2011 Emirates Cup

2011 Emirates stadium.jpg 235 Emirates Stadium 30 – 31 July England 4 3 1 1 New York Red Bulls 1 Paris Saint-Germain Arsenal Boca Juniors 4 10 Robin van Persie(2 goals) 2010 2013 London The 2011 Emirates Cup was a pre-season football friendly tournament hosted by Arsenal at its home ground, the Emirates Stadium in London. It was the fifth Emirates Cup, an invitational competition inaugurated in 2007. Held on the weekend of 30–31 July 2011, the participants were Arsenal, Boca Juniors, Paris Saint-Germain, and New York Red Bulls. The inclusion of the Red Bulls meant Thierry Henry returned to play against his former club, Arsenal. The 2011 edition, with the Red Bulls and Boca Juniors, also marked the first time clubs outside of UEFA's jurisdiction had participated in the competition. The Emirates Cup follows a point scoring system much like the Amsterdam Tournament, whereby each team plays two matches, with three points awarded for a win, one point for a draw and none for a loss. For this event Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain did not play each other, nor did Boca Juniors face New York Red Bulls. Unlike previous editions, additional points were not awarded for every goal scored. The Red Bulls won the Emirates Cup after beating PSG on the first day and then earning a point against Arsenal on the second. Paris Saint-Germain finished runners-up, while Arsenal came in third and Boca Juniors last. Background The Emirates Cup began in July 2007 once Arsenal finalised plans to stage a pre-season competition at its home ground.http://www.arsenal.com/155/unhoused-import-pages/latest-stadium-news/valencia-replace-hamburg-at-emirates-cup https://archive.today/20160629213201/http://www.arsenal.com/155/unhoused-import-pages/latest-stadium-news/valencia-replace-hamburg-at-emirates-cup Valencia replace Hamburg at Emirates Cup Arsenal F.C. 11 June 2007 29 June 2016 21 November 2017 Named after Arsenal's main sponsor Emirates,http://www.emirates.com/english/about/emirates-sponsorships/football/emirates-cup.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20160405101439/http://www.emirates.com/english/about/emirates-sponsorships/football/emirates-cup.aspx The Emirates Cup Emirates 21 November 2017 5 April 2016 the competition's inaugural edition was attended by more than 110,000 people across the two days.https://www.albawaba.com/news/emirates-cup-brings-out-big-guns https://web.archive.org/web/20170908171044/https://www.albawaba.com/news/emirates-cup-brings-out-big-guns Emirates Cup brings out the big guns Al Bawaba 21 April 2008 8 September 2017 21 November 2017 Argentine club Boca Juniors, French side Paris Saint-Germain and American club New York Red Bulls were confirmed as participants for the 2011 edition, alongside hosts Arsenal.http://www.islingtongazette.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal/arsenal-legend-set-for-surprise-return-to-the-emirates-1-877897 Arsenal legend set for surprise return to the Emirates Islington Gazette 28 April 2011 21 November 2017 1 December 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171201080809/http://www.islingtongazette.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal/arsenal-legend-set-for-surprise-return-to-the-emirates-1-877897 dead The inclusion of Boca Juniors and New York Red Bulls marked the first time clubs outside of the UEFA zone had participated in the competition.https://www.arsenal.com/38429/emirates-cup-a-complete-history Emirates Cup – a complete history Arsenal F.C 30 July 2013 12 November 2017 The involvement of New York Red Bulls had added significance because Thierry Henry, who formerly played for Arsenal, faced his old club.http://www.arsenal.com/usa/news/news-archive/-thierry-will-love-every-minute-of-it- https://web.archive.org/web/20111028200427/http://www.arsenal.com/usa/news/news-archive/-thierry-will-love-every-minute-of-it- 'Thierry will love every minute of it' Arsenal F.C. 28 July 2011 28 October 2011 21 November 2017 Summary thumb|right|195px|Thierry Henry featured in the tournament, playing for New York Red Bulls against his former club Arsenal.