My OperaArsenal Vs Barcelona a sober review - LOL
Thursday, May 18, 2006 8:51:51 AM
I must firstly apologise for my previous post. I was pretty drunk when writing it!!!
Now my real views on the game!
Ok - I have to say that considering Arsenal played with 10 men for the majority of the game, they showed great character and did us (the supporters) proud. To hold on to a 1-0 with 14 minutes to go was very admirable. I thought the game begun in a lively fashion and promised to be a great final. Then disaster struck when Jens Lehman was sent off! Maybe a bit harsh? But the goal should have stood! Barcelona were unlucky at that.
I felt that many decisions went agains Arsenal though and that the referee did ruin it a bit for us. I think near the end, the team just couldn't fight any longer and when Barca scored to level the match, they gave up the ghost.
Star performances from Hleb and Ljungberg kept Arsenal going. Henry and Ronaldinho didn't have great games though... which was disappointing as I love them both and was hoping for a spectacular display! I thought that Wenger taking Pires off when Lehman was sent off was disappointing. I thought that he would have shone being in his country national stadium. I think if he were playing, Henry may have performed a bit better as they are a great partnership.
Pires is supposed to be announcing his move to Villa Real later on this week, I am gutted to be losing such a talented player - He will be sorely missed!!!
Congratulations to Barcelona - They were the better team on the day!
Now my real views on the game!
Ok - I have to say that considering Arsenal played with 10 men for the majority of the game, they showed great character and did us (the supporters) proud. To hold on to a 1-0 with 14 minutes to go was very admirable. I thought the game begun in a lively fashion and promised to be a great final. Then disaster struck when Jens Lehman was sent off! Maybe a bit harsh? But the goal should have stood! Barcelona were unlucky at that.
I felt that many decisions went agains Arsenal though and that the referee did ruin it a bit for us. I think near the end, the team just couldn't fight any longer and when Barca scored to level the match, they gave up the ghost.
Star performances from Hleb and Ljungberg kept Arsenal going. Henry and Ronaldinho didn't have great games though... which was disappointing as I love them both and was hoping for a spectacular display! I thought that Wenger taking Pires off when Lehman was sent off was disappointing. I thought that he would have shone being in his country national stadium. I think if he were playing, Henry may have performed a bit better as they are a great partnership.
Pires is supposed to be announcing his move to Villa Real later on this week, I am gutted to be losing such a talented player - He will be sorely missed!!!
Congratulations to Barcelona - They were the better team on the day!
