Hammers grab draw with Gunners


Arsenal threw away the chance of a fifth straight Premier League win as West Ham battled back to earn a 2-2 draw at Upton Park on Sunday.

The Gunners had looked in complete control following first-half goals from Robin van Persie and William Gallas.

However, Carlton Cole pulled a goal back before substitute Alessandro Diamanti netted a late penalty.

West Ham finished with 10 men when Scott Parker was shown a second yellow card, but were not to be denied a much-needed positive result.

Gianfranco Zola's men had shown plenty of early promise, when Cole's drive was charged down before again being undone by some poor defending.

Arsenal slowly started to get themselves on top, with Robert Green standing up well at the near post to palm Van Persie's angled drive behind for a corner.

At the other end, Vito Mannone - again preferred in goal to Manuel Almunia - needed treatment after being clattered by James Tomkins when coming to collect a corner.

Arsenal felt they had a strong shout for a penalty when, on 11 minutes, Van Persie's strike appeared to hit Matthew Upson, the former Gunners defender, on the arm, but referee Chris Foy thought otherwise.

Eventually, though, the visitors took the lead on 16 minutes.

Abou Diaby fed full-back Bacary Sagna on the overlap down the right.

The French defender whipped the ball across the six-yard box, where Green came to palm it away, only to collide with Tomkins, leaving Van Persie free to slot into an empty net for his sixth goal of the season.

West Ham were reduced to 10 men when Parker, already booked, was shown a second yellow card for deliberately falling on the ball as Fabregas charged clear.

Diaby was substituted for Eduardo as Wenger went for the win.

However, the Hammers were not to be denied during four minutes of stoppage time, when Green somehow kept out van Persie's header.

BPL: Arsenal 3 - 1 Birmingham City


Arsenal continued their momentum with a 3-1 Premier League win over Birmingham City at Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Robin van Persie and Abou Diaby had fired the Gunners into a 2-0 lead inside 18 minutes.
However, Lee Bowyer capitalised on a mistake by young keeper Vito Mannone - preferred to fit-again Manuel Almunia - to pull a goal back before half-time.

After soaking up plenty of pressure during the second half from the battling Blues, Andrey Arshavin wrapped up the points late on as Arsene Wenger's side made it seven successive victories in all competitions this season.

Emmanuel Eboue combined with Theo Walcott down the right to swing over a dangerous cross towards Robin van Persie.

On five minutes, the Dutchman knocked down a high ball into the path of Tomas Rosicky at the edge of the penalty area.

However, the Czech midfielder scuffed his first-time shot into the ground.

The opening goal came on 16 minutes.

Alex Song collected possession 25 yards out, and slipped a lovely low pass through the left side of the penalty area.

Van Persie took the ball on his right, then switched back inside past Stephen Carr before drilling it into the far corner.

Before Birmingham could recover, it was 2-0.

Eboue put Rosicky clear down the right channel, and his cut-back from the near post went all the way through to Diaby - who smashed a first-time effort into the roof of the net.

Arsenal were now in cruise control, but to their credit, Birmingham maintained some tempo.
Song bundled over James McFadden to concede a free-kick in a decent position for the visitors, some 25 yards out.

Walcott eventually had to go off, replaced by Arshavin on 33 minutes.

Arsenal were made to pay for a lapse in concentration as Birmingham pulled a goal back after 38 minutes.

Barry Ferguson sent a deep cross into the penalty area, which Diaby flicked back up in the air.
Mannone, under pressure from Larsson, came to collect, but dropped the ball - which Bowyer smashed into the net.

Arsenal quickly looked to restore their two-goal cushion, and Hart saved well down at the right-hand post to deny Arshavin.

Birmingham, clearly boosted by their goal, had an early chance at the start of the second half when the ball flashed across the Arsenal six-yard box.

As the hour passed, Arsenal maintained the pressure, but despite all of their decent approach play, failed to find a telling pass.

It could have proved costly as Mannone made a brave take as Ridgewell's pass went through the Arsenal six-yard box, which would only have needed a touch for the visitors to equalise.

Arshavin, however, settled matters with five minutes left when he slotted home from just inside the penalty area after a quick counter attack.

