FMFA Cup, Juventus F.C. vs. Arsenal F.C. (Wed May 20) Juventus F.C. | Arsenal F.C. 5-4-1 P | 4-1-2-1-2 A Daniel Mason | No Manager | G_Buffon GK | GK W_Szczesny G_Chiellini DF | DF G_Paulista S_Lichtstein- DF | DF C_Chambers P_De_Ceglie DF | DF N_Monreal P_Evra DF | DF K_Gibbs L_Bonucci DF | DM A_Diaby K_Asamoah MF | MF T_Rosicky A_Pirlo MF | MF S_Cazorla C_Marchisio MF | AM A_Chamberlain A_Vidal MF | FW O_Giroud C_Tevez FW | FW T_Walcott | Rubinho SUB | SUB D_Ospina M_Cacares SUB | SUB L_Koscielny A_Ogbonna SUB | SUB M_Ozil P_Pogba SUB | SUB A_Sanchez F_Llorente SUB | SUB D_Welbeck Min. 3 :(ars) A_Chamberlain is out on the left ... He moves the ball right to O_Giroud ... O_Giroud from 20 yards ! ... It flies wide! ... He should have hit the target at least!! Min. 4 :(ars) A_Chamberlain picks up the pass ... L_Bonucci reads the play well Min. 5 :(ars) C_Chambers fires over a low cross to A_Chamberlain ... But S_Lichtstein- wins the tackle Min. 8 :(juv) C_Tevez holds the ball up and waits for support ... His team mate makes an overlapping run now! ... He knocks a through ball to C_Marchisio ... C_Marchisio tries to beat W_Szczesny from outside the area! ... The Juventus F.C. fans get off there seats! ... GOAL !! ... That puts Juventus F.C. ahead! ... Now can they hang onto it! ... Juventus F.C. 1-0 Arsenal F.C. ... Min. 9 :(ars) It seems Arsenal F.C. are making a tactical change to P Min. 9 :(ars) G_Paulista fires over a low cross to A_Diaby ... But P_Evra puts the ball out of play Min. 14 :(juv) S_Lichtstein- moves out over to the edge of the pitch ... He plays the ball through to C_Tevez ... C_Tevez blasts it at the goal ! ... W_Szczesny gets a hand to it!! ... But he picks up the rebound ... OHHHHHHHH !! ... It's pushed behind ! ... CORNER! ... K_Asamoah plays it towards the near post! ... It is cleared by N_Monreal Min. 14 :(ars) T_Rosicky looks around for support ... He knocks the ball across to O_Giroud ... P_De_Ceglie with the tackle ... He did well to stop that attack! Min. 15 :(juv) C_Marchisio threads the through ball to C_Tevez ... T_Walcott reads the situation well and wins the ball Min. 17 :(juv) P_De_Ceglie with a probing pass to C_Tevez ... C_Tevez curls it towards the top corner ! ... W_Szczesny makes a great save ... And he manages to hold onto it as well! Min. 20 :(juv) K_Asamoah is out on the left ... He moves the ball right to A_Pirlo ... N_Monreal tackles cleanly ... The linesman flags for the foul though! Unbelievable! It looked clean to me ... The Referee reaches to his pocket! ... YELLOW CARD!! ... FREE KICK ... Just inside there own half ... K_Asamoah knocks it forward ... C_Tevez gets on the end of it ... C_Tevez has a dig at goal! ... But W_Szczesny punches it away ... That's gone out for a corner kick ... CORNER! ... C_Tevez lofts the ball in! ... W_Szczesny makes the catch! Min. 21 :(juv) C_Tevez takes advantage of a mistake by O_Giroud ... Can he make them pay? ... Good sliding challenge from G_Paulista and it had to be Min. 24 :(juv) The defender loses control of the ball! ... C_Tevez seizes control of it and thinks about the shot ... But he loses control of it ... K_Gibbs hits it out for a throw Min. 25 :(juv) P_De_Ceglie is taking a throw in ... He sees a man in space! ... He throws it to C_Marchisio ... C_Marchisio cracks a laser towards goal ! ... W_Szczesny saves it ... Good goalkeeping Min. 25 :(ars) O_Giroud cuts inside his opponent ... He worked that well ... P_Evra fouls badly ... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment ... The Referee tells him to calm his game down a bit Min. 25 :(juv) P_Evra beats N_Monreal ... It looked like he pushed his marker ... "Play On!" Waves The Referee ... S_Cazorla with an awful challenge ... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge ... He could be off!! ... The Referee calls him over ... The ref is taking his time with him! ... YELLOW CARD!! Min. 30 :(juv) K_Asamoah has it now ... He takes on O_Giroud ... He gets past him! ... He puts in A_Vidal! ... O_Giroud moves quickly to get the tackle in this time Min. 33 :(ars) S_Cazorla has the ball ... He knocks the ball past P_Evra ... He puts in O_Giroud! ... O_Giroud leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!! ... But G_Buffon makes a fine save ... Wow!! That was close! ... He had to be at his best to reach that one! Min. 38 :(juv) A_Pirlo with a slick pass to C_Tevez ... C_Tevez hits the shot with the inside of the right foot! ... He hits the side netting ... There was some parts of the ground that thought that went in! Min. 38 :(ars) C_Chambers takes control of the loose ball ... He plays the ball across to T_Walcott ... P_Evra reads the play well Min. 39 :(juv) A_Vidal with an inch perfect pass to A_Pirlo ... S_Cazorla with a deliberate foul ... