Division One League Match, Arsenal vs. Lyon (Thu Jul 12)


                              Arsenal  |  Lyon
                              5-4-1 P  |  4-4-2 N
                       Adrian Dalmedo  |  Care Taker
                                       |
                           D_James GK  |  GK T_Snelders
                         R_Holding DF  |  DF C_Luciano
                           S_Ramos DF  |  DF P_Jones
                         C_Blewitt DF  |  DF T_Alderweirel
                            P_Evra DF  |  DF T_Butcher
                            D_Burn DF  |  MF S_Malbranque
                          I_Falque MF  |  MF J_Cojon
                          T_Cruise MF  |  MF M_Ball
                        D_Rocastle MF  |  MF A_Karnak
                          R_Savage MF  |  FW J_A_Vardy
                           Taliyah FW  |  FW S_Iversen
                                       |
                         V_Mannone SUB |  SUB R_Edgehill
                         G_Collins SUB |  SUB S_Cooper
                        S_Matthews SUB |  SUB P_Pogba
                          D_Murphy SUB |  SUB P_Aubameyang
                        Freddy_Abu SUB |  SUB T_Yeboah

Referee: C_Cakir (Turkey)


Min. 2  :(arn) R_Savage can't find space for the shot
          ...  He slips it through to T_Cruise
          ...  S_Malbranque with an ugly foul
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  C_Cakir warns him
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  They are lining up to take this one!
          ...  S_Ramos fires it towards the goal
          ...  But T_Snelders makes a fine save
          ...  Wow!! That was close!
          ...  He had to be at his best to reach that one!
Min. 4  :(arn) I_Falque finds P_Evra in acres of space
          ...  S_Iversen takes the player down!!
          ...  PENALTY!!
          ...  No! The ref has given the free kick the other way!
          ...  Unbelievable!
Min. 11 :(lyn) M_Ball nutmegs the defender, he continues to run forward
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  Taliyah looks embarrassed to take the ball off him!
Min. 13 :(lyn) S_Malbranque gets to the by line and finds C_Luciano with a beautiful cross
          ...  P_Evra with a nasty foul
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
Min. 14 :(arn) Taliyah controls it with ease
          ...  J_Cojon clatters him to the floor and puts the ball out of play
          ...  The linesman is flagging
          ...  Throw in
Min. 16 :(arn) I_Falque moves forward
          ...  I_Falque with a bicycle kick !
          ...  T_Snelders narrows the angle and turns the ball away to safety
Min. 17 :(lyn) M_Ball with a measured ball to J_Cojon
          ...  C_Blewitt takes the ball and the player!!
          ...  But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 19 :(arn) D_Rocastle takes possession
          ...  He has his back towards goal
          ...  He turns well
          ...  D_Rocastle with the side footed shot!
          ...  It's going over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  And T_Snelders reacts well to tip it over
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  D_Rocastle plays it towards the near post!
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of T_Snelders
Min. 22 :(arn) R_Savage runs down the wing
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space!
          ...  He cuts the ball back
          ...  I_Falque latches onto the pass
          ...  He carves out some space
          ...  I_Falque with a screamer of a shot !
          ...  T_Snelders with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  He showed great Reflexes there
Min. 24 :(arn) T_Cruise wins possession
          ...  He plays the ball across to I_Falque
          ...  I_Falque with a stunning strike !
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
          ...  But it thumps off the woodwork !!
          ...  And goes safely clear!
          ...  T_Snelders never had a chance!
Min. 25 :(arn) R_Savage cuts inside the defender
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He passes it to Taliyah
          ...  C_Luciano reads it well
          ...  This boy is a quality defender
          ...  The crowd sing his praises
Min. 25 :(arn) Taliyah sidesteps T_Butcher
          ...  That was too easy
          ...  C_Luciano is late with that one
          ...  I think he was just trying to get to the ball
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 26 :(lyn) J_Cojon reads the run of J_A_Vardy
          ...  R_Holding robs him of the ball
Min. 27 :(arn) I_Falque swings at M_Ball
          ...  He's in trouble here!!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
          ...  He deserved that! And was lucky it wasn't more!
Min. 27 :(lyn) S_Malbranque with a short pass to find J_Cojon
          ...  But R_Holding sweeps up the threat
Min. 27 :(arn) D_Rocastle looks for options
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He knocks a through ball to R_Holding
          ...  J_Cojon with an ugly foul
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
          ...  C_Cakir wants a quiet word
Min. 28 :(arn) T_Cruise squares it to P_Evra
          ...  P_Evra bears down on goal!
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  T_Snelders dives desperately to try and save it!!
          ...  He can't get to it!
          ...  But it creeps just wide!!
          ...  The deflection had T_Snelders beaten!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Swung in by I_Falque
          ...  P_Evra loses his marker
          ...  He gets his head onto it!
          ...  T_Snelders manages to turn it behind
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  T_Cruise lofts the ball in!
          ...  J_A_Vardy belts it clear
Min. 31 :(arn) R_Savage plays a first time ball through the defence to T_Cruise
          ...  T_Cruise with a powerful downward header!
          ...  OOOOOOHHHHHHHH
          ...  It grazes the post and goes wide
Min. 36 :(arn) R_Savage is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass under pressure
          ...  D_Rocastle latches onto the ball
          ...  S_Malbranque with an inch perfect tackle
          ...  The whistle has gone! Incredible!
          ...  C_Cakir calls him over
          ...  C_Cakir tells him he has had enough warnings
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 38 :(lyn) S_Iversen sprints past R_Holding
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by S_Iversen !
          ...  But he's put it wide
          ...  How did he manage to miss that one?!?!?
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(lyn) C_Luciano knocks it past R_Holding and runs onto it
          ...  He leaves the defender standing
          ...  C_Luciano flicks the header toward the far post!
          ...  But D_James parries the shot
          ...  The defender manages to scramble the ball away
Min. 47 :(arn) R_Savage back heels to find Taliyah in space
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
          ...  C_Luciano picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 48 :(lyn) T_Butcher with a glorious long pass to S_Malbranque
          ...  P_Evra takes the ball and the player!!
          ...  But the ref waves play on!!

