Arsenal had a promising game earlier in the game. By installing a Robin van Persie up front, the movement Gervinho, Mikel Arteta, and Andrei Arshavin could complicate the defense of Blackburn. They also end the first half with a 2-1 lead through goals Gervinho and Arteta.
However, seen the ugly face Arsenal in the second round. Continued to press, they seemed to forget how to stand properly. Blackburn created the fourth goal through a counter-attack, in which Martin Olsson easily slicing the left side - who guarded the new defender, Andre Santos - alone. Laurent Koscielny also looked solid as a doorstop.
Two own goal, through Alex Song and Koscielny, created in the complete victory of Blackburn and complement other pair of goals created by Ayegbeni Yakubu.
Lost three times in the first five games is definitely not a good record for Arsenal. However, for Blackburn, this is a great result. Yes, this was their first victory this season.
The game
In the match that took place at Ewood Park on Saturday (17/09/2011) night, Arsenal immediately hit since the first minute. After several attempts to dismantle the opponent's defense, they finally see the results in the tenth minute.
Alex Song movement in midfield followed by a good bait to Gervinho breakthrough that was running into the penalty box. Gervinho was a sweet finish.
Only through a single touch, which is a right leg kick, he beat defender who escorted him and the goalkeeper Paul Robinson. Arsenal were 1-0 up.
However, in the midst of the onslaught to the defense Blackburn, Arsenal finally conceded. At minute 24, a feed-back breakthrough splitting the crowd that had accumulated in front of the Arsenal penalty box. Yakubu Ayegbeni greet him, and he also successfully breaking goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.
Yakubu shrewdly managed to see the position Szczesny already advanced to the ball. Through a right leg kick, he directed the ball into the far post, and the score changed to 1-1.
1-1 draw was eventually only lasted nine minutes. Just at 33 minutes, Arsenal ahead again through Arteta. Midfielder numbered 8, the successful completion of the feed Aaron Ramsey from the right side.
With sharp resolution, which was guarded Arteta successfully made his club back ahead.
In the second half, when the game entered the 49th minute, Andrei Arshavin on the left side offense Arsenal defense. As a result Blackburn get a free kick. From the free kick goal equalizing position is created.
The ball bounced into the front of the Arsenal goalkeeper. Unfortunately for Song, the ball instead of legs and rolled into the goal. Szczesny was unable to reach the ball.
Blackburn also reverse the position nine minutes later. Starting from a corner kick, the ball was met Steven Nzonzi terkawal. He delivered a hard kick towards goal and Yakubu turned the ball over a low flick. Arsenal this time lag.
Host advantage widened again in 68 minutes. Through a quick counter attack, Martin Olsson poked from the left side and into the Arsenal penalty box. He let pass, but turned the ball into the goal at Arsenal after Laurent Koscielny on foot. 4-2 to Blackburn.
Six minutes before the game ended, Arsenal cut the gap to 4-3. The third goal was created by the visitors through a header from Marouane Chamakh welcome a cross from the left side. Arsenal get a lifeline.
However, despite several opportunities successfully created Per Mertesacker, Van Persie, and Chamakh in injury time, Arsenal failed to reach the rescuer's rope. The result, they swallow defeat again.
Teams
Blackburn Rovers: Robinson, Salgado (Petrovic 19), Samba, Dann, Givet, Hoilett, Lowe, Nzonzi, Rochina (Olsson 56), Formica (Vukcevic 65), Yakubu.
Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna (Djorou 53), Mertesacker, Koscielny, Andre Santos, Song (Chamakh 76), Arteta, Ramsey, Gervinho, Arshavin (Walcott 65), van Persie.
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