Match Report
| Aston Villa | Aston Villa |  |  | Bolton Wanderers | Bolton Wanderers | ||||||||||||||||
| John E Hyldgaard | John E Hyldgaard | manager | Nicholas Broad | Nicholas Broad | |||||||||||||||||
| Barry Testo | B. Testo |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Guillermo Cabrera | G. Cabrera | |||||||||
| Julian Guppy | J. Guppy |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 |  | Marco Van Gastel | M. Van Gastel | |||||||||
| Jonathan Platt | J. Platt | | 61 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 76 | | Kelvin Ball | K. Ball | ||||||||
| Chris Ax | C. Ax | | 72 | D | | 4 | | D | 70 |  | Damien Eloi | D. Eloi | |||||||||
| Ashley Stamp | A. Stamp | | 61 | D | | 5 | | M | 53 | | Liam Wallwork | L. Wallwork | |||||||||
| Niklas Falt | N. Falt |  | 83 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Romano Van Dinteren | R. Van Dinteren | |||||||||
| Robbie Bastin | R. Bastin | | 74 | M | | | 7 | | M | 65 |  | Aimo De Sanctis | A. De Sanctis | ||||||||
| Mick Bower | M. Bower | | 75 | M | | 8 | | M | 79 | | Mervin Woodcock | M. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Simão Rosario | S. Rosario |  | 80 | M | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Teddy Bridges | T. Bridges | |||||||||
| Nicholas Swift | N. Swift | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 |  | Martín Ruiz | M. Ruiz | |||||||||
| Luc Van Der Elst | L. Van Der Elst |  | 74 | A | | 11 | | A | 73 | | Harvey Chadwick | H. Chadwick | |||||||||
| Oleg Fox | O. Fox | | 61 | D | | 12 | | D | 64 | | Alberto Martin | A. Martin | |||||||||
| Terry Tolley | T. Tolley | | 71 | M | | 13 | | M | 58 | | Benjamin Guillou | B. Guillou | |||||||||
| Omer Powell | O. Powell | | 61 | A | | 14 | | A | 68 | | Frederic Eggimann | F. Eggimann | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 18,416 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Stuart.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Stuart.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.13
0-0Mick Bower makes a simple pass to Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Guillermo Cabrera!
8.42
0-0With some swift thinking, Simão Rosario plays the ball forward to Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Eloi.
10.44
Robbie Bastin passes the ball forward to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Eloi.
12.19
Robbie Bastin chips the ball to his team mate, Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.28
0-1Romano Van Dinteren hits a low pass to Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Chadwick. Some silky footwork from Harvey Chadwick provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Barry Testo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.22
0-1Harvey Chadwick comes in with a late challenge on Julian Guppy. The referee warns Harvey Chadwick to calm down! Julian Guppy carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.33
Mick Bower passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.36
0-1Liam Wallwork comes in with a late challenge on Simão Rosario. The referee calls over Liam Wallwork and warns him to calm down! Simão Rosario runs off the knock.
30.45
Chris Ax barges into Romano Van Dinteren. The referee calls over Chris Ax and shows him a yellow card! Romano Van Dinteren gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.17
0-1Damien Eloi threads a neat ball through to Aimo De Sanctis. Aimo De Sanctis knocks the ball to his team mate, Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz plays a scrappy one-two with Teddy Bridges and advances towards the goal... Martín Ruiz takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
40.22
0-1Niklas Falt changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Niklas Falt lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift directs the ball goalwards with his head but Kelvin Ball is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
44.56
Mervin Woodcock changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mervin Woodcock shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Barry Testo easily smothers it!
45.00
Mick Bower flicks the ball to his team mate, Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Marco Van Gastel clears it off the line with his head!
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. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Aston Villa players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa get the second half underway!
55.28
0-1Chris Ax catches Aimo De Sanctis on the ankles. The referee calls over Chris Ax and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Aimo De Sanctis stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.09
Niklas Falt flicks a high ball forward to Nicholas Swift who takes it down. Nicholas Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.09
Liam Wallwork hacks Simão Rosario from behind! Liam Wallwork is given another warning by the referee! Simão Rosario runs off the knock.
67.07
Jonathan Platt makes a simple pass to Robbie Bastin. Robbie Bastin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.40
Mervin Woodcock comes in with a late challenge on Robbie Bastin. The referee brings Mervin Woodcock to one side and gives him a warning! Robbie Bastin runs off the knock.
72.46
Niklas Falt flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Swift holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.15
0-1Bolton Wanderers have made 2 substitutions with Alberto Martin replacing Kelvin Ball and Benjamin Guillou replacing Aimo De Sanctis .
79.45
Alberto Martin clumsily knocks into Robbie Bastin. The referee brings Alberto Martin to one side and gives him a warning! Robbie Bastin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.40
0-1Liam Wallwork hacks Simão Rosario from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simão Rosario hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.44
Alberto Martin runs forward with the ball. Alberto Martin makes a probing pass to Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.52
Nicholas Swift comes in with a late challenge on Marco Van Gastel. The referee calls over Nicholas Swift and warns him to calm down! Marco Van Gastel runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Barry Testo (GK)
6
2. Julian Guppy (DEF)
6
3. Jonathan Platt (DEF)
6
4. Chris Ax (DEF)
3
5. Ashley Stamp (DEF)
6
6. Niklas Falt (MID)
6
7. Robbie Bastin (MID)
7
8. Mick Bower (MID)
6
9. Simão Rosario (MID)
6
10. Nicholas Swift (ATT)
6
11. Luc Van Der Elst (ATT)
6
12. Oleg Fox (DEF)
0
13. Terry Tolley (MID)
0
14. Omer Powell (ATT)
0
1. Guillermo Cabrera (GK)
6
2. Marco Van Gastel (DEF)
6
3. Kelvin Ball (DEF)
6
4. Damien Eloi (DEF)
6
5. Liam Wallwork (MID)
5
6. Romano Van Dinteren (MID)
6
7. Aimo De Sanctis (MID)
6
8. Mervin Woodcock (MID)
6
9. Teddy Bridges (ATT)
6
10. Martín Ruiz (ATT)
6
11. Harvey Chadwick (ATT)
7
12. Alberto Martin (DEF)
6
13. Benjamin Guillou (MID)
6
14. Frederic Eggimann (ATT)
0