A flurry of games was quickly cancelled after this weekend’s weather conditions. Spoiling supporters’ plans, for a Sunday football fix. A match which managed to stay on was Arsenal U21s against Everton U21s in the premier league two.
Kicking off Sunday afternoons affair was the host. In the early exchanges both teams were evenly matched. Throw ins coming only two minutes in, as the sides sought space to create a chance. The best of which going the gunner’s way. When the fullback broke into the box. Being blocked by the defender, before he cleared his lines. Playing it around the back, Everton ended up opening an opportunity for their opposition. Recovering well the visitors worked their way out of trouble. Taking the lead, the home side scored in six minutes. Shot from just inside the box. Beating the keeper low into the net. Almost instantly. Arsenal could have added another. Through ball, bobbling through defenders and banged off the bar. Trying to switch the play the toffee sent the ball out for a throw. A pinpoint pass should have seen an equaliser on sixteen minutes. Everton attacking, attempt high and wide. Levelling the score, the toffees let one roll in from inside the box. Having just missed a massive chance, which was created creatively. Isaac Price the scorer. Slicing a shot, the guest got forward. Finding the effort inches away. An intrusive pass by the Arsenal centre back opened up space. From wide, the winger made it deep in the final third, tapping the ball across the box. For a simple finish by Bandera. Searching for a second. Everton skies their shot from an awkward angle. The most unlikely of opportunities occurred for Everton. Playing it around the back, they diverted Arsenal attention. Whilst an attacker advanced into space. Almost latching on to a long ball by the travelling team shot stopper. As the clock ticked down an Arsenal player took a tumble. Two minutes of additional time managed to make one more chance for the host. Who missed narrowly wide, after the keeper coming out.
Getting the second half underway. Everton implemented the same style. The first shot of the period went the guest way. Wayward from close range. Shortly followed by another attempt, accelerating over the crossbar. A smart skill saw Arsenal end up in the box. Before grabbing another goal, which got the scorer injured, in the middle of his celebration. Marquinhos on fifty-two minutes. Up the other end. Everton had a chance. Free kick from close range just curling wide. Scrambling away from a daunting defender. The Arsenal attacker advanced, twisting and turning, just tapping his shot too close to the keeper. Smacking a shot from inside the six-yard box. Everton sent the ball high over the back barrier. Excellently executing a run. Arsenal attacked with pace and power. Picking up a corner, for their efforts. Comfortably caught. Seeing out this tie was three minutes of additional time.
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