Gunners played their 200th ever competitive game but could not get their first win of the season losing 4-1 to league leaders Purple Turtle.
It was an even start to the game with both teams failing to have real possession of the ball. Purple Turtle took the lead when they were awarded a free kick outside the box and they scored direct from this kick.
However, Gunners pulled a goal back when a long ball was thrown into the box and Paul Ali reacted quickest to prod the ball home from close range.
Purple Turtle then added two goals in as many minutes just before half time to give them a commanding lead. The first came from a shot outside the box when the attacker was not closed down and the second came from their left wing when a cross was deflected into the Gunners goal.
Gunners could have made it 3-2 when Richard Alderton played Paul Ali through on goal. Paul layed the ball off to a free player who scored but the goal was controversially ruled out for off-side.
The half time score was 3-1. In the second half, Purple Turtle were the better of the teams and had the majority of possession. They added a fourth goal which Gunners felt should have been off-side and then looked comfortable for the rest of the game.
Gunners pushed an extra man up front and created a few half chances but failed to really trouble the keeper.
At the other end of the field, some desperate defending was required to prevent Purple Turtle from scoring on a couple of occasions. Chris Fielding was required to make a number of saves.
The final score was a 4-1 defeat. Gunners "Man of the Match" was Chris Fielding in goal.
Match Facts
MOM : C Fielding
Goals : Pa Ali (1)
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