Create-A-Dino Fruit Snacks


These Create-A-Dino fruit snacks from Betty Crocker are hands down the best thing to happen to non-nutritional gummy snacking since Shark Bites.
Each package contains a collection of different dinosaur parts and allows you, the snack-star, to create your own dino! Want to gobble a Tricera-raptor? No problem -- the possibilities are limitless! But not really, there ARE a finite number of pieces. Still, I WANT TO EAT EVERY COMBINATION! And even if you do eat a whole box, you've still consumed 0 grams of protein, so you don't have to worry about building any pesky muscle.

Okaaaay: Children's Giant Gaping Jaws Shirts


These are two $25 hoodies designed by Mouthman that, when a child crosses their arms, appear as though they're going to eat you. Now I know that one's a dinosaur.

Canadian T-Rex Coin



The Canadian Mint, which surprisingly doesn't come in flavors like chocolate-moose (ZING!), is releasing this $4 silver dino coin because dinosaurs are awesome and they deserve to be on money even more so than some presidents I know. Ahem, Eisenhower.

A selective aging effect creates a powerful impression of fossilized bones in stone. In fact, this technique ensures no two coins are exactly alike. Each 99.99% pure silver coin is unique and--with a design that was developed in close collaboration with palaeontologists at Alberta's Royal Tyrell Museum--is an original and compelling keepsake of one of humanity's great fascinations.

One can order a $4 t-rex dino coins from the mint today for the low, low price of $43.

Genius: The 100' Extension Cord Coil Lamp


A lamp constructed of an acrylic frame around which you wrap a 100' electric cord.

When fully-assembled, the Coil Lamp is a striking addition to any room, but when you look at the raw elements of the lamp, you'll be scratching your head saying "that's all there is?" This is truly a case where the whole is much greater than the sum of its parts.

You can order the Coil Lamp over at Craighton Berman's website. The D.I.Y. version (B.Y.O. extension cord) retails for $75 (USD), while a hand-coiled edition, signed and numbered by the artist sells for $150 bucks.

BEEP BOOP Arrrr!!: Transformer Pirate Shirts


These Piratron shirts come in Autopirate and Deceptipirate models and are perfect for showing your support for both high seas plundering AND vehicles that turn into talking robots at the same time. Each shirt will set you back a cool $20, and I recommend getting one of each just in case.

They're Good For Something: Dead Fly Art


Dead fly art: it just makes sense. Now I don't really want to go into the kind of person it takes to collect dead flies and glue them to a piece of paper to make "art", but suffice it to say they're our kinda person. Plus, I really dig the final results. Well, except for the moth in the last piece -- didn't see that one coming!

Yeah, But Can It Fly?: Amphibious WaterCar Does 60MPH On Both Land And Sea


Get a Corvette engine, rig it up with a Dominator Jet drive, and then strap it into a floating car, and you get the WaterCar Python, the fastest and highest-performing amphibious vehicle in the world. If zipping over the water at a top speed of 60mph doesn't float your boat, it'll accelerate on land at a neck-snapping 0-to-60 speed of a mere 4.5 seconds.

Mug With A Cookie Holding Shelf


The Cookie Dunk Mug is a $22 beverage receptacle that also has a place to store cookies for dunking! Plus, the manufacturer isn't sidest and makes a left-handed version. High left-five!

There's "no need to juggle with a plate and cup and of course, you also save on the washing up afterwards."

If you're a lefty, fear not, this mug comes in right handed or left handed styles. Your left handed deformity will no longer hold you back from enjoying your hot beverage and cookies at the same time.

A Dinosaur Head Belt Buckle


Now you can have that happy feeling all the time thanks to this t-rex head belt buckle designed by Kieselstein-Cord.

The t-rex buckle in sterling silver by Kieselstein-Cord. The piece measures 3 1/4 inches by 2 1/4 inches. $2,500.

Yikes!: Vampire Teeth Baby Pacifiers


Now you can get $7 vampire teeth pacifiers that make them look like they're gonna suck blood.


Billy Bob pacifiers for babies with personality. You will receive this hilarious, Lil' Vampire Billy Bob pacifier. It is brand new in manufacturers' packaging.

Keep it Ice Age: Dino Ice Bones


FOSSILICED™ice for any age

Need to dig up a clever party accessory? Look no further than these ice-cold fossils - these two assorted dinos will add the perfect Ice Age touch to your modern drinks. Snappy recyclable clear box.

