Arsenal were knocked out of the FA Cup fifth round after a 0-1 defeat of Blackburn Rovers at the Emirates Stadium, London, Saturday (16/02/2013). Blackburn produced only goal Colin Kazim-Richards in the 72nd minute. The first chance for the visitors held on the 3rd minute. From a free kick Morten-Gamst Pedersen, the ball was cleared by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. However, the direction of the ball actually leads to Marcus Olsson who apparently failed to capitalize on a golden opportunity to open the scoring.
Arsenal had their chances in the 24th minute. Tomas Rosicky corner to send feedback to the front of the Blackburn goal. There, waiting Abou Diaby who headed the ball without guarded. The ball right into the goal of The Rovers. However, goalkeeper Jake Kean with a brilliant brushed off the ball out of the field. Two minutes before the break, the public was made to bite the finger at the Emirates the best opportunity for Arsene Wenger arrived. Receiving feedback breakthrough sweet Rosicky, Gervinho are faced with Kean missed a horizontal kick the ball because they deviated slightly from the Rovers goal. The first half ended goalless.
Entering the second half, Arsenal had a chance to score a goal in the 67th minute. A long kick Rosicky could only hit the crossbar Kean. Blackburn goalkeeper saved, Arsenal failed to reach a goal. Preoccupation attack, the Gunners defense off guard. In the 72nd minute, a quick counterattack freely put Martin Olsson sent a hard shot on goal Arsenal. Szczesny was brushed off the ball, but unfortunately even towards Kazim-Richards. Without mercy, the former Galatasaray player throwing the ball went on to rip the nets for the Gunners.
In the 88th minute, Arsenal's last chance to score again thwarted Kean. Heading Theo Walcott's cross Jack Wilshere could be stopped Kean with fast reaction. Score 1-0 to Blackburn last until dispersal. These results make Arsenal were knocked out, while the Rovers cruised into the FA Cup round six.
Entering the second half, Arsenal had a chance to score a goal in the 67th minute. A long kick Rosicky could only hit the crossbar Kean. Blackburn goalkeeper saved, Arsenal failed to reach a goal. Preoccupation attack, the Gunners defense off guard. In the 72nd minute, a quick counterattack freely put Martin Olsson sent a hard shot on goal Arsenal. Szczesny was brushed off the ball, but unfortunately even towards Kazim-Richards. Without mercy, the former Galatasaray player throwing the ball went on to rip the nets for the Gunners.
In the 88th minute, Arsenal's last chance to score again thwarted Kean. Heading Theo Walcott's cross Jack Wilshere could be stopped Kean with fast reaction. Score 1-0 to Blackburn last until dispersal. These results make Arsenal were knocked out, while the Rovers cruised into the FA Cup round six.
Lineup
Arsenal: 1-Wojciech Szczesny; 5-Thomas Vermaelen, 6-Laurent Koscielny, 17-Nacho Monreal Eraso, 2-Abou Diaby, 7-Tomas Rosicky (10-Jack Wilshere 70), 8-Mikel Arteta, 15-Alex Oxlade- Chamberlain (19-Santi Cazorla 70), 22-Francis Coquelin; 12-Olivier Giroud, 27-Gervinho (14-Theo Walcott)
Blackburn: 34-Jake Kean; 2-Bradley Orr, 3-Martin Olsson, 16-Scott Dann, 31-Grant Hanley; 6-Jason Lowe ,12-Morten Gamst Pedersen, 14-Marcus Olsson (35-David Bentley 63), 17-Lee Williamson; 11-Jordan Rhodes, 39-Colin Kazim-Richards.
Blackburn: 34-Jake Kean; 2-Bradley Orr, 3-Martin Olsson, 16-Scott Dann, 31-Grant Hanley; 6-Jason Lowe ,12-Morten Gamst Pedersen, 14-Marcus Olsson (35-David Bentley 63), 17-Lee Williamson; 11-Jordan Rhodes, 39-Colin Kazim-Richards.
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