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Arsenal 0-0 Lyon

Min. 46 :(arn) P_Evra is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate loosing his marker
          ...  He throws it to Taliyah
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from T_Butcher
          ...  He could have easily caught the defender is he hadn't been careful
Min. 49 :(lyn) M_Ball brings the ball into the opposing area
          ...  J_A_Vardy makes himself available
          ...  J_A_Vardy hits the ball on the bounce !
          ...  But he puts it wide
          ...  That was a terrible attempt!
Min. 51 :(arn) D_Burn takes advantage of a mistake by P_Jones
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  D_Burn goes for goal !
          ...  But T_Snelders hits it away
          ...  He could have held onto that!
Min. 52 :(arn) Taliyah changes direction inside
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to P_Evra
          ...  P_Evra tries the lob from 30 yards !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Superb strike!
          ...  His team mates join him in a celebration
          ...  They dance around his shirt in delight!!
          ...  That's put Arsenal ahead!
          ...  Arsenal 1-0 Lyon ...
Min. 53 :(arn) Arsenal's manager orders his side to play C
Min. 53 :(arn) R_Savage holds up the ball
          ...  He plays the ball to Taliyah
          ...  C_Luciano with the tackle
          ...  That's got to be a yellow
          ...  What a stupid booking that was
          ...  That's his second of the game !
          ...  He heads of towards the changing rooms
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  This is very far out
          ...  C_Blewitt swings it in
          ...  Taliyah takes control of it!
          ...  Taliyah rises above the defence to head the ball !
          ...  But T_Snelders just gets his fingers to that one
          ...  C_Cakir has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 54 :(lyn) A_Karnak with the header on
          ...  He finds S_Iversen in space
          ...  Superbly timed tackle by R_Holding
          ...  He made it look easy
          ...  But he can't keep it in
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  T_Butcher plays it into the danger area!
          ...  D_James comes out and claims it!
Min. 55 :(lyn) A_Karnak with a short pass to find J_Cojon
          ...  T_Cruise clatters him to the floor and puts the ball out of play
          ...  The linesman is flagging
          ...  Throw in
Min. 56 :(arn) Taliyah takes advantage of a mistake by P_Jones
          ...  That mistake could prove costly
          ...  A great volley from Taliyah !
          ...  But T_Snelders reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 57 :(arn) Taliyah skips the challenge from T_Butcher
          ...  But M_Ball clears the danger
Min. 57 :(lyn) J_A_Vardy had to stretch to reach the pass
          ...  J_A_Vardy has his eyes on the goal!
          ...  He fires the ball goal ward!
          ...  D_James gets up well to catch that one
Min. 59 :(arn) D_Rocastle gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He cuts inside P_Jones!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  D_Rocastle with a powerful header !
          ...  T_Snelders gets his fingertips to it
          ...  He just manages to tip it over
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  The corner is swung in by R_Savage!
          ...  Taliyah makes a firm connection with his head
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Look at the delight on his face!
          ...  Just look at the delight!!
          ...  Arsenal 2-0 Lyon ...
Min. 60 :(arn) Up goes the substitution board - D_Murphy on for R_Savage as a FW
Min. 61 :(arn) Taliyah kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate in space!
          ...  He plays the ball in to him!
          ...  C_Blewitt gets on the end of the pass
          ...  C_Blewitt chases it through, he must score !
          ...  T_Snelders parries the shot
          ...  And the defender clears it!
Min. 62 :(arn) D_Rocastle back heels to find D_Murphy in space
          ...  But T_Butcher sweeps up the threat
Min. 64 :(lyn) T_Alderweirel crosses to J_A_Vardy
          ...  R_Holding beats him to the ball
Min. 67 :(arn) D_Rocastle with a pinpoint pass to Taliyah
          ...  Taliyah with the deft touch!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
          ...  But it sails past the post !!
          ...  T_Snelders never had a chance!
Min. 70 :(lyn) S_Cooper will replace the useless T_Alderweirel and will play DF
Min. 70 :(lyn) P_Aubameyang is being prepared to come on
          ...  A_Karnak is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 70 :(lyn) T_Yeboah takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace S_Iversen
          ...  He'll play as a FW
          ...  The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 70 :(arn) S_Ramos knocks the ball past the lunge of P_Jones
          ...  S_Ramos hits the shot!
          ...  It swerves a lot!
          ...  But T_Snelders just gets his fingers to that one
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  T_Cruise crosses it in!
          ...  T_Butcher heads it away
Min. 70 :(lyn) J_Cojon is taking a throw in
          ...  He dries the ball on his shirt
          ...  He throws the ball to S_Malbranque
