Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play Sporting Lisbon in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. After a 0-0 draw from the first leg, there is everything to play for today. A crowd of 14,723 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Jacques Dieuze.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Jacques Dieuze.
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon kick off!
2.55
0-0Alan Unsworth catches Fernando Costa on the ankles. The referee warns Alan Unsworth to calm down! Fernando Costa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.49
0-0Felipe Azevedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thanassis Kamaras. Thanassis Kamaras knocks the ball forward to Alun Taylor but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.42
0-0Peter Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Grantt. Neil Grantt shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
15.53
1-0Felipe Azevedo flicks a high pass forward. Alan Unsworth collects the pass. Alan Unsworth knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Matthijs. Ronald Matthijs makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.28
Ronald Matthijs kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Taylor. Alun Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Keegan. Mick Keegan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.21
2-0With some swift thinking, Pablo Hidalgo plays the ball forward to Mick Keegan. Mick Keegan threads a neat ball through to Alun Taylor. Alun Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Azevedo. Felipe Azevedo beats his man to it with a header. Leonardo Pina picks it out of the air!
33.22
Andre Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Barbosa collects the pass. Rodrigo Barbosa makes a simple pass to Neil Grantt. Neil Grantt finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Carl Lineker. Excellent save.
36.23
Rodrigo Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Peter Cottee. Peter Cottee knocks in a cross ball towards David Anderton. David Anderton shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Carl Lineker gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
39.40
Rodrigo Barbosa decides to run forward with the ball. Rodrigo Barbosa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Carl Lineker manages to gather it.
40.05
2-0Mehamha Zerara knocks the ball forward to Mick Keegan. Mick Keegan cuts inside the box! Rodrigo Barbosa clumsily knocks into Mick Keegan. Mick Keegan appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
42.51
Rodrigo Barbosa surges forward with the ball. Rodrigo Barbosa finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Carl Lineker!
45.00
Rodrigo Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Grantt. Neil Grantt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Lisbon players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Aston Villa kicking off!
48.08
Alun Taylor hacks Illya Peklushenko from behind! The referee calls over Alun Taylor and warns him to calm down! Illya Peklushenko stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.08
2-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
49.57
Scott Galli passes the ball forward to Mehamha Zerara. Mehamha Zerara flicks the ball to his team mate, Alun Taylor. Alun Taylor plays a quick one-two with Mick Keegan and rushes in on goal... Alun Taylor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Leonardo Pina.
51.48
2-0Felipe Azevedo takes a quick corner, playing it short to Miguel Ponce. Miguel Ponce flicks the ball across the goal. Pedro Alves reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
57.02
Fernando Costa hits a low pass to David Anderton. David Anderton whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Teixeira. Cesar Teixeira connects with a diving header. Cesar Teixeira scores for Sporting Lisbon!!
60.09
2-1Sporting Lisbon have made 3 substitutions with Sol Gilchrist replacing Pedro Alves, Jose Garrido replacing Peter Cottee and Sergio Andrade replacing Cesar Teixeira .
61.14
Felipe Azevedo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Felipe Azevedo deftly passes the ball to Alun Taylor, releasing him through on goal. Alun Taylor shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Leonardo Pina is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.47
Rodrigo Barbosa sees a break and surges forward. Rodrigo Barbosa shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
67.52
David Anderton threads a neat ball through to Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Carl Lineker effortlessly gets down and covers it.
69.24
Miguel Ponce flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Azevedo collects the pass. Felipe Azevedo flicks a high pass forward. Alan Unsworth collects the pass. Alan Unsworth shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.51
Scott Galli threads a neat ball through to Miguel Ponce. Miguel Ponce sees Felipe Azevedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Azevedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Matthijs. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ronald Matthijs provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
72.02
Fernando Costa hits a low pass to David Anderton. David Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Grantt. Neil Grantt rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
73.12
Jose Garrido hacks Thanassis Kamaras from behind! Jose Garrido is warned by the referee! Thanassis Kamaras runs off the knock.
77.56
3-1Fernando Costa threads a neat ball through to David Anderton. David Anderton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mehamha Zerara.
79.12
Scott Galli passes the ball forward to Ronald Matthijs. Ronald Matthijs threads a neat ball through to Thanassis Kamaras. Thanassis Kamaras skips past Andre Carvalho! Thanassis Kamaras side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.24
Alan Unsworth threads the ball through to Alun Taylor. Alun Taylor makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ronald Matthijs. Ronald Matthijs shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
90.00
Fernando Costa flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Barbosa controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Barbosa advances with the ball. Rodrigo Barbosa finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carl Lineker (GK)
8
2. Miguel Ponce (DEF)
6
3. Mehamha Zerara (DEF)
6
4. Scott Galli (DEF)
6
5. Pablo Hidalgo (DEF)
6
6. Alan Unsworth (MID)
7
7. Felipe Azevedo (MID)
8
8. Ronald Matthijs (ATT)
8
9. Alun Taylor (ATT)
8
10. Thanassis Kamaras (ATT)
7
11. Mick Keegan (ATT)
8
12. Chritophe Gravelaine (MID)
0
13. Andres Soto (MID)
0
14. Hayder Gamez (ATT)
0
1. Leonardo Pina (GK)
6
2. Illya Peklushenko (DEF)
6
3. Andre Carvalho (DEF)
6
4. Gregoor Talan (DEF)
6
5. Pedro Alves (DEF)
6
6. Peter Cottee (MID)
6
7. Rodrigo Barbosa (MID)
8
8. Fernando Costa (MID)
6
9. David Anderton (ATT)
7
10. Neil Grantt (ATT)
6
11. Cesar Teixeira (ATT)
7
12. Sol Gilchrist (DEF)
6
13. Jose Garrido (MID)
6
14. Sergio Andrade (ATT)
6