Match Report
| Preston North End | Preston North End |  |  | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Dennis Whelan | D. Whelan |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 49 | | Ralph Marr | R. Marr | |||||||||
| Leon Jess | L. Jess | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | David Elliott | D. Elliott | |||||||||
| Ashley Wright-Phillips | A. Wright-Phillips | | 45 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 64 |  | Hugo Marques | H. Marques | ||||||||
| Stanley Goldberg | S. Goldberg | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Robert Clegg | R. Clegg | |||||||||
| Paul Hurst | P. Hurst | | 64 | M | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Dave Lua-Lua | D. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Ledley Bloomer | L. Bloomer | | 47 | M | | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Kelvin Barmby | K. Barmby | ||||||||
| Paolo Lofthouse | P. Lofthouse | | 40 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Michael Richards | M. Richards | |||||||||
| Les Evans | L. Evans | | 39 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Wes Lisbie | W. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Des Lloyd | D. Lloyd | | 50 | A | | 9 | | M | 51 | | Julian King | J. King | |||||||||
| Gilles Jobson | G. Jobson | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Ugo Todd | U. Todd | |||||||||
| Ledley Brown | L. Brown | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 | | Martin Rufus | M. Rufus | |||||||||
| Harvey Barmby | H. Barmby | | 50 | G | | 12 | | A | 56 | | Brian Cutler | B. Cutler | |||||||||
| Terry Bower | T. Bower | | 42 | G | | 13 | | A | 56 | | Matthew Keane | M. Keane | |||||||||
| Gavin King | G. King | | 42 | A | | 14 | | M | 48 | | David Walker | D. Walker | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Deepdale where Preston North End play Aston Villa in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Preston North End are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barmby.
The pitch is in good condition.
Preston North End are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barmby.
0.00
0-0Preston North End get the match underway!
15.40
0-0Wes Lisbie threads the ball through to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd passes the ball forward but Martin Rufus is offside!
20.36
0-0David Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian King. Julian King flicks a high pass forward to Martin Rufus who brings the ball under control. Martin Rufus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Jess.
26.09
0-0With a delightful solo run, Kelvin Barmby stretches the opposition's defence. Kelvin Barmby controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Martin Rufus through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Martin Rufus provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.58
Wes Lisbie threads a neat ball through to Martin Rufus. Martin Rufus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanley Goldberg.
32.10
Robert Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Julian King controls it well on his chest. Julian King chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.15
0-0Ledley Bloomer comes in with a late challenge on Wes Lisbie. Ledley Bloomer is warned by the referee! Wes Lisbie gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Leon Jess breaks forward. Leon Jess threads the ball through to Gilles Jobson. Gilles Jobson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Preston North End appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aston Villa start the second half!
48.09
Paolo Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Brown holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ledley Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Elliott.
49.34
0-0Paolo Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Des Lloyd collects the pass. Des Lloyd shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Ralph Marr. Excellent save.
51.47
Julian King makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
53.39
Ledley Bloomer threads a neat ball through to Des Lloyd. Des Lloyd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Clegg.
57.59
Dave Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Lisbie. Wes Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Rufus. Martin Rufus rushes past Leon Jess! Some silky footwork from Martin Rufus provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.54
0-0Ugo Todd catches Stanley Goldberg on the ankles. The referee brings Ugo Todd to one side and gives him a warning! Stanley Goldberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.54
Hugo Marques advances with the ball. Hugo Marques threads a neat ball through to Martin Rufus. Martin Rufus makes a probing pass between the defence to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Dennis Whelan easily smothers it!
69.21
Ledley Bloomer flicks a high pass forward. Des Lloyd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Des Lloyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.20
Michael Richards flicks a high ball forward to Martin Rufus who takes it down. Martin Rufus edges inside the box! Martin Rufus cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Dennis Whelan comfortably smothers it!
79.58
0-1Robert Clegg kicks a strong pass forward to Julian King. Julian King kicks a strong pass forward to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Rufus. Martin Rufus makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
83.45
Wes Lisbie makes a probing pass to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
84.43
Les Evans surges forward with the ball. Les Evans knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gilles Jobson is offside!
85.38
Les Evans threads a neat ball through to Ledley Brown. Ledley Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Des Lloyd. Des Lloyd makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
87.32
Leon Jess pushes up the pitch. Leon Jess flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Brown who brings the ball under control. Ledley Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Jobson. Gilles Jobson makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Martin Rufus 80 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dennis Whelan (GK)
8
2. Leon Jess (DEF)
7
3. Ashley Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
4. Stanley Goldberg (DEF)
6
5. Paul Hurst (MID)
6
6. Ledley Bloomer (MID)
6
7. Paolo Lofthouse (MID)
6
8. Les Evans (MID)
6
9. Des Lloyd (ATT)
6
10. Gilles Jobson (ATT)
6
11. Ledley Brown (ATT)
6
12. Harvey Barmby (GK)
0
13. Terry Bower (GK)
0
14. Gavin King (ATT)
0
1. Ralph Marr (GK)
7
2. David Elliott (DEF)
6
3. Hugo Marques (DEF)
7
4. Robert Clegg (DEF)
6
5. Dave Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
6. Kelvin Barmby (MID)
7
7. Michael Richards (MID)
6
8. Wes Lisbie (MID)
7
9. Julian King (MID)
7
10. Ugo Todd (ATT)
8
11. Martin Rufus (ATT)
9
12. Brian Cutler (ATT)
0
13. Matthew Keane (ATT)
0
14. David Walker (MID)
0