Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Notts County. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Aston Villa and Notts County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Aston Villa and Notts County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Notts County get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Igor Tudor makes a probing pass to Sotiris Devitsakis. Sotiris Devitsakis makes a simple pass to Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.17
0-0Igor Tudor barges into Les Bailey. Igor Tudor is shown the yellow card! Les Bailey stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.14
0-0Gareth Bastin comes in with a late challenge on Steffen Nielsen. The referee calls over Gareth Bastin and warns him to calm down! Steffen Nielsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.10
0-0Sotiris Devitsakis knocks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Stefaan Jurion manages to gather it comfortably.
12.33
Shogo Yamaguchi catches Gonzalo Carbonari on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gonzalo Carbonari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.06
0-0Duncan Jacobs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Les Bailey but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.28
Igor Tudor chips the ball to his team mate, Yuri Kanchelskis. Yuri Kanchelskis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters shoots from distance but it flies wide!
24.17
Fouzi El Brazi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad sees space and advances. Steinar Bragstad goes all the way! Steinar Bragstad cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.41
Eishun Yamazaki kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
27.06
Steffen Nielsen makes a probing pass to Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari knocks in a cross ball towards Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Stefaan Jurion manages to keep it out.
28.16
Russell Nelson kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Bastin. Gareth Bastin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Bailey. Les Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.16
Steinar Bragstad decides to run forward with the ball. Steinar Bragstad finds some space and shoots from distance. Stefaan Jurion easily smothers it.
36.25
Yuri Kanchelskis makes a probing pass to Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari passes the ball forward but Philippe Peeters is offside!
39.02
0-0Eishun Yamazaki makes a probing pass to Les Bailey. Les Bailey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fouzi El Brazi.
40.20
Yuri Kanchelskis makes a simple pass to Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leandro Peralta but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa kick off!
48.51
Gareth Bastin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott goes all the way! Duncan Elliott makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Robert Carragher.
49.56
Alvaro Padila passes the ball forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Bailey. Les Bailey cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.50
Alvaro Padila makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anselmo Serena. Anselmo Serena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.30
Fouzi El Brazi makes a simple pass to Sotiris Devitsakis. Sotiris Devitsakis flicks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters kicks a strong pass forward to Leandro Peralta but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.43
0-1Sotiris Devitsakis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leandro Peralta. Leandro Peralta lofts in a cross ball towards Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters powers a header at goal. Philippe Peeters scores for Notts County!!
63.48
Igor Tudor barges into Anselmo Serena. The referee calls over Igor Tudor and warns him to calm down! Anselmo Serena stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.46
Alvaro Padila knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.03
Alvaro Padila flicks the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Serena. Anselmo Serena knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
69.47
Gareth Bastin chips the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Serena. Anselmo Serena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.29
Eishun Yamazaki kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott knocks the ball forward to Anselmo Serena. Anselmo Serena makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
73.51
Steffen Nielsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philippe Peeters. Philippe Peeters whips in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stefaan Jurion manages to gather it comfortably.
75.14
0-1Aston Villa are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
79.19
Hakan Özalan chips the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Padila. Alvaro Padila knocks the ball forward to Les Bailey. Les Bailey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Castillo.
87.52
Steffen Nielsen chips the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari goes all the way! Gonzalo Carbonari shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Stefaan Jurion has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Steffen Nielsen kicks a strong pass forward to Gonzalo Carbonari. Gonzalo Carbonari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leandro Peralta but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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