As mentioned in my 2 previous entries, Arsenal would be playing fellow Londoners, West Ham United at Upton Park. Also mentioned was that I lost connection to Justin.tv and again could not watch it! But anyway, the important thing is that Arsenal won. Told you they would. Although it took an own goal to get it started and a late goal from Emmanuel Adebayor to cement the win. Yes, Arsenal are 0-2 winners last night!! Woohoo!!
In the first half, Arsenal had their fair of chances but did not capitalise on them. Half time came and both teams were still even. Then on the 68th minute, Arsene Wenger sensed the need of using his substitutes, bringing on Adebayor and Abou Diaby for Theo Walcott and Samir Nasri. And what an immediate impact Adebayor brought to the visiting side as he met a corner with a header. Unfortunately, it was just a a little wide of the upright. but it wouldn't matter as 7 minutes later, ARSENAL TAKE THE LEAD! An own goal by Julien Faubert but Adebayor can take a great deal of credit after he twists and turns before firing a shot across the face of goal. Faubert then slides in but his attempted clearance only finds the back of the net! 0-1 to the Arsenal!! After that, West Ham changed their tactics and brought on fresh pairs of legs. However, it was to no avail as on the 90th minute, Adebayor scored 1 of his own. Nicklas Bendtner sets him away with a long ball through that catches West Ham unawares and he races onto it, rounds the advancing Green and slots into an empty net! 0-2 to the Arsenal!! And that is how the match ended. Arsenal to travel back with 3 full points.
If only I got to watch the match. I have missed so many Arsenal's goals since I came to UTM and it sucks!! Anyway, here are some photos from the match.
Walcott dribbles away from West Ham's Kieron
Former Gunner, Matthew Upson kicks past RVP
Bendtner surrounded by three West Ham players
Cesc Fabregas!!
Cesc again!! Battling it out with Julien Faubert. Thanks for the own goal! Lol
Captain marvel, William Gallas and Charlton Cole
Gallas and Cole again
Adebayor celebrates after Arsenal takes the lead
Adebayor rounding off Green before scoring Arsenal's second
Emmanuel Eboue, RVP and Cesc celebrating Adebayor's goal
The 2 Emmanuels
Well, that is it, I guess. Anyway, Arsenal and the rest of the Premiership clubs will be playing again this Tuesday/Wednesday nights. Arsenal will be hosting Tottenham. What a time to have a North London derby if you asked me. Spurs just bagged their first win under new manager, Harry Rednapp last night. But Arsenal should be able to do it. Lol. Til then! I got to get back to studying! Finals are coming and I even have an assignment tomorrow. Life sucks!
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