International Round Up: Bendtner on scoresheet for Dane’s

March 26, 2008

International Round Up

Here are tonights results of the International Friendlies which saw some Arsenal players feature for their respective countries…

France v England

William Gallas, Mathieu Flamini (France) - William played a whole 90 minutes as ‘Les Bleus’ secured a fantastic result over England with Franck Ribery netting the only goal from the penalty spot.

Theo Walcott (England) - Theo was an unused substitute during England’s loss over France at the Stade de France.

Brazil v Sweden (Emirates Stadium)

Gilberto (Brazil) - Gilberto captained his Brazil side to a 1-0 victory over Sweden at the Emirates thanks to a beautiful strike for AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato.

Switzerland v Germany

Philippe Senderos (Switzerland) - Big Phil played 74 minutes before being replaced by Steve von Bergen as the Swiss slumped to a 4-0 loss.

Jens Lehmann (Germany) - Jens suprisingly started against the Swiss and showed his worth with an impressive performance which was backed up by a clean sheet.

Holland v Austria

Robin van Persie (Holland) - Robin played 91 minutes and was brought off as a late sub, as Holland completed a fantastic comeback against Austria. Klaas Jan Huntelaar scored the pick of the goals.

Turkey v Belarus

Alexander Hleb (Belarus) - Alex played the full 90 for Belarus and failed to score a goal, his brother Viatcheslav netted though, and Hleb’s side secured a 2-0 win.

Ivory Coast v Tunisia

Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Eboue (Ivory Coast) - Kolo and Manu played 90 minutes each as the Ivorians slipped to a 2-0 defeat against Tunisia.

USA v Poland

Lukasz Fabianski (Poland) - Lukasz wasn’t in the 30 man squad for Poland against the USA.

Denmark v Czech Republic

Nicklas Bendtner (Denmark) - Nicklas Bendtner completed a full 90 minutes and got on the scoresheet in the 25th minute with a composed finish.

Spain v Italy

Cesc Fabregas started and played 65 minutes as Spain beat World Champions Italy 1-0 thanks to a David Villa wonder volley.


International Watch - Top players on show at The Grove

March 26, 2008

Keep up to date with Gunners Live International Watch!

Julio Baptista, Sebastian Larsson, and Freddie Ljungberg are all back at the Emirates Stadium for tonight’s Brazil v Sweden international friendly.

We will give you a score report of that game as well as all the other games involving Arsenal players tomorrow evening.

Here are the other Gunners stars on show in tonights midweek International friendlies…

France v England

Gael Clichy, William Gallas, Bacary Sagna, Mathieu Flamini (France) - Gael, Billy, Bac and Mathieu have been included in the squad to face England later on tonight. Bacary will miss out through an ankle injury which was sustained last Sunday after his goal against Chelsea.

Theo Walcott (England) - Theo is in the England squad to face France at the Stade de France tonight.

Brazil v Sweden (Emirates Stadium)

Gilberto (Brazil) - Gilberto is in line to captain his Brazil side out at the Emirates in the high-profile friendly against Sweden.

Switzerland v Germany

Philippe Senderos (Switzerland) - Swiss defender Big Phil is starting ahead of tonights friendly against Germany.

Jens Lehmann (Germany) - Jens is likely to make the bench against The Swiss. Timo Hildebrand is favourite to start.

Netherlands v Austria

Robin van Persie (Holland) - Robin will be welcomed back by the Dutch for the game with Austria. The 23 year old is back from a thigh injury which cost him to miss most of the season.

Turkey v Belarus

Alexander Hleb (Belarus) - Alex will start for Belarus in their friendly against Turkey.

Ivory Coast v Tunisia

Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Eboue (Ivory Coast) - Kolo and Manu have been called up by Ivory Coast for their match against Tunisia.

USA v Poland

Lukasz Fabianski (Poland) - Poland’s no 2. Fabianski will make an appearance in the second half against USA.

Denmark v Czech Republic

Nicklas Bendtner (Denmark) - Nicky is likely to start against Rosicky’s Czech Republic side later on this evening.

We will bring you all the news, scores and views from these friendlies tomorrow evening.

Stay tuned to Gunners Live!