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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 18,586 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Aston Villa get the match underway!
2.52
1-0Alvaro Padila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Anselmo Serena. Anselmo Serena is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Paolo Mustoe is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.35
1-0Alberto Grimandi passes the ball forward to Stan Gallagher. Stan Gallagher goes all the way! Stan Gallagher takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
15.58
1-0George Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Les Bailey. Les Bailey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
16.08
1-0George Campbell passes the ball forward to Anselmo Serena. Anselmo Serena kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Elliott but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.08
Brian Brand knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Higginbotham. Eoin Higginbotham shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Stefaan Jurion manages to gather it comfortably.
22.55
Wes Whelan kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Brand. Brian Brand kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Gallagher. Stan Gallagher finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Stefaan Jurion easily smothers it!
28.32
Russell Nelson makes a probing pass to George Campbell. George Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott passes the ball forward to Les Bailey. Les Bailey takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.13
Russell Nelson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaac Lara. Isaac Lara knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
34.07
Brian Brand makes a probing pass to Eoin Higginbotham. Eoin Higginbotham shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Stefaan Jurion easily smothers it!
45.00
Juan Jimenez passes the ball forward to Robert Brown. Robert Brown whips in a cross ball towards Stan Gallagher. Stan Gallagher is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stefaan Jurion easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Leicester City start the second half!
47.21
1-0Juan Jimenez catches Isaac Lara on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Isaac Lara gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.12
Russell Nelson sees a break and surges forward. Russell Nelson threads the ball through to Les Bailey. Les Bailey knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott powers a header at goal. Duncan Elliott scores for Aston Villa!!
55.08
George Campbell makes a simple pass to Les Bailey. Les Bailey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.31
Jorge D. Aguilar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Campbell. George Campbell makes a probing pass to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Anselmo Serena. Anselmo Serena directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Paolo Mustoe has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.52
Isaac Lara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anselmo Serena. Anselmo Serena controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.30
Isaac Junior barges into Stan Gallagher. Isaac Junior is warned by the referee! Stan Gallagher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.45
Alfredo Mora sees a break and surges forward. Alfredo Mora kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Higginbotham. Eoin Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Robert Brown. Robert Brown directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Stefaan Jurion!
83.09
Alberto Grimandi chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Gallagher. Stan Gallagher shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Stefaan Jurion!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Anselmo Serena 3, 61, 68 Duncan Elliott 48 |