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 Bradford City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa kick off and get the first half underway!
2.30
0-0Andy McCoist threads a neat ball through to Simon Möller. Simon Möller threads a neat ball through to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Alves. Alexandre Alves finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Paolo Pizzi manages to keep it out.
6.20
0-0Ross Mowbray hacks Ben Jess from behind! The referee warns Ross Mowbray to calm down! Ben Jess hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.27
0-0Elena Fernandez makes a beautiful solo run. Elena Fernandez shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.20
Showing composure, Pasquale Di Vaio plays the ball forward to Noel Formon. Noel Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Del Beckham. Del Beckham directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.12
Donato Ferrarese chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Ferreira. Abel Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Del Beckham who brings the ball under control. Del Beckham finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
18.39
Scott Etherington flicks a high ball forward to Ross Mowbray who takes it down. Ross Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Alves. Alexandre Alves jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.45
With imagination, Ottavio Tisci laces a through ball forward to Simon Möller. Simon Möller darts forward. Simon Möller shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
22.01
0-0Elena Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Dos Santos. Philippe Dos Santos knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Elena Fernandez is offside!
28.15
1-0Pasquale Di Vaio chips the ball to his team mate, Philippe Dos Santos. Philippe Dos Santos makes a probing pass to Del Beckham. Del Beckham shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.08
Scott Etherington hits a low pass to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
38.21
Pasquale Di Vaio threads a neat ball through to Del Beckham. Del Beckham shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.45
Simon Möller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Alves. Alexandre Alves powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.22
Ben Jess makes a run forward as Abel Ferreira takes the throw-in. Ben Jess skillfully chests the ball down. Ben Jess threads a neat ball through to Romano Versteeg. Romano Versteeg shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Robbie Thompson. What a save!
42.04
1-0Del Beckham catches Scott Etherington on the ankles. Del Beckham is given a warning by the referee! Scott Etherington gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Arthur Perry replacing Scott Etherington.
45.00
The second half starts with Bradford City kicking off!
47.33
Ross Mowbray makes a probing pass to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Alves. Alexandre Alves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Paolo Pizzi manages to keep it out.
51.48
Elena Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Beckham. Del Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Philippe Dos Santos. Philippe Dos Santos flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.05
55.15
Uwe Welke flicks a high pass forward. Simon Möller collects the pass. Simon Möller whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Alves. Alexandre Alves directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
60.58
Arthur Perry catches Philippe Dos Santos on the ankles. The referee warns Arthur Perry to calm down! Philippe Dos Santos runs off the knock.
61.41
Philippe Dos Santos brings the ball forward. Philippe Dos Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
65.20
Del Beckham threads a neat ball through to Noel Formon. Noel Formon whips in a cross ball towards Del Beckham. Del Beckham whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.08
Donato Ferrarese sweeps the ball up the wings. Noel Formon shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
71.14
Noel Formon comes in with a late challenge on Andy McCoist. The referee brings Noel Formon to one side and gives him a warning! Andy McCoist runs off the knock.
72.34
Elena Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Romano Versteeg. Romano Versteeg shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Robbie Thompson.
73.39
2-0It's a corner kick. Philippe Dos Santos loops the ball in to towards the near post. Andy McCoist reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
75.13
Simon Möller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Möller. Simon Möller is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Paolo Pizzi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.07
2-1Abel Ferreira sees space and advances. Abel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.33
2-1Simon Möller knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Alves. Alexandre Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Oakes. Pasquale Di Vaio clumsily knocks into Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
87.09
Philippe Dos Santos flicks a high pass forward to Abel Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Abel Ferreira edges inside the box! Abel Ferreira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Elena Fernandez makes a simple pass to Del Beckham. Del Beckham cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Del Beckham provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Robbie Thompson has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Del Beckham 28, 65, 90 | Simon Möller 75 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paolo Pizzi (GK)
6
2. Donato Ferrarese (DEF)
6
3. Dominique Cloarec (DEF)
6
4. Pasquale Di Vaio (DEF)
6
5. Abel Ferreira (MID)
6
6. Philippe Dos Santos (MID)
7
7. Elena Fernandez (MID)
7
8. Ben Jess (MID)
6
9. Del Beckham (ATT)
9
10. Romano Versteeg (ATT)
6
11. Noel Formon (ATT)
6
12. Nicolas Menendez (ATT)
0
13. Fernando Antunes (ATT)
0
14. Lars Maier (ATT)
0
1. Robbie Thompson (GK)
6
2. Andy McCoist (DEF)
6
3. Ottavio Tisci (DEF)
6
4. Chris James (DEF)
6
5. Ralph Adams (DEF)
6
6. Ross Mowbray (MID)
6
7. Scott Etherington (MID)
6
8. Simon Möller (MID)
8
9. Richard Oakes (ATT)
6
10. Uwe Welke (ATT)
7
11. Alexandre Alves (ATT)
6
12. Bart Fränkel (GK)
0
13. Arthur Perry (ATT)
5
14. Tijani Verberne (ATT)
0