FMFA, Sheffield United vs. Arsenal (Wed Feb 14)


                     Sheffield United  |  Arsenal
                              4-4-2 N  |  5-3-2 L
                               VACANT  |  Lee Clark
                                       |
                           Jose_Sa GK  |  GK T_Courtois
                         C_Lenglet DF  |  DF Albin_Thaqi
                             N_Ake DF  |  DF E_Konsa
                         G_Baldock DF  |  DF M_Pongracic
                         J_Boateng DF  |  DF F_Musonda
                        A_Doucoure MF  |  DF Y_Bisseck
                          S_Gnabry MF  |  MF F_Geraldes
                          T_Jumeau MF  |  MF I_Gundogan
                          R_Mahrez MF  |  MF L_Pellegrini
                            I_Sarr FW  |  FW M_Chouiar
                        G_Scamacca FW  |  FW J_Alvarez
                                       |
                           U_Simon SUB |  SUB J_Pickford
                          D_Yedlin SUB |  SUB Alec_Georgen
                           J_Lewis SUB |  SUB L_Ugochukwu
                           A_Iwobi SUB |  SUB Guus_Til
                           C_Admas SUB |  SUB A_Perez

Referee: Michael_Salisbury (Lancashire)


Min. 1  :(ars) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders 
          ...  It seems Arsenal will now be playing P 
Min. 1  :(shu) S_Gnabry with a superb first touch 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  A_Doucoure gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  A_Doucoure unleashes a pile driver ! 
          ...  But T_Courtois punches it away 
          ...  He could have caught that! 
Min. 9  :(ars) I_Gundogan drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to M_Chouiar 
          ...  M_Chouiar tries to place it in the corner ! 
          ...  The ball moves through the air! 
          ...  Jose_Sa moves quickly! 
          ...  Can he get to this? 
          ...  It’s beaten him! 
          ...  But it thumps the post!! 
          ...  And into the net! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  And Arsenal are leading in the game now 
          ...  Sheffield United 0-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 10 :(ars) It looks as though Arsenal is now playing C 
Min. 11 :(shu) A_Doucoure finds I_Sarr in the box 
          ...  F_Musonda reads it well 
          ...  This boy is a quality defender 
          ...  The crowd sing his praises 
Min. 13 :(shu) A_Doucoure controls the ball with a deft piece of skill 
          ...  He plays the ball out to the right! 
          ...  I_Sarr gets onto the end of the pass! 
          ...  Y_Bisseck takes out the attacker 
          ...  He looked to have fouled him there 
Min. 16 :(shu) I_Sarr plays a quick one-two with his team mate 
          ...  He looks around for options 
          ...  He moves forward with the ball 
          ...  I_Sarr drives the shot in! 
          ...  But T_Courtois just gets his fingers to that one 
          ...  Michael_Salisbury has given a goal kick 
          ...  Unbelievable ! 
Min. 21 :(shu) R_Mahrez sprints down the flank 
          ...  He plays the ball across to G_Baldock 
          ...  G_Baldock drives the ball low ! 
          ...  It hits the post 
          ...  But it hits off T_Courtois's back!! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Very unlucky for <t2>! 
          ...  Sheffield United have squared things up with that goal! 
          ...  Sheffield United 1-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 22 :(ars) Arsenal altered their play to a P strategy 
Min. 22 :(shu) I_Sarr takes possession 
          ...  He has his back towards goal 
          ...  He turns well 
          ...  I_Sarr from 20 yards ! 
          ...  T_Courtois makes a good save 
Min. 24 :(ars) M_Chouiar cuts inside G_Baldock 
          ...  He worked that well 
          ...  N_Ake cuts it out easily 
          ...  He clears the ball up field 
Min. 24 :(shu) N_Ake runs down the flank 
          ...  He plays the ball across to A_Doucoure 
          ...  Albin_Thaqi takes the player down!! 
          ...  That’s a poor tackle! 
          ...  Shown a YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 27 :(ars) M_Chouiar loses G_Baldock 
          ...  Good sliding challenge from J_Boateng 
          ...  It goes out of play 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  Albin_Thaqi floats the ball in! 
          ...  Jose_Sa fists it away! 
Min. 28 :(ars) F_Geraldes brings it under control 
          ...  He takes on G_Scamacca 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He puts in M_Chouiar! 
          ...  M_Chouiar lobs Jose_Sa! 
          ...  Jose_Sa can't get to it! 
          ...  OH! It has gone just over the bar! 
