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November 13, 2004
The Scum (1) 4 - 5 (1) Arsenal
It's been about ten hours, but I'm still trying to figure out what the hell happened this morning. I woke up at 6:34, I think I watched a football match and I'm pretty sure Arsenal won. Other than that it's one big blur.
If the game against Soton two weeks ago was medieval torture, this was what it's like to be Dick Cheney -- persistant heart pain coupled with a quiet fear that the end may be near. Yet, in the end, it all works out. Thanks to Jack for keeping nitroglycerin behind the bar.
I believe the goals went like this, but again, I could be wrong. I may have dreamed this whole thing... but just in case it did happen, I'll number the goals for quick reference.
1. Spurs got the first from a free kick and Toure's missed clearance.
2. In first half injury time, TH received a ball over the top near the spot, held for what seemed like ages, then poked it home. 1-1 at the half.
3. Freddie was brought down in the box for a clear penalty, which Lauren cooly put into the right side of the net.
4. Good work from Vieira and a fortunate deflection put our French midfielder clear on goal. He beat Robinson to put us up 3-1 and start a loud chorus of "Vieira."
5. Within moments, Defoe had brought the totts back to 3-2 with a great strike into the far corner from the edge of the area. As TouresJersey said, this guy should be playing for England.
6. Cesc made a great tackle to win the ball, then got the ball back and played in Freddie, who finished well to make it 4-2. Game over.
Not.
7. Ledley King I think scored on a header at this point?
8. Pires ended up with the ball in the right side of the area, did a nifty dribbling move to get past the defender and slotted home past Robinson to the near post. The goal of the match for Arsenal. We went nuts. It was game over.
Not.
9. In the 87th minute, TH gave the ball away in midfield, and a good over the top ball put Kanoute in and he made it 5-4.
And, that's the way it ended...... I think.
Men of the Match: Cesc and Vieira. Our central midfielders controlled the game. Cesc beautifully set up at least one if not two of the goals and Vieira looked his old self throughout -- especially as he burst free on goal.
Honorable Mention Man of the Match: Freddie. Won the penalty, set up one after a great turn, and scored one.
Another Honorable Mention Man of the Match: Arsenal conceded 4 times and, from what I recall, Cygan wasn't directly responsible for any of them. That's noteworthy any way you look at it.
MIA of the Match: JAR. Never looked completely comfortable thanks to the hack-a-Jose tactic, which seems to be the new hip shit.
Song of the Match: "Super Bob," which might have to have be updated to "Super Bob, Super Sub" if he keeps up this 60th-minute-sub/poacher routine.
NYGooner of the Match: John, who brought his (completely kitted-out) 7- and 3-year-old daughters to the match. That's good parenting.
Beverages report: Three Amstel Lights in honor of our long, lost NY Gooner Derrick, who was stuck working somewhere in Virginia, I believe.
Look for a report on next week's West Brom match direct from the North Bank Lower.
Match report courtesy of East Village Gooner
Posted by gcurtis at November 13, 2004 05:31 PM
Comments
"Mourinho takes swipe at Arsenal
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has launched a scathing attack on title rivals Arsenal by claiming their defenders are a "disgrace". "
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/4010191.stm
Did we get a new manager?......
I must say that the match against Sp*rs highlighted our current weakness, that is a lack of confidents in the Back. We are an attacking team and the people who play up front needs to know that the people at the back are rock solid, this leaves them free to do what they do best….score goals!!!!
I am a bit worried about to the back and hope we address this during the next transfer window.
Posted by: Andy at November 15, 2004 11:41 AM