Arsenal defend champion chance to win in the FA Cup 2010. Section, Arsenal managed to survive the defeat after holding Leeds United 1-1 in the third round.
LONDON _ Arsenal defend championship chances to win the FA Cup in 2010. Section, Arsenal managed to survive the defeat after holding Leeds United
1-1 in the third round.In the match at Emirats Stadium on Saturday (01/08/2011) night, busy schedules forced Wenger to rotate players. There is no name of Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri and Theo Walcott in the core of the Gunners squad.
French coach was forced to lose a young squad and some players are more often there on the bench. Arsenal lose Maroune Chamakh, Nicolas Bendtner and Andrei Arshavin on the front lines. Despite dominating the game, but the home team just helpless.
Minute 11, the Arsenal goalkeeper started the threat to Leeds by Andrei Arshavin. Starting from the bait breakthrough Tomas Rosicky, Arsavin duel one on one with Schmeichel Kaspet. However, Russian players can kick saved Leeds goalkeeper.
Turn to Denilson who try their luck on 28 minutes. Brazilian midfielder tried to release a hard kick from a considerable distance. However, the kick can still be countered Schmeichel who performed brilliantly in this match.
The first round was indeed belong to Arsenal. However, the Gunners are not able to break down the Leeds goal thanks to brilliant performances goalkeeper Schmeichel. Practically, the score goalless last until halftime.
The Gunners started the second round again by pounding the Leeds defense. However, it was nicknamed The Whites squad which are surprisingly able to break down the Arsenal goalkeeper Robert Snodgrass via the penalty spot in minute 54.
Starting from Denilson who violate the movement of Max Gradel on the forbidden. Snodgrass calmly melesatkan ball into the Arsenal substitute goalkeeper who escorted Szczesny. Leeds 1-0 lead.
Goals that the burning spirit of Leeds players. Opportunities to increase the benefits gained through Luciano Becchio back. Unfortunately, strong header from Argentine players were still able countered Szczesny.
Arsenal seek to add power smashed by entering Fabregas, Theo and Carlos Vela.Usaha this to fruition. The entry of Walcott makes Arsenal get a penalty after being violated in the forbidden box.
Fabregas calmly execute the ball to the goalkeeper Schmeichel. Practical, 1-1 score lasted until the game ended.
The composition of Players:
Arsenal: Szczesny, Eboue, Djourou, Squillaci, Gibbs, Rosicky (Vela 79), Denilson, Song (Fabregas 58), Arshavin, Bendtner, Chamakh (Walcott 68).
Leeds United: Schmeichel, Connolly, Bruce, O'Brien, Parker, Watt (Bromby 76), Howson, Johnson, Gradel (Hughes 91), Snodgrass, Becchio (Somma 85).
