FC Porto vs Arsenal
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FC Porto and Arsenal drew 0-0 on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Estádio do Dragão.
Play by play
- 90'
That was quite possibly the strangest game of football I have commentated on. I'm sorry I couldn't bring you more entertainment but the last 20 minutes were a non event. Arsenal go through as Group G winners while Porto claim second spot.
- 90'
FULL-TIME: PORTO 0-0 ARSENAL
- 90'
The fat lady has gone to the mike and she's ready for the first verse. A minute of stoppage time remaining and the final whistle can't come soon enough. By the way, Hamburg have scored again. That makes it 3-2 and game set and match for these two sides.
- 87'
The fans aren't too happy about the way things are panning out but they'll be cheering away in two minutes time when their team are through to the next round.
- 86'
I would give you some wonderful prose on all the chances and slick moves being put together but there simply hasn't been any. It has become a training session and the Arsenal centre-backs have been playing keep ball for the last five minutes.
- 84'
The Porto coach gets instructions to his players to slow things down. Any slower and they'll be in reverse.
- 82'
Another switch for Porto and Ibson comes on for Merireles.
- 81'
Hamburg are back in it against Moscow. That helps these two sides. This game could change in an instant though and neither side is safe yet.
- 80'
Arsenal are playing it across the back four and Porto are happy for the ball to be there. I can't see too much sweat on the brows of the players out there, I've built up more steam putting this commentary together, mind you, the air conditioning is working tonight.
- 80'
Porto follow suit and Helder Postiga makes way for Bruno Moraes.
- 78'
Arsenal finally make their change and van Persie comes on for Adebayor to lead the line.
- 76'
It's a rather strange atmosphere here. You almost feel like there's a gentleman's agreement to play out a draw. There's not obviously but both teams have eased off the pace in the last five minutes.
- 75'
Porto continue to press and have no problems in forcing set-pieces. Arsenal just cannot keep the ball.
- 74'
I really have lost count how many times Arsenal have given the ball away. Fabregas has been the chief culprit, with Gilberto closely behind him.
- 73'
He's back on his feet and the referee gets the game going again as Robin van Persie strips off on the touchline. An Arsenal change is imminent.
- 72'
Oh dear. Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann has fallen awkwardly and hurt his ankle. The physio is on but the German should be ok.
- 70'
Despite only needing a draw, Porto are throwing men forward at every opportunity. And Arsenal are giving them plenty of opportunities to do so. Needless foul number 58 is committed by Hleb.
- 69'
Even Fabregas is giving the ball away. It's a very disjointed performance from Arsenal.
- 68'
Each time Porto come forward they look like causing a threat. This time Lopez gets well forward but the linesman raises his flag and denies him.
- 67'
Interesting news from Hamburg as Moscow regain the lead. That means that if either side concede a goal here. Moscow will be heading through.
- 65'
Every time they lose possession however, the Portuguese side drive forward and look to expose the Gunners' defence.
- 64'
Wenger's side look content in retaining possession. It's not the flowing Arsenal side we're used to seeing.
- 63'
Freddie Ljungberg finds himself unmarked in the box after Gilberto's threaded pass. A poor touch from the Swede enables the defender to recover.
- 61'
A moment of reprieve for Arsenal as they string together a succession of crisp passes. More is needed though, they look ragged when under the cosh.
- 61'
The home fans are roaring their side on and Assuncao whips in another dangerous cross. Djourou is there to clear.
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