Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Bristol City. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Vickers.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Vickers.
0.00
0-0Bristol City kick off and get the match underway!
8.55
0-0Mark Appiah kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish puts a great ball through but Syd Mike is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
14.36
0-0Mark Appiah laces a weighted ball forward to Lucien Song. Lucien Song flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Formon. Noel Formon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Carl Lee manages to keep it out.
15.55
0-0Andy Mann chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Formon. Noel Formon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Pinheiro.
18.58
0-1Max Morales runs forward with the ball. Max Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes whips in a cross ball towards Scott James. Scott James rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.05
Stuart Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Menendez collects the pass. Nicolas Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Mike but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.34
Andy Mann hits a low pass to Harvey Crooks. Seeing a gap ahead, Harvey Crooks plays the ball forward to Syd Mike. Syd Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Carl Lee. What a great pair of hands!
28.28
0-1Lucien Song makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Mike. Syd Mike plays a quick one-two with Noel Formon and rushes in on goal... Paul Caldwell catches Syd Mike on the ankles. Syd Mike appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
30.24
0-1Lucien Song threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Menendez. Nicolas Menendez skips past Samuel Pinheiro! Some awkward footwork from Nicolas Menendez provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
32.05
Lee Smith flicks a high ball forward to Scott James who takes it down. Scott James plays a quick one-two with Tim Clapham and rushes in on goal... Scott James shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
36.25
Paul Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Damien Best. Damien Best sees a break and surges forward. Damien Best knocks the ball forward to Scott James but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.30
Samuel Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Clapham. Tim Clapham chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Tolley. Seth Tolley runs straight at the defence! Seth Tolley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol City!
45.00
Mark Appiah passes the ball forward to Noel Formon. Noel Formon shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Aston Villa start the second half!
47.30
Harvey Crooks flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Mike. Syd Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Menendez. Nicolas Menendez beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Carl Lee has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.57
Paul Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Bellamy. Max Bellamy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Clapham. Tim Clapham knocks the ball forward to Max Bellamy but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
54.07
Stuart Dalglish runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stuart Dalglish shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Carl Lee!
57.30
Lucien Song deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Menendez. Nicolas Menendez finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Carl Lee.
58.03
1-2It's a corner kick. Lucien Song loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Max Bellamy reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
59.40
Samuel Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Max Bellamy. Max Bellamy whips in a cross ball towards Lee Smith. With a superhuman jump, Lee Smith connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
60.29
1-2Aston Villa have made a substitution with Wout Bosman replacing Nicolas Menendez .
61.39
Max Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Bellamy. With a delightful solo run, Max Bellamy stretches the opposition's defence. Max Bellamy makes a simple pass, allowing Terry Forbes to run into the box. Terry Forbes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Darren Moffat is on top of his game. Excellent save!
65.57
Samuel Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Clapham. Tim Clapham passes the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Darren Moffat smothers it!
72.47
Andy Mann knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish darts forward. Stuart Dalglish runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stuart Dalglish provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Carl Lee gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
75.50
Stuart Dalglish runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stuart Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.50
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Neil Elliott replacing Wout Bosman .
78.01
Stuart Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Noel Formon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Noel Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Caldwell.
81.01
With vision, Max Bellamy plays the ball forward to Tim Clapham. Tim Clapham advances inside the box! Tim Clapham shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.48
Max Bellamy darts forward. Max Bellamy makes a great pass forward. Seth Tolley runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
85.55
Lucien Song flicks a high pass forward. Noel Formon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Noel Formon rushes past Paul Caldwell! Noel Formon strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
87.11
Leevi Sinkonen threads a neat ball through to Noel Formon. Noel Formon whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Song. Lucien Song connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Carl Lee manages to gather it effortlessly.
89.37
2-2Christopher Keller catches Tim Clapham on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tim Clapham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Darren Moffat (GK)
7
2. Christopher Keller (DEF)
5
3. Mark Appiah (DEF)
6
4. Leevi Sinkonen (DEF)
6
5. Andy Mann (DEF)
6
6. Lucien Song (MID)
7
7. Stuart Dalglish (MID)
9
8. Harvey Crooks (MID)
6
9. Syd Mike (ATT)
7
10. Wout Bosman (ATT)
6
11. Noel Formon (ATT)
6
12. Neil Elliott (ATT)
6
13. Nicolas Menendez (ATT)
8
14. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan (MID)
0
1. Carl Lee (GK)
8
2. Damien Best (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Pinheiro (DEF)
6
4. Paul Caldwell (DEF)
6
5. Max Morales (DEF)
6
6. Tim Clapham (MID)
7
7. Max Bellamy (MID)
8
8. Lee Smith (ATT)
6
9. Seth Tolley (ATT)
7
10. Scott James (ATT)
8
11. Terry Forbes (ATT)
6
12. Jonathan Serrant (ATT)
0
13. Mansour Machado (DEF)
0
14. Pasquale Di Vaio (DEF)
0