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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Deva Stadium where Chester City play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 20,273 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by James Fenton.


0.00
Chester City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.16
Scott Galli flicks a high ball forward to Andres Soto who takes it down. Andres Soto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Taylor. Alun Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Andres Soto. Andres Soto rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Tomek Pol picks it out of the air!
4.26
Scott Galli knocks the ball forward to Alan Unsworth. Alan Unsworth threads a neat ball through to Alun Taylor. Alun Taylor plays a quick one-two with Ronald Matthijs and rushes in on goal... Zvonimir Tomic clumsily knocks into Alun Taylor. Alun Taylor appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
6.18
Scott Galli sees a break and surges forward. Scott Galli hits a low pass to Alan Unsworth. Alan Unsworth shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
8.55
Scott Galli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Unsworth. Alan Unsworth kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Keegan. Mick Keegan makes a probing pass to Alun Taylor but he's offside!
9.31
Alan Unsworth brings the ball forward. Alan Unsworth whips in a cross ball towards Mick Keegan. Mick Keegan knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.34
Andres Soto takes it forward alone. Andres Soto knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mick Keegan is offside!
12.25
Scott Galli threads a neat ball through to Ronald Matthijs. Ronald Matthijs lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Keegan. With a superhuman jump, Mick Keegan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.51
Zvonimir Tomic catches Mick Keegan on the ankles. The referee brings Zvonimir Tomic to one side and gives him a warning! Mick Keegan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.31
Abel Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Standing. Dave Standing flicks a high pass forward. Lucas Vergara controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Lucas Vergara takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
18.58
Dietmar Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Alun Taylor collects the pass. With imagination, Alun Taylor laces a weighted ball forward to Hayder Gamez. Hayder Gamez makes a probing pass to Ronald Matthijs but he's offside!
30.47
Dietmar Kuzorra knocks the ball to his team mate, Andres Soto. Andres Soto kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Unsworth. Alan Unsworth threads a neat, attacking ball through to Andres Soto. Andres Soto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Wilfried Capron's outstretched leg.
33.10
Mick Keegan comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Pastor. The referee brings Mick Keegan to one side and gives him a warning! Fernando Pastor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.08
Zvonimir Tomic makes an attacking run forward. Zvonimir Tomic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.50
Andres Soto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Taylor. Alun Taylor plays a one-two with Hayder Gamez and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Alun Taylor provides some space. He shoots at goal. Tomek Pol is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chester City appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Aston Villa start the second half!
47.30
Alexandre Ramos threads a neat ball through to Dave Standing. Dave Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.32
Dave Standing makes a probing pass to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.38
Dietmar Kuzorra hits a low pass to Andres Soto. Andres Soto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Unsworth. Alan Unsworth finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Tomek Pol.
54.14
Gionatha Tatti makes a probing pass to Andres Soto. Andres Soto knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Matthijs. Ronald Matthijs outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.35
Abel Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.13
Syd Hendrie takes it forward alone. Syd Hendrie chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Standing. Dave Standing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
61.14
Dietmar Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Matthijs controls it well on his chest. Ronald Matthijs knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Unsworth. Alan Unsworth shoots from outside the area. Tomek Pol gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
73.40
Dietmar Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Andres Soto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andres Soto flicks a high pass forward to Hayder Gamez who brings the ball under control. Hayder Gamez edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Hayder Gamez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
81.30
Hayder Gamez advances with the ball. Hayder Gamez advances inside the box! Hayder Gamez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Tomek Pol!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Fernando Pastor plays the ball forward to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin makes a probing pass to Dave Standing but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 0 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 33.75 vs 66.25
Play Area
Home team third: 26.25%, Midfield: 42.50%, Away team third: 31.25%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andres Soto of Aston Villa

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Tomek Pol (GK)
7
2. Syd Hendrie (DEF)
6
6
6
6
6
7. Abel Postiga (MID)
6
8. Lucas Vergara (MID)
6
9. Ralph Goodwin (ATT)
6
10. Dave Standing (ATT)
6
11. Stanley Proctor (ATT)
6

12. Augusto Bordi (MID)
0
0
14. Adrian Newton (GK)
0

1. Carl Lineker (GK)
6
3. Scott Galli (DEF)
7
7
6
6. Alan Unsworth (MID)
7
7. Andres Soto (MID)
8
8
9. Alun Taylor (ATT)
8
10. Hayder Gamez (ATT)
8
11. Mick Keegan (ATT)
5

13. Miguel Ponce (DEF)
0