          ...  D_Murphy with an awful challenge
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
Min. 71 :(arn) D_Rocastle controls it well
          ...  He nutmegs T_Butcher
          ...  He puts in Taliyah!
          ...  Taliyah curls the ball in on goal !
          ...  T_Snelders guesses right
Min. 76 :(lyn) M_Ball drives the ball across field
          ...  It comes to T_Yeboah
          ...  S_Ramos bundles the player over!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
          ...  The ref looks across to his assistant!
          ...  Play on!
Min. 80 :(arn) a big roar from the crowd as G_Collins comes on for R_Holding to play DF
Min. 83 :(arn) S_Matthews will replace S_Ramos and play DF
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Emirates Stadium
Attendance           : 120,998
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player          : Taliyah (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : P_Evra (52), Taliyah (59)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : I_Falque (27)
Injured              : N/A
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Lyon Match Info
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Best player          : M_Ball
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : C_Luciano (53)
Booked               : S_Malbranque (36)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             Arsenal      |     Lyon
Attempts on Goal     :          18        |       4
Off target           :           4        |       2
On target            :          14        |       2
Possession           :          64        |       36
Corners              :           5        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       1
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :           9        |       9
Key Tackles          :           9        |       7
Key Passes           :          17        |       9
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Final Score          : Arsenal 2 - 0 Lyon
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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  33   2   2   3  26 |  94   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  55   0   0   0
R_Holding      DF   1  28   8   6  22 |  83   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0
S_Ramos        DF   2  28   7   7  40 |  86   0   1   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  20   0  10
C_Blewitt      DF   3  27   7   6  22 |  94   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   5
P_Evra         DF   3  26  11  10  21 |  94   0   1   1   0   3   1   0   0   0  20  10  36
D_Burn         DF   2  25   9  11  21 |  94   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
I_Falque       MF   3  15  28   9  19 |  94   0   0   1   0   3   0   1   0   0  -2   8   9
T_Cruise       MF   2  10  28   9  39 |  94   0   1   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  20   1
D_Rocastle     MF   2   7  27  10  21 |  94   0   0   4   0   2   0   0   0   0  20  60  30
R_Savage       MF   2   8  27   6  15 |  63   0   0   7   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  85   0
Taliyah        FW   2   7   7  28  44 |  94   0   1   2   1   5   1   0   0   0  20  35  46
V_Mannone      GK  27   5   3   1  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Collins      DF   2  28   9   7  19 |  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
S_Matthews     DF   3   8  28   7  32 |   8   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Murphy       FW   2  10   8  27  37 |  31   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20  20
Freddy_Abu     FW   3   8  10  24  42 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Lyon
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_Snelders     GK  37   2   3   4  16 |  94  13   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  45   0   0   0
C_Luciano      DF   2  27   7   7  31 |  56   0   2   0   0   1   0   0   1   0  10 -30 -25
P_Jones        DF   2  26  12   6  28 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Alderweirel  DF   1  26   8   9  31 |  73   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
T_Butcher      DF   2  26   8   7  23 |  94   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  60  10   0
S_Malbranque   MF   3   8  28  10  33 |  94   0   0   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2   8  -2
J_Cojon        MF   2   7  26  15  22 |  94   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
M_Ball         MF   2  12  26   4  23 |  94   0   1   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10 -20
A_Karnak       MF   3   4  25  14  31 |  73   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
J_A_Vardy      FW   2   7   5  27  20 |  94   0   1   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  20   0   6
S_Iversen      FW   2   7   8  25  32 |  73   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   1
R_Edgehill     GK  27   2   5   2  12 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Cooper       DF   3  23   7   8  32 |  21   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Pogba        MF   2   8  25  13  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Aubameyang   MF   2   6   7  25  38 |  21   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Yeboah       FW   2   8   8  22  23 |  21   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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