Arsenal arrive in Malaysia for start of 2012 tour
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Full Time FULL-TIME: Malaysia XI 1-2 Arsenal
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ARSENAL HAVE TURNED IT AROUND! Excellent interplay between Miquel and Aneke before the latter's shot is deflected past Marlias
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GOAL! - Chuks Aneke 1 : 2 ANEKE SCORES FOR ARSENAL!
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EXCELLENT FINISH FROM THE GERMAN: Nico Yennaris set up the goal with a fine run down the right and his cut-back is converted by Eisfeld
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GOAL! - Thomas Eisfeld 1 : 1 EISFELD SCORES FOR ARSENAL!
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GOOD RUN FROM THE OX: A determined run through the Malaysia defence ends with a shot straight at the keeper. Great turn of pace
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Substitution SUB: Rahman for Muslim
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AFOBE SHOOTS WIDE: Another decent chance for the tourists but Benik can't get his shot on target
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Substitution SUB: Bakhtiar for Samah
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Substitution SUB: Samsudin replaces Kunanlan
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Substitution SUB: Ali replaces Sali
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Substitution SUB: Eisfeld for Walcott
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CHANCE FOR RYO: He opts not to shoot with his right, tries to pick out Walcott and the chance goes begging
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THERE GOES THE OX: He gets down the right flank but can only chip his cross into the keeper's arms
Top Comments:
@Sylviaaedm on Twitter says:
@Arsenal Surprised to see Malaysia play so good! Good to see Arsenal has to work hard. #MALvAFC
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Substitution SUB: Jasuli for Umar
Top Comments:
@darrenwakakaz on Twitter says:
Good to see so many Arsenal youngsters playing against Malaysia,maybe in the future,one of them will become a great,who knows? #MALvAFC
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Substitution SUB: Tajudin for Razak
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RYO SHOOTS: The Japanese winger cuts inside and his effort is deflected behind for a corner
Top Comments:
@MXSHKXCVXTKXVXC on Twitter says:
@Arsenal Our youngsters are playing very well! I think Diaby's half was complete class.. Looks like the Abou we have grown to love.
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Substitution SUB: Zambri for Talaha
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WONDERFUL CHANCE! Afobe gets in behind but hits his shot straight at Marlias
Top Comments:
Adrian Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
It much more positive for Arsenal and that was a very good through ball from Song. We saw him do that many times last season.
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AFOBE WITH THE LOB: Nice idea from Benik but his effort floats into the keeper's arms
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WELL PLAYED RYO: That's a good dart down the left but the challenge comes in and Arsenal have a corner
Top Comments:
@Kamil_Shah on Twitter says:
Arsène Wenger looks cool wearing those glasses. @Arsenal #MALvAFC
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GREAT CHANCE MALAYSIA: Safiq gets down the left and turns inside Bartley before firing straight at Mannone. Big opportunity missed
Top Comments:
@Markj91 on Twitter says:
Always awesome to watch #Arsenal play. #Fanatic #MALvAFC
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AFOBE HITS THE POST! Quick thinking from Ryo, who takes a free-kick short to Afobe and he smacks a shot against the post. Hang on, the flag is up for offside anyway
Top Comments:
@sameerdil007 on Twitter says:
#MALvAFC i trust in arsenal, no matter what, go gunners!
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ROBBAT SHOOTS: That's a decent effort but it flies wide of Mannone's left-hand post
Top Comments:
@_MasonGunner_ on Twitter says:
Big fan of Miquel, hope he plays well #ArsenalTour2012 #MALvAFC
Adrian Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
The Malaysians aren't cracking and they've been buoyed by going one-nil up. They won't have been expecting this.
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GOOD CROSS FROM THE OX: But Marlias gets up well to claim it ahead of Afobe
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WHOLESALE CHANGES: Here's the Arsenal team for the second half - Mannone, Yennaris, Eastmond, Bartley, Miquel, Song, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Aneke, Ryo, Afobe, Walcott
Top Comments:
@FentonTheGreat on Twitter says:
Good to see Aneke, Miquel, Afobe & Ryo getting their chance
Kick Off ARSENAL GET US UNDERWAY: Can Arsenal turn this game around? Have your say at #MALvAFC
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Substitution SUB: Ryo for Santos
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Substitution SUB: Afobe for Chamakh
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Substitution SUB: Walcott for Gervinho
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Substitution SUB: Aneke for Diaby
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Substitution SUB: Oxlade-Chamberlain replaces Coquelin
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Substitution SUB: Song replaces Arteta
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Substitution SUB: Miquel for Gibbs
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Substitution SUB: Miquel for Gibbs
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Substitution SUB: Eastmond for Vermaelen
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Substitution SUB: Bartley for Djourou
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Substitution SUB: Yennaris for Jenkinson
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Half Time HALF-TIME: Malaysia XI 1-0 Arsenal
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MALAYSIA TAKE A SHOCK LEAD! And it's Mohamad Azmi Muslim with the goal. He let fly from 25 yards and his left-foot effort flew into the top corner. No chance for Mannone and Arsenal trail in Kuala Lumpur
Top Comments:
Adrian Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
We've got a game on our hands haven't we? Many expected Arsenal to roll over this Malaysia side after last summer's convincing win - but that's not been the case.
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GOAL! - Mohamad Azmi Muslim 1 : 0 WHAT A STRIKE FROM MUSLIM!
Top Comments:
@TheOneShep on Twitter says:
What a strike. Unstoppable. #MALvAFC
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TWO MINUTES OF STOPPAGES: Expect plenty of changes at the break as Arsene Wenger rotates his squad
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MANNONE COMES OUT AGAIN: He's been alert and rushes out of his box to hack clear after a decent through-ball
Top Comments:
@NIGooner4life on Twitter says:
@Arsenal great to see the team back in action, Santos looks like he is having fun #MALvAFC
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MANNONE SAVES: Vito has had a fair bit to do in the first half and he's called into action again to stop Sali
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SANTOS DENIED: Arteta's pass is deflected goalwards and Santos nips in but Marlias makes a fine save
Top Comments:
@davepoole_26 on Twitter says:
In the sun reading #MALvAFC updates #preseason
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GOOD FOOTWORK GIBBS: The left back gets into the Malaysia box once more and almost tricks his way past two defenders
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Substitution SUB: Robbat replaces Shaari
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Substitution SUB: Samah replaces Akil
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MALAYSIA GO CLOSE: Akil tests Mannone with a well-struck effort but the keeper is at full stretch and holds the shot
Top Comments:
Adrian Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
I'm sure the goals will come in the end but this Malaysian side will take some wearing down by the looks of things.
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GREAT CHANCE FOR SANTOS: Fine play from Arsenal but Santos cannot finish with his weaker right foot after collecting a pass from Chamakh
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Top Comments:
@RobertIvanov88 on Twitter says:
Amazing to see favourite team playing again in long time!! Away kit is awesome too! #MALvAFC
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RAZAK CLEARS: Chamakh gets a cross in but Razak is there to head away. He's played well so far
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PATIENCE: Arsenal's build-up play is quite slow, especially on the right flank. Jenkinson hasn't really got forward like Gibbs has
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ARTETA CATCHES AKIL: The Malaysia player is left on the turf clutching his face but it was an accident. He's back on his feet now
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GERVINHO ON THE LEFT: He has switched flanks and tries to get down the flank but Razak comes across to stop him
Top Comments:
@PopItUpSnowman on Twitter says:
Diaby and Gibbs are running the show if they stay fit this season, i'll be a happy gooner #MALvAFC
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FREE-KICK MALAYSIA: Kunanlan is brought down by Coquelin. In it comes... and Mannone just about shovels it behind for a corner
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ANOTHER CORNER: Once again it's Diaby to the fore as the tourists pile on the pressure. Arteta swings it in and Chamakh almost converts
Top Comments:
‏@BoscNaL on Twitter says:
If Diaby goes through this 45 mins the he must be ready for next season...he's doing great #MALvAFC
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TACTICS: Santos looks very comfortable in a more advanced position on the left flank with Gibbs in the authentic left-back role
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DIFFICULT PITCH: The surface appears to be cutting up with divots appearing here and there
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DIABY ON THE CHARGE: That's a fine run from the Frenchman, who beats one man and then goes for a return pass before tumbling to the ground
Top Comments:
Adrian Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
I was wondering a moment or two about the surface... it doesn't look great. That won't please Arsene Wenger, the last thing you need at this stage is injuries.
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ONE-WAY TRAFFIC: Arsenal are well on top here but the Malaysia XI do get a brief spell of possession with Sali showing some decent footwork
Top Comments:
@Mo_Wildebeats on Twitter says:
I'm actually happy to see Chamakh playing and doing ok. also lets hope Diaby stays fit this year #MALvAFC
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GERVINHO CHANCE: More positive play from Gervinho but his touch just lets him down as he ghosts into the six-yard box
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GIBBS GETS FORWARD: Arsenal have had lots of joy on the left flank and this time the young Englishman wins a corner
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UP GOES VERMAELEN: The captain meets Arteta's corner but can't direct his effort on target. Arsenal starting to carve out a few chances here
Top Comments:
@mimsicality on Twitter says:
Vermaelen going for some Shaolin soccer early on. #MALvAFC
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SANTOS WINS A CORNER: That's an ambitious effort from the Brazilian but it takes a deflection and goes behind
Top Comments:
@ihsansyairazyy on Twitter says:
Gunners in my heart, tigers are my soul! #MALvAFC
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CHAMAKH SHOOTS: An excellent first-time strike from the Moroccan but Marlias pushes the ball away
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MANNONE SAVES: Coquelin is beaten in midfield but the low shot is held by Arsenal's keeper
Top Comments:
Adrian Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
Malaysia have started this game brightly. They've closed Arsenal down well so far and have looked bright.
