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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 18,150 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Leicester City start the match!
10.17
0-0Ger Willems catches Dion Coppinger on the ankles. The referee calls over Ger Willems and warns him to calm down! Dion Coppinger runs off the knock.
12.51
0-0James Jess passes the ball forward to Shaun Wallwork. Shaun Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Coppinger. Dion Coppinger powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.49
0-1James Jess makes a simple pass to Shaun Wallwork. Shaun Wallwork goes all the way! Shaun Wallwork shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.31
0-1Marc Campbell knocks the ball forward to James Jess. James Jess kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Wallwork. Shaun Wallwork passes the ball forward but Dion Coppinger is offside!
34.48
Ger Willems knocks the ball to his team mate, Hans Visser. Hans Visser threads the ball through to Anton Landerl. Anton Landerl goes all the way! Anton Landerl shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.28
1-1Rainer Klinsmann advances with the ball. Rainer Klinsmann goes all the way! Rainer Klinsmann shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Louis Montano.
42.31
Hans Visser threads the ball through to Anton Landerl. Anton Landerl sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Louis Montano easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa kick off!
47.20
Kyou Nakajima kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Landerl. Anton Landerl shoots from outside the area but somehow Louis Montano manages to keep it out.
49.32
1-1Chris Patterson catches Ger Willems on the ankles. Chris Patterson is warned by the referee! Ger Willems carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.54
Mick Gerrard kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Landerl. Anton Landerl shoots from 25 yards but Louis Montano is on top of it.
57.35
1-1Mick Gerrard makes a simple pass to Karim Mimouni. Karim Mimouni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Seth Christie.
59.29
Ger Willems catches Bjorn-Tore Heggem on the ankles. The referee calls over Ger Willems again and warns him to calm down! Bjorn-Tore Heggem stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.14
Bjorn-Tore Heggem controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Patterson. Chris Patterson tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
67.19
James Jess brings the ball forward. James Jess threads the ball through to Chris Patterson but he's offside!
69.11
Adam Le Saux decides to run forward with the ball. Adam Le Saux brings the ball forward. Adam Le Saux passes the ball forward to Dion Coppinger. Dion Coppinger cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Kubilay Izzet.
75.17
Christian Amoah flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Gerrard. Mick Gerrard kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Landerl. Anton Landerl knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Campbell.
85.45
Mick Gerrard takes it forward alone. Mick Gerrard whips in a cross ball towards Karim Mimouni. Karim Mimouni directs the ball goalwards with his head. Louis Montano manages to gather it comfortably.
87.54
Hans Visser chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Landerl. Anton Landerl whips in a cross ball towards Karim Mimouni. Karim Mimouni heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.41
Max Robson decides to run forward with the ball. Max Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Patterson. Chris Patterson flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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