Simpson nets hat-trick as Dorchester are hit for six

Jay Simpson announced his return to Arsenal with a hat trick to help Arsenal beat Dorchester 6-1 in Brian Benjamin’s testimonial at the Jewson Stadium tonight.

Arsenal welcomed back Gavin Hoyte from injury, whilst Mark Randall returned from his loan spell at Burnley.

——————Mannone————–

–Rodgers——G.Hoyte————Ayling—-Steer

–Ogogo——-Dunne————-Randall—Gibbs

————–Simpson———–Barazite——–

The match was supposed to commemorate Benjamin’s time at the club, but it was Arsenal’s youngsters that the crowd had come to see.

The Gunners set about playing their neat passing game from the beginning and by half time they were three goals to the good. A brace from Jay Simpson plus one from Randall gave Arsenal the lead at the break.

Half time- Dorchester Town 0 Arsenal 3

Arsenal cranked it up a gear after the break and Simpson managed to clinch his hat trick. Randall scored a delightful free-kick and Nacer Barazite got his name on the scoresheet. Dorchester did manage to pull one back, but it was nothing but a mere consolation.

The final whistle blew and it brought the curtain down on what has been an eventful and overall successful season for Arsenal’s reserves.

Full time- Dorchester Town 1 Arsenal 6