Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven
Who won: Arsenal 1-0
Arsenal beat PSV Eindhoven 1-0 on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at Highbury. Goals for Arsenal: Alex (own goal) (42').
Play by play
- 94'
It's good night from Highbury, hope you have enjoyed the commentary.
- 94'
Arsenal were hanging on at the end - too many of their big players didn't perform up to their usual standards, notably Vieira and Henry. However, they have got three points in the bag, and Arsene Wenger will be delighted with that. Unconvincing, yes - but we all know what Arsenal can do when they get going.
- 93'
IT'S ALL OVER! Arsenal have scraped through their first European match of the season. A 1-0 scoreline was just enough for the Gunners, but they'll need to do much better than this in the future, you feel.
- 93'
PSV are all over Arsenal, blocked shots galore in the Arsenal box...
- 93'
Arsenal scramble the ball clear..they are hanging on!
- 92'
It's nearly all over - is there any time left for an equaliser?
- 90'
Henry wastes some time in the corner...the Gunners are hoping for that whistle. It's not been an easy ride.
- 89'
Arsenal try to keep the ball moving but it's just not clicking for them this half. They'll be satisfied to get off the pitch with a 1-0 scoreline.
- 86'
PSV have had plenty of the ball this half but can't unlock the Arsenal defence...
- 86'
Farfan hits a tame volley into the arms of Lehmann, as PSV push bodies forward in a bid to snatch a point.
- 85'
Henry can't get the ball out of his feet in the opposition area. Arsenal would give anything for a second goal, but they don't deserve another one.
- 83'
Henry smashes a ball into the North Bank from a dead ball situation 40 yards out. Wasted.
- 83'
de Jong on for Cocu, attacking change for the Dutch side.
- 82'
Henry tries to play Pires in with an intrictae ball across the face of goal, but he could have run with the ball further. Henry has been a bit off-colour tonight.
- 81'
Lee crosses for Park, who has a free header. Cole does well to block it as he heads the ball into the ground from 8 yards out. Arsenal are edgy...
- 79'
Cole misses the ball and concedes a soft throw to PSV - Arsenal are still scrappy.
- 78'
Edu will shore up that Arsenal midfield. He's looked good for Brazil recently.
- 78'
Reyes off for Edu - Wenger is clearly prepared to hold out for this one nil win. Despite some promising touches, Reyes hasn't had enough of the ball to really influence the match. Standing ovation for the Spaniard.
- 77'
Wow - close from Vennegor Of Hesselink as a looping cross is smashed across the face of the goal by the big striker. The ball bounces off Cygan for a corner, but it could have gone anywhere.It's hotting up here for a rousing finale.
- 74'
Arsenal almost look content with their one-nil win at this stage - can PSV pull a goal back?
- 72'
Good skill from Vieira wins Arsenal a free kick on the left. Bergkamp delivers, Gilberto flicks a header to the far post, and Vieira is just inches away from connecting with his out-stretched leg.
- 72'
Van Bommel screws a shot wide from 35 yards out, PSV are getting into promising positions now.
- 70'
With the score at 1-0 PSV can still grab an equaliser - Arsenal aren't exactly throwing men forward though.
- 69'
Reyes puts Bergkamp through, but Dennis doesn't have the legs to catch up with it and it safely lands in the keeper's arms.
- 68'
Park gets out of trouble thnaks to a foul by Reyes. The chants are coming from the small pocket of Eindhoven fans, Highbury is subdued.
