Arsenal 3 - 1 WBA
I have to admit I feared for two points lost when Quashie equalished seconds after we took out Henry, van Persie, and Hleb. 'Oh no.. here we go again', I thought. For them to score straight from a goalkick was rather pathetic. It showed our lack of focus. But with so many games being played I think it is understandable.
And that equaliser was just right for Dennis as he made sure that those who came in orange didn't go home with no particular moment to keep in their memory. And what a moment. That Dennis Bergkamp goal that cemented our three points was the Ice Man trademark in every sense. To be honest there has been many times in the past where his curling shoot didn't go in. But this was Dennis Bergkamp day so it had to go in. And of course you can't forget that determined run by Eboue who cut inside and with most WBA players attention diverted to him, DB had the space to take his favorite shot once he got the ball.
And before that goal, there was the second goal, the winning goal. Robert Pires' calmness to take his second attempt and score was something worth praising. The Frenchman replaced Hleb who scored a beautiful first goal. While Hleb's twist and dribbles are amazing, Pires' ability to link up the attack and position himself in the box to score the so called simple goals are equally valuable. Adebayor will have to learn from Pires to score the simple goals.
All in all, I was really satisfied with the team's effort, especially after the equaliser. They worked hard and kept their belief. It wouldn't be too nice to not win the game in such a special day.
The Villareal game will be interesting. Some people call for Bergkamp's introduction for our next CL game. But I personally prefer to see us playing our 4-5-1 which has so far worked in CL. Cesc will return for the game and with Reyes suspended, I think Pires will play.
It's a big big week ahead.
And that equaliser was just right for Dennis as he made sure that those who came in orange didn't go home with no particular moment to keep in their memory. And what a moment. That Dennis Bergkamp goal that cemented our three points was the Ice Man trademark in every sense. To be honest there has been many times in the past where his curling shoot didn't go in. But this was Dennis Bergkamp day so it had to go in. And of course you can't forget that determined run by Eboue who cut inside and with most WBA players attention diverted to him, DB had the space to take his favorite shot once he got the ball.
And before that goal, there was the second goal, the winning goal. Robert Pires' calmness to take his second attempt and score was something worth praising. The Frenchman replaced Hleb who scored a beautiful first goal. While Hleb's twist and dribbles are amazing, Pires' ability to link up the attack and position himself in the box to score the so called simple goals are equally valuable. Adebayor will have to learn from Pires to score the simple goals.
All in all, I was really satisfied with the team's effort, especially after the equaliser. They worked hard and kept their belief. It wouldn't be too nice to not win the game in such a special day.
The Villareal game will be interesting. Some people call for Bergkamp's introduction for our next CL game. But I personally prefer to see us playing our 4-5-1 which has so far worked in CL. Cesc will return for the game and with Reyes suspended, I think Pires will play.
It's a big big week ahead.
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