Reaching For The Stars
Arsenal 0 - 0 Real Madrid (Arsenal win 1 - 0 on aggregate)
Lo Hicimos! Luck ridden, solid defending, tenacious tackling - everything that is missing from the apathetic away performances in the Premiership were there for everyone to see in all their full glory at THOF this evening. Ronaldo set the tone by missing a glorious chance within the first couple of minutes to wipe out Henrys' goal in the Bernabeu. Not that it was one way traffic - Real probably had more chances but the home side created the better ones. As the evening wore on and sphincters grew tighter, it became apparent that this was going to be one of the best goalless draws Highbury would ever witness.
How this one finished goalless is something of a mystery with Raul hitting the post and missing an open goal with the rebound, Reyes thundered the bar, Roberto Carlos cleared a 70 yard Pires effort off of the line; Lehmann and Casillas both made a number of fine saves. Defenders threw bodies in front of the ball to block shots, Madrid looked stronger defensively than the first leg with Cicinho being replaced by Salgado.
One thing that is apparent is the correct assertion from the interim President of Real who has declared a review of the Galaticos policy, that several of this team are past their prime. Zidane and Ronaldo are a pale imitation of the geniuses they were 3 - 5 years ago. Like a boxer who has taken one fight too many, this team is one season too many.
Of Arsenal, all deserve credit and some chastisement but special praise for Lehmann, Flamini, Eboue (whose energy and commitment are making him an instant favourite), Toure and Ljungberg - who wilfully toiled without scoring. More of the same against Liverpool on Sunday please. Hleb gave the ball away far too frequently but added more steel to the midfield than Pires does, Senderos had a good evening but continues to give those with Dicky Tickers more scares whilst Reyes is probably still counting the bruises. Henry rose to the occasion once again and Real did not defend against him any better than in the first leg. How Ramos is rated at £19m is beyond me whilst Raul Bravo is still the same one - legged hoofer that we knew from his days at Elland Road.
The Quarter Final line up is taking shape with Milan, Barca, Juve, Lyon, Villarreal and Benfica joining Arsenal in the hat a week on Friday. The remaining berth goes to Internazionale or Ajax who play next Tuesday.
Todays Tunes: Two blasts from the past:
Was (Not Was) - Walk The Dinosaur
Was (Not Was) - Spy In The House Of Love
Lo Hicimos! Luck ridden, solid defending, tenacious tackling - everything that is missing from the apathetic away performances in the Premiership were there for everyone to see in all their full glory at THOF this evening. Ronaldo set the tone by missing a glorious chance within the first couple of minutes to wipe out Henrys' goal in the Bernabeu. Not that it was one way traffic - Real probably had more chances but the home side created the better ones. As the evening wore on and sphincters grew tighter, it became apparent that this was going to be one of the best goalless draws Highbury would ever witness.
How this one finished goalless is something of a mystery with Raul hitting the post and missing an open goal with the rebound, Reyes thundered the bar, Roberto Carlos cleared a 70 yard Pires effort off of the line; Lehmann and Casillas both made a number of fine saves. Defenders threw bodies in front of the ball to block shots, Madrid looked stronger defensively than the first leg with Cicinho being replaced by Salgado.
One thing that is apparent is the correct assertion from the interim President of Real who has declared a review of the Galaticos policy, that several of this team are past their prime. Zidane and Ronaldo are a pale imitation of the geniuses they were 3 - 5 years ago. Like a boxer who has taken one fight too many, this team is one season too many.
Of Arsenal, all deserve credit and some chastisement but special praise for Lehmann, Flamini, Eboue (whose energy and commitment are making him an instant favourite), Toure and Ljungberg - who wilfully toiled without scoring. More of the same against Liverpool on Sunday please. Hleb gave the ball away far too frequently but added more steel to the midfield than Pires does, Senderos had a good evening but continues to give those with Dicky Tickers more scares whilst Reyes is probably still counting the bruises. Henry rose to the occasion once again and Real did not defend against him any better than in the first leg. How Ramos is rated at £19m is beyond me whilst Raul Bravo is still the same one - legged hoofer that we knew from his days at Elland Road.
The Quarter Final line up is taking shape with Milan, Barca, Juve, Lyon, Villarreal and Benfica joining Arsenal in the hat a week on Friday. The remaining berth goes to Internazionale or Ajax who play next Tuesday.
Todays Tunes: Two blasts from the past:
Was (Not Was) - Walk The Dinosaur
Was (Not Was) - Spy In The House Of Love
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