It's On eBay: A Sarah Palin Signed XBox 360


The infamous Sarah Palin XBOX 360 was autographed at the governors picnic on July 24, 2009, in Wasilla, Alaska, just two days before her resignation as governor of that state. You can own this 60GB, perfect-condition, one-of-a-kind item before her expected run for president of the United States of America in 2012.

eBay: Amazing Optimus Prime Action Figure


Up on the auction block is a $45 Hasbro Optimus Prime action figure that's been meticulously modded and painted to match the leader of the Autobot's appearance in Revenge of the Fallen. The level of detail is amazing. Unfortunately, so is the price: bidding is currently at $730 with just under six hours remaining.

BPL: Arsenal 6 - 2 Blackburn Rovers



Cesc Fabregas produced a virtuoso display as Arsenal saw off the challenge of Blackburn 6-2 at The Emirates on Sunday afternoon.

The Gunners captain had a hand in all but one of the six goals, getting on the scoresheet himself during the second half as the home side recovered from going behind after just four minutes when Steven Nzonzi headed Rovers into a shock lead.


Arsene Wenger's young side once again showed their character to recover and record a third successive Premier League victory, a sixth in all competitions, which moves Arsenal into fourth place with the benefit of a match in hand.


Before kick-off visiting Arsenal legend Thierry Henry was given a warm reception by the Emirates Stadium faithful, the Barcelona forward having admitted he would one day love to return to his old club in some capacity - perhaps even as Wenger's eventual successor.


Rovers, though, had not read the script and took the lead on three minutes.
Goalkeeper Paul Robinson sent a long free-kick from deep inside the visitors half into the Arsenal penalty area.


Nzonzi got up above Thomas Vermaelen and flicked the ball goalwards, which looped over Vito Mannone - the first goal conceded in 359 minutes since the Champions League game in Liege.
At least going behind meant Arsenal would need more urgency in their attack.


Andrey Arshavin got away down the right and clipped the ball back to Fabregas, whose header dropped onto the top of the crossbar.


Belgian Vermaelen then more than made up for his error in judgement when firing Arsenal level on 16 minutes.


Referee Peter Walton allowed play to go on despite a foul, and Abou Diaby fed Fabregas on the edge of the Blackburn area.


He laid it back into the path of the centre-back, who took a touch inside before slamming the ball into the bottom corner with his left foot to chalk up a fifth goal of an impressive debut season.
Robinson made a couple more good saves before Rovers went ahead once more.


Franco Di Santo got away down the right, and fed the ball through to David Dunn on the other flank.


The midfielder cut back into the area, and his shot cannoned off William Gallas' leg and wrong footed Mannone.


The lead did not last long though, as in the 33rd minute Van Persie latched onto Fabregas' defence-splitting pass and dispatched a low strike into the far corner.


Arsenal maintained their pressure and completed the turnaround on 36 minutes.


Fabregas was again the provider, this time playing Arshavin into the left side of the penalty area and the Russian drilled in an angled drive.


Blackburn had a strong claim for a penalty at the start of the second half.


Dunn dribbled into the box, but despite looking to have been caught by Vermaelen's outstretched leg, the referee waved play on.


Defender Martin Olsson let fly from 25 yards and Mannone had to dive the full length of the goal to make an acrobatic, one-handed save.


At the other end, Van Persie collected Fabregas' chip into the six-yard box on his chest but Robinson reacted quickly to make the block.


Fabregas finally got his goal following more patient build-up on 57 minutes.


Rosicky hooked a loose ball back along the edge of the Rovers penalty area and it dropped just right for the Arsenal captain, who crashed a half-volley past Robinson.


To their credit, Rovers refused to lie down and another determined run from Dunn tested Mannone, the keeper making a parry to beat away the midfielder's shot from 18 yards.


Theo Walcott, hoping to make an impression on England manager Fabio Capello, was introduced for the final 22 minutes replacing Rosicky.


Rovers hit the woodwork when Vermaelen deflected substitute David Hoilett's shot into the ground onto the post.


Diaby drilled an effort just wide following Fabregas' clever backheel, before Walcott marked his return with a goal on 75 minutes when he side-footed home Fabregas' pass following a quick counter by Arshavin.


