Match Report
| Aston Villa | Aston Villa |  |  | Leeds United | Leeds United | ||||||||||||||||
| John E Hyldgaard | John E Hyldgaard | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Barry Testo | B. Testo |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Emile Williams | E. Williams | |||||||||
| Julian Guppy | J. Guppy | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Michael Summerbell | M. Summerbell | |||||||||
| Jonathan Platt | J. Platt | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Jonathan Mann | J. Mann | |||||||||
| Chris Ax | C. Ax |  | 72 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Alfred Lawrence | A. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Nigel Barmby | N. Barmby | | 62 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Alistair Brighton | A. Brighton | |||||||||
| Jacob Grondin | J. Grondin | | 73 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 67 | | Simon Simonsen | S. Simonsen | ||||||||
| Des Hitchcock | D. Hitchcock | | 71 | M | | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Darl Monteiro | D. Monteiro | ||||||||
| Mick Bower | M. Bower | | 75 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Neil Weaver | N. Weaver | |||||||||
| Robbie Bastin | R. Bastin | | 75 | M | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Morris Parker | M. Parker | |||||||||
| Nicholas Swift | N. Swift | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Danny Stuart | D. Stuart | |||||||||
| Luc Van Der Elst | L. Van Der Elst |  | 75 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Peter Makin | P. Makin | |||||||||
| Ashley Stamp | A. Stamp | | 61 | D | | 12 | | M | 55 | | Steve Le Tissier | S. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Terry Tolley | T. Tolley | | 71 | M | | 13 | | D | 51 | | Terry Davies | T. Davies | |||||||||
| Omer Powell | O. Powell | | 62 | A | | 14 | | A | 49 | | Glynn Ferdinand | G. Ferdinand | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play Leeds United in this league cup game. A crowd of 16,926 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Neville.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Neville.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.02
0-0Neil Weaver flicks a high ball forward to Danny Stuart who takes it down. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel Barmby.
4.01
0-0Jonathan Mann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Weaver. Neil Weaver kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Makin. Peter Makin whips in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Barry Testo comfortably picks it out of the air!
14.58
Jonathan Platt threads a neat ball through to Des Hitchcock. Des Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward to Luc Van Der Elst who brings the ball under control. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Lawrence.
27.45
0-0Neil Weaver hacks Des Hitchcock from behind! The referee brings Neil Weaver to one side and gives him a warning! Des Hitchcock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.29
0-0Morris Parker hacks Chris Ax from behind! The referee calls over Morris Parker and warns him to calm down! Chris Ax gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.28
Chris Ax deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Bower. Mick Bower threads a neat ball through to Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonathan Mann.
36.21
Alfred Lawrence hits a low pass to Simon Simonsen. With some swift thinking, Simon Simonsen plays the ball forward to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Barry Testo who gathers it comfortably.
38.52
0-0Darl Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Morris Parker controls it well on his chest. Morris Parker shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.22
Robbie Bastin makes a beautiful solo run. Robbie Bastin whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Swift. With a superhuman jump, Nicholas Swift connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
42.49
Jonathan Mann flicks a high ball forward to Simon Simonsen who takes it down. Simon Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Peter Makin. Peter Makin threads a neat, attacking ