Four Four Two by Darling Ella

Arsenal
vs Hamburg - match report

Ok, so by now, everyone should know that Arsenal beat Hamburg with a final score of 3-0, am I right? And I promised juicy details, remember? Ok, here goes. Take note that the juicy details = Cesc Fabregas and his sweet shenanigans during the match.

During the first half, Arsenal was seen playing in an un-focused manner. It was quite frustrating as many had the thinkings that, "Oh no, it's gonna be one of those nights again...." But truth be told, I knew Arsenal was gonna win somehow. So, they went through the 1st half, lagging behind Hamburg as Hamburg led with a long goal by Raphael van der Vaart 4 minutes into the match. It was scary, really. Then, I saw Cesc speaking out slightly angry to the 4th official, when he had already taken the ball to throw in but the 4th official said it was Hamburg's ball. That was the first of his angry side I saw last night.

And now to the second half and all the juicy wissy bits...
I'm gonna do this in point form. So read up!

1. When the 2nd half was about to start, Cesc was seen warming up, stretching and swinging his arms forward and backwards. He looked ultra cute. LOL.
Just like a lil boy.

2. Then, when Cesc was about to take a free kick awarded to Arsenal, there was this Hamburg guy who stopped him. He was like blocking Cesc when Cesc was about to kick the ball. And the Hamburg fella was yellow-carded if I'm not wrong?

3. Then, Cesc did one of his stunning passes to Van Persie and Van Persie scored! HOORAYY! And oh, I love the way Cesc stands still to watch after passing the ball to a fellow team mate, somehow knowing that they will score. Did anyone notice that about him? I did, I did!

5. Henry was yellow-carded and he will be missing Arsenal next match against Porto as that would have been his 3 yellow card.

4. Hleb was supposed to be given a free kick but the ref said nothing about it and once more, Cesc had the ball in his hand to throw in and when the ref insisted it was Hamburg's ball, Cesc was seen pushing the Hamburg guy away. (Psst, he seems angry nowadays!)

5. You guys saw how Freddie Ljungberg was brought down by an opponent and how the opponent actually had his hand on Ljungberg's butt while they fall? LOL. OH YES, Freddie has been introduced back into the team after missing 10 games = 6 weeks.

6. Then, Arsenal was awarded yet another free kick and Cesc wanted to take it, so he ran behind the opponent with the ball, obviously wanting to take the ball from the opponent. BUT, the opponent actually took the ball and threw it down behind Cesc. Cesc could be seen unhappy but he did nothing but just raise his arms.

7. Cesc attempted a goal shot! It was a 45 yard kick AND the ball hit the RIGHT POST! IT WAS SO BLOODY NEAR TO HIM SCORING, JUST LIKE XABI'S 60 YARD+
WONDERGOAL earlier on this season.

8. With 7 minutes left, Eboue scored the 2nd goal! It was fantastic!

9. Then, Cesc won the ball after one of those bad tackles with a Hamburg player but the ref blew his whistle and Cesc lost the ball. He was quite pissed off.

10. Oh btw, Theo Walcott, Baptista, Adebayor was substituted into the game during the 2nd half. Persie, Flamini and Ljunberg was sent to the bench.

11. And then, in the final 3 minutes, Baptista scored after a fantastic run and pass by Mr Speedy aka Theo Walcott! He was significant really. He will grow to be an amazing player just like his fellow team mate, Cesc. Well, he already is and look at his age! Look at where Cesc was at Theo's current age!
Hooray!

12. And now, the juiciest details of all, during extra time, Cesc was tackled badly by a fellow Hamburg and Arsenal was awarded a corner and guess what Cesc did? For the love of Arsenal and Cesc and in all the aggro-ness within Cesc, he actually kissed a flying peace to the guy who allowed them a corner. In detail, Cesc pressed his fingers in a gesture of the peace sign onto his lips and then blew it of sort. If you don't get what I'm saying, it was just like a flying kiss. Awesome, Cesc, awesome! The look on Cesc's face, the expression, now that's what I'd call PRICELESS TO THE MAX.

And damnit, I didn't get that on camera. I was so close to catching it but I failed. I almost cried, for missing it! Arghhh. :| I hope we can find it somewhere on youtube along with Cesc 45 yards goal attempt!
They went through the first half terribly and returned in the second half with 3 goals the gunners way!