out of play!
Min. 72 :(arn) S_Sidwell with the heel pass to A_Little
... A_Little leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!!
... Belushi parries it
Min. 74 :(amn) M_Bordon gets possession in his own half
... M_Bordon runs forward
... He hits the shot!
... A_Zogbo falls over
... But the ball sails wide anyway!
Min. 74 :(arn) A_Little sidesteps A_Hansen
... A skilful effort from A_Little !
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... But it's gone just wide !!
Min. 75 :(amn) N_Sanudo reads the run of M_Bordon
... S_Sidwell with a bad challenge
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
... P_Graham reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... Right on the edge of the box!
... M_Bordon with the thundering drive
... A_Zogbo can't get to it!
... OH! It drifts wide!
... A_Zogbo has a smile on his face
... Did he know that was going wide?
Min. 76 :(amn) C_Canista drives it forward to R_Wolford
... S_Davies wins it well
... Perfectly timed!
Min. 77 :(amn) A_Carvalhas with the deft touch
... He takes it past N_Burdisso
... He knocks it to R_Wolford!
... R_Wolford hits the ball on the bounce !
... But A_Zogbo pulls out a save of the game
Min. 77 :(arn) Matheus with a 40-yard pass to D_Caicedo
... D_Caicedo uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... But Belushi punches it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 79 :(amn) R_Wolford takes possession
... He has his back towards goal
... He turns well
... R_Wolford flings a shot at goal !
... A_Zogbo gathers it easily
Min. 80 :(amn) H_Homolka replaces R_Wolford to play as a FW
Min. 81 :(amn) C_Baker skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to C_Canista
... C_Canista tries the shot !
... Brilliant save from A_Zogbo
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 82 :(amn) Mo_Diame with a precise pass to N_Sanudo
... N_Sanudo hits the ball first time!
... A_Zogbo with a superb tip around the post
... When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
... CORNER!
... C_Baker chips the ball in towards the back post!
... B_Berg loses his marker
... He gets his head onto it!
... Looks like it should be A_Zogbo's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... A_Zogbo looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... CORNER!
... Swung in by N_Sanudo
... A_Hansen gets his head on it
... It flies wide!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 82 :(arn) Seitaridis with a glorious long pass to A_Little
... Cleared by D_Oleary
Min. 85 :(arn) Matheus gets to the by-line
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to M_Murphy
... M_Murphy with the spectacular bicycle kick!
... But Belushi tips it over
... P_Graham has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 86 :(amn) H_Homolka cuts inside S_Davies
... He worked that well
... Intercepted by N_Burdisso
Min. 87 :(amn) N_Sanudo controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the right!
... C_Canista gets onto the end of the pass!
... C_Canista flicks the header toward the far post!
... But it clips the post and goes wide
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(amn) A_Hansen lashes out at Matheus
... That was disgraceful!
... That's a terrible challenge
... The referee comes over
... He's already on a yellow
... Straight RED CARD!
Min. 89 :(amn) C_Canista finds his way through
... He bears down on goal
... D_Caicedo takes the player out!!
... The ref turns away!!
Min. 90 :(amn) D_Oleary back heels to find B_Berg in space
... B_Berg strikes a wicked curler !
... But A_Zogbo just gets his fingers to that one
Min. 91 :(amn) A_Carvalhas with the deft touch
... He takes it past D_Caicedo
... He knocks it to H_Homolka!
... D_Caicedo recovers to win the ball back
Min. 92 :(amn) Mo_Diame cuts the ball back to C_Canista
... C_Canista with a screamer of a shot !
... But A_Zogbo punches it away
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : San Siro Stadium
Attendance : 43,500
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AC Milan Match Info
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Best player : C_Baker (Man of the Match)
Scorers : R_Wolford (5), Mo_Diame (24), C_Canista (54)
Sent Off : A_Hansen (88)
Booked : B_Berg (5)
Injured : N/A
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player : Seitaridis
Scorers : Seitaridis (11)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : D_Caicedo (22), D_Berbatov (55), S_Sidwell (75)
Injured : J_Paintsil (3)
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Match Statistics
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AC Milan | Arsenal
Attempts on Goal : 27 | 25
Off target : 10 | 14
On target : 17 | 11
Possession : 54 | 46
Corners : 3 | 2
Red Cards : 1 | 0
Yellow Cards : 1 | 3
Subs Used : 2 | 3
Fouls : 8 | 9
Key Tackles : 5 | 10
Key Passes : 24 | 15
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Final Score : AC Milan 3 - 1 Arsenal
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Player Statistics - AC Milan
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Belushi GK 34 8 8 5 11 | 96 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0
D_Oleary DF 1 24 9 6 24 | 96 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
B_Berg DF 2 24 7 6 33 | 96 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 18 -2 4
A_Hansen DF 3 23 6 10 19 | 92 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 10 -10 -9
U_Emanuelson DF 1 23 2 1 29 | 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mo_Diame DM 2 12 22 6 42 | 96 0 1 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 20 50 20
A_Carvalhas MF 1 5 24 6 19 | 96 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0
C_Baker MF 2 5 23 6 13 | 96 0 0 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 105 5
N_Sanudo AM 1 6 22 16 45 | 96 0 0 5 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 50 16
C_Canista FW 1 4 3 24 33 | 96 0 1 2 0 7 1 0 0 0 40 40 62
R_Wolford FW 1 1 2 24 8 | 84 0 0 0 0 9 1 0 0 0 20 20 68
Carlotta GK 24 2 5 6 18 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Bordon DF 2 26 7 6 26 | 37 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
R_Morrison DM 3 14 17 8 11 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G_Pinedo MF 1 5 23 5 28 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H_Homolka FW 2 7 7 23 17 | 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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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A_Zogbo GK 30 4 3 2 11 | 96 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0
N_Burdisso DF 2 24 8 7 31 | 96 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 0 0
D_Caicedo DF 1 23 8 6 47 | 96 0 2 2 0 4 0 1 0 0 38 18 14
J_Paintsil DF 1 22 12 8 31 | 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -20
B_Hangeland DF 2 22 10 5 40 | 69 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 0
N_Scally MF 2 4 26 6 28 | 96 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
S_Marsden MF 1 8 25 8 46 | 59 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 35 1
S_Sidwell MF 2 6 23 8 11 | 96 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 18 18 3
Seitaridis AM 2 8 23 16 27 | 96 0 0 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 20 30
M_Murphy FW 1 12 13 26 26 | 96 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -9
D_Berbatov FW 2 8 7 24 37 | 96 0 0 1 0 5 0 1 0 0 -2 8 7
F_Carini GK 22 4 1 3 17 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Davies DF 2 10 23 8 13 | 93 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
Matheus MF 1 7 23 3 31 | 37 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
B_McBride FW 2 10 9 23 17 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A_Little FW 2 7 6 23 21 | 27 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
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