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment ... The Referee wants a word ... It’s just a warning Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on Min. 44 :(juv) P_Evra plays a first time ball through the defence to A_Pirlo ... G_Paulista wins the ball! ... But he caught the player also! ... The ref gives nothing! Min. 46 :(ars) T_Walcott picks out O_Giroud with the cross ... A thundering drive by O_Giroud ! ... Looks like it should be G_Buffon's ... Oh he's let it go through his legs ... GOAL !! ... G_Buffon looks embarrassed! ... It's all square now! ... Juventus F.C. 1-1 Arsenal F.C. ... Min. 48 :(juv) C_Marchisio hits in a shot! ... It hits the defender ... A_Pirlo collects the loose ball! ... A_Pirlo heads the ball towards goal ! ... It hits the inside of the post ... It falls right into W_Szczesny's arms ... Unlucky ************* HALF TIME **************** Half Time Score: Juventus F.C. 1-1 Arsenal F.C. Min. 48 :(juv) P_Evra controls the ball with a deft piece of skill ... He plays the ball out to the right! ... A_Pirlo gets onto the end of the pass! ... O_Giroud reads him well and hoofs it clear Min. 49 :(ars) K_Gibbs is clutching his leg! ... The Arsenal F.C. physio rushes on ... He isn't able to carry on! Min. 49 :(ars) L_Koscielny replaces K_Gibbs and will play DF Min. 51 :(juv) K_Asamoah is out on the left ... He moves the ball right to C_Tevez ... C_Tevez hits the shot with the outside of the right foot! ... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!! ... But it thumps off the woodwork !! ... And goes safely clear! ... W_Szczesny never had a chance! Min. 53 :(juv) K_Asamoah plays it back ... G_Buffon slips!! ... GOAL !! ... He has put it into his own net!! ... Juventus F.C. 1-2 Arsenal F.C. ... Min. 59 :(juv) A_Vidal runs at the defender ... He gets past him! ... He sees a team mate in space ... He passes it to C_Tevez ... C_Chambers slices it ... W_Szczesny moves quickly!! ... He can't get there! ... It inches just wide! ... CORNER! ... P_Evra floats the ball in! ... C_Marchisio with the header ... Terrific shot ... It takes a bounce of the defender ... The deflection takes it just wide ... That's unlucky! ... CORNER! ... Swung in by C_Marchisio ... P_Evra gets something on it! ... He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!! ... But it sails past the post !! ... W_Szczesny never had a chance! Min. 60 :(ars) G_Paulista has time and space on the edge of the box ... G_Paulista uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot! ... It floats over G_Buffon ... Its heading goal ward! ... But floats just over ... That was a great effort Min. 66 :(ars) N_Monreal is in some pain ... He's receiving some treatment now ... But he looks unable to continue Min. 66 :(ars) M_Ozil is being prepared to come on ... N_Monreal is leaving the pitch ... Looks like the substitute will play DF Min. 67 :(juv) A_Pirlo controls the ball immaculately ... Leaves the defenders for dead ... This looks like it could be a great chance ... A_Pirlo hits it ... This one could go anywhere ! ... It takes a deflection! ... But sails wide! ... CORNER! ... C_Marchisio chips the ball into the area! ... G_Paulista clears the corner Min. 70 :(ars) A_Chamberlain has the ball ... He knocks the ball past A_Vidal ... He puts in O_Giroud! ... O_Giroud tries the lob from 30 yards ! ... OOOOHHHHH!!!! ... GOAL !! ... How did that find its way in? ... Juventus F.C. 1-3 Arsenal F.C. ... Min. 71 :(juv) C_Tevez runs with pace at the defence ... Superbly timed tackle by L_Koscielny ... He made it look easy Min. 73 :(juv) C_Marchisio with a measured pass to C_Tevez ... C_Tevez with the shot ! ... W_Szczesny gathers it easily Min. 76 :(juv) A_Vidal with a one-touch layoff to C_Marchisio ... C_Marchisio has time and space! ... He flicks the ball towards goal ... W_Szczesny fists it away ... That was a good save! Min. 76 :(ars) A_Diaby with the first time flick to O_Giroud ... L_Bonucci is late with that one ... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge ... The Referee shows him a YELLOW CARD!! ... He'll need to be careful from now on! ... FREE KICK ... Just inside there own half ... T_Rosicky floats it forward ... S_Cazorla latches onto the end of it ... S_Lichtstein- goes in with the block tackle ... He comes out of it with the ball ... Great tackle! Min. 76 :(ars) T_Rosicky holds up the ball ... He plays the ball to O_Giroud ... O_Giroud has time and space! ... He flicks the ball towards goal ... But it clips the post and goes wide Min. 76 :(juv) A_Pirlo barges the defender off the ball ... O_Giroud with the tackle ... He left his foot in there! ... The Referee wants a word ... It’s just a warning ... FREE KICK! ... It’s in a very dangerous position! ... C_Tevez drives it under the wall ... But the ball goes harmlessly wide Min. 77 :(juv) C_Tevez sidesteps L_Koscielny ... He showed great skill there ... C_Tevez aims the cheeky shot at goal! ... W_Szczesny tips it round the post ... Good save ... Corner not given!! Min. 82 :(juv) C_Tevez pushes it past A_Diaby ... A_Diaby reacts to stop the move going any further Min. 83 :(juv) C_Marchisio beats L_Koscielny ... It looked like he pushed his marker ... "Play On!" Waves The Referee ... C_Marchisio curls it towards the top corner ! ... W_Szczesny catches the ball Min. 86 :(juv) A_Vidal with a precise pass to C_Marchisio ... A cracking drive from C_Marchisio ! ... He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on Min. 89 :(juv) K_Asamoah runs at the heart of the defence ... K_Asamoah hits a great drive! ... It takes a deflection! ... But hits the side netting! ... CORNER! ... K_Asamoah curls it into the box! ... A_Pirlo makes a firm connection with his head ... But it goes wide of the post Min. 91 :(ars) T_Walcott plays a long ball to O_Giroud ... O_Giroud aims the cheeky shot at goal! ... OOOOHHHHH!!!! ... It's wide! ... That was a dismal effort! ... He should have buried that! ************* FULL TIME **************** Match Details ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venue : Juventus Arena ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Juventus F.C. Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : C_Marchisio Scorers : C_Marchisio (8) Sent Off : N/A Booked : L_Bonucci (76) Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arsenal F.C. Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : O_Giroud (Man of the Match) Scorers : O_Giroud (46,70), K_Asamoah (53 og) Sent Off : N/A Booked : N_Monreal (20), S_Cazorla (25) Injured : K_Gibbs (49), N_Monreal (66) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Juventus F.C. | Arsenal F.C. Attempts on Goal : 19 | 7 Off target : 10 | 4 On target : 9 | 3 Possession : 66 | 34 Corners : 6 | 0 Red Cards : 0 | 0 Yellow Cards : 1 | 2 Subs Used : 0 | 2 Fouls : 13 | 10 Key Tackles : 6 | 9 Key Passes : 17 | 11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Score : Juventus F.C. 1 - 3 Arsenal F.C. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Statistics - Juventus F.C. Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- G_Buffon GK 18 2 3 2 26 | 96 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -38 0 0 0 G_Chiellini DF 2 18 10 2 25 | 96 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S_Lichtstein- DF 2 18 10 2 22 | 96 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 44 27 0 P_De_Ceglie DF 2 18 10 2 25 | 96 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 42 -12 P_Evra DF 2 18 14 2 28 | 96 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 44 54 2 L_Bonucci DF 2 17 2 3 27 | 96 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 18 -4 -4 K_Asamoah MF 2 10 18 2 26 | 96 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 -9 72 2 A_Pirlo MF 2 3 18 15 25 | 96 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 27 6 C_Marchisio MF 2 3 18 10 22 | 96 0 0 3 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 81 62 A_Vidal MF 2 10 18 2 24 | 96 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 -12 96 -12 C_Tevez FW 2 3 12 18 27 | 96 0 0 1 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 65 31 Rubinho GK 17 2 3 2 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M_Cacares DF 2 17 3 2 25 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A_Ogbonna DF 2 17 3 2 26 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P_Pogba MF 2 3 18 14 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F_Llorente FW 2 3 3 18 28 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Player Statistics - Arsenal F.C. Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- W_Szczesny GK 18 2 2 3 28 | 96 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 230 0 0 0 G_Paulista DF 2 17 10 2 24 | 96 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 66 27 2 C_Chambers DF 2 16 2 3 27 | 96 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 54 0 N_Monreal DF 2 17 12 2 24 | 70 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 27 5 5 K_Gibbs DF 2 17 13 2 22 | 53 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 0 A_Diaby DM 2 3 16 3 28 | 96 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 27 0 T_Rosicky MF 2 3 17 12 27 | 96 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54 0 S_Cazorla MF 2 3 17 12 26 | 96 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 -4 23 -4 A_Chamberlain AM 2 3 17 16 28 | 96 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 92 0 O_Giroud FW 2 3 3 18 26 | 96 0 2 0 0 6 2 0 0 0 44 0 97 T_Walcott FW 2 3 10 17 28 | 96 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 22 92 0 D_Ospina GK 17 2 3 2 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L_Koscielny DF 2 18 2 3 28 | 43 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 0 M_Ozil DF 2 3 18 15 28 | 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 9 9 A_Sanchez MF 2 3 18 14 28 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D_Welbeck FW 2 3 3 18 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1432148420 Produced from ESMS+ V3.35