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09/08/2053, AFC Rushden & Diamonds Stadium, Rushden, England
Championship, English Football League

Rushden Vs Arsenal

Rushden play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: M Seth (GK) , M Howell (CB) , E Nicolas (CB) , D Pennie (RB) , L Health (LB) , D McWethy (CDM) , J Moffet (CDM) , G Meland (CAM) , J Speirs (CAM) , M Cavanaugh (ST) , M Hird (ST) And the subs are: E Rees (CB) , A Leamon (CB) , I Page (CM) , W Keegan (CM) , B Kelly (ST)

Arsenal play in a 3-5-2 Def formation, and line up with: A Trevor (GK) , R Devin (CB) , M Vaughan (CB) , F Connelly (CB) , M Ferrier (CM) , C Noyer (CM) , B MacPhee (CDM) , B Trumbull (RM) , M Cecil (LM) , N MacArtney (ST) , M McTavish (ST) And the subs are: J McBane (CB) , J McIntosh (CM) , T Newall (CM) , R MacLachlan (ST)

Welcome to AFC Rushden & Diamonds Stadium in Rushden, England where AFC Rushden & Diamonds will face Arsenal.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Championship, English Football League.  The attendance is 30000.

1' - Rushden kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

9' - Matthew Howell sees Mark Hird making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Mark Hird takes the ball.  Mark Hird attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

15' - Gareth Meland finds Jacob Moffet with a long pass.  Jacob Moffet sees Michael Cavanaugh making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Michael Cavanaugh runs on to the ball.  Michael Cavanaugh tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

22' - Alec Trevor plays a long ball to Marc Cecil.  Marc Cecil attempts to outskill Matthew Howell, but is illegally impeded.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Matthew Howell the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Arsenal.  

24' - Michael Ferrier stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, and manages to find Cabal Noyer.  Cabal Noyer flicks a header down towards the bottom corner...but the shot is parried by Matt Seth!  Lee Health gets to the ball first and clears.

27' - James Speirs successfully tackles Mike Vaughan and takes possession.  James Speirs sees a run from Gareth Meland.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Gareth Meland takes the ball.  Gareth Meland hits a shot towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

31' - Eupeithes Nicolas plays a long ball to David McWethy.  David McWethy sees Gareth Meland making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Gareth Meland has strayed offside!  

37' - Michael Ferrier passes to Cabal Noyer.  Cabal Noyer slides the ball to Rob Devin.  James Speirs successfully tackles Rob Devin and the ball goes loose.  Jacob Moffet slides the ball to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland spots a run from James Speirs.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and James Speirs is able to take the ball.  James Speirs tries to chip the ball over the advancing keeper...and its in! It's a beautiful goal from James Speirs for Rushden!  The keeper couldn't get back to stop the shot!

38' - Arsenal kick the ball off for the restart.  

42' - Mike Vaughan finds Michael Ferrier with a short pass.  Michael Ferrier plays the ball to Brin Trumbull.  Brin Trumbull plays a long ball to Brendan MacPhee.  Brendan MacPhee hits the ball from long range towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Arsenal kick the ball off for the restart.  

54' - Brendan MacPhee plays a short pass to Nicholas MacArtney.  Nicholas MacArtney crosses the ball, but Lee Health intercepts and takes possession.  

56' - Lee Health passes a long ball to James Speirs.  James Speirs attempts to outskill Rob Devin.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and James Speirs runs with the ball!  

57' - James Speirs takes a shot from distance, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot over the crossbar!  The linesman signals its a corner for Rushden.  David McWethy will take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, and manages to find Mark Hird.  Mark Hird flicks a header down towards the bottom corner...but the shot goes wide!

60' - Alec Trevor finds Felix Connelly with a short pass.  Felix Connelly finds Cabal Noyer with a long pass.  Cabal Noyer crosses the ball, but Dominic Pennie intercepts and takes possession.  

62' - Dominic Pennie sees Mark Hird making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Mark Hird is able to take the ball.  Mark Hird attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but Alec Trevor deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman signals its a corner for Rushden.  David McWethy gets ready to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Brendan MacPhee.  

64' - Brendan MacPhee plays a long pass to Rob Devin.  Rob Devin sees Nicholas MacArtney making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

70' - Nicholas MacArtney tries to beat James Speirs using his ball skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Nicholas MacArtney who takes the ball forward!  

72' - Nicholas MacArtney sees Michael Ferrier making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Michael Ferrier takes the ball.  Michael Ferrier tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the ball hits the post!  Nicholas MacArtney pounces on the loose ball...Nicholas MacArtney tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

75' - Matt Seth slides the ball to Dominic Pennie.  Dominic Pennie hits the ball long to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland runs with the ball, beating Michael Ferrier.  

75' - Gareth Meland curls in a cross, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mel McTavish is going to be taken off.  John McIntosh is going to be brought on.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Felix Connelly will come off.  Johnny McBane is brought on from the bench.  

79' - David McWethy plays a short pass to Gareth Meland.  Cabal Noyer successfully tackles Gareth Meland and the ball goes loose.  Michael Cavanaugh curves the ball into the box, finding Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland gets his head to the ball towards the top corner...but the ball flies over the bar!

83' - Alec Trevor plays a long pass to Mike Vaughan.  Dominic Pennie dispossesses Mike Vaughan and takes the ball.  Dominic Pennie shoots from outside the area...and Dominic Pennie scores!  That's a nice goal from the Rushden player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

83' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Nicholas MacArtney will come off.  Rob MacLachlan is brought on from the bench.  

83' - Arsenal kick the ball off for the restart.  

86' - Mike Vaughan plays the ball to Michael Ferrier.  Michael Ferrier plays a short pass to Rob Devin.  Rob Devin sees a run from Michael Ferrier.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Michael Ferrier takes the ball.  Michael Ferrier looks to slide the ball past the keeper...and Michael Ferrier scores!  That's a fine goal from the Arsenal player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

86' - Rushden kick the ball off for the restart.  

90' - Matthew Howell plays the ball to David McWethy.  David McWethy plays a short pass to Matthew Howell.  Rob MacLachlan dispossesses Matthew Howell and gains possession for his team.  Arsenal try to launch a quick counter attack.  Rob MacLachlan finds Michael Ferrier with a short pass.  Michael Ferrier hits the ball from distance, aiming for the top of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Michael Ferrier for Arsenal!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

90' - Rushden kick the ball off for the restart.  



The match has ended AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2 - 2 Arsenal.