1-2, Premier League, Old Trafford, 29/8 -09
Arshavin 40
I don't quite know where to start, i'm sitting in my room, alone in the dark, and just reflecting on the game, a big cloud of sorrow is all around me (I know, i'm being melodramatic), but it just isn't easy, being alone in a Manchester family in days like this, in the end, all I have is myself, that is why I think it is good for me to do these reports or whatever you call them..
It all started so well, we were actually dominating the game for most parts of the first half, and the first really screwed up thing was when Fletcher did a careless tackle on Arshavin in the box, he was just about to shoot, but the referee just waved on the game.
But Andrey would have quick revenge when he scored one of the most beautiful strikes I have witnessed, we could certainly do with some more of those..
Robin was like millimetres from doubling out tally, but Foster did a fucking monkey save! His foot came just in time to save the shit.
In the second half we lost the decisive stuff, like when Rooney went after the ball and Almunia went out to take it, and woops, there you have a penalty against you, and I wouldn't go as far and say that Rooney misses lots of those.
After the penalty we tried to stabalize, and I think we did quite a good job, since Robin hit the crossbar from a freekick, but as I said, the game wasn't ours to win..
Diaby, one of the best in the team by far, was todays black sheep, he converted Giggs freekick into his own net, and after that we never really had that great chance, except once.
When it was like 2 minutes left, Gallas nodded down a freekick and Robin smashed it into the goal, I flew up the couch, thinking it was too good to be true, which it of course was, Gallas came from offside when he nodded the ball down, so it wasn't a goal and I felt worse than I had before, it was definitely because of the joy(it was almost unbearable) and I thought I would die, but know that I have been given time to think some, it wasn't like The game, it was just a game, it is certainly not the end of the world that we lost, but in the heat of the moment I could of course not see that.
The Positives is at least that the defence looked strong, it wasn't like the back four did anything out of order, so we remain stabil there, and there is still a lot of time for a comeback, and isn't that what Arsenal do best?
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Champions League Draw
Champions League Draw for the Group Stages;
Arsenal
AZ Alkmaar (Champions from the Netherlands)
Olympiacos (Champions from Greece)
Standard Liege (Champions from Belgium)
I belive we got a very good draw, thinking that we could have got Real Madrid, Juventus, Inter among others.
We will start the season away from home against Standard Liege, followed by a home match against Olympiacos, and then we are off to the Netherlands before it is time for reverse, when Alkmaar comes to Emirates, followed by Standard Liege and Olympiacos, and then it is (hopefully) time for the knock-out stages!
Yesterday evening me and my sister watched a great movie, it is called 'The Covenant' I really liked it, I would definitely recommend it for anyone interest in good movies (a)
And tonight Ylva will sleep over, mom and dad are off to a wedding, so it is just me, sis' and Ylva!
Arsenal
AZ Alkmaar (Champions from the Netherlands)
Olympiacos (Champions from Greece)
Standard Liege (Champions from Belgium)
I belive we got a very good draw, thinking that we could have got Real Madrid, Juventus, Inter among others.
We will start the season away from home against Standard Liege, followed by a home match against Olympiacos, and then we are off to the Netherlands before it is time for reverse, when Alkmaar comes to Emirates, followed by Standard Liege and Olympiacos, and then it is (hopefully) time for the knock-out stages!
Yesterday evening me and my sister watched a great movie, it is called 'The Covenant' I really liked it, I would definitely recommend it for anyone interest in good movies (a)
And tonight Ylva will sleep over, mom and dad are off to a wedding, so it is just me, sis' and Ylva!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Arsenal vs. Celtic
3-1, Champions League Qualification Game 2, Emirates, 26/8 -09
Eduardo 28 (pen),
Eboue 53,
Arshavin 74
Another thrilling display for the Gunners as they get into the Champions League group stage for the 12th year in a row!
We had control during the entire game, and it was only a matter of time before we would break the deadlock, which Eduardo did from a penalty which he caused himself, but it was a very uncertain penalty.
This is my opinion of what happened; Eduardo was running after the ball in the box, when the goalkeeper slided out to cover up so a shot wouldn't come, but he got a bit too close and to avoid the 'keeper, Eduardo took a short step, but couldn't keep his balance, så he fell, and the referee made it a penalty, not much that Eduardo had to say on the occasion anyway.
Well, so after the great penalty things slowed down, but about 8 minutes into the second half Eboue was about to change things, Bendtner made a clever backheel, and found Diaby(Fabregas' replacer, Fabregas is most likely to miss the United game) and Diaby passed to Eboue, who fired home low to seal the game.
