Arsenal vs Tottenham

Arsenal vs Tottenham Match Commentary

1. 90+5' The referee checks his watch and blows his whistle to signal the end of this match.
2. 90+3' Arsenal enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
3. 90+2' Riccardo Calafiori will be replaced by Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal).
4. 90+2' The game is interrupted. One of the players from Tottenham is cautioned for aggressive play. Arsenal win a free kick.
5. 90' 4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
6. 88' Mikel Arteta has decided to substitute Piero Hincapie and he is replaced by Cristhian Mosquera (Arsenal).
7. 88' The referee allows time for a substitution. Mikel Merino will be replaced by Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal).
8. 88' Yellow card Yellow card! It's like Declan Rice (Arsenal) was asking for a caution with his behaviour. Michael Oliver agrees and books him.
9. 88' Yellow card Pedro Porro (Tottenham) gets a yellow card for protesting.
10. 84' Shots on target – 8:2. 17:3 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams.
11. 83' The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Arsenal.
12. 82' Noni Madueke (Arsenal) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Arsenal.
13. 81' A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Tottenham.
14. 79' The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Pedro Porro (Tottenham) comes onto the pitch for Djed Spence.
15. 79' The attendance for today's match is 60345.
16. 78' Thomas Frank prepares a substitution. Mohammed Kudus is replaced by Brennan Johnson (Tottenham).
17. 78' It's time for a substitution. Noni Madueke (Arsenal) comes on in place of Leandro Trossard.
18. 76' Goal · 4–1 Goal! Leandro Trossard sets up Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) for a shot on the edge of the box. He doesn't hit the cleanest of shots, but the ball somehow finds its way into the right side of the goal. 4:1.
19. 74' Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Arsenal.
20. 74' Corner kick. Arsenal will have an opportunity.
21. 72' Arsenal can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield. Arsenal have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
22. 71' Yellow card Cristian Gabriel Romero (Tottenham) will miss the next game because of that yellow card.
23. 71' Red card Cristian Gabriel Romero (Tottenham) is awarded a yellow card for a sharp discussion with the referee. He should relax or he could be sent off.
24. 69' The Arsenal players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
25. 66' Thomas Frank has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Randal Kolo Muani (Tottenham) replacing Rodrigo Bentancur.
26. 66' Wilson Odobert comes off the pitch to be replaced by Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham).
27. 66' Neat passing move from Tottenham in order to create new attacking opportunities.
28. 64' Piero Hincapie (Arsenal) is flagged for offside.
29. 63' Tottenham concede a free kick following a bad challenge. Arsenal are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.
30. 55' Goal · 3–1 Sensational goal, a once in a lifetime shot. Richarlison (Tottenham) spots the goalkeeper off his line and decides to shoot from 30 metres out. The keeper tries desperately to stop the ball but it hits the back of the net.
31. 54' Michael Oliver interrupts the game. One of the players from Arsenal won the ball, but his effort is adjudged unfair. Tottenham are given an advantage. They have a free kick.
32. 53' Xavi Simons (Tottenham) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul. Arsenal have a free kick.
33. 52' One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Jurrien Timber (Arsenal).
34. 52' Tottenham seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
35. 51' Mikel Merino (Arsenal) delivers a lovely cross into the penalty area. Nevertheless, an opposition defender is alert and averts the danger with a brilliant clearance.
36. 50' The Tottenham players are exchanging some short passes.
37. 46' Goal · 3–0 Goal! Jurrien Timber tees up Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) on the edge of the box and he fires the ball into the bottom left corner. 3:0.
38. 46' The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Xavi Simons (Tottenham) will replace Kevin Danso.
39. 46' The second half gets underway.
40. 45+3' The match has reached half-time.
41. 45+1' Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Michael Oliver blows for a foul. Tottenham are awarded a free kick.
42. 45+1' Great teamplay by Tottenham as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
43. 45' There will be a minimum of 3 min. of added time.
44. 45' The Tottenham players find the open spaces by moving the ball around, but the move ends with an involuntarily pass to the opposition.
45. 42' Goal · 2–0 Goal! Declan Rice sets up Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) for a shot on the edge of the box. He doesn't hit the cleanest of shots, but the ball somehow finds its way into the bottom left corner. 2:0.
46. 37' Goal · 1–0 Goal! Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) picks up the ball inside the box, finds himself in a good position and fires in a shot which is deflected past Guglielmo Vicario. He makes it 1:0.
47. 35' The ball goes out of play and Tottenham will have a goal kick.
48. 35' Guglielmo Vicario pulls off a good save to deny a long-range header from Mikel Merino (Arsenal). Great goalkeeping!
49. 34' A truly beautiful footballing moment. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) takes the free kick from a very promising position, but the goalkeeper thwarts the effort with an amazing save.
50. 33' Arsenal have a goal-scoring opportunity from a mid-range free kick.
51. 32' Yellow card Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Michael Oliver had an easy-decision to make.
52. 31' The ball has crossed the sideline. Tottenham are taking a throw-in.
53. 30' Declan Rice (Arsenal) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball.
54. 29' Tottenham are just stroking the ball across the park now, but the defence is doing very well breaking up their possession.
55. 25' Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Arsenal are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
56. 25' Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) makes a rough challenge and Michael Oliver blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Tottenham.
57. 25' Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Arsenal.
58. 21' The Arsenal players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
59. 18' The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Tottenham.
60. 18' Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) failed to convert a mid-range free kick and sends the ball narrowly over the bar.
61. 17' Destiny Udogie (Tottenham) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul. Arsenal are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.
62. 15' Arsenal control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
63. 15' It's a free kick to Tottenham in a dangerous position.
64. 15' Dangerous play by Declan Rice (Arsenal). Michael Oliver blows his whistle for a foul.
65. 14' Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
66. 12' Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
67. 10' The Tottenham players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
68. 9' Mikel Merino (Arsenal) strikes the ball towards goal, but it fails to reach the target after being well blocked by one of the defenders.
69. 8' Arsenal are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
70. 7' Micky van de Ven (Tottenham) makes a strong challenge and Michael Oliver blows for a foul. A free kick is awarded to Arsenal.
71. 7' The ball is out of play. Tottenham will take a throw-in.
72. 5' Arsenal enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
73. 4' Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.
74. 3' Declan Rice (Arsenal) latches on to a precise lofted cross inside the box, controls the ball and drills a fine strike towards the middle of the goal. His dangerous effort is blocked by Guglielmo Vicario, who makes a glorious save!
75. 2' The ball is cleared after Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
76. 1' Mikel Merino (Arsenal) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.
77. 1' The match has just started.
78. The players are out at last! Tottenham will take the kick-off.
79. Michael Oliver will officiate today.
80. In the details of this match, you can glance at the lineups while the game is about to begin.
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