Match Report
| Aston Villa | Aston Villa |  |  | Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Hopeleealmulangira Hkm | Hopeleealmulangira Hkm | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Zeljko Laybutt | Z. Laybutt |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 |  | Neil Rodgers | N. Rodgers | |||||||||
| Stephan Zermatten | S. Zermatten |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 |  | Philipp Ouindi | P. Ouindi | |||||||||
| Tommy Carragher | T. Carragher | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 |  | Matt Ritchie | M. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Erik Willems | E. Willems |  | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Nicolas Winkler | N. Winkler | |||||||||
| Guglielmo Lavecchia | G. Lavecchia |  | 67 | D | | 5 | | M | 61 | | Danny Anderton | D. Anderton | |||||||||
| Duncan Venus | D. Venus | | 44 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 | | Graham Walsh | G. Walsh | |||||||||
| Patrick Schenning | P. Schenning | | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Gavin McStay | G. McStay | |||||||||
| Jonatan Farnerud | J. Farnerud |  | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Stuart Collymore | S. Collymore | |||||||||
| Paul Seifert | P. Seifert | | 74 | A | | 9 | | M | 42 | | Edward Shearer | E. Shearer | |||||||||
| Syd Woodcock | S. Woodcock | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Craig Insley | C. Insley | |||||||||
| Xavier Orellana | X. Orellana |  | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Graham Shilton | G. Shilton | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play Grimsby Town in this league cup game. A crowd of 14,337 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Aston Villa kicking off!
2.04
0-0Nicolas Winkler passes the ball forward to Edward Shearer. Edward Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Insley. Craig Insley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guglielmo Lavecchia.
3.19
Philipp Ouindi knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Shearer. Edward Shearer makes a simple pass to Graham Shilton. Graham Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zeljko Laybutt who gathers it comfortably.
8.46
0-0Jonatan Farnerud passes the ball forward to Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
9.19
0-0Duncan Venus flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Neil Rodgers easily smothers it!
16.27
Jonatan Farnerud makes a probing pass to Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Neil Rodgers easily smothers it.
18.00
Danny Anderton makes a simple pass to Graham Shilton. Graham Shilton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guglielmo Lavecchia.
26.46
1-0Duncan Venus chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Neil Rodgers has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.52
Matt Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay makes a simple pass to Craig Insley. Craig Insley shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.33
Philipp Ouindi advances with the ball. Philipp Ouindi passes the ball forward to Graham Shilton. Graham Shilton whips in a cross ball towards Craig Insley. Craig Insley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Zeljko Laybutt manages to keep it out.
39.25
Duncan Venus passes the ball forward to Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
44.38
Guglielmo Lavecchia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Grimsby Town kick off the second half!
49.21
Nicolas Winkler knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Anderton. Danny Anderton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Insley. Craig Insley shoots from long range but Zeljko Laybutt is on top of it.
53.34
Patrick Schenning controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana goes all the way! Xavier Orellana shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Neil Rodgers had no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa!
60.20
Tommy Carragher makes a simple pass to Jonatan Farnerud. Jonatan Farnerud makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert shoots from outside the area but Neil Rodgers is on top of it.
72.25
Guglielmo Lavecchia knocks the ball forward to Patrick Schenning. Patrick Schenning makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Neil Rodgers easily smothers it.
78.12
Patrick Schenning deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock finds some space and shoots from distance but Neil Rodgers is on top of it.
79.48
2-0Patrick Schenning comes in with a late challenge on Gavin McStay. Patrick Schenning is given a warning by the referee! Gavin McStay carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.24
Stephan Zermatten brings the ball forward. Stephan Zermatten chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana plays a perfect one-two with Paul Seifert and rushes in on goal... Xavier Orellana cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Duncan Venus threads the ball through to Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Xavier Orellana 26, 53 |