In the 71st minute Andrey and Wilshere came on for the goalscorers(Diaby was replaced by Ramsey in the 61st) and made immediate inpact, in fact, just 3 minutes into the Russians European Debut for Arsenal, he scored! Andrey and Ramsey was exchanging ball a couple of times before Andrey took a great shot and that meant Arsenal 3 Celtic 0.
But unfortunately it didn't end there, in the last minute Donati shot a very tricky shot, that went off the post and in, but it was hardly anything more than a little consolation for the Scottish giants, who will be playing Europa League next.
And I just have to add the GREATEST thing that just happened to me, when I got home about an hour ago, I went into the kitchen, and I saw a package from London addressed to me, I got in a sort of trance, because the first thing I think of when I hear London, is Arsenal, but then I realized that I also order books from England, but I hadn't bought any books as far as I knew, so then it was just too quickly open the package, and in there I saw the ARSENAL REVIEW 08/09, and got like a heart attack or something!! I took up a paper that was beside the DVD, and here's what it said;
Dear Jenny, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Many thanks for entering the Gunners Giveaway competition in the August 2009 edition of Arsenal - The Magazine.
I'm Delighted to tell you that you answered the question to Giveaway 3 correctly(How many games Arsenal went unbeaten in the league run, 21 if you all recall), were chosen as one of our lucky winners and your prize is herewith enclosed.
In closing, many thanks for entering and may I send you best wishes from everyone at Arsenal FC.
Yours Sincerely
Joanne Harney, Publications Office Manager.
PS. I bought a new Fabregas Poster yesterday aswell (; DS.
Eduardo 28 (pen),
Eboue 53,
Arshavin 74
Another thrilling display for the Gunners as they get into the Champions League group stage for the 12th year in a row!
We had control during the entire game, and it was only a matter of time before we would break the deadlock, which Eduardo did from a penalty which he caused himself, but it was a very uncertain penalty.
This is my opinion of what happened; Eduardo was running after the ball in the box, when the goalkeeper slided out to cover up so a shot wouldn't come, but he got a bit too close and to avoid the 'keeper, Eduardo took a short step, but couldn't keep his balance, så he fell, and the referee made it a penalty, not much that Eduardo had to say on the occasion anyway.
Well, so after the great penalty things slowed down, but about 8 minutes into the second half Eboue was about to change things, Bendtner made a clever backheel, and found Diaby(Fabregas' replacer, Fabregas is most likely to miss the United game) and Diaby passed to Eboue, who fired home low to seal the game.
In the 71st minute Andrey and Wilshere came on for the goalscorers(Diaby was replaced by Ramsey in the 61st) and made immediate inpact, in fact, just 3 minutes into the Russians European Debut for Arsenal, he scored! Andrey and Ramsey was exchanging ball a couple of times before Andrey took a great shot and that meant Arsenal 3 Celtic 0.
But unfortunately it didn't end there, in the last minute Donati shot a very tricky shot, that went off the post and in, but it was hardly anything more than a little consolation for the Scottish giants, who will be playing Europa League next.
And I just have to add the GREATEST thing that just happened to me, when I got home about an hour ago, I went into the kitchen, and I saw a package from London addressed to me, I got in a sort of trance, because the first thing I think of when I hear London, is Arsenal, but then I realized that I also order books from England, but I hadn't bought any books as far as I knew, so then it was just too quickly open the package, and in there I saw the ARSENAL REVIEW 08/09, and got like a heart attack or something!! I took up a paper that was beside the DVD, and here's what it said;
Dear Jenny, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Many thanks for entering the Gunners Giveaway competition in the August 2009 edition of Arsenal - The Magazine.
I'm Delighted to tell you that you answered the question to Giveaway 3 correctly(How many games Arsenal went unbeaten in the league run, 21 if you all recall), were chosen as one of our lucky winners and your prize is herewith enclosed.
In closing, many thanks for entering and may I send you best wishes from everyone at Arsenal FC.
Yours Sincerely
Joanne Harney, Publications Office Manager.
PS. I bought a new Fabregas Poster yesterday aswell (; DS.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Arsenal vs. Portsmouth
4-1, Premier League, Emirates, 22/8 -09
Diaby 18, 22,
Gallas 51,
Ramsey 69
Arsenal kick off the first home game of the season with a great 4-1 win! Abou Diaby gave us a brace in the first half and the second was no disappointment, with goals from Gallas and a first Premier League goal for young Aaron Ramsey.
The first one started from midfield where Cesc Fabregas delivered a beautiful ball to Eduardo, who put the ball on one side and runned the other past Wilson, and slipped the ball back to Diaby, who thundered in 1-0.
Once again Fabregas delivered well to Eboue, who runned great and slipped it to Diaby who could easily put it to the left of David James, just at the penalty mark.
The second started quite calm, Ramsey got in instead of Fabregas at halftime(the skipper felt his hamstring tighten), but again, from an Arsenal set-piece, the third goal came, Arshavin swept the free-kick in, the ball got past everyone, but Vermaelen threw himself towards the ball, but could only find Gallas, who got it on his feet and it went up to his forehead and then in through the post.
And at last, the Gunners finished the game off from some beutiful play, Robin van Persie got the ball a bit outside the box, and he spotted Ramsey running through the crowd of defenders, and he slid it through everyone to Ramsey, who didn't let the crowd down, and finished with taste.
All Goals;
Diaby 18, 22,
Gallas 51,
Ramsey 69
Arsenal kick off the first home game of the season with a great 4-1 win! Abou Diaby gave us a brace in the first half and the second was no disappointment, with goals from Gallas and a first Premier League goal for young Aaron Ramsey.
The first one started from midfield where Cesc Fabregas delivered a beautiful ball to Eduardo, who put the ball on one side and runned the other past Wilson, and slipped the ball back to Diaby, who thundered in 1-0.
Once again Fabregas delivered well to Eboue, who runned great and slipped it to Diaby who could easily put it to the left of David James, just at the penalty mark.
The second started quite calm, Ramsey got in instead of Fabregas at halftime(the skipper felt his hamstring tighten), but again, from an Arsenal set-piece, the third goal came, Arshavin swept the free-kick in, the ball got past everyone, but Vermaelen threw himself towards the ball, but could only find Gallas, who got it on his feet and it went up to his forehead and then in through the post.
And at last, the Gunners finished the game off from some beutiful play, Robin van Persie got the ball a bit outside the box, and he spotted Ramsey running through the crowd of defenders, and he slid it through everyone to Ramsey, who didn't let the crowd down, and finished with taste.
All Goals;
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Celtic vs. Arsenal
2-0, Champions League Qualification Game 1, Celtic Park, 18/8 -09
Gallas 43,
Caldwell 71 (og)
I have just finished watching the game, and what a thriller! I litterally flew up from the sofa after the first goal, which was worth it's weight in gold.
And that was indeed a quite different one, Fabregas shoots from a freekick, and Gallas then tries to get out of the way by bowing down, but the ball takes a deflection off his back, and into goal!
The second one came a bit later, Clichy got loose on his side and his cross was slammed in by no one else than Caldwell, the Celtic skipper.
This gives us a head start at Emirates, and we will certainly not lose by 2-0 there, so i'd say Celtic, European League next!
Song and Denilson were totally awesome this evening, like they were against Everton as well, they didn't stop running for nothing! I belive we will have a good partnership there for the future.
The Goals;
Gallas 43,
Caldwell 71 (og)
I have just finished watching the game, and what a thriller! I litterally flew up from the sofa after the first goal, which was worth it's weight in gold.
And that was indeed a quite different one, Fabregas shoots from a freekick, and Gallas then tries to get out of the way by bowing down, but the ball takes a deflection off his back, and into goal!
The second one came a bit later, Clichy got loose on his side and his cross was slammed in by no one else than Caldwell, the Celtic skipper.
This gives us a head start at Emirates, and we will certainly not lose by 2-0 there, so i'd say Celtic, European League next!
Song and Denilson were totally awesome this evening, like they were against Everton as well, they didn't stop running for nothing! I belive we will have a good partnership there for the future.
The Goals;
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Everton vs. Arsenal
6-1, Premier League, Goodison Park, 15/8 -09
Denilson 26,
Vermaelen 37,
Gallas 41,
Fabregas 48, 70,
Eduardo 89
It started quite even, until Bendtner showed his technical skills and got past some defenders, then slid the ball to Fabregas, who already knew where to put it, and Denilson answered with delight, a great shot in the upper corner of the goal.
The second came a little over ten minutes later, van Persie took a freekick that found Vermaelen who beautifully nodded in 2-0.
With four minutes from half-time, Fabregas stroke in a freekick towards Gallas who easily jumped for it, and that meant 3-0.
After half time Arsenal answered in the same style that they left with, just two minutes into the second half they did a beautiful counter attack after an Everton corner, Arshavin won the ball and passed to Denilson, who slid the ball to van Persie, and the Dutchman passed to Fabregas who shot Arsenal 4-0 ahead.
After that the game slowed down a bit, until Almunia kicked the ball out to Fabregas, who runned past the midfield and got an incredible shot in the low corner, and when he scored this one, he runned to the bench and picked up a shirt with the name and number of the spanish Espanyol captain who died last week, only 26 years old.
And at last, Eduardo got the chance to round things up, which he did, first he passed to Arshavin, who took a shot that bounced off the post, but Eduardo was there to press it in, 6-0.
Everton got an consolation goal in the 91st minute, but that didn't stop the Arsenal fans to cheer and mockingly singing Boring, Boring Arsenal!
The Goals!
Denilson 26,
Vermaelen 37,
Gallas 41,
Fabregas 48, 70,
Eduardo 89
It started quite even, until Bendtner showed his technical skills and got past some defenders, then slid the ball to Fabregas, who already knew where to put it, and Denilson answered with delight, a great shot in the upper corner of the goal.
The second came a little over ten minutes later, van Persie took a freekick that found Vermaelen who beautifully nodded in 2-0.
With four minutes from half-time, Fabregas stroke in a freekick towards Gallas who easily jumped for it, and that meant 3-0.
After half time Arsenal answered in the same style that they left with, just two minutes into the second half they did a beautiful counter attack after an Everton corner, Arshavin won the ball and passed to Denilson, who slid the ball to van Persie, and the Dutchman passed to Fabregas who shot Arsenal 4-0 ahead.
After that the game slowed down a bit, until Almunia kicked the ball out to Fabregas, who runned past the midfield and got an incredible shot in the low corner, and when he scored this one, he runned to the bench and picked up a shirt with the name and number of the spanish Espanyol captain who died last week, only 26 years old.
And at last, Eduardo got the chance to round things up, which he did, first he passed to Arshavin, who took a shot that bounced off the post, but Eduardo was there to press it in, 6-0.
Everton got an consolation goal in the 91st minute, but that didn't stop the Arsenal fans to cheer and mockingly singing Boring, Boring Arsenal!
The Goals!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Arsenal vs. Rangers
3-0, Emirates Cup, Pre-season, Emirates, 2/8 -09
Wilshere 2, 72,
Eduardo 11
Arsenal has finally taken the trophy back, after a year at Hamburg's, it has found it's way back on familiar grounds, back to Emirates.
Wilshere has been radiant during the entire weekend, and recieved both man of the match awards, and who could have thought of a better start towards a season that may be his breakthrough? Well, not to many I can say.
Arsenal looked comfortable throughout the entire game, the central midfield being entirely Spanish with Cesc and Fran Merida, after gaining a 2 goal lead after just eleven minutes, nothing was going to stop them.
After two minutes Wilshere found Fabregas with a lot of space, and when the Spaniard played in to Andrey, who easily slipped the ball back to the young Englishman who scored from 12 yards.
A couple of minutes later Eduardo got his chance, and took it gladly, Merida gave him a nice pass inside the area, and Eduardo, cool as you like, stroke the ball home.
After that Arsenal settled back a bit and just enjoyed the ride for a while, before Wilshere thought he would have a go at it again, with 18 minutes left Aaron Ramsey crossed a ball into the way of Jack Wilshere, who proudly could volley a third home.
And that's how Captain Cesc Fabregas could lift the trophy for Arsenal !
Wilshere 2, 72,
Eduardo 11
Arsenal has finally taken the trophy back, after a year at Hamburg's, it has found it's way back on familiar grounds, back to Emirates.
Wilshere has been radiant during the entire weekend, and recieved both man of the match awards, and who could have thought of a better start towards a season that may be his breakthrough? Well, not to many I can say.
Arsenal looked comfortable throughout the entire game, the central midfield being entirely Spanish with Cesc and Fran Merida, after gaining a 2 goal lead after just eleven minutes, nothing was going to stop them.
After two minutes Wilshere found Fabregas with a lot of space, and when the Spaniard played in to Andrey, who easily slipped the ball back to the young Englishman who scored from 12 yards.
A couple of minutes later Eduardo got his chance, and took it gladly, Merida gave him a nice pass inside the area, and Eduardo, cool as you like, stroke the ball home.
After that Arsenal settled back a bit and just enjoyed the ride for a while, before Wilshere thought he would have a go at it again, with 18 minutes left Aaron Ramsey crossed a ball into the way of Jack Wilshere, who proudly could volley a third home.
And that's how Captain Cesc Fabregas could lift the trophy for Arsenal !
Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid
2-1, Emirates Cup, Pre-season, Emirates, 1/8 -09
Arshavin 86, 90
Arsenal began this year's Emirates Cup with a tough win over Atletico, but much deserved.