|alt=A coloured photograph of a footballer, wearing a white shirt and red kit, adorned with white socks and boots. He is controlling the ball with his right leg from an elevated position. The opening match of the 2011 Emirates Cup saw New York Red Bulls taking on Paris Saint-Germain. Defender Tim Ream captained the Red Bulls in place of Henry, who was rested,Joe Prince-Wright https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2011/07/30/emirates-cup-lindpere-leads-red-bulls-past-psg-1-0 Emirates Cup: Lindpere leads Red Bulls past PSG, 1–0 MLSsoccer.com 30 July 2011 24 November 2017 while Péguy Luyindula started up front for Paris Saint-Germain;http://www.skysports.com/football/ny-red-bulls-vs-psg/teams/235275 Starting lineups, – NY Red Bulls vs PSG Sky Sports 30 July 2011 24 November 2017 the forward was the top scorer in the inaugural Emirates Cup.Hamdan Saaid https://www.rsssf.org/tablese/emiratescup07.html Emirates Cup 2007 Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF) 10 September 2015 18 June 2016 The only goal of the match came in the 27th minute. Joel Lindpere passed the ball to teammate Juan Agudelo, and made a darting run towards the Paris Saint-Germain penalty area. Agudelo passed it back to Lindpere, who evaded his closest opponent and placed the ball into the far right side of the net, past goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu.Brian Lewis https://www.nypost.com/2011/07/30/red-bulls-beat-psg-1-0-on-lindpere-goal-highlights/ Red Bulls beat PSG 1–0 on Lindpere goal New York Post 30 July 2011 24 November 2017 For most of the game, Paris Saint-Germain struggled to get past the Red Bulls, who were comfortable in defence and "looked extremely dangerous on the counter attack" according to match reporter Joe Prince-Wright. Paris Saint-Germain enjoyed plenty of possession during the second half; Jérémy Ménez almost equalised but for Frank Rost's save. New York Red Bulls coach Hans Backe was pleased with his team's defensive performance and told reporters after the match: "For a U.S. team playing a team like Paris, I think it's a massive result for us." Paris Saint-Germain's second match of the tournament was against Boca Juniors. The French side named a much-changed team from the defeat against the Red Bulls; Alphonse Areola started in goal, while Kevin Gameiro provided an attacking threat up front.http://www.skysports.com/football/boca-jrs-vs-psg/235276 Starting lineups, – Boca Jrs vs PSG Sky Sports 31 July 2011 24 November 2017 In the 8th minute, Paris Saint-Germain went ahead when Jean-Eudes Maurice scored, and doubled their lead minutes before the break through Guillaume Hoarau's strike.http://www.arsenal.com:80/news/news-archive/emirates-cup-2011-psg-3-0-boca-report https://web.archive.org/web/20111116204328/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/emirates-cup-2011-psg-3-0-boca-report Emirates Cup 2011: PSG 3–0 Boca Arsenal F.C. 31 July 2017 2011-11-16 24 November 2017 dead Ceará scored directly from a free kick in the 79th minute and the final score was 3–0 in Paris Saint-Germain's favour. Boca Juniors faced Arsenal the day before and came from 2–0 down to draw against the hosts.Declan Taylor https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/8672920/Arsenal-2-Boca-Juniors-2-match-report.html Arsenal 2 Boca Juniors 2: match report The Telegraph 30 July 2011 24 November 2017 Gervinho assisted Robin van Persie's goal in the first half a minute before the half-hour, and substitute Aaron Ramsey scored Arsenal's second, a long-range strike in the 46th minute. Poor defending on Arsenal's part allowed Lucas Viatri to get a goal for Boca Juniors in the 68th minute and three minutes later Pablo Mouche equalised. The post-match reaction in The Telegraph made reference to the futures of certain Arsenal players, particularly Cesc Fàbregas and Samir Nasri. Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger reiterated his desire to keep hold of his squad, saying: "We are not in a position where we have to sell our players, we want to keep our players and we are not looking for money." The final match of the 2011 tournament was between Arsenal and New York Red Bulls. As expected Henry started for the Red Bulls, and Rafael Márquez also came into the lineup.http://www.arsenal.com:80/match-menu/3403355/first-team/arsenal-v-red-bull-new-york?tab=report https://web.archive.org/web/20120103033420/http://www.arsenal.com/match-menu/3403355/first-team/arsenal-v-red-bull-new-york?tab=report Emirates Cup 2011: Arsenal 1–1 Red Bulls Arsenal F.C. 31 July 2017 2012-01-03 24 November 2017 dead For the hosts, Thomas Vermaelen, Jack Wilshere and Bacary Sagna all started in a strong first eleven. Van Persie's header in the 42nd minute looked to be enough for Arsenal to retain the trophy, but the Red Bulls capitalised on their opponents' carelessness in front of goal by equalising. Henry found his teammate Roy Miller, whose cross was diverted into the net by defender Kyle Bartley. The 1–1 draw meant the Red Bulls won the competition as they picked up more points than the other participants.https://nypost.com/2011/07/31/henry-red-bulls-tie-arsenal-to-win-emirates-cup/ Henry, Red Bulls tie Arsenal to win Emirates New York Post 31 July 2011 24 November 2017 Arsenal were booed off the pitch by their supporters, something Wenger said he understood, before adding "I don’t think we need to put any extra pressure on us now." He revealed he wanted Henry "to play the last five minutes" of the match for Arsenal which was denied by the referee, and paid tribute to his former player: "They say great clubs never die, it looks like great players never die as well, because Thierry showed us today he is still top quality with his feet and with his head". Standings main WDL Q NYR USA New York Red Bulls PSG FRA Paris Saint-Germain ARS ENG Arsenal BOC ARG Boca Juniors 1 1 0 2 1 1 0 1 3 1 0 2 0 3 3 0 1 1 2 5 gold C complete https://www.arsenal.com/38429/emirates-cup-a-complete-history Emirates Cup – a complete history Arsenal F.C 30 July 2013 5 January 2018 Three points were awarded for a win, and one point for a draw. Unlike previous Emirates Cups, no points were awarded for goals scored.http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/emirates-cup-2011-rules-and-regulations https://web.archive.org/web/20111102053643/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/emirates-cup-2011-rules-and-regulations Emirates Cup 2011 – Rules and Regulations Arsenal F.C. 29 July 2011 2 November 2011 21 November 2017 Matches 30 July 2011 14:00 BST New York Red Bulls 1–0 Report Paris Saint-Germain Lindpere 27 Emirates Stadium, London 54,488 Kenny Ng 30 July 2011 16:20 BST Arsenal 2–2 Reporthttp://www.skysports.com/football/arsenal-vs-boca-jrs/235267 Gunners draw in Emirates opener Sky Sports 30 July 2011 5 January 2018 Boca Juniors Van Persie 29 Ramsey 46 Viatri 68 Mouche 71 Emirates Stadium, London 54,488 Martin Atkinson 31 July 2011 14:00 BST Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 Report Boca Juniors Maurice 8 Hoarau 38 Ceará 79 Emirates Stadium, London 60,011 Kristinn Jakobsson 31 July 2011 16:20 BST Arsenal 1–1 Reporthttp://www.skysports.com/football/arsenal-vs-ny-red-bulls/235269 Boo-boys turn on Arsenal Sky Sports 31 July 2011 5 January 2018 New York Red Bulls Van Persie 42 Bartley 84 o.g. Emirates Stadium, London 60,011 Kevin Friend Goalscorers thumb|250px|Robin van Persie scored in both of Arsenal's matches|alt=A coloured photograph of a footballer wearing a red-and-white football shirt with the team logo. He is positioning himself to kick the ball with his left foot. RankNameTeamGoals1NED Robin van PersieArsenal22EST Joel LindpereNew York Red Bulls1WAL Aaron RamseyArsenalARG Lucas ViatriBoca JuniorsARG Pablo MoucheBoca JuniorsFRA Jean-Eudes MauriceParis Saint-GermainFRA Guillaume HoarauParis Saint-GermainBRA CearáParis Saint-GermainOwn goalENG Kyle BartleyArsenal1 References General Pablo Ciullini https://www.rsssf.org/tablese/emiratescup11.html Emirates Cup 2011 Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF) 10 September 2015 21 November 2017 live https://web.archive.org/web/20151021073705/http://www.rsssf.com/tablese/emiratescup11.html 2015-10-21 Specific 30em Category:Emirates Cup Emirates Cup Emirates Cup Emirates Cup Emirates Cup Emirates Cup Emirates Cup