Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 11,548 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
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 Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Vickers.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa kick off!
3.58
0-0Teddy Fabiano threads a neat ball through to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
9.24
0-0Neil Elliott threads the ball through to Oluwashegun Afolabi. Oluwashegun Afolabi shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jose Serrano smothers it!
10.28
Lucien Song laces a through ball forward to Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott runs straight at the defence! Neil Elliott shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Jose Serrano effortlessly smothers it!
12.10
Fabian Van Fessem sees Leon Rahn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Rahn threads the ball through to Mervin Guppy. Mervin Guppy shoots from 20 yards but Darren Moffat reads it well. Great keeping!
14.29
0-0Wayne Huckerby catches Lucien Song on the ankles. The referee calls over Wayne Huckerby and shows him a yellow card! Lucien Song grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.23
Stephen Jess flicks a high pass forward. Neil Elliott controls it well on his chest. Neil Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
22.49
Leonardo Colacone plays the ball forward to Mark Appiah. Mark Appiah takes it forward alone. Mark Appiah cuts inside the box! Mark Appiah tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Jose Serrano. What a great pair of hands!
28.02
0-0Mark Appiah breaks forward. Mark Appiah makes a simple pass to Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks makes a great pass forward. Oluwashegun Afolabi runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
32.11
0-0Peter Hurst surges forward with the ball. Peter Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott rushes past Wayne Huckerby! Neil Elliott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Liam Edwards happens to be in the right place to block it.
33.44
Stephen Jess clumsily knocks into Teddy Fabiano. The referee calls over Stephen Jess and shows him a yellow card! Teddy Fabiano gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
1-0Peter Hurst makes a simple pass to Noel Formon. Noel Formon whips in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun Afolabi. Oluwashegun Afolabi beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City kick off!
47.18
Peter Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Lucien Song. Lucien Song sees a break and surges forward. Lucien Song kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Elliott but the referee indicates it's offside!
49.13
Harvey Crooks makes a simple pass to Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott rushes past Fabian Van Fessem! Some good footwork from Neil Elliott provides some space. He shoots at goal. Neil Elliott scores for Aston Villa!!
53.34
2-0Neves Capucho Eriberto barges into Mark Appiah. The referee calls over Neves Capucho Eriberto and shows him a yellow card! Mark Appiah runs off the knock.
54.20
Stephen Jess threads the ball through to Oluwashegun Afolabi. Oluwashegun Afolabi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Elliott but he's offside!
65.53
Harvey Crooks surges forward with the ball. Harvey Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun Afolabi. Oluwashegun Afolabi powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.30
Leon Rahn flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Fabiano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy Fabiano flicks a high pass forward. Neves Capucho Eriberto collects the pass. Neves Capucho Eriberto shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Darren Moffat.
72.03
3-0Corner kick to Manchester City. Teddy Fabiano plays it to the near post. Darren Moffat drops low and scoops up the ball.
73.20
3-0With some swift thinking, Neves Capucho Eriberto plays the ball forward to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.10
Peter Hurst makes a simple pass to Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks decides to run forward with the ball. Harvey Crooks plays a scrappy one-two with Lucien Song and stumbles forward towards the goal... Harvey Crooks side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.16
Leon Rahn flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Guppy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mervin Guppy runs straight at the defence! Mervin Guppy shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Darren Moffat reads it well. Fabulous stop!
81.28
Leon Rahn makes a simple pass to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.11
Harvey Crooks threads a neat ball through to Oluwashegun Afolabi. Oluwashegun Afolabi advances inside the box! Oluwashegun Afolabi shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Jose Serrano had no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
89.30
Teddy Fabiano threads the ball through to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Moffat who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
5-0Stephen Jess hacks Teddy Fabiano from behind! The referee warns Stephen Jess to calm down! Teddy Fabiano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Oluwashegun Afolabi 45, 66, 84 Neil Elliott 49 Harvey Crooks 75 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Darren Moffat (GK)
6
2. Mark Appiah (DEF)
7
3. Christopher Keller (DEF)
6
4. Peter Hurst (DEF)
6
5. Leonardo Colacone (DEF)
6
6. Lucien Song (MID)
6
7. Stephen Jess (MID)
6
8. Harvey Crooks (MID)
9
9. Oluwashegun Afolabi (ATT)
9
10. Neil Elliott (ATT)
8
11. Noel Formon (ATT)
6
12. Syd Mike (ATT)
0
13. Nicolas Menendez (ATT)
0
14. Wout Bosman (ATT)
0
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
6
2. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
6
3. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
4. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
5
5. Liam Edwards (DEF)
6
6. Leon Rahn (MID)
6
7. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
6
8. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
5
9. Sven Rösler (ATT)
6
10. Mervin Guppy (ATT)
6
11. Claudiu Cuza (ATT)
6
12. Albert Lozano (MID)
0
13. Darren Beagrie (GK)
0
14. Sean Rizzo (MID)
0