Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play Le Mans in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa kick off and get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Andre Nascimento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Gallo. Fabio Gallo kicks a strong pass forward to Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok threads the ball through to Pierre Song. Pierre Song shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
6.46
0-1Rodrigue Barckay sees space and advances. Rodrigue Barckay knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre Song. Pierre Song flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.54
Rodrigue Barckay surges forward with the ball. Rodrigue Barckay lofts in a cross ball towards Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Hermanni Forssell had no chance!! Goal for Le Mans!
12.19
0-2Andre Nascimento makes a simple pass to Fabio Gallo. Fabio Gallo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre Song. Pierre Song knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thor Ásgeirsson.
15.08
Vinicio E. Rossini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Fortune. Ivan Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Caballero. Gonçalo Caballero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.32
0-2Rodrigue Barckay makes a simple pass to Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse passes the ball forward but Pierre Song is offside!
24.18
Andre Nascimento takes it forward alone. Andre Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.12
Ian Galindo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marino Van Der Luer who gathers it comfortably.
28.52
Muzzy Ayaz threads the ball through to Rafael Helguera. Rafael Helguera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Hermanni Forssell.
30.14
Andre Nascimento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigue Barckay. Rodrigue Barckay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre Song. Pierre Song knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Drake.
32.57
Rafael Helguera passes the ball forward to Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hermanni Forssell who gathers it comfortably.
38.07
0-2Andre Nascimento passes the ball forward to Jesse Wilson. Jesse Wilson brings the ball forward. Jesse Wilson knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.13
Jesse Wilson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Mitchel Kok scores for Le Mans!!
42.51
Muzzy Ayaz makes a beautiful solo run. Muzzy Ayaz takes it forward alone. Muzzy Ayaz lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.06
Fabio Gallo makes a simple pass to Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok goes all the way! Mitchel Kok cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Hermanni Forssell easily smothers it.
45.00
Andre Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Jesse Wilson. Jesse Wilson makes a probing pass to Pierre Song. Pierre Song finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Hermanni Forssell easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Le Mans get the second half underway!
48.27
Ian Galindo decides to run forward with the ball. Ian Galindo plays a perfect one-two with Gonçalo Caballero and rushes in on goal... Ian Galindo shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.48
Fabio Gallo passes the ball forward to Pierre Song. Pierre Song knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok powers a header at goal. Hermanni Forssell manages to gather it comfortably.
54.45
Fabio Gallo passes the ball forward to Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre Song. Pierre Song is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Hermanni Forssell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.39
Andy Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Fortune. Ivan Fortune chips the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Caballero. Gonçalo Caballero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.48
Andre Nascimento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigue Barckay. Rodrigue Barckay makes a simple pass to Pierre Song. Pierre Song shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
61.39
Jesse Wilson knocks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok whips in a cross ball towards Pierre Song. Pierre Song connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.36
Jesse Wilson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre Song. Pierre Song lofts in a cross ball towards Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Hermanni Forssell is on top of it.
71.04
Andre Nascimento makes a probing pass to Jesse Wilson. Jesse Wilson surges forward with the ball. Jesse Wilson knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok directs the ball goalwards with his head. Hermanni Forssell manages to gather it comfortably.
72.04
Rodrigue Barckay threads the ball through to Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.50
Rodrigue Barckay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre Song. Pierre Song whips in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Mitchel Kok scores for Le Mans!!
79.31
Rafael Helguera knocks the ball forward to Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse goes all the way! Thijs Karelse cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Hermanni Forssell manages to keep it out.
81.48
Ian Galindo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Caballero. Gonçalo Caballero threads the ball through to Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
85.13
Jesse Wilson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok lofts in a cross ball towards Pierre Song. Pierre Song directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Hermanni Forssell.
89.30
0-6The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Aston Villa are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Le Mans's defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Possession
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Scorers
| Pierre Song 6, 54, 61 Thijs Karelse 10 Mitchel Kok 39, 75 |