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ARTETA CURLS IT IN... and Diaby almost reached it. Marlias just gets his fingertips to the ball
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CORNER TO ARSENAL: A positive run from Gervinho after an excellent pass down the flank
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RAZAK SHOOTS: That's an early test for Vito Mannone and he holds onto a dipping shot from long range
Kick Off OFF WE GO: Malaysia XI get us started in Kuala Lumpur and go straight on the attack
CAPTAIN'S ARMBAND: It's wrapped around Thomas Vermaelen's bicep and he leads the introductions as dignitaries meet the Arsenal players before kick off
Top Comments:
@Mr_DYD_Gooner on Twitter says:
The atmosphere inside the stadium is electric....#MALvAFC
PURPLE REIGN: Arsenal will wear their new away kit for this match while the Malaysia XI will be in yellow
ATMOSPHERE: There's an incredible noise being generated by the fans in Kuala Lumpur. What an occasion this is for the Malaysia supporters
MATCHDAY SHOW: Login now for a video feature of last year's tour highlights
JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you're on Twitter, use the hashtag #MALvAFC to discuss the game
Top Comments:
@Thongchai4286 on Twitter says:
Pumped to see @arsenal back in action even if it's a friendly! #malvafc
SUBS: Szczesny, Fabianski, Bartley, Miquel, Yennaris, Eastmond, Song, Eisfeld, Aneke, Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ryo, Afobe
ARSENAL TEAM: Mannone, Jenkinson, Vermaelen (c), Djourou, Gibbs, Diaby, Arteta, Coquelin, Santos, Gervinho, Chamakh #MALvAFC
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Top Comments:
@NikhilDattani on Twitter says:
Watching Arsenal instead of going out #MALvAFC #Gooooners
If you login NOW you can watch highlights of last summer's corresponding fixture in Malaysia - a game that ended in a 4-0 win for Arsene Wenger's side
The game gets underway at 2.45pm (UK time) but our Matchday Show will start 15 minutes earlier with Dan Roebuck and former Gunner Stephen Hughes setting the scene
If you're an Arsenal member - or you buy an Arsenal Player day pass - you can watch a live video stream of today's fixture in Kuala Lumpur
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Malaysia XI
FARIZAL MARLIAS, Mohd
SUBRAMANIAM, S
BUNYAMIN BIN UMAR, Mohd
BIN JASULI, Mahalli (71)
AIDIL ZAFUAN ABD RAZAK, Mohamad
TAJ TAJUDIN, Amiridzwan (71)
KUNANLAN, S
ASHAARI SAMSUDIN, Mohamad (80)
BIN RAHIM, Safiq
AZMI MUSLIM, Mohamad
ROZAIMI ABD RAHMAN, Md (84)
MOHD AKIL, Azamuddin
ABU SAMAH, Shahurain (36)
BAKHTIAR, Baddrol (80)
SHAKIR SHAARI, Mohd
STEVEN ROBBAT, Gary (36)
IDLAN TALAHA, Norsharul
KHYRIL MUHYMEEN ZAMBRI, Mohd (69)
SAFEE BIN MOHD SALI, Mohd
SHAKIR MD ALI, Amhad (80)
RAZALI, NARAZLAN
BIN JASULI, MAHALLI
TAJ TAJUDIN, AMIRIDZWAN
ROHIDAN, AMAR
KHYRIL MUHYMEEN ZAMBRI, MOHD
STEVEN ROBBAT, GARY
KUONG YONG, YONG
ABU SAMAH, SHAHURAIN
SHAKIR MD ALI, AMHAD
FAIZAL MUHAMMAD, MOHD
FAHMI BIN CHE MAT, KHAIRUL
BAKHTIAR, BADDROL
MUSLIM AHMAD, MOHAMAD
ROZAIMI ABD RAHMAN, MD
ASHAARI SAMSUDIN, MOHAMAD
FADHLI BIN MOHD SHAS, MOHAMAD
Arsenal
24 MANNONE, Vito
25 JENKINSON, Carl
64 YENNARIS, Nico (45)
05 VERMAELEN, Thomas
33 EASTMOND, Craig (45)
20 DJOUROU, Johan
02 BARTLEY, Kyle (45)
28 GIBBS, Kieran
54 MIQUEL, Ignasi (45)
02 DIABY, Abou
26 ANEKE, Chuks (45)
22 COQUELIN, Francis
15 OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN, Alex (45)
08 ARTETA, Mikel
25 SONG, Alex (45)
11 SANTOS, Andre
32 RYO (45)
27 GERVINHO
14 WALCOTT, Theo (45)
46 EISFELD, Thomas (80)
29 CHAMAKH, Marouane
17 AFOBE, Benik (45)
01 SZCZESNY, WOJCIECH
21 FABIANSKI, LUKASZ
02 BARTLEY, KYLE
54 MIQUEL, IGNASI
64 YENNARIS, NICO
33 EASTMOND, CRAIG
26 ANEKE, CHUKS
25 SONG, ALEX
46 EISFELD, THOMAS
14 WALCOTT, THEO
32 RYO,
15 OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN, ALEX
17 AFOBE, BENIK
Top Comments:
@Gooners247 on Twitter says:
Ryo has impressed!