The Reason Why Soccer Is So Interesting

Til the 88th minute, Arsenal was controlling the match and have a 2 goal cushion. They were playing their fancy football til..

Clichy hesitated to pass the ball to the many options available. He slipped and gave the possession away. That made way for Jermaine Jenas to make it 4-3. The outcome of the match? Lets rewind a little first. Lol

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur

North London Derby

It was definately gonna be a good game. Derbies are always good to watch. And a North London derby is always full of drama. Who can forget Jermaine Jenas equalising with the last kick of the match 2 seasons ago? And which Tottenham fan wouldn't remember the sweet memory of them defeating Arsenal 5-2 on aggregate in last season's Carling Cup? Anyway, yesterday's match had the equal amount of drama. Total goals in this match was 8 goals.

It started off with a superd 40 feet volley goal from ex-Gunner, David Bentley on the 12th minute. His volley caught Almunia as he was off his line. I must say that his goal was simply brilliant. Below is a photo of him celebrating after scoring the opening goal of the match.

On the 37th minute, Mikael Silvestre, ex Manchester United player scored his first goal for the club to make it 1-all.

Silvestre heading the ball in to level the score

The joy of scoring the first goal for your new club

Then came the break. And one would never imagine there was 6 more goals to come.

47th minute, captain marvel, William Gallas put Arsenal in front with another headed goal. 2-1 to Arsenal.

Gallas celebrating his goal

Gallas hugging Samir Nasri while the rest join in the celebration

Then Arsenal doubled their lead with a goal from Emmanuel Adebayor on the 69th minute. A nice chip from Samir Nasri to the left off the keeper set the goal and all Adebayor had to do was to touch the ball to ensure it was 3-1. Immediately after that, Arsenal dozed off as Darren Bent came off the bench to make it 3-2. I would say that this goal was partly Manuel Almunia's fault for not clearing an iniatial shot from Tom Huddlestone. Anyway, Arsenal wouldn't be rueing just yet as Robin van Persie stepped up and made it 4-2 a minute later which a superb goal, using his non-preferable right foot.

Arsenal players celebrating Adebayor's goal

Adebayor, RVP and Walcott celebrating Arsenal's fourth goal

So it was 4-2 and Arsenal was controlling the match til..

Clichy hesitated to pass the ball to the many options available. He slipped and gave the possession away. That made way for Jermaine Jenas to make it 4-3.

And that goal brought the Tottenham players back to life and gave them hope.

The fourth official shows up the electronic board. 4 added minutes.

90+4 minute..

Luka Modric drives a long range ball in. It beats Almunia but hits the post. Relieved? Hell no!! Aaron Lennon came running by and slotted in the ball to make it 4-all!!

So from 4-2 to 4-4. Still think soccer is boring? I don't. Definately don't. As an Arsenal fan though, I would like the score to just stay at 4-2 and it was kinda heart breaking to draw again. Beginning to see the title hopes fading away as Chelsea, Manchester Utd and Liverpool all won. -Sigh-

It has only been 10 matches so far this season. But it seems like I have had more. So now Arsenal sits third on the Barclay's Premier League and where they will finish still eludes me. They are already 3 points behind second place Chelsea and a further 3 more to leaders, Liverpool. Man Utd ain't far away either. With a game in hand, they are only 2 points adrift Arsenal.

To conclude, this is gonna be one long season with a lot of dramas.