          ...  Jose_Sa makes a cocky smile 
          ...  Did he know that was going over? 
Min. 31 :(ars) M_Chouiar takes advantage of a mistake by G_Baldock 
          ...  M_Chouiar with the deft touch! 
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal! 
          ...  It hits the bar!! 
          ...  But he picks up the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !! 
          ...  He's put it wide 
Min. 33 :(ars) E_Konsa runs forward 
          ...  He nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully 
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind! 
          ...  E_Konsa with the chance ! 
          ...  It’s going over! 
          ...  It dips dramatically!! 
          ...  But lands on the roof of the net !! 
          ...  Jose_Sa looks relieved there! 
Min. 37 :(ars) J_Alvarez beats J_Boateng 
          ...  He showed great skill there 
          ...  What a shot from J_Alvarez ! 
          ...  It could go anywhere 
          ...  Jose_Sa falls over 
          ...  But the ball sails wide anyway! 
Min. 39 :(ars) M_Chouiar with the dribble 
          ...  He made that look easy 
          ...  M_Chouiar smashed the ball towards the bottom corner! 
          ...  It hits the outside of the post 
          ...  And goes out 
Min. 40 :(shu) S_Gnabry controls it well 
          ...  He nutmegs M_Pongracic 
          ...  He puts in R_Mahrez! 
          ...  Y_Bisseck with the foul 
Min. 41 :(shu) A_Doucoure plays a long ball to S_Gnabry 
          ...  S_Gnabry runs forward 
          ...  He hits the shot! 
          ...  T_Courtois saves, but he fumbles 
          ...  But he gathers at the second attempt! 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 46 :(ars) F_Geraldes holds the ball up and waits for support 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to I_Gundogan 
          ...  N_Ake with a superb tackle! 
          ...  He easily dispossessed him. 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Sheffield United 1-1 Arsenal

Min. 49 :(shu) N_Ake with a simple pass to G_Scamacca 
          ...  Fine tackle by E_Konsa 
          ...  He prevents the corner as well 
Min. 51 :(shu) I_Sarr beats one 
          ...  Goes past the second 
          ...  He keeps going 
          ...  fantastic skill!! 
          ...  I_Sarr tries to chip the ball over T_Courtois! 
          ...  T_Courtois gathers it comfortably 
Min. 53 :(ars) F_Geraldes has it now 
          ...  He takes on C_Lenglet 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He puts in M_Chouiar! 
          ...  M_Chouiar is clean through! 
          ...  He tries to take it round Jose_Sa 
          ...  He tries to slide it past Jose_Sa 
          ...  Jose_Sa dives bravely at his feet !! 
Min. 56 :(ars) L_Pellegrini lobs it over J_Boateng 
          ...  I_Sarr with a perfectly timed tackle 
Min. 58 :(shu) N_Ake looks for options 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to G_Scamacca 
          ...  Cleaned up by Y_Bisseck 
Min. 58 :(ars) J_Alvarez knocks it past N_Ake and runs onto it 
          ...  He leaves the defender standing 
          ...  Blocked by J_Boateng 
Min. 60 :(shu) I_Sarr kills the ball dead 
          ...  M_Chouiar with a nasty foul 
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!! 
          ...  Michael_Salisbury will just give him a speaking to 
Min. 62 :(shu) G_Scamacca turns nicely onto the ball 
          ...  G_Scamacca carves a shot towards goal ! 
          ...  T_Courtois gathers it comfortably 
Min. 65 :(ars) Alec_Georgen is being brought on 
          ...  Albin_Thaqi is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF 
Min. 65 :(shu) G_Baldock with the heel pass to I_Sarr 
          ...  I_Sarr tries to place it in the corner ! 
          ...  It takes a deflection! 
          ...  But sails wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  S_Gnabry lofts the ball in! 
          ...  F_Musonda reads it well 
          ...  And he knocks it away 
Min. 66 :(ars) M_Chouiar sidesteps J_Boateng 
          ...  He was too quick for his marker 
          ...  S_Gnabry is called for the holding foul 
          ...  Looked like a fair jump 
          ...  The referee got it wrong 
          ...  Michael_Salisbury will just give him a speaking to 
Min. 66 :(ars) Alec_Georgen crosses to M_Chouiar 
          ...  M_Chouiar drives the shot in! 
          ...  Jose_Sa parries it, he follows it up 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  The defence had gone walk about! 
