Rubbish. We dominated the first half and Sevilla spent most of it chasing us around. OUr back four has been just fine aside from that last Kanoute chance when he made a great run splitting Sendy and Toure (both of whom should have done better). Aside from that, they've handled everything comfortably. The only Sevilla chances have been outside the box hope and prayers. Toure had a chance that he could have put away. And Ade had an opportunity when he beat a defender and then put the ball not on goal. Typical, but that just means he'll score a cracker later. Compared to CL perfomances in past years, this team looks so much more comfortable and confident. On the first half performance alone, Sevilla can't touch us. But then again, that's only a half. Our play has been pretty fluid. Another mention is that Flamini is having a great game in the middle. Getting forward and generally being a menace as he does. It ain't all pretty, but he's getting it done.
Give up on TVAnts/SuperSport1... just doesn't work much at all. Try sopcast, search for Arsenal. It's #6101/Setanta. I got to catch the last 9 mins of the 1st half! Oh well better late than never I suppose.
So you know for the next game, uefa.com video is great! I was skeptical, but it looks great full screen on my 20-inch. $7.95 worth it!
1st half videos: Arsenal Vs Sevilla: chance for Sevilla from a long shoot http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1397478 Arsenal Vs Sevilla: chance for Arsenal from a shoot by Van Persie http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1397491 Arsenal Vs Sevilla: 1st goal for Arsenal by Fabregas http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1397522 Arsenal Vs Sevilla: chance for Sevilla from a shoot by Kanoute http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1397584
good for sevilla coming out and playing us... they expect to win this game and show that confidence. that might of been the fastest half (if that makes any sense) i have seen. no delays, constant quick kicks and throw in's... lucky deflection, but cesc is in such form, he makes his own luck. senderos is still the albatross back there... he is going to kill us one time, i can feel it.
Even the PPV stream is shit. I missed the goal because the picture was choppy. Of course promptly shot off a complaint email. How illegal streams get better pic quality to pay stream services boggles my mind. We need a 2nd and quick. The sooner we score, the sooner we defuse the sevilla. I was expecting a game similar to away at sparta and thats what its been so far. Why is it senderos gets stuck with kanoute, wouldnt you want the better CB on their best attacking player?
Hmmm, I was actually going to write that the PPV stream quality far surpassed any Sopcast/TVAnts stream I've ever seen. I'm getting very nice quality here!
Ade given a yellow-not really deserved I don't think Hmmm Rosicky off and down the tunnel... hope is ok-Diaby on for him
Just checking the score between patients -- I can never wait to get home and watch the DVR, I have to know. C'mon you Gunners!!!!!!!!!!
In contrast to ESPN, this is from Sky: 52: Solid defending from Arsenal: Sevilla are enjoying a decent little spell but Arsenal's back four look strong and organised. Almunia, who has looked a little shaky, can be thankful
ESPN points out that Ramos has never lost to English competition. I wish I could post the reply, that he isn't play 'Boro.
RvP took an elbow to the face but ok now. Flamini playing his heart out-wins a free kick on the left side-edge of the box.....Cesc to take...tried to take it quickly RvP! Yes 2-0!