Sunday, April 4, 2010

Henry's red card was more trouble for Arsenal than Wolves

We did it! Yes it was some 95th minute. Dont care! We did it! Its not the first time lately and probably this was the kind of luck that we needed and we got it! Bendtner, it seems needs 3 to 4 chances every game to score a goal.

The first half was all Arsenal. It was good attacking football. Sol and TV5 and Silvstre and Sagna were decent at the back. Mozart was pulling the strings from the mid field. It looked like we should have scored at least 1 goal.

Second half started like the first half. The crowd seemed very much in the game. I have observed that even against Barca, the spectators were more vocal. I think that helps the team more and the cheering seems to get more out of the players. If thats whats working, lets keep cheering louder.

The Henry red card was 50-50. Sure he got his toe to the ball. But he came from behind, tackled Rosicky. Even got his studs into Rosicky's leg (back of the leg). Sometimes they are given, sometimes they are not. With the red card, Wolves probably lost much belief and started defending with 9 men and Doyle at the half line. Couple of years back, I would have switched off the television and cursed myself. I would have expected a draw. I still feel we need a plan B for such situations. Try something different, may be a few long balls, some dribbling! Who knows, might just work one day. Else we always have the pass and move thing. Its just that when teams go down a man, especially against Arsenal, at Emirates, they seem to suddenly start aiming for 1 point. Its not that Wolves came in the hope of 3 points. Never looked like that. But I dont know, change is something that might just change the score line for us! Okay, I tried to be a smarta&* here. Didnt work!

Rosicky had three decent chances to score but didnt! Eduardo had a couple chances as well. Eboue looked a little lost on the left. Denilson, Song provided a strong cover and passed the ball well. Campbell was strong and firm and Silvestre put in a few decent crosses. Refreshing to see those crosses but I hope Clichy learns that quickly. Nasri, Bendtner had a good contribution to the game. vela was hardly present. With all the injuries, there is a chance for him to show why he is still on the Arsenal wage bill. He has something to prove.

Lets see now how things turn out at the Camp Nou. I havent really thought about the game yet. Half of the gooners are nervous and the rest are getting there with 36 hours left in the game. Hope everyone had a great weekend. Btw, happy Easter.

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