Match Report
| Aston Villa | Aston Villa |  |  | Tottenham Hotspur | Tottenham Hotspur | ||||||||||||||||
| John E Hyldgaard | John E Hyldgaard | manager | David Bennett | David Bennett | |||||||||||||||||
| Barry Testo | B. Testo |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Ferdinand Daylly | F. Daylly | |||||||||
| Oleg Fox | O. Fox |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 |  | Duncan Souness | D. Souness | |||||||||
| Julian Guppy | J. Guppy | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Alan Huckerby | A. Huckerby | |||||||||
| Chris Ax | C. Ax |  | 72 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 | | Ugo Stone | U. Stone | |||||||||
| Nigel Barmby | N. Barmby | | 61 | D | | 5 | | D | 62 | | Paul Caldwell | P. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Niklas Falt | N. Falt |  | 84 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 66 | | Adam Davis | A. Davis | ||||||||
| Mick Bower | M. Bower | | 75 | M | | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Neil McNeill | N. McNeill | ||||||||
| Simão Rosario | S. Rosario |  | 80 | M | | 8 | | A | 67 | | Jean Bekrar | J. Bekrar | |||||||||
| Robbie Bastin | R. Bastin | | 75 | M | | 9 | | M | 58 |  | Marcos Merino | M. Merino | |||||||||
| Nicholas Swift | N. Swift | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Rafael Santos | R. Santos | |||||||||
| Luc Van Der Elst | L. Van Der Elst |  | 75 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Eduardo Carcedo | E. Carcedo | |||||||||
| Jonathan Platt | J. Platt | | 61 | D | | 12 | | D | 59 | | Teddy Mustoe | T. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Jacob Grondin | J. Grondin | | 72 | M | | 13 | | M | 65 | | Youssouf Roche | Y. Roche | |||||||||
| Omer Powell | O. Powell | | 62 | A | | 14 | | A | 66 | | Richard Inglis | R. Inglis | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 16,935 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Cooke.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Cooke.
0.00
0-0Tottenham Hotspur start the match!
3.30
0-0Neil McNeill clumsily knocks into Simão Rosario. The referee calls over Neil McNeill and shows him a yellow card! Simão Rosario hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.16
0-0Adam Davis flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Carcedo who takes it down. Eduardo Carcedo tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.09
0-0Nicholas Swift comes in with a late challenge on Paul Caldwell. The referee brings Nicholas Swift to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.36
0-0Alan Huckerby threads a neat ball through to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean Bekrar. Jean Bekrar sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Barry Testo manages to gather it.
21.47
0-1Alan Huckerby launches a long ball forward into the other half. Eduardo Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.48
0-1Simão Rosario makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.58
Adam Davis comes in with a late challenge on Simão Rosario. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simão Rosario runs off the knock.
28.56
Simão Rosario makes a probing pass to Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.42
Oleg Fox flicks a high pass forward. Simão Rosario collects the pass. Simão Rosario changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simão Rosario shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ferdinand Daylly!
38.12
Simão Rosario deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Ferdinand Daylly manages to keep it out.
42.19
Oleg Fox kicks a strong pass forward to Simão Rosario. Simão Rosario flicks the ball to his team mate, Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Caldwell.
44.52
Mick Bower darts forward. Mick Bower shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Mick Bower threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur 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 second half starts with Aston Villa kicking off!
48.48
0-1Simão Rosario threads the ball through to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift lofts in a cross ball towards Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst connects with a diving header but somehow Alan Huckerby happens to be in the right place to block it.
51.22
Alan Huckerby threads a neat ball through to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill hits a low pass to Jean Bekrar. Jean Bekrar shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
54.46
Adam Davis kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
55.39
Duncan Souness knocks the ball forward to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill darts forward. Neil McNeill shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
61.05
Neil McNeill threads a neat ball through to Jean Bekrar. Jean Bekrar knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Carcedo. Eduardo Carcedo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.39
Neil McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Santos who takes it down. Rafael Santos shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.32
Neil McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Merino who brings the ball neatly under control. Marcos Merino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Guppy.
81.10
Niklas Falt flicks a high pass forward. Luc Van Der Elst collects the pass. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.47
Neil McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Carcedo who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Carcedo shoots from long range. Solid save from Barry Testo.
84.55
Simão Rosario makes a simple pass to Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Santos of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Barry Testo (GK)
7
2. Oleg Fox (DEF)
7
3. Julian Guppy (DEF)
6
4. Chris Ax (DEF)
6
5. Nigel Barmby (DEF)
6
6. Niklas Falt (MID)
6
7. Mick Bower (MID)
6
8. Simão Rosario (MID)
9
9. Robbie Bastin (MID)
6
10. Nicholas Swift (ATT)
6
11. Luc Van Der Elst (ATT)
6
12. Jonathan Platt (DEF)
0
13. Jacob Grondin (MID)
0
14. Omer Powell (ATT)
0
1. Ferdinand Daylly (GK)
8
2. Duncan Souness (DEF)
6
3. Alan Huckerby (DEF)
7
4. Ugo Stone (DEF)
6
5. Paul Caldwell (DEF)
6
6. Adam Davis (MID)
5
7. Neil McNeill (MID)
7
8. Jean Bekrar (ATT)
6
9. Marcos Merino (MID)
6
10. Rafael Santos (ATT)
9
11. Eduardo Carcedo (ATT)
7
12. Teddy Mustoe (DEF)
0
13. Youssouf Roche (MID)
0
14. Richard Inglis (ATT)
0