Match Report
| Aston Villa | Aston Villa |  |  | Colchester United | Colchester United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Del Charlton | D. Charlton |  | 67 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Aaron Barry | A. Barry | ||||||||
| Marcos Dominguez | M. Dominguez |  | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 |  | Sebastian Möller | S. Möller | |||||||||
| Alun Todd | A. Todd | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 |  | Don Strachan | D. Strachan | |||||||||
| Gavin Hapgood | G. Hapgood | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Mick Finney | M. Finney | |||||||||
| Niccolo Dean | N. Dean | | 40 | D | | 5 | | M | 54 | | Uwe Janes | U. Janes | |||||||||
| Simon Laycock | S. Laycock | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 | | Alfred Ljungberg | A. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| Glynn Campbell | G. Campbell | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 |  | Alfredo Lillo | A. Lillo | |||||||||
| Fabian Natale Bortoluzzi | F. Bortoluzzi | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Billy Gough | B. Gough | |||||||||
| Simon Cope | S. Cope | | 50 | A | | 9 | | A | 75 | | Jan Backes | J. Backes | |||||||||
| Dale Swift | D. Swift | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Danny Tolley | D. Tolley | |||||||||
| Adrian Higginbotham | A. Higginbotham | | 45 | A | | 11 | | | A | 45 | | Peter Weaver | P. Weaver | ||||||||
| Syd Wilson | S. Wilson | | 54 | G | | 12 | | D | 58 | | Gennaro Micillo | G. Micillo | |||||||||
| Paul Cope | P. Cope | | 49 | G | | 13 | | D | 55 | | Adam Joachim | A. Joachim | |||||||||
| Adam Merson | A. Merson | | 45 | G | | 14 | | G | 48 | | Malcolm Moore | M. Moore | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 4,384 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Emile Lawton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Emile Lawton.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Colchester United kicking off!
12.24
0-0Fabian Natale Bortoluzzi makes a simple pass to Simon Cope. Simon Cope knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.45
0-0Alfredo Lillo threads a neat ball through to Jan Backes. Jan Backes whips in a cross ball towards Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley directs the ball goalwards with his head. Del Charlton easily punches it away to safety.
20.54
0-0Mick Finney pushes mid-way up the pitch. Mick Finney flicks a high pass forward to Jan Backes who brings the ball under control. Jan Backes whips in a cross ball towards Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
22.41
Billy Gough takes it forward alone. Billy Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
26.58
Uwe Janes flicks a high pass forward to Danny Tolley who brings the ball under control. Danny Tolley shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
28.18
Mick Finney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Gough. Billy Gough flicks a high ball forward to Peter Weaver who takes it down. Peter Weaver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
30.38
Alun Todd kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian Natale Bortoluzzi. Fabian Natale Bortoluzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Swift. Dale Swift plays a one-two with Simon Cope and advances towards the goal... Dale Swift looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.47
Alfred Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Peter Weaver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Weaver hits a low pass to Jan Backes. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jan Backes provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.44
Gavin Hapgood makes a strong solo run forward. Gavin Hapgood plays the ball forward to Simon Cope. Simon Cope knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Möller.
40.12
0-1Don Strachan threads the ball through to Alfred Ljungberg. Alfred Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Backes. Jan Backes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Del Charlton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.04
Billy Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Backes. Jan Backes knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Colchester United!
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. Colchester United have changed their lineup with Adam Joachim replacing Alfredo Lillo.
45.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa get the second half underway!
47.34
Mick Finney advances with the ball. Mick Finney flicks a high pass forward. Jan Backes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Backes lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Del Charlton!
53.07
Don Strachan sees Billy Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Gough knocks the ball forward to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.48
Uwe Janes knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver whips in a cross ball towards Jan Backes. Jan Backes powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.10
0-2Alfred Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward to Danny Tolley who brings the ball under control. Danny Tolley puts a great ball through. Peter Weaver runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.39
0-2Colchester United have made 2 substitutions with Gennaro Micillo replacing Sebastian Möller and Malcolm Moore replacing Peter Weaver .
73.17
Billy Gough hits a low pass to Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.02
Alfred Ljungberg makes a probing pass to Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Backes. Jan Backes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Del Charlton reads it well. Fabulous stop!
87.47
0-3Jan Backes comes in with a late challenge on Niccolo Dean. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Niccolo Dean runs off the knock.
89.11
Adam Joachim sees space and advances. Adam Joachim knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Moore. Malcolm Moore whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jan Backes 40 Danny Tolley 44, 73 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Danny Tolley of Colchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Del Charlton (GK)
7
2. Marcos Dominguez (DEF)
6
3. Alun Todd (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Hapgood (DEF)
6
5. Niccolo Dean (DEF)
6
6. Simon Laycock (MID)
6
7. Glynn Campbell (MID)
6
8. Fabian Natale Bortoluzzi (MID)
6
9. Simon Cope (ATT)
6
10. Dale Swift (ATT)
6
11. Adrian Higginbotham (ATT)
6
12. Syd Wilson (GK)
0
13. Paul Cope (GK)
0
14. Adam Merson (GK)
0
1. Aaron Barry (GK)
6
2. Sebastian Möller (DEF)
6
3. Don Strachan (DEF)
6
4. Mick Finney (DEF)
7
5. Uwe Janes (MID)
6
6. Alfred Ljungberg (MID)
7
7. Alfredo Lillo (MID)
6
8. Billy Gough (MID)
8
9. Jan Backes (ATT)
8
10. Danny Tolley (ATT)
9
11. Peter Weaver (ATT)
6
12. Gennaro Micillo (DEF)
6
13. Adam Joachim (DEF)
6
14. Malcolm Moore (GK)
6