Match Report
| Aston Villa | Aston Villa |  |  | Luton Town | Luton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Del Charlton | D. Charlton |  | 67 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 61 | | Ledley Cutler | L. Cutler | ||||||||
| Marcos Dominguez | M. Dominguez |  | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Ashley Weir | A. Weir | |||||||||
| Alun Todd | A. Todd | | 49 | D | | 3 | | | D | 48 |  | Richard Mason | R. Mason | ||||||||
| Gavin Hapgood | G. Hapgood | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Warren Scowcroft | W. Scowcroft | |||||||||
| Niccolo Dean | N. Dean | | 40 | D | | 5 | | M | 65 | | Alan Cadamarteri | A. Cadamarteri | |||||||||
| Simon Laycock | S. Laycock | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Ronnie Stuart | R. Stuart | |||||||||
| Scott Hibbs | S. Hibbs | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 | | Graeme Ehiogu | G. Ehiogu | |||||||||
| Glynn Campbell | G. Campbell | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Adam Shields | A. Shields | |||||||||
| Simon Cope | S. Cope | | 50 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 |  | Simon Seibert | S. Seibert | |||||||||
| Dale Swift | D. Swift | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Francis Neville | F. Neville | |||||||||
| Adrian Higginbotham | A. Higginbotham | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Dean Dryden | D. Dryden | |||||||||
| Syd Wilson | S. Wilson | | 54 | G | | 12 | | D | 47 | | Sylvain Bastin | S. Bastin | |||||||||
| Paul Cope | P. Cope | | 49 | G | | 13 | | G | 47 | | Dion Wright-Phillips | D. Wright-Phillips | |||||||||
| Adam Merson | A. Merson | | 45 | G | | 14 | | A | 45 | | Craig Formon | C. Formon | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 4,067 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Makin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Makin.
0.00
0-0Luton Town get the match underway!
4.18
0-0Richard Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Cadamarteri. Alan Cadamarteri sees space and advances. Alan Cadamarteri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Seibert but the linesman indicates offside!
14.34
0-0Ronnie Stuart flicks a high pass forward to Dean Dryden who brings the ball under control. Dean Dryden skips past Alun Todd! Some silky footwork from Dean Dryden provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Del Charlton. Excellent save.
15.28
0-1Adam Shields flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Dryden. Dean Dryden plays a one-two with Francis Neville and rushes in on goal... Dean Dryden shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.19
0-1Alan Cadamarteri knocks the ball forward to Francis Neville. Francis Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.29
0-1With some swift thinking, Niccolo Dean plays the ball forward to Simon Laycock. Simon Laycock flicks a high pass forward to Dale Swift who brings the ball under control. Dale Swift shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.06
Scott Hibbs hits a low pass to Dale Swift. Dale Swift shoots from 20 yards but somehow Ledley Cutler manages to keep it out.
36.25
Scott Hibbs darts forward. Scott Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Cope but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.56
Graeme Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Francis Neville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Neville edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Francis Neville provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Del Charlton with no chance!! Goal for Luton Town!
45.00
Glynn Campbell decides to run forward with the ball. Glynn Campbell passes the ball forward but Simon Cope is offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Luton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the second half underway!
47.14
0-2Alan Cadamarteri hacks Glynn Campbell from behind! The referee calls over Alan Cadamarteri and warns him to calm down! Glynn Campbell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.11
Alun Todd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Laycock. Simon Laycock threads a neat ball through to Adrian Higginbotham. Adrian Higginbotham plays a one-two with Simon Cope and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Adrian Higginbotham provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.44
Scott Hibbs flicks a high pass forward. Dale Swift holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dale Swift shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.27
Richard Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Stuart. Ronnie Stuart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Neville. Francis Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Luton Town!
60.19
0-3Luton Town have made 3 substitutions with Sylvain Bastin replacing Ashley Weir, Dion Wright-Phillips replacing Graeme Ehiogu and Craig Formon replacing Francis Neville .
61.20
Niccolo Dean flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Campbell decides to run forward with the ball. Glynn Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
63.02
Scott Hibbs flicks a high pass forward. Simon Cope controls it well on his chest. Simon Cope lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Higginbotham. Adrian Higginbotham jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ledley Cutler with no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa!
66.08
Scott Hibbs darts forward. Scott Hibbs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.05
Dion Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Formon. Craig Formon finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
72.41
Simon Laycock flicks a high ball forward to Simon Cope who takes it down. Simon Cope passes the ball forward but Dale Swift is offside!
73.31
Alan Cadamarteri clumsily knocks into Niccolo Dean. The referee warns Alan Cadamarteri again to calm down! Niccolo Dean grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.46
1-3Gavin Hapgood hacks Ronnie Stuart from behind! The referee warns Gavin Hapgood to calm down! Ronnie Stuart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.59
Adrian Higginbotham hacks Warren Scowcroft from behind! Adrian Higginbotham is warned by the referee! Warren Scowcroft gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.14
1-3Glynn Campbell barges into Ronnie Stuart. Glynn Campbell is shown the yellow card! Ronnie Stuart stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.14
Marcos Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Scott Hibbs collects the pass. Scott Hibbs makes a simple pass to Adrian Higginbotham. Adrian Higginbotham shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Del Charlton (GK)
6
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. Scott Hibbs (MID)
7
8. Glynn Campbell (MID)
6
9. Simon Cope (ATT)
6
10. Dale Swift (ATT)
6
11. Adrian Higginbotham (ATT)
7
12. Syd Wilson (GK)
0
13. Paul Cope (GK)
0
14. Adam Merson (GK)
0
1. Ledley Cutler (GK)
6
2. Ashley Weir (DEF)
6
3. Richard Mason (DEF)
6
4. Warren Scowcroft (DEF)
6
5. Alan Cadamarteri (MID)
6
6. Ronnie Stuart (MID)
6
7. Graeme Ehiogu (MID)
6
8. Adam Shields (MID)
6
9. Simon Seibert (ATT)
8
10. Francis Neville (ATT)
9
11. Dean Dryden (ATT)
9
12. Sylvain Bastin (DEF)
6
13. Dion Wright-Phillips (GK)
6
14. Craig Formon (ATT)
6