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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 18,838 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Aston Villa and Swansea City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Gray.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Aston Villa and Swansea City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Gray.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Swansea City get the match underway!
3.24
0-0Romarin Job hits a low pass to Saliou Gnanhouan. Saliou Gnanhouan knocks the ball forward to Anthony Adams. Anthony Adams tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
8.16
0-1Ross Plowright takes a quick throw-in, which Saliou Gnanhouan takes on the chest. Saliou Gnanhouan knocks the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Adams. Anthony Adams makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.02
Duncan Croft passes the ball forward to Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
18.34
From the throw-in, Msaddeck Zidane picks out Gabriel Voisin. Gabriel Voisin flicks a high pass forward to Peter Kahn who brings the ball under control. Peter Kahn flicks a high pass forward. Gary Clarke collects the pass. Gary Clarke shoots from long range but somehow Illya Peklushenko manages to keep it out.
20.06
Dietmar Engels flicks a high ball forward to Kubilay Sükür who takes it down. Kubilay Sükür makes a probing pass to Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Adams. Anthony Adams powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Vikash Coquelet!
22.26
0-1Msaddeck Zidane makes a probing pass to Peter Kahn. Peter Kahn flicks a high ball forward to Moktar Forge who takes it down. Moktar Forge shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.51
0-1Romarin Job threads the ball through to Gavin Barmby. Gavin Barmby flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Adams who brings the ball under control. Anthony Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Msaddeck Zidane happens to be in the right place to block it.
30.51
Peter Kahn threads a neat ball through to Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.37
Kubilay Sükür makes a simple pass to Ian Weir. Ian Weir knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.42
Kubilay Sükür flicks a high pass forward. Giuseppe Centurioni controls it well on his chest. Giuseppe Centurioni whips in a cross ball towards Ian Weir. Ian Weir makes a convincing header. Vikash Coquelet manages to gather it.
38.17
Saliou Gnanhouan threads a neat ball through to Ian Weir. Ian Weir edges inside the box! Ian Weir muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Vikash Coquelet effortlessly smothers it!
44.17
Sebastiano Ferrante pushes mid-way up the pitch. Sebastiano Ferrante flicks a high ball forward to Giuseppe Centurioni who takes it down. Giuseppe Centurioni knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Weir. Ian Weir makes a convincing header. Vikash Coquelet punches it away to safety.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off the second half!
47.27
Peter Kahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Illya Peklushenko!
48.27
Saliou Gnanhouan knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Adams. Anthony Adams tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Vikash Coquelet has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.30
0-3Saliou Gnanhouan threads the ball through to Anthony Adams. Anthony Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vikash Coquelet who gathers it comfortably.
57.48
Kubilay Sükür sees space and advances. Kubilay Sükür whips in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
69.04
Peter Kahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge lofts in a cross ball towards Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Illya Peklushenko!
72.10
Gavin Barmby chips the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni whips in a cross ball towards Ian Weir. Ian Weir connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball comes off Gabriel Voisin and the loose ball is cleared up field.
84.04
With great vision, Gavin Barmby plays the ball forward to Anthony Adams. Anthony Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
| Anthony Adams 8, 48 Giuseppe Centurioni 33, 57 |
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. Vikash Coquelet (GK)
7
2. Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu (DEF)
6
3. Msaddeck Zidane (DEF)
6
4. Gabriel Voisin (DEF)
6
5. Yyvind Favo (MID)
6
6. Peter Kahn (MID)
6
7. Dennis Hasselbaink (MID)
6
8. Duncan Croft (MID)
6
9. Moktar Forge (ATT)
6
10. Laurent Candela (ATT)
6
11. Gary Clarke (ATT)
6
12. Samir Brehme (ATT)
0
13. Robert Cooke (MID)
0
14. Sebastiao Sousa (DEF)
0
1. Illya Peklushenko (GK)
7
2. Dietmar Engels (DEF)
6
3. Sebastiano Ferrante (DEF)
6
4. Romarin Job (DEF)
6
5. Kubilay Sükür (MID)
7
6. Saliou Gnanhouan (MID)
7
7. Gavin Barmby (MID)
6
8. Ross Plowright (MID)
6
9. Giuseppe Centurioni (ATT)
9
10. Ian Weir (ATT)
7
11. Anthony Adams (ATT)
9
12. Alberto Andres (MID)
0
13. Alberto Barros (MID)
0
14. Dominic Dalglish (MID)
0