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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Portsmouth. A crowd of 19,124 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Portsmouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa kick off!
3.58
0-0Daniel Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
4.21
Daniel Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
12.08
0-0Fouzi Sinouh knocks the ball forward to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah knocks the ball forward to Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but David Caldwell manages to gather it comfortably.
14.35
0-0Hakan Ayaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.20
Duncan Henderson advances with the ball. Duncan Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Kader Allouache. Kader Allouache plays a perfect one-two with Iwan Luijpers and rushes in on goal... Kader Allouache tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
16.55
Fouzi Sinouh knocks the ball forward to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz kicks a strong pass forward to Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan directs the ball goalwards with his head. David Caldwell manages to gather it comfortably.
21.50
Hakan Ayaz chips the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.31
Gianluca Luiso makes a simple pass to Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.10
Christian Davis threads the ball through to Gianluca Luiso. Gianluca Luiso sees space and advances. Gianluca Luiso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
32.35
Drazen Bergkamp takes it forward alone. Drazen Bergkamp lofts in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by David Caldwell.
36.36
0-0Kader Allouache catches Sakis Apostolopoulos in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Sakis Apostolopoulos rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
38.35
Daniel Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by David Caldwell.
39.05
Gianluca Luiso chips the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.09
0-0Duncan Henderson clumsily knocks into Muzzy Abdullah. The referee calls over Duncan Henderson and warns him to calm down! Muzzy Abdullah stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Portsmouth kick off the second half!
49.20
Hakan Ayaz makes a simple pass to Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón goes all the way! Maximiliano Alarcón tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
54.51
0-1Daniel Tavares knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan whips in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.37
Vinicio E. Rossini hacks Daniel Tavares from behind! The referee calls over Vinicio E. Rossini and warns him to calm down! Daniel Tavares runs off the knock.
69.22
Hakan Ayaz threads the ball through to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.55
Daniel Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan goes all the way! Mohammed Gyan takes a shot at goal. Mohammed Gyan scores for Portsmouth!!
83.08
Drazen Bergkamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
84.43
Hakan Ayaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan knocks in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by David Caldwell!
87.17
Ivan Fortune decides to run forward with the ball. Ivan Fortune knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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