Arsenal vs Nottingham

Arsenal vs Nottingham Match Commentary

1. 90+5' The match has just finished.
2. 90+2' Ryan Yates (Nottingham) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision!
3. 90' 4 additional min. will be played.
4. 89' Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Darren England blows his whistle for a foul.
5. 86' Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
6. 86' The game is interrupted. Ryan Yates (Nottingham) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did.
7. 83' We can have a look at the statistics now, particularly the total attempts – 16:3.
8. 79' Goal · 3–0 A perfect lofted pass from Leandro Trossard finds Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal), who jumps highest and steers a close-range header straight into the top right corner. His effort was both strong and precise, and Matz Sels had no chance of stopping that. 3:0.
9. 79' Mikel Arteta has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) replacing Eberechi Eze.
10. 78' Substitution. Noni Madueke leaves the pitch and is replaced by Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal).
11. 78' Yellow card Neco Williams (Nottingham) commits a foul and is shown a yellow card.
12. 78' Darren England blows for a foul after Noni Madueke (Arsenal) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
13. 76' Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence.
14. 75' Noni Madueke (Arsenal) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.
15. 73' Ange Postecoglou decides to make a substitution. Ibrahim Sangare will be replaced by Ryan Yates (Nottingham).
16. 73' A substitution has been made. Morgan Gibbs-White goes off and James McAtee (Nottingham) comes on.
17. 72' Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) is disappointed with himself because he got into a good area but produced a poor cross.
18. 71' Dilane Bakwa (Nottingham) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety.
19. 68' Mikel Arteta has decided to substitute Viktor Gyökeres and he is replaced by Declan Rice (Arsenal).
20. 68' Substitution. Riccardo Calafiori will be replaced by Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal).
21. 68' Dilane Bakwa (Nottingham) takes the ball to the corner flag and sends it into the box.
22. 67' Arnaud Kalimuendo (Nottingham) takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's not a big threat for the goalkeeper as his effort is blocked by a defender.
23. 67' Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) connects with the corner kick around the penalty spot, but steers his header inches over the bar.
24. 66' Arsenal will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
25. 66' Noni Madueke (Arsenal) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.
26. 61' Yellow card This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) was quite harsh and Darren England didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
27. 60' Ange Postecoglou prepares a substitution. Chris Wood is replaced by Dilane Bakwa (Nottingham).
28. 60' That's the end of the game for Callum Hudson-Odoi, who is replaced by Arnaud Kalimuendo (Nottingham).
29. 59' Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) gathers the ball inside the box and produces a snap shot. The ball only rattles the right post.
30. 57' Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) unleashes a shot, but his effort is poor and floats high over the bar.
31. 55' It seemed like Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) was going to take a quick free kick, but instead he is going to send the ball inside the penalty box for his teammates.
32. 54' Darren England has a clear sight and sees a foul from Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal).
33. 52' Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) unleashes a shot, but it's well wide of the left-hand post.
34. 50' Chris Wood (Nottingham) wins the ball near the penalty spot and unleashes a header towards the roof of the net, but David Raya is alert and denies him.
35. 50' Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will swing the ball into the penalty box.
36. 50' Dan Ndoye (Nottingham) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
37. 46' Goal · 2–0 Goal! Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) finishes from close range with an easy finish and he makes it 2:0. He was ably assisted there by Eberechi Eze.
38. 46' Darren England blows his whistle and the second half starts.
39. 45+8' That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
40. 45+4' Big chance! A simple pass from Eberechi Eze left Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) with just the keeper to beat inside the box, but his shot went agonisingly just past the left post.
41. 45+2' Noni Madueke (Arsenal) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
42. 45+1' CHANCE! Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) picks up a pass inside the box and has a sight of goal, but he sends his shot well wide of the right post.
43. 45' 7 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
44. 45' Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Darren England has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.
45. 41' Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and avert the threat.
46. 41' Dan Ndoye (Nottingham) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
47. 37' Ange Postecoglou is forced to make an unplanned substitution as Murillo suffers an injury and Nicolo Savona (Nottingham) comes on.
48. 37' Total attempts – 10:0.
49. 36' Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal) beats an opponent and drives towards the edge of the penalty area. He steadies himself and hits a tremendous shot that flashes just over the bar.
50. 36' Murillo (Nottingham) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
51. 36' Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Arsenal.
52. 34' Murillo (Nottingham) is asking for medical treatment after picking up an injury.
53. 32' Goal · 1–0 Goal! Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal) picks up the ball from a rebound and from the edge of the box he unleashes a shot into the middle of the net. Matz Sels is unable to keep the ball out of the net. It's 1:0.
54. 31' Noni Madueke (Arsenal) will deliver the ball into the penalty box from a corner kick.
55. 31' Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) misses a good chance to score. An inch-perfect cross into the box finds Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) who rises for a header, but sends the ball well over the bar.
56. 30' Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) takes the corner kick, but Matz Sels reads it well and stops the effort.
57. 30' Noni Madueke (Arsenal) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Matz Sels intercepts the ball.
58. 30' Noni Madueke (Arsenal) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates. The ball is easily cleared out of danger.
59. 29' Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) gets his head on the corner, but he sees his header blocked.
60. 29' The ball goes out of play and Arsenal have been awarded a corner kick.
61. 28' Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) creates himself some space and attempts to put the ball into the box. However, the defender gets an important foot in to clear.
62. 28' 66:34 – the ratio of ball possession.
63. 28' Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) unleashed a monstrous piledriver. He controlled a pass, glanced up at goal and shot from the edge of the box. It could have been a difficult one for the keeper, but the ball fortunately hit one of the defenders and ball bounced away.
64. 26' Noni Madueke (Arsenal) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent.
65. 24' Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal) makes a rough challenge and Darren England blows his whistle for a foul.
66. 23' Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal.
67. 23' There's an opportunity for Noni Madueke (Arsenal) to deliver the ball into the box from a corner.
68. 21' Arsenal enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
69. 18' Martin Odegaard has picked up an injury and is replaced by Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal).
70. 17' Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) looks like he won’t be able to continue.
71. 15' Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) is unable to feed a through ball into the path of his teammates.
72. 14' Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) fires a shot at goal from a very promising position outside the penalty area, but it is blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
73. 13' Noni Madueke (Arsenal) sends over a cross from the side into the penalty area in order to find one of his teammates, but he fails and the opportunity goes begging.
74. 12' A pass from Dan Ndoye (Nottingham) is intercepted by David Raya and the move breaks down.
75. 10' A fine corner kick lands on the head of Gabriel (Arsenal), but he is unable to direct it accurately and it flies well wide of the right post from close in.
76. 10' Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.
77. 10' Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) goes over to take a corner kick after one of the defenders makes a good clearance.
78. 9' Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
79. 8' Mikel Merino (Arsenal) is first to latch onto the rebound inside the penalty area. He sends a promising shot towards the middle of the goal, but it is denied by the goalkeeper who pulls off a superb save.
80. 6' Noni Madueke (Arsenal) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.
81. 6' Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) sends a quick through ball into space for his teammate who is lurking close to the offside line, but one of the defenders intercepts and clears the danger.
82. 6' Dan Ndoye (Nottingham) is able to continue to play.
83. 4' Dan Ndoye (Nottingham) picks up an injury.
84. 1' The match has just started.
85. Nottingham will kick-off.
86. Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Darren England.
87. We now know the starting lineups. You can find them in the match details of this match.
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