Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 11,225 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Aston Villa and Norwich City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Aston Villa and Norwich City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
0.00
0-0Norwich City kick off and get the match underway!
6.37
0-0Elena Fernandez barges into Jason Bolton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Bolton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.35
0-0Edmundo Aguilar decides to run forward with the ball. Edmundo Aguilar darts forward. Edmundo Aguilar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.57
0-0Edward Shaw passes the ball forward to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards David Milligan. David Milligan beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
12.22
Louis Gerritsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Stone. Matthew Stone whips in a cross ball towards Noel Formon. Noel Formon directs the ball goalwards with his head. Pim Hesp manages to gather it comfortably.
15.24
1-0Matthew Stone passes the ball forward to Noel Formon. Noel Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Menendez. Nicolas Menendez makes a looping header on goal. Pim Hesp is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.05
Pasquale Di Vaio hits a low pass to Louis Gerritsen. Louis Gerritsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Formon. Noel Formon whips in a cross ball towards Elena Fernandez. Elena Fernandez makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.51
2-0Louis Gerritsen sees space and advances. Louis Gerritsen advances inside the box! Natale Castellazzi comes in with a late challenge on Louis Gerritsen. Louis Gerritsen appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
30.33
2-0Joost Bakboord sees space and advances. Joost Bakboord makes a great pass forward. Lee Smith runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
36.37
Joost Bakboord flicks a high pass forward to Lee Smith who brings the ball under control. Lee Smith whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Norwich City!
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. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Norwich City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Aston Villa start the second half!
53.45
Joost Bakboord hits a low pass to Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton whips in a cross ball towards David Milligan. David Milligan makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.03
Pasquale Di Vaio sees a break and surges forward. Pasquale Di Vaio chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Menendez. Nicolas Menendez shoots from long range. Solid save from Pim Hesp.
65.19
Natale Castellazzi makes a probing pass to Johnny Chaussidiere. Johnny Chaussidiere knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Smith. Lee Smith shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Darren Moffat smothers it!
66.47
With great vision, Joost Bakboord plays the ball forward to Lee Smith. Lee Smith edges inside the box! Aaron Lisbie barges into Lee Smith. Penalty not given!!
69.30
2-2Elena Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philippe Dos Santos. Philippe Dos Santos hits a low pass to Matthew Stone. Some good footwork from Matthew Stone provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.23
2-2Philippe Dos Santos hacks Johnny Chaussidiere from behind! Philippe Dos Santos is given a warning by the referee! Johnny Chaussidiere gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.18
Jason Bolton advances with the ball. Jason Bolton knocks in a cross ball towards David Milligan. David Milligan powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.53
2-2Aston Villa have made a substitution with Wout Bosman replacing Nicolas Menendez .Norwich City have made a substitution with Daniel Jacobs replacing David Milligan .
83.52
Aaron Lisbie passes the ball forward to Philippe Dos Santos. Philippe Dos Santos makes a probing pass to Elena Fernandez. Elena Fernandez plays a one-two with Wout Bosman and rushes in on goal... Elena Fernandez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.30
Jason Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Jacobs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Lisbie.
85.34
Ruel Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joost Bakboord. Joost Bakboord passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs rushes past Pasquale Di Vaio! Daniel Jacobs takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Edward Shaw passes the ball forward to Lee Smith. Lee Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Bolton but the referee indicates it's offside!
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. Darren Moffat (GK)
7
2. Edmundo Aguilar (DEF)
7
3. Aaron Lisbie (DEF)
6
4. Pasquale Di Vaio (DEF)
7
5. Chris Barrett (DEF)
6
6. Philippe Dos Santos (MID)
6
7. Louis Gerritsen (MID)
7
8. Elena Fernandez (MID)
8
9. Matthew Stone (ATT)
6
10. Nicolas Menendez (ATT)
8
11. Noel Formon (ATT)
8
12. Romano Versteeg (ATT)
0
13. Wout Bosman (ATT)
6
14. Abel Ferreira (MID)
0
1. Pim Hesp (GK)
7
2. Darius Neville (DEF)
6
3. Natale Castellazzi (DEF)
6
4. Ruel Thompson (DEF)
7
5. Johnny Chaussidiere (DEF)
6
6. Jason Bolton (MID)
8
7. Joost Bakboord (MID)
7
8. Edward Shaw (MID)
6
9. Lee Smith (ATT)
7
10. David Milligan (ATT)
9
11. Marcos Zubizarreta (ATT)
8
12. Lamberto Di Bari (ATT)
0
13. Marvin Black (DEF)
0
14. Daniel Jacobs (ATT)
6