Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play Sheffield United in this friendly game. A crowd of 12,076 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United kick off the first half!
3.18
0-0Andy Kirkland sees Jean-Luc Banchelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Luc Banchelli threads the ball through to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
8.06
Gavin Brady threads a neat ball through to Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Cinetto. Fabian N. Cinetto heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.55
0-0Arno Röhner threads a neat ball through to Andy Kirkland. Andy Kirkland hits a low pass to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
12.43
Anthony Marshall flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Perry who brings the ball under control. Glynn Perry flicks a high pass forward. Morris Finney controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Morris Finney provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
14.48
Jean-Luc Banchelli flicks a high ball forward to Cleto Terrevoli who takes it down. Cleto Terrevoli whips in a cross ball towards Morris Finney. Morris Finney powers a header at goal. Solid save from Franceco Guana.
21.30
0-0Arno Röhner comes in with a late challenge on Stephan Gyan. The referee brings Arno Röhner to one side and gives him a warning! Stephan Gyan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.51
Fabian N. Cinetto takes a quick throw-in. Craig Wright-Phillips flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Farinos. Marcos Farinos knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.06
0-0Youl Zeitoun comes in with a late challenge on Morris Finney. The referee warns Youl Zeitoun to calm down! Morris Finney runs off the knock.
28.55
Enrique Caminero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Farinos. Marcos Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Carl Ball. Carl Ball beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
32.10
0-0Without breaking stride, Anthony Marshall plays the ball forward to Jean-Luc Banchelli. Jean-Luc Banchelli sees Morris Finney in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Finney makes a great pass forward. Glynn Perry runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
34.13
Gavin Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Farinos. Marcos Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Carl Ball. Carl Ball powers a header at goal but Adam Black is on top of it.
39.35
Stephan Gyan sees Fabian N. Cinetto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabian N. Cinetto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Farinos. Marcos Farinos kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Wright-Phillips but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.55
1-0Fabian N. Cinetto hits a low pass to Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady knocks the ball forward to Marcos Farinos. Marcos Farinos knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Ball. Carl Ball directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Sheffield United have changed their lineup with Frederico Antunes replacing Anthony Marshall. The Sheffield United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa kick off!
51.00
Fabian N. Cinetto catches Jean-Luc Banchelli on the ankles. Fabian N. Cinetto is warned by the referee! Jean-Luc Banchelli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.18
Stephan Gyan barges into Andy Kirkland. Stephan Gyan is warned by the referee! Andy Kirkland runs off the knock.
57.04
Morgan Sussi knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Midgley. Simon Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Carl Ball. Carl Ball makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.57
With a delightful solo run, Simon Midgley stretches the opposition's defence. Simon Midgley shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
71.08
Richard Brady flicks a high pass forward. Andy Kirkland controls it well on his chest. Andy Kirkland chips the ball to his team mate, Cleto Terrevoli. Cleto Terrevoli makes a pass forward but Morris Finney makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
72.55
2-0Craig Wright-Phillips breaks forward. Craig Wright-Phillips sees Simon Midgley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Dean.
75.32
Enrique Caminero advances with the ball. Enrique Caminero knocks the ball forward to Carl Ball. Carl Ball advances inside the box! Carl Ball rockets a shot on goal. Adam Black gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
78.07
Frederico Antunes hits a low pass to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.46
2-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.53
2-0Cleto Terrevoli comes in with a late challenge on Youl Zeitoun. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Youl Zeitoun hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Carl Ball 45, 57 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Franceco Guana (GK)
6
2. Youl Zeitoun (DEF)
5
3. Morgan Sussi (DEF)
6
4. Stephan Gyan (DEF)
6
5. Enrique Caminero (DEF)
6
6. Gavin Brady (MID)
7
7. Fabian N. Cinetto (ATT)
6
8. Craig Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
9. Simon Midgley (ATT)
7
10. Marcos Farinos (ATT)
7
11. Carl Ball (ATT)
9
12. Carlos Marquez (DEF)
0
13. Christian Franchi (MID)
0
14. Marvin Britton (MID)
0
1. Adam Black (GK)
7
2. Gary Caldwell (DEF)
6
3. Arno Röhner (DEF)
6
4. Julian Dean (DEF)
6
5. Richard Brady (DEF)
6
6. Andy Kirkland (MID)
6
7. Jean-Luc Banchelli (MID)
6
8. Anthony Marshall (MID)
6
9. Cleto Terrevoli (ATT)
6
10. Glynn Perry (ATT)
6
11. Morris Finney (ATT)
6
12. Frederico Antunes (MID)
6
13. Carl Granville (MID)
0
14. Trevor Collymore (ATT)
0