Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 20,336 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Thomson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Thomson.
0.00
0-0Swansea City kick off and get the first half underway!
16.15
0-0Alberto Andres hacks Robert Cooke from behind! Alberto Andres is given a warning by the referee! Robert Cooke stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.54
0-0Gavin Barmby threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.30
0-0Diogo Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Andres who brings the ball under control. Alberto Andres hits a low pass to Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
32.35
Saliou Gnanhouan hacks Gabriel Voisin from behind! Saliou Gnanhouan is given a warning by the referee! Gabriel Voisin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.56
Msaddeck Zidane knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke kicks a strong pass forward to Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Gerson Richardson.
36.05
0-0It's a corner kick. Jochem Verlinden loops the ball over to the far post. Kanga Olivier Sié reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
38.26
0-0Sebastiao Sousa hacks Kanga Olivier Sié from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kanga Olivier Sié runs off the knock.
39.44
Alberto Andres comes in with a late challenge on Jochem Verlinden. The referee brings Alberto Andres to one side and gives him another warning! Jochem Verlinden runs off the knock.
40.26
Roland Bottelin kicks a strong pass forward to Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge knocks in a cross ball towards Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Gerson Richardson reads it well. Good save!
44.57
Saliou Gnanhouan knocks the ball forward to Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Jakob Olesen.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Kubilay Sükür loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Jochem Verlinden reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa have changed their lineup with Samir Brehme replacing Laurent Candela. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the second half underway!
48.12
Dennis Hasselbaink sees a break and surges forward. Dennis Hasselbaink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
51.23
Alberto Andres kicks a strong pass forward to Kanga Olivier Sié. Kanga Olivier Sié knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Voisin.
53.51
Dennis Hasselbaink catches Saliou Gnanhouan on the ankles. The referee brings Dennis Hasselbaink to one side and gives him a warning! Saliou Gnanhouan runs off the knock.
54.35
Gabriel Voisin threads the ball through to Dennis Hasselbaink. Dennis Hasselbaink hits a low pass to Samir Brehme. Samir Brehme knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simion Stinga.
55.54
0-0Showing composure, Dennis Hasselbaink picks a pass forward to Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
57.18
Sebastiao Sousa passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Dennis Hasselbaink. With some swift thinking, Dennis Hasselbaink plays the ball forward to Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Gerson Richardson manages to gather it.
59.46
0-0Msaddeck Zidane clumsily knocks into Gavin Barmby. The referee brings Msaddeck Zidane to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Barmby carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.57
Moritz Rösler catches Romarin Job on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romarin Job stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.27
0-1Alberto Andres takes it forward alone. Alberto Andres shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.45
With vision, Alberto Andres laces a through ball forward to Kanga Olivier Sié. Kanga Olivier Sié plays a quick one-two with Giuseppe Centurioni and rushes in on goal... Kanga Olivier Sié makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Jakob Olesen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.30
Robert Cooke threads a neat ball through to Moritz Rösler. Moritz Rösler edges inside the box! Moritz Rösler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Gerson Richardson gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
83.52
Diogo Nunes threads a neat ball through to Saliou Gnanhouan. With fabulous vision, Saliou Gnanhouan plays the ball forward to Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni cuts inside the box! Giuseppe Centurioni rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Showing composure, Robert Cooke plays the ball forward to Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Gerson Richardson manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giuseppe Centurioni of Swansea City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jakob Olesen (GK)
6
2. Msaddeck Zidane (DEF)
6
3. Sebastiao Sousa (DEF)
5
4. Gabriel Voisin (DEF)
6
5. Jochem Verlinden (MID)
6
6. Robert Cooke (MID)
6
7. Dennis Hasselbaink (MID)
7
8. Roland Bottelin (MID)
6
9. Moktar Forge (ATT)
6
10. Laurent Candela (ATT)
6
11. Moritz Rösler (ATT)
6
12. Juan-Carlos Marquez (DEF)
0
13. Samir Brehme (ATT)
6
14. Gary Clarke (ATT)
0
1. Gerson Richardson (GK)
8
2. Diogo Nunes (DEF)
6
3. Simion Stinga (DEF)
6
4. Romarin Job (DEF)
6
5. Mohammed Amoah (DEF)
6
6. Kubilay Sükür (MID)
6
7. Saliou Gnanhouan (MID)
6
8. Alberto Andres (MID)
8
9. Gavin Barmby (MID)
6
10. Giuseppe Centurioni (ATT)
9
11. Kanga Olivier Sié (ATT)
8
12. Sebastiano Ferrante (DEF)
0
13. Damiano Panarelli (MID)
0
14. Anthony Adams (ATT)
0