Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by ALAC |
Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Tottenham Hotspur. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Aston Villa kick off!
3.05
0-0Carlos Moreno threads the ball through to Mohammed Okocha. Mohammed Okocha goes all the way! Mohammed Okocha cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
8.53
0-0Nelson Emerton knocks the ball forward to Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Malte Eberle easily smothers it.
10.32
Lucien Mbamba knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Rios. Enrique Rios goes all the way! Enrique Rios cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.51
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
16.11
0-0Roland Zanoni hacks Lucien Mbamba from behind! The referee calls over Roland Zanoni and warns him to calm down! Lucien Mbamba grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.12
Arjan Van Dieren deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jannes Paauwe. Jannes Paauwe lofts in a cross ball towards Andriy Kolesnichenko. Andriy Kolesnichenko directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.15
Arjan Van Dieren sees space and advances. Arjan Van Dieren shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by David Caldwell.
28.58
0-0Andriy Kolesnichenko barges into Mamadou Le Lan. Andriy Kolesnichenko is warned by the referee! Mamadou Le Lan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.11
0-0Nelson Emerton decides to run forward with the ball. Nelson Emerton passes the ball forward but Mohammed Okocha is offside!
36.42
Ronnie Beckerman knocks the ball forward to Roland Zanoni. Roland Zanoni makes a probing pass to Lester Cooper. Lester Cooper goes all the way! Lester Cooper tries a spectacular strike but somehow David Caldwell manages to keep it out.
39.11
Andy Drake flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Moreno. Carlos Moreno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio goes all the way! Lucas Gabriel Aloisio takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Malte Eberle!
40.48
Philipp Favre clumsily knocks into Andriy Kolesnichenko. Philipp Favre is warned by the referee! Andriy Kolesnichenko stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.34
Mark Lassiter flicks the ball to his team mate, Arjan Van Dieren. Arjan Van Dieren passes the ball forward to Jannes Paauwe. Jannes Paauwe shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by David Caldwell.
44.27
Mark Lassiter kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Banks. Eddie Banks chips the ball to his team mate, Andriy Kolesnichenko. Andriy Kolesnichenko lofts in a cross ball towards Lester Cooper. Lester Cooper connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Gary McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Jannes Paauwe. Jannes Paauwe shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur get the second half underway!
47.24
1-0Philipp Favre flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Emerton. Nelson Emerton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Okocha. Mohammed Okocha goes all the way! Mohammed Okocha takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mohammed Okocha!
51.21
Lucien Mbamba hacks Roland Zanoni from behind! Lucien Mbamba is given a warning by the referee! Roland Zanoni stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.32
Nelson Emerton clumsily knocks into Eddie Banks. The referee calls over Nelson Emerton and warns him to calm down! Eddie Banks carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.17
Gary McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andriy Kolesnichenko. Andriy Kolesnichenko tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.49
1-0Lucien Mbamba flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Okocha. Mohammed Okocha knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malte Eberle who gathers it comfortably.
65.13
Andy Drake flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Emerton. Nelson Emerton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohammed Okocha. Mohammed Okocha whips in a cross ball towards Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.08
Arjan Van Dieren catches Lucien Mbamba on the ankles. Arjan Van Dieren is warned by the referee! Lucien Mbamba runs off the knock.
69.46
Arjan Van Dieren knocks the ball forward to Jannes Paauwe. Jannes Paauwe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. David Caldwell easily smothers it.
71.46
Lucien Mbamba makes a probing pass to Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio goes all the way! Lucas Gabriel Aloisio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Malte Eberle manages to gather it comfortably.
81.21
Mark Lassiter flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Banks. Eddie Banks threads the ball through to Jannes Paauwe. Jannes Paauwe knocks in a cross ball towards Lester Cooper. Lester Cooper heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.56
Eddie Banks kicks a strong pass forward to Lester Cooper. Lester Cooper shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Mamadou Le Lan flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Emerton. Nelson Emerton sees space and advances. Nelson Emerton knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Okocha. Mohammed Okocha connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers