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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Blundell Park where Grimsby Town play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 9,273 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa get the match underway!
2.58
Ugo Jacobs knocks the ball forward to Graham Ince. Graham Ince goes all the way! Graham Ince shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Dave King!
4.56
Darren Burbage threads the ball through to Sylvain Insley. Sylvain Insley brings the ball forward. Sylvain Insley finds some space and shoots from distance. Mick Black easily smothers it.
10.10
Andy Hitchcock surges forward with the ball. Andy Hitchcock sees space and advances. Andy Hitchcock goes all the way! Andy Hitchcock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Mick Black had no chance!! Goal for Grimsby Town!
20.48
Darren Burbage chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Swift. Julian Swift knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Jack. Sylvain Jack knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.27
Sylvain Insley makes a simple pass to Ledley Finney. Ledley Finney shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ledley Finney!
32.10
Sylvain Insley kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Finney. Ledley Finney lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Jack. Sylvain Jack flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.30
Sylvain Insley threads the ball through to Sylvain Jack. Sylvain Jack knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Upson.
44.52
Ralph Woodgate makes a probing pass to Graham Ince. Graham Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Hitchcock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Grimsby Town kick off!
47.45
Darren Burbage boots it upfield. Ledley Finney shoots from long range but it flies wide!
48.15
Sylvain Insley clumsily knocks into Ralph Woodgate. Sylvain Insley is shown the yellow card! Ralph Woodgate hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.11
Peter Mcgreal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Finney. Ledley Finney knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Wise.
61.01
Graham Ince clumsily knocks into Andy Hitchcock. The referee calls over Graham Ince and warns him to calm down! Andy Hitchcock runs off the knock.
63.12
Ivan Scholes makes a simple pass to Sylvain Jack. Sylvain Jack sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
65.31
Sylvain Insley passes the ball forward to Sylvain Jack. Sylvain Jack knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Wise.
67.35
Sylvain Insley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Jack. Sylvain Jack shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Mick Black!
69.23
Sylvain Insley catches Ralph Woodgate on the ankles. The referee calls over Sylvain Insley and warns him to calm down! Ralph Woodgate hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.14
Andy Hitchcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Insley. Sylvain Insley threads the ball through to Sylvain Jack. Sylvain Jack shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.48
Julian Swift decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.54
Julian Swift kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Jack. Sylvain Jack knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.28
Leon Gilchrist passes the ball forward to Adam Weir. Adam Weir goes all the way! Adam Weir makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adam Weir!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Andy Hitchcock of Grimsby Town

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 70.5882352941177 vs 29.4117647058824
Play Area
Home team third: 22.06%, Midfield: 45.59%, Away team third: 32.35%