FC Porto vs Arsenal

1. 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.

2. 90'

   FULL-TIME: PORTO 0-0 ARSENAL

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 84'

   The Porto coach gets instructions to his players to slow things down. Any slower and they'll be in reverse.

7. 82'

   Another switch for Porto and Ibson comes on for Merireles.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 80'

    Porto follow suit and Helder Postiga makes way for Bruno Moraes.

11. 78'

    Arsenal finally make their change and van Persie comes on for Adebayor to lead the line.

12. 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.

13. 75'

    Porto continue to press and have no problems in forcing set-pieces. Arsenal just cannot keep the ball.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 72'

    Oh dear. Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann has fallen awkwardly and hurt his ankle. The physio is on but the German should be ok.

17. 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.

18. 69'

    Even Fabregas is giving the ball away. It's a very disjointed performance from Arsenal.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 65'

    Every time they lose possession however, the Portuguese side drive forward and look to expose the Gunners' defence.

22. 64'

    Wenger's side look content in retaining possession. It's not the flowing Arsenal side we're used to seeing.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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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