Fabregas was given a standing ovation after he was replaced by Bendtner, who should have scored when clean through on 80 minutes, but shot straight at Robinson.


Walcott had another effort scrambled off the line by Gael Givet before Bendtner - fit again after suffering minor injuries in a car crash - smashed in a sixth from 20 yards.

Arsenal Brunei Supporters Club Live Match Gathering @ My Nest Cafe'



04. 10. 2009 (Sunday)


The Arsenal Brunei Supporters Club held a Live Match gathering at the My Nest Cafe' located in Kg.Serusop. Arsenal entertain visitors Blackburn Rovers, We were thrilled to see Arsenal legend Thierry Henry made an appearence at the Emirates. He came with his family to watch the Gunners in action.


The match started at 8.30 PM, In the first half, Blackburn took the lead and then Arsenal equalise in the form of Vermaelen. Arsenal was trailing again when Blackburn took the lead through David Dunn. Arsenal scored two goals to take the lead through Van Persie & Arshavin before the end of the 1st half.


We had a few drinks & share thoughts


In the 2nd half of the game, Arsenal took control but Blackburn create chances. They make Arsenal defenders work harder.


Arsenal added three more goals, Fabregas with a lovely volley to make it 4-2 and then when Walcott replaces Rosicky. He scored his first goal to make it 5-2.


Nicklas Bendtner added Arsenal tally to 6-2 with a lovely shot from outside the box. Arsenal showed an impressive game. We enjoyed watching it together.


Thanks to Bro Ejal for organizing the live gathering & to all the gooners who came & made the gathering a total success. Can't wait for the next one.


Gunners4life!!!


Babe Of The Month of October: Miri Hanai


Miri Hanai (花井 美理, born October 15, 1984),
is a Japanese gravure idol.

She was born and lives in Tokyo, Japan.


Biography

Birthdate: October 15, 1984 (age 24)

Birth location: Tokyo, Japan

Birth name: Miri Hanai

Measurements: 93cm-58cm-85cm37"-23"-34"

Height: 1.47 m (4 ft 10 in)

Weight: 45 kg (99 lb)

Eye colour: Brown

Hair colour: Brown

Blood type: AB

Ethnicity: Japanese


She appeared in April 2003 (Reference: 花井美里, please confirm).

In September 2003, she appeared in Bunkasha Publishing’s magazine ‘’まぁるまん’’.


In 2004 she made guest appearances on various Japanese variety shows such as 音箱登龍門 and began to be an established gravure idol.


On June 22, 2005 she made her singing debut when GENEON Entertainment released her maxi single "Premonition" in a CD+DVD bundle.


She appeared in Metal Gear Solid 3 in some posters.

For Sale: The World's Largest Gummi Bears


The World's Largest Gummy Bear is the lion of the candy world. There is no candy more magnificent or more powerful. This five-pound beast is the equivalent of 1,400 regular sized gummy bears and packs a whopping 12,600 calories.

Its monstrous size is only matched by its enormous taste. The World's Largest Gummy Bear tastes just as delicious as its pint-sized counterpart.

Available in several flavors: blue raspberry, red cherry, and green apple. Hand-made in the USA.

Each bear will set you back $30

OMG, It's Got A Bomb!: The Terrorist Teapot


The Terrorist Teapot takes a threatening stance against anyone trying to mess with your perfectly brewed tea with a tea cosy that doubles as a balaclava. We can think of other uses for it... but you should probably reserve it for keeping the pot warm.

The Terrorist Teapot is a set including the teapot and balaclava cosy.

's About Time!: A Dinosaur Serving Spoon



A prehistoric pasta server of your very own!


Since the dawn of time, mankind has labored over the challenge of slippery spaghetti. Then the mighty Pastasaurus appeared on earth, uniquely adapted to this very task.


It's ergonomically designed handle and pasta-snaring teeth work together to make it a lean, mean, spaghetti-serving machine. It's total prehistoric perfection!
Plastic. Measures 13 inches long.

Death By Plastic: Gallery Of LEGO Monsters


This is a small gallery of LEGO monsters made by various artists. They are all scary and might kill you.
 
g.ban's world | Designed by Techtrends | © 2007-2008 All rights reserved