England-v-Lithuania—World-Cup-Qualifier-16-17
England take control of Lithuania Written By: Robert Halter In late March, England met Lithuania in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley stadium. On thirteen minutes, Adam Lallana tested the Lithuania keeper, Ernestas Setkus with a right footed shot from outside the area which was saved towards the top centre of the goal. Then in […]
England-v-Spain—International-Friendly-16-17
Spain rescue a draw with England Written By: Robert Halter In a mid November evening, England faced Spain at Wembley stadium for an international friendly fixture, which marked the end of Gareth Southgate’s spell as the Three Lions interim manager while Spain were also under new management with Julen Lopetegui taking charge. In the seventh […]
England-v-Scotland—FIFA-World-Cup-Qualifier-16-17
England win the battle with the Scots Written By: Robert Halter After one hundred and thirteen meetings between England and Scotland, it was the first time that The Three Lions had played the Scots in a World Cup qualifying match, as both sides met on a November Friday night at Wembley stadium. In the fourth […]
England-v-Malta—FIFA-World-Cup-Qualifier-16-17
Malta no match for England Written By: Robert Halter On the road to the 2018 World Cup Finals in Russia, the Three Lions began their home campaign at Wembley beginning of October with the visit of Malta. On seven minutes, Maltese keeper, Andrew Hogg, sprung into action with a flying save to keep out a […]
Huddersfield-Town-v-Reading—Championship-Play-Off-Final-16-17
Terriers return to the top Written By: Robert Halter After a forty five years absence from the top flight of English football, Huddersfield Town looked to return at the expense of Reading in the 2017 Championship play off final. In the fifth minute, the Terriers went close as Michael Hefele put a header wide to […]
Manchester-United-v-Southampton—EFL-Cup-Final-16-17
Saints surrender to Red Devils Written By: Robert Halter The 2017 EFL Cup Final took place at Wembley stadium end of February between Manchester United and Southampton, with the Red Devils aiming to win the league cup for a fifth occasion. On three minutes, Zlatan Ibrahimovic put the ball across to Paul Pogba in a […]
Arsenal-v–Chelsea—F-A–Cup-Final-16-17
Record FA Cup wins for Arsenal Written By: Robert Halter Arsenal were aiming for a record thirteenth FA Cup Final triumph against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 27 and the Gunners made the perfect start in the fourth minute, as a poor headed clearance by David Luiz, was brought down on the chest […]
Arsenal-v-Manchester-City—F-A–Cup-Semi-Final-16-17
History repeats itself for Arsenal over Man City Written By: Robert Halter It dates back to 1932, when Arsenal beat Manchester City 1-0 in a F.A. Cup semi final, and they looked to repeat history in 2017. In the third minute, Leroy Sane provided the platform for Kevin De Bruyne, but he dragged his shot […]
Chelsea-v-Tottenham-Hotspur—F-A–Cup-Semi-Final-16-17
Blues turn back the clocks on Spurs Written By: Robert Halter The last time Chelsea faced Tottenham Hotspur in a F.A. Cup semi final was 2012 and the Blues won 5-1, so roll the clock on five years for a repeat meeting at Wembley stadium in this stage of the competition. After a cynical foul […]
Chelsea-v-Manchester-United—F-A–Cup-Quarter-Final-16-17
Blues have an United front Written By: Robert Halter Chelsea were aiming to continue their unbeaten run of twelve games against Manchester United in all competitions and record a club record of thirteen successive home wins at Stamford Bridge as the Blues and Red Devils clashed in the F.A. Cup quarter final during mid March. […]