Tuesday 8 March 2011

Barcelona 3-1 Arsenal



Was thinking of just posting that pic with a "nuff said" tag under neath. However I dont think the stats tell the whole story at all.

The game finished 3-1 on the night, Barcelona dominated through out leaving Arsenal players ball watching for most of the game. In fact the only time Arsenal did manage to score was from an own goal.

Arsenal started the game with a very much defensive formation making it obvious their tactics where to keep Barcelona out until half time. Was working brilliantly with some great last ditch tackles and it looked like they could actually see the half out and re asses the situation during the interval.

Half way through the first half Van Persie went through on goal, the whistel went for offside but the dutch forward couldnt hear it over the 95 000 fans. Seemingly unawares of the situation his shot went well wide, turned round and saw the referee raise a second yellow meaning he had been sent off.

The decision didnt change their tactics, still keeping a solid defence.

45+3 minutes in, Messi got free in the box, dinked it over the keeper and volleyed it in. Amazing composure.

Arsenal equalised but Barca grabbed another goal in front. With Arsenal needing to score again Barca just held the ball continuously for the rest of the game, making it impossible for the Gunners to mount any sort of attack.

Good to watch as a neutral but really was spoiled by an awful decision to send Robin Van Persie for time wasting.

18 comments:

  1. Cant believe Van Pierse was sent off for that crap. Still pissed.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Not really an arsenal fan but even I could tell that was bs

    ReplyDelete
  3. Amazed that RVP got sent off, Sometime ref's really don't help themselves.....

    ReplyDelete
  4. Wow that was uncalled for on Van Persie. Sometimes referees can be too harsh!

    ReplyDelete
  5. didn't see the game but yet again it was shameful barca won, ahh well always next season. and least my team are still in it :D

    ReplyDelete
  6. Arsenal is still my favorit ^^

    ReplyDelete
  7. it was nice ,cool review +followed

    ReplyDelete
  8. Soccer fan from Euro keeps calling Arsenal a bunch of bloody wankers....

    ReplyDelete
  9. this is why i hate football, even though i love it. beautiful games ruined by dumb referees or mistakes not responsible for the players

    ReplyDelete
  10. It was a good day that day. good night too ;)
    How to Hack Life.

    ReplyDelete
  11. really enjoying your blog.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Damn Arsenal should have won. Stupid ref made the worst calls I have ever seen. Red Card to RVP on his first game back? That's just a dick move.

    ReplyDelete