Arsenal recorded a superb comeback from 0-2 down to 3-2 victory in the fifth round of FA Cup in the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal scored three times in 15 minutes to book the place in the last 16 on the FA Cup, with an away clash against either Middlesbrough or Sunderland.
Arsenal, which played almost the strongest team, didn't play too badly on the first half, but somehow Aston Villa took two goals from Richard Dunne's header from the corner and Darrent Bent via counter attack. However, second half was Arsenal's dominance. First fifteen minutes of second half was all Arsenal need to win this game.
Arsenal were very dangerous on the second half. They almost scored when Per Mertesacker's nice header from van Persie's corner cleared off the line by Ireland, but then Arsenal got penalty when Richard Dunne obstructed Aaron Ramsey on the penalty area, and van Persie gave hope for Arsenal 1-2. Just moments after that, Theo Walcott scored the equalizer after got deflected the clearance off the line by Aston Villa's player. Robin van Persie completed Arsenal's comeback with a penalty, after Laurent Koscielny brought down by Darrent Bent. Ironic enough for Aston Villa, their two goalscorer gave two penalties to Arsenal.
Arsenal showed an amazing spirit, with two nil down on the half time, it is never easy to back on the game. Credit for Arsene Wenger, who made a good team talk on the half time, and even without substitution they can turn the game on. Walcott, despite being quite wasteful upfront, scored a goal, Chamberlain showed why Arsenal fans were angry when Wenger withdrew him on the last match against Man United, he was very lively on the left flank, despite still a little bit lacking of final product. Rosicky played the ball neatly, and Ramsey was brilliant on the second half.
However, Arsenal were still really vulnerable on the set piece, and also aerial ball. Arsenal were very weak defending floating crosses, as they conceded that kind of goal twice in two match. Arsenal also need to re-sharpen the final touch, all of the goals scored today, none of them were from open play, two penalties, and one deflection.
Above of that all, Arsenal were deserved to win this game, they got more chances, and on the second half they were brilliant. The hope for a trophy this season is still on, on FA Cup.
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
Henry is Back! and He still got Class!
Arsenal overcome resilient Leeds United in 3rd round of FA Cup on the Emirates Stadium by one goal to nil. It's only the King, Thierry Henry, who returned to Emirates Stadium after 4.5 years, could score the goal on this match.
Leeds United defended very well, and Arsenal were struggling to score a goal in this match, despite having couples of chances. First half was a non-inspiring performance by the gunners, as they failed to really threaten Leeds' goal. The only great chances Arsenal had was from Andrey Arshavin's shot over the bar in the early ten minutes and Aaron Ramsey's deflected shot. On the other hand, Leeds only had one shot off target.
On the second half, Arsenal played better and had several chances from Ramsey, Chamberlain, and also Arteta. After almost 70 minutes of deadlock, Arsene Wenger introduced Thierry Henry as well as Theo Walcott. It was a good substitution by the Gunners. Thierry Henry only needed ten minutes to score his goal in his second debut for the Gunners! He still got excellent composure in front of goal, and his finishing was clinical. After that goal, Leeds tried to push, but in the end it is Arsenal who through to the next round.
The King celebrates after scoring the goal!
It was a sensational goal by the current all time leading goalscorer, placing the ball to the far post. It was a placed shot we used to see from the old Thierry Henry. He showed Marouane Chamakh, Andrey Arshavin, Theo Walcott, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain what finishing is like. He might be already 34, but his touch is still there. He might be already lost his explosive pace, but he is still predator in the box. He might not as agile as he used to be but he still got eye on to the goal. There were some doubts about the return of Thierry Henry, but tonight, he showed he still got something to offer for the Gunners, and something Arsenal - aside from Robin van Persie - has been lacking : the final touch
Leeds United defended very well, and Arsenal were struggling to score a goal in this match, despite having couples of chances. First half was a non-inspiring performance by the gunners, as they failed to really threaten Leeds' goal. The only great chances Arsenal had was from Andrey Arshavin's shot over the bar in the early ten minutes and Aaron Ramsey's deflected shot. On the other hand, Leeds only had one shot off target.
On the second half, Arsenal played better and had several chances from Ramsey, Chamberlain, and also Arteta. After almost 70 minutes of deadlock, Arsene Wenger introduced Thierry Henry as well as Theo Walcott. It was a good substitution by the Gunners. Thierry Henry only needed ten minutes to score his goal in his second debut for the Gunners! He still got excellent composure in front of goal, and his finishing was clinical. After that goal, Leeds tried to push, but in the end it is Arsenal who through to the next round.
The King celebrates after scoring the goal!
It was a sensational goal by the current all time leading goalscorer, placing the ball to the far post. It was a placed shot we used to see from the old Thierry Henry. He showed Marouane Chamakh, Andrey Arshavin, Theo Walcott, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain what finishing is like. He might be already 34, but his touch is still there. He might be already lost his explosive pace, but he is still predator in the box. He might not as agile as he used to be but he still got eye on to the goal. There were some doubts about the return of Thierry Henry, but tonight, he showed he still got something to offer for the Gunners, and something Arsenal - aside from Robin van Persie - has been lacking : the final touch
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Bad Game, but Still Win
Arsenal scraped 2-1 victory over Huddersfield town, but it's not something arsenal should have been proud of. It was clearly a bad game, Arsenal was under constant threat from Huddersfield Town, and if Huddersfield had had more luck, Arsenal would've been easily suffered their third home defeat this season.
Arsenal which rested Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie didn't have their best first half, even they lead 1-0 by Bendtner's deflected goal. Huddersfield had some chances to equalize, which fortunately they failed to do any shot on goal. Huddersfield could got a penalty if the referee had seen Kieran Gibbs handballed in penalty area. Arsenal even had to play with ten men after newly-back-from-injury Sebastian Squillaci did a professional foul on 40th minutes. Any other bad news is Samir Nasri, the captain in this match, got an injury, and has to be replaced by Tomas Rosicky
Second half was Huddersfield's until they continuously threatened Manuel Almunia's goal, and they could equalize from Alan Lee's header from corner kick. Shocked, Arsene Wenger introduced the captain Cesc Fabregas to replace Abou Diaby. Arsenal started to dominating the game again. Finally, Nicklas Bendtner is brought down, and Arsenal got the penalty, which succesfully converted by the substitute Cesc. 2-1 for Arsenal. Huddersfield tried to find an equalizer but the score remained 2-1. Arsenal are through to next round..
Arsenal which rested Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie didn't have their best first half, even they lead 1-0 by Bendtner's deflected goal. Huddersfield had some chances to equalize, which fortunately they failed to do any shot on goal. Huddersfield could got a penalty if the referee had seen Kieran Gibbs handballed in penalty area. Arsenal even had to play with ten men after newly-back-from-injury Sebastian Squillaci did a professional foul on 40th minutes. Any other bad news is Samir Nasri, the captain in this match, got an injury, and has to be replaced by Tomas Rosicky
Second half was Huddersfield's until they continuously threatened Manuel Almunia's goal, and they could equalize from Alan Lee's header from corner kick. Shocked, Arsene Wenger introduced the captain Cesc Fabregas to replace Abou Diaby. Arsenal started to dominating the game again. Finally, Nicklas Bendtner is brought down, and Arsenal got the penalty, which succesfully converted by the substitute Cesc. 2-1 for Arsenal. Huddersfield tried to find an equalizer but the score remained 2-1. Arsenal are through to next round..
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