Barnet V Arsenal 19th July Friendly

Barnet 1-2 Arsenal


1-0 Gillet (15') View/ Download

1-1 Simpson (63') View/ Download

1-2 Barazite (74') View/ Download

Match Highlights here

Credit: arsenalist and Iker91



It was a match of two half's. In the 1st Half, it was the Arsenal Reserves(except a few) v Barnet and in the 2nd Half, it was Arsenal U-18 v Barnet.

It was the U-18 side that won the game for us. Jack Wilshere was the Hero for the team. He created the goal for Jay Simpson and started the move that gave us the 2nd goal(Barazite scored).He should be given the the man of the match for his impact.

First half was boring, Ramsey looked lively, passing precisely and making some in roads into Barnet's defense.He looks like a really good buy. Sagna was solid as ever. but the rest looked a bit out of sorts.They need to get match practice and will be getting it in the weeks to come.

Barnet scored from a free-kick. Almunia cannot be blamed for that. It was a well taken free-kick.

Second Half saw us make 11 changes to the side that started. Wenger replaced the reserves with the U-18 team. The kids vindicated Wenger's view on youngsters. They played brilliant football at times. Its astonishing to see even the U-18 players play similar to the way seniors team.Jack Wilshere has a very good left foot and made good use of it. The assist to the first goal and the pass to start the move for the 2nd goal was breathtaking. He looks like the one to watch out in the coming season.

Jay Simpson scored the first goal and Barazite slotted the 2nd goal giving us the winning start to the season.It always pays to start the season on the winning note.

We cannot read too much into the game as it was the first game after a long break and players were not match fit. Overall it was a good game to get some practice and build on for the new season.

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