It was Tomas Rosicky's first game at Emirates for quite som time, so it felt nice to make it with a win, even if the credit shall go to Andrey.
The first 45 minutes was not very eventful, but at halftime young Wilshere was brought on, and he started to crack the spanish defence open starting with some great passes.
But the kick that Arsenal needed came when Bendtner, van Persie and Ramsey was replaced by Fabregas, Eduardo and Arshavin in the 66th minute.
Twenty minutes after the change Fabregas sent a great ball over to Andrey, who thundered in 1-0, and since it was only 4 minutes + injury time left, everybody thought it was pretty much over, but that isn't really what happened.
With 1 minute + injury time left German Pacheco got the equalizer, and everbody started to settle for a draw, except one little Russian, who picked up a bad header and runned past the goalkeeper, and managed to give Arsenal the winner in injury time.
After this game Arsenal was leading the table with 5 points over Rangers 4 points they got after their 1-0 win over PSG.
The Goals;
Arshavin 86, 90
Arsenal began this year's Emirates Cup with a tough win over Atletico, but much deserved.
It was Tomas Rosicky's first game at Emirates for quite som time, so it felt nice to make it with a win, even if the credit shall go to Andrey.
The first 45 minutes was not very eventful, but at halftime young Wilshere was brought on, and he started to crack the spanish defence open starting with some great passes.
But the kick that Arsenal needed came when Bendtner, van Persie and Ramsey was replaced by Fabregas, Eduardo and Arshavin in the 66th minute.
Twenty minutes after the change Fabregas sent a great ball over to Andrey, who thundered in 1-0, and since it was only 4 minutes + injury time left, everybody thought it was pretty much over, but that isn't really what happened.
With 1 minute + injury time left German Pacheco got the equalizer, and everbody started to settle for a draw, except one little Russian, who picked up a bad header and runned past the goalkeeper, and managed to give Arsenal the winner in injury time.
After this game Arsenal was leading the table with 5 points over Rangers 4 points they got after their 1-0 win over PSG.
The Goals;
Hannover 96 vs. Arsenal
1-0, Pre-season, AWD-Arena, Germany, 29/7 -09
Fabregas 8
Arsenal were in good control the entire game, but they were up against the hardest side they have faced so far during the pre-season games.
The Germans were the first to get a good chans after seven minutes, but Arsenal responded brilliant, van Persie slid in a perfect pass for Cesc to pick up and go past the goalkeeper before easily place the ball back in the net.
Arshavin was close to double the tally just after the goal, but his shot was blocked by the Hannover 'keeper.
Just before the game the sad news arrived of Toure's depature, he went to Manchester City like Ade, after some times speculations, we are all gonna' miss him, but this will of course open up for Vermaelen.
Fabregas 8
Arsenal were in good control the entire game, but they were up against the hardest side they have faced so far during the pre-season games.
The Germans were the first to get a good chans after seven minutes, but Arsenal responded brilliant, van Persie slid in a perfect pass for Cesc to pick up and go past the goalkeeper before easily place the ball back in the net.
Arshavin was close to double the tally just after the goal, but his shot was blocked by the Hannover 'keeper.
Just before the game the sad news arrived of Toure's depature, he went to Manchester City like Ade, after some times speculations, we are all gonna' miss him, but this will of course open up for Vermaelen.
Szombathelyi Haladás vs. Arsenal
5-0, Pre-season, Hungary, 27/7 -09
Bendtner 17, 43,
Eduardo 24, 40,
Van Persie 66 (pen)
Arsenal continued their goal frenzy, with Eduardo marking his first pre-season appearence with a stunning brace.
Bendtner started the celebrations with a header, and Eduardo wasn't far behind with a classy low shot before completing the brace with a real free-kick screamer.
Just before halftime the Dane put Arsenal 4-0 up after he recieved a great pass from Jack Wilshere, who really played well.
About fifteen minutes after the break, Robin van Persie rounded things up after Bendtner was tackled in the box, another superb penalty from the Dutchman.
Highlights and Goals;
Bendtner 17, 43,
Eduardo 24, 40,
Van Persie 66 (pen)
Arsenal continued their goal frenzy, with Eduardo marking his first pre-season appearence with a stunning brace.
Bendtner started the celebrations with a header, and Eduardo wasn't far behind with a classy low shot before completing the brace with a real free-kick screamer.
Just before halftime the Dane put Arsenal 4-0 up after he recieved a great pass from Jack Wilshere, who really played well.
About fifteen minutes after the break, Robin van Persie rounded things up after Bendtner was tackled in the box, another superb penalty from the Dutchman.
Highlights and Goals;
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