          ...  And Arsenal are leading in the game now 
          ...  Sheffield United 1-2 Arsenal ...
Min. 67 :(ars) There's going to be a change 
          ...  A_Perez will come on for J_Alvarez and play FW 
Min. 67 :(ars) Arsenal switch to playing C 
Min. 67 :(shu) S_Gnabry is taking a throw in 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He throws it long to G_Scamacca 
          ...  E_Konsa slides in hard! 
          ...  And knocks the ball out for a throw! 
Min. 69 :(ars) L_Ugochukwu is coming on for L_Pellegrini and will play MF 
Min. 70 :(ars) F_Geraldes moves into a DM role on the manager's orders 
Min. 73 :(ars) L_Ugochukwu holds the ball up and waits for support 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to M_Pongracic 
          ...  M_Pongracic has his eyes on the goal! 
          ...  He fires the ball goal ward! 
          ...  It grazes the post! 
          ...  And hits the side netting 
          ...  Goal Kick! 
Min. 75 :(ars) The Arsenal manager shouts at them from the touchline to play L 
Min. 79 :(shu) G_Baldock is injured. He's unable to continue 
Min. 79 :(shu) D_Yedlin replaces G_Baldock to play as a DF 
Min. 80 :(shu) R_Mahrez with the first time pass to I_Sarr 
          ...  Fine tackle by E_Konsa 
          ...  He prevents the corner as well 
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                : Bramall Lane
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Sheffield United Match Info
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Best player          : R_Mahrez
Scorers              : G_Baldock (21)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : G_Baldock (79)
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player          : M_Chouiar (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : M_Chouiar (9,66)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Albin_Thaqi (24)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                        Sheffield United  |    Arsenal
Attempts on Goal     :           8        |       9
Off target           :           1        |       6
On target            :           7        |       3
Possession           :          37        |       63
Corners              :           1        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       1
Subs Used            :           1        |       3
Fouls                :           4        |       8
Key Tackles          :           5        |       6
Key Passes           :          11        |       6
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Final Score          : Sheffield United 1 - 2 Arsenal
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Player Statistics - Sheffield United
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Jose_Sa        GK  34   1   1   1  21 |  92   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -16   0   0   0
C_Lenglet      DF   1  32  14   3  25 |  92   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Ake          DF   2  30   6   3  25 |  92   0   2   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  26  30   0
G_Baldock      DF   1  29  11   3  23 |  80   0   0   1   0   1   1   0   0   0   0  10  23
J_Boateng      DF   1  27   5   1  26 |  92   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  26   0   0
A_Doucoure     MF   1   6  32   9  27 |  92   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  30   3
S_Gnabry       MF   1   4  32  14  23 |  92   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  20   3
T_Jumeau       MF   2  11  31  16  20 |  92   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Mahrez       MF   2   3  30  13  21 |  92   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  38   0
I_Sarr         FW   1   4  14  32  26 |  92   0   1   0   0   4   0   0   0   0  13   0  10
G_Scamacca     FW   1   8  12  31  29 |  92   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   3
U_Simon        GK  33   7   2   1  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Yedlin       DF   2  27  10   3  24 |  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Lewis        DF   1  26  12   2  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Iwobi        MF   1   9  30  14  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Admas        FW   1   3  13  30  25 |   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
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T_Courtois     GK  33   3   3   2  23 |  92   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  12   0   0   0
Albin_Thaqi    DF   1  30  14   3  22 |  66   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  -3  -3  -3
E_Konsa        DF   1  32  12   9  27 |  92   0   3   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  39   0   1
M_Pongracic    DF   1  32  14   3  25 |  92   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   8   8   9
F_Musonda      DF   1  28  11   3  30 |  92   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  26   0   0
Y_Bisseck      DF   1  30  15   2  23 |  92   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  34   8   8
F_Geraldes     DM   1  14  30   2  25 |  92   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
I_Gundogan     MF   1  10  31   8  24 |  92   0   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  28   0
L_Pellegrini   MF   1   9  32  13  24 |  70   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Chouiar      FW   1   3  14  31  20 |  92   0   0   0   0   6   2   0   0   0   0   0  52
J_Alvarez      FW   1   9  14  32  21 |  68   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
J_Pickford     GK  29   1   2   1  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Alec_Georgen   DF   1  30  14   5  21 |  26   0   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  28   0
L_Ugochukwu    MF   1  15  31   7  24 |  22   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Guus_Til       MF   1   3  31  14  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Perez        FW   1   3  11  31  25 |  24   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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