Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 20,474 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Aston Villa and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Hoeness.


0.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the match underway!
10.18
Bruno Mendes knocks the ball forward to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.17
With great vision, Marvin Britton plays the ball forward to Dean Davies. Dean Davies tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.36
Martin Cabrera brings the ball forward. Martin Cabrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.34
Luis Kiko passes the ball forward to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira makes a deft header but is denied by Franceco Guana. Excellent save.
27.36
Mohammed De Cler threads a neat ball through to Maksym Yevstratenko. Maksym Yevstratenko plays a scrappy one-two with Jonathan Gamberini and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Maksym Yevstratenko provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
28.58
Jonathan Gamberini makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Gamberini threads the ball through to Maksym Yevstratenko but he's offside!
33.05
Marvin Britton threads a neat ball through to Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.40
Fabian Van Beukering kicks a strong pass forward to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi plays a one-two with Mohammed De Cler and rushes in on goal... Adil Elkhatabi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Franceco Guana reads it well. Superb keeping!
39.47
Luis Kiko makes a simple pass to Maksym Yevstratenko. Maksym Yevstratenko shoots from outside the area but is denied by Franceco Guana. Excellent save.
42.58
Frederico Jardim passes the ball forward to Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner runs straight at the defence! Markus Kistner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Oliver Rahn is on top of it.
44.11
Jonathan Gamberini hits a low pass to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi lofts in a cross ball towards Maksym Yevstratenko. Maksym Yevstratenko heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sunderland get the second half underway!
47.25
Martin Cabrera chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini kicks a strong pass forward to Maksym Yevstratenko. Maksym Yevstratenko tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sunderland!
57.00
Martin Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Gamberini controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Gamberini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Franceco Guana with no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
60.27
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Carl Ball replacing Morgan Sussi .
63.56
Jonathan Gamberini flicks a high pass forward to Joao Batista Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Joao Batista Ferreira makes a great pass forward. Bernardo Bermudez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
66.20
Martin Morales barges into Joao Batista Ferreira. The referee brings Martin Morales to one side and gives him a warning! Joao Batista Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.27
Jonathan Gamberini chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed De Cler. Mohammed De Cler edges inside the box! Youl Zeitoun comes in with a late challenge on Mohammed De Cler. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
73.26
Joao Batista Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Luis Kiko holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Kiko passes the ball forward to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Franceco Guana reads it well. Quality keeping!
75.51
Bernardo Bermudez threads a neat ball through to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Franceco Guana.
77.59
Mohammed De Cler takes a quick corner, playing it short to Luis Kiko. Luis Kiko heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Bruno Mendes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
77.59
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Fabian N. Cinetto replacing Markus Kistner .Sunderland have made a substitution with Philippe Benyachou replacing Bernardo Bermudez .
79.23
Mohammed De Cler sees Philippe Benyachou in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philippe Benyachou knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.55
Christian Franchi chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Davies. Dean Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Rahn who gathers it comfortably.
89.05
Jonathan Gamberini flicks a high pass forward. Adil Elkhatabi controls it well on his chest. Adil Elkhatabi shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Franceco Guana effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
Youl Zeitoun makes a probing pass to Marvin Britton. Marvin Britton hits a low pass to Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian Van Beukering.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 11
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 32.258064516129 vs 67.741935483871
Play Area
Home team third: 38.71%, Midfield: 41.94%, Away team third: 19.35%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Gamberini of Sunderland

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Morgan Sussi (DEF)
6
4. Youl Zeitoun (DEF)
6
6
5
9. Dean Davies (ATT)
6
10. Markus Kistner (ATT)
7
11. Cristiano Bento (ATT)
7

12. Carl Ball (ATT)
6
13. Kevin Hollmer (MID)
0