FMFA Premier Division, Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal (Wed Nov 14) Crystal Palace | Arsenal 4-1-3-2 A | 4-4-2 T Gary Goodson | Hoa Duong | W_Hennessey GK | GK I_Casillas J_Ward DF | DF E_Bailly J_Tomkins DF | DF D_Lovren S_Dann DF | DF L_Bateman* R_Duarte* DF | DF J_Gomez* M_Brozovic DM | MF M_Ozil Y_Cabaye MF | MF Lucas N_Husin* MF | MF M_Reus B_Sako MF | MF S_El-Shaarawy S_Wagner FW | FW A_Correa* C_Benteke FW | FW G_Barbosa* | J_Speroni SUB | SUB W_Szczesny P_Suare SUB | SUB K_Gibbs L_Milivojevic SUB | SUB Rafael J_Puncheon SUB | SUB E_Robson* C_Wickham SUB | SUB M_Rashford* Min. 5 :(cry) S_Dann is injured. He's unable to continue Min. 5 :(cry) P_Suare takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace S_Dann ... He'll play as a DF ... The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off Min. 5 :(ars) M_Ozil miskicks! ... He finds G_Barbosa* though ... That was fortunate ... J_Ward clatters him to the floor and puts the ball out of play ... The linesman is flagging ... Throw in Min. 7 :(cry) Y_Cabaye back heels to find C_Benteke in space ... E_Bailly read the danger and stops the pass Min. 7 :(ars) M_Ozil looks around for support ... His team mate makes an overlapping run now! ... He knocks a through ball to A_Correa* ... B_Sako with an inch perfect tackle ... The whistle has gone! Incredible! ... He's lucky to be let off for that one ... Gary Goodson looks relieved ... Hoa Duong is far from happy with that decision Min. 11 :(ars) Lucas backtracks with the ball ... He hits the ball up field ... G_Barbosa* latches onto the end of it ... J_Ward hits it out for a corner ... CORNER! ... M_Ozil swings it in! ... J_Tomkins wins the ball ... And he clears the danger Min. 16 :(cry) N_Husin* finds the run of C_Benteke ... Cleared by J_Gomez* Min. 17 :(cry) C_Benteke runs with pace at the defence ... C_Benteke hits the ball first time! ... He could have let that bounce ... But he puts it over ... He can't be happy with that effort Min. 18 :(cry) B_Sako is first to the ball ... A_Correa* with a perfectly timed tackle Min. 22 :(cry) M_Brozovic takes possession of the ball ... He plays the ball across to S_Wagner ... A_Correa* body checks his opponent!! ... That’s a careless challenge!! ... The Referee wants a word ... It’s just a warning ... FREE KICK! ... That could have been a penalty! ... S_Wagner drives it under the wall ... The ball moves through the air! ... I_Casillas moves quickly! ... Can he get to this? ... It’s beaten him! ... But it thumps the post!! ... And into the net! ... GOAL !! ... Crystal Palace have snatched the lead! ... Crystal Palace 1-0 Arsenal ... Min. 24 :(cry) S_Wagner wins possession ... He plays the ball across to C_Benteke ... A skillful effort from C_Benteke ! ... But it puts it well wide Min. 26 :(ars) S_El-Shaarawy back heels to find M_Ozil in space ... M_Ozil tries to curl it into the bottom corner ! ... But he puts it well wide ... That was a mishit effort! Min. 30 :(cry) Y_Cabaye finds C_Benteke on the edge of the box ... J_Gomez* steals the ball of off him Min. 33 :(ars) G_Barbosa* runs forward ... G_Barbosa* hits a great drive! ... W_Hennessey parries it, he follows it up ... GOAL !! ... The defence had gone walk about! ... Arsenal have squared things up with that goal! ... Crystal Palace 1-1 Arsenal ... Min. 34 :(cry) M_Brozovic floats the ball in to find S_Wagner ... S_Wagner hits the shot with the outside of the right foot! ... But he got that all wrong Min. 37 :(cry) B_Sako has the ball on the wing ... He knocks the ball past Lucas ... He puts in M_Brozovic! ... M_Brozovic gets his head to the ball ! ... I_Casillas with an amazing dive to the bottom left ... How he got to that one I don't know ! ... CORNER! ... The corner is swung in by Y_Cabaye! ... E_Bailly gets up well ... And he clears the danger Min. 38 :(cry) S_Wagner with the dribble ... D_Lovren is easily beaten ... Excellent sliding challenge from E_Bailly Min. 38 :(cry) M_Brozovic turns past the defender ... He sees a team mate making a run ... He plays the ball through to B_Sako ... S_El-Shaarawy with a nasty foul ... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment Min. 41 :(ars) Lucas finds the run of G_Barbosa* ... S_Wagner wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge Min. 42 :(cry) Y_Cabaye crosses in from the wing, he finds R_Duarte* in the box ... But he steps on the ball and falls over! ... L_Bateman* looks embarrassed to take the ball off him! Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on Min. 44 :(cry) M_Brozovic holds up the ball ... He plays the ball to R_Duarte* ... J_Gomez* with the block Min. 45 :(cry) N_Husin* takes advantage of a mistake by L_Bateman* ... Can he make them pay? ... J_Gomez* takes the ball ... OOOHHHH!! ... He almost loses it straight away ... But he hits it clear! Min. 46 :(ars) Lucas with an intelligent ball to E_Bailly ... J_Ward is called for the holding foul ... He was pushing down on his man Min. 48 :(cry) S_Wagner sidesteps Lucas ... That was too easy ... E_Bailly with the block ************* HALF TIME **************** Half Time Score: Crystal Palace 1-1 Arsenal Min. 49 :(cry) P_Suare with the cross-field pass to C_Benteke ... C_Benteke flings a shot at goal ! ... GOAL !! ... A quality strike ... That’s put Crystal Palace in front! ... Crystal Palace 2-1 Arsenal ... Min. 53 :(cry) M_Brozovic looks around for support ... He sees a man in space! ... He hits the ball up to C_Benteke ... C_Benteke has a go! ... I_Casillas is stranded! ... He can't get there in time! ... OH! It drifts just past the post ... Great strike! ... Deserved a goal really Min. 56 :(ars) M_Reus can't find space for the shot ... He slips it through to D_Lovren ... D_Lovren tries to catch the keeper out! ... But W_Hennessey makes a fine save ... Wow!! That was close! ... He had to be at his best to reach that one! Min. 57 :(ars) M_Ozil sidesteps his marker ... He showed great skill there ... P_Suare is late with that one ... I think he was just trying to get to the ball ... The Referee reaches to his pocket! ... YELLOW CARD!! Min. 59 :(cry) C_Benteke beats his man ... C_Benteke with the cheeky shot! ... It goes wide! ... He should have hit the target at least!! Min. 60 :(cry) M_Brozovic is taking a throw in ... He sees a man in space! ... He throws it to B_Sako ... B_Sako unleashes a pile driver ! ... I_Casillas blocks the shot with his legs ... It goes clear! Min. 61 :(cry) C_Benteke flicks it over the defender and runs onto it ... He showed great skill and pace there ... C_Benteke with the goal bound shot! ... But I_Casillas punches it away ... He commands his area so well Min. 63 :(cry) N_Husin* plays it forward to S_Wagner ... S_Wagner rifles it to the far post ! ... The fans get off there seats! ... But it sails over !! Min. 63 :(ars) Lucas looks around for support ... His team mate makes an overlapping run now! ... He knocks a through ball to L_Bateman* ... But J_Ward slides in Min. 66 :(cry) M_Brozovic spots S_Wagner who is in acres of space ... S_Wagner tries to chip the ball over the keeper ! ... He hits the side netting Min. 67 :(cry) B_Sako gets to the by-line ... He sees a team mate in space ... He plays the ball through to C_Benteke ... C_Benteke with a screamer of a shot ! ... It hammers off the bar onto the line ... The referee talks to his assistant ... He waves play on ... Goal not given there! ... That looked like the wrong decision Min. 68 :(cry) S_Wagner turns past the defender ... He sees a team mate in space ... He passes it to B_Sako ... But D_Lovren clears the danger Min. 69 :(cry) C_Benteke flicks it over Lucas's head ... He showed some great skill there! ... C_Benteke attempts a low drive! ... But he puts it wide ... That was a terrible attempt! Min. 70 :(cry) R_Duarte* finds his way through ... His quick turn fooled E_Bailly ... But L_Bateman* sweeps up the threat Min. 74 :(cry) S_Wagner knocks it past E_Bailly and runs onto it ... He leaves the defender standing ... But S_El-Shaarawy wins the ball Min. 75 :(cry) Y_Cabaye holds up the ball ... He plays the ball to C_Benteke ... A cracking drive from C_Benteke ! ... But I_Casillas punches it away ... That's gone out for a throw in Min. 75 :(ars) G_Barbosa* with a real burst of pace ... He leaves J_Ward behind ... G_Barbosa* with a bicycle kick ! ... The ball moves through the air! ... W_Hennessey moves quickly! ... Can he get to this? ... It’s beaten him! ... But it thumps the post!! ... And goes out! Min. 76 :(ars) Lucas has a go! ... It hits the defender ... A_Correa* collects the loose ball! ... R_Duarte* reads it well ... This boy is a quality defender ... The crowd sing his praises Min. 78 :(cry) S_Wagner takes advantage of a bad back pass ... S_Wagner tries to curl it into the bottom corner ! ... Wide of goal Min. 78 :(ars) M_Reus takes advantage of a mistake by J_Ward ... That mistake could prove costly ... M_Reus goes for goal ! ... W_Hennessey saves it ... He got his body behind the ball there Min. 85 :(cry) S_Wagner nutmegs E_Bailly ... E_Bailly with a bad challenge ... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball ... The Ref goes for his back pocket ... Its Red !! He's off ! ... FREE KICK! ... It is well within shooting range! ... S_Wagner hits it over the wall ... But I_Casillas makes a comfortable save ... He gave the striker no chance Min. 86 :(cry) S_Wagner finds himself in a good position ... L_Bateman* read the danger and stops the pass Min. 87 :(cry) M_Brozovic crosses in from the wing, he finds C_Benteke in the box ... C_Benteke gets his head to the ball ! ... He hits the side netting ... There was some parts of the ground that thought that went in! Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on Min. 88 :(cry) J_Tomkins turns nicely onto the ball ... J_Tomkins strikes a wicked curler ! ... I_Casillas falls over ... He recovers to tip it onto the post! ... But it hits his back! ... GOAL !! ... Unlucky! ... The Crystal Palace fans start to taunt him now! ... Crystal Palace 3-1 Arsenal ... Min. 89 :(cry) Up goes the substitution board - L_Milivojevic on for N_Husin* as a MF Min. 89 :(cry) J_Puncheon is being prepared to come on ... S_Wagner is leaving the pitch ... Looks like the substitute will play MF Min. 89 :(cry) C_Benteke hits in a wicked shot! ... It hits the defender ... Y_Cabaye latches onto it! ... A_Correa* wins the ball with a clear tackle Min. 89 :(ars) S_El-Shaarawy with a measured ball to G_Barbosa* ... But R_Duarte* sweeps up the threat Min. 90 :(cry) C_Benteke takes possession on the halfway line ... He runs forward with the ball ... He skips past the challenges ... C_Benteke tries to curl it into the bottom corner ! ... I_Casillas blocks the shot with his legs ... And he gathers it! ************* FULL TIME **************** Match Details ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venue : Selhurst Park Attendance : 34,716 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crystal Palace Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : C_Benteke (Man of the Match) Scorers : S_Wagner (22), C_Benteke (49), J_Tomkins (88) Sent Off : N/A Booked : P_Suare (57) Injured : S_Dann (5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arsenal Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : G_Barbosa* Scorers : G_Barbosa* (33) Sent Off : E_Bailly (85) Booked : N/A Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crystal Palace | Arsenal Attempts on Goal : 20 | 5 Off target : 11 | 2 On target : 9 | 3 Possession : 68 | 32 Corners : 1 | 1 Red Cards : 0 | 1 Yellow Cards : 1 | 0 Subs Used : 3 | 0 Fouls : 8 | 10 Key Tackles : 6 | 14 Key Passes : 19 | 9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Score : Crystal Palace 3 - 1 Arsenal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Statistics - Crystal Palace Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- W_Hennessey GK 24 3 2 1 26 | 94 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 J_Ward DF 1 22 5 2 26 | 94 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 0 0 J_Tomkins DF 1 23 4 2 23 | 94 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 13 0 23 S_Dann DF 1 23 5 3 27 | 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R_Duarte* DF 2 23 3 4 28 | 94 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0 0 M_Brozovic DM 2 5 23 3 26 | 94 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 8 78 11 Y_Cabaye MF 2 2 22 4 25 | 94 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 N_Husin* MF 2 3 22 3 19 | 92 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 B_Sako MF 2 3 23 7 26 | 94 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 3 S_Wagner FW 1 3 9 24 24 | 92 0 1 2 0 6 1 0 0 0 13 20 30 C_Benteke FW 2 3 4 23 26 | 94 0 0 1 0 11 1 0 0 0 0 10 39 J_Speroni GK 23 2 2 1 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P_Suare DF 2 22 6 3 24 | 89 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 -3 25 -3 L_Milivojevic MF 2 5 21 6 26 | 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J_Puncheon MF 2 2 22 8 23 | 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C_Wickham FW 2 2 3 22 24 | 0 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I_Casillas GK 26 2 3 2 22 | 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -27 0 0 0 E_Bailly DF 2 25 3 2 25 | 88 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 45 -7 -7 D_Lovren DF 2 24 3 2 25 | 94 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 13 0 3 L_Bateman* DF 2 23 2 6 17 | 94 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 0 0 J_Gomez* DF 2 23 10 2 22 | 94 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52 0 0 M_Ozil MF 2 3 26 12 25 | 94 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 1 Lucas MF 2 12 26 3 22 | 94 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 M_Reus MF 2 3 25 11 25 | 94 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 3 S_El-Shaarawy MF 2 4 25 8 24 | 94 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 20 0 A_Correa* FW 2 2 4 26 22 | 94 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0 0 G_Barbosa* FW 2 3 3 22 21 | 94 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 24 W_Szczesny GK 25 2 3 2 29 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K_Gibbs DF 2 23 13 4 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rafael DF 3 21 12 3 28 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E_Robson* MF 1 2 22 3 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M_Rashford* FW 2 3 3 21 21 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1542226012 Produced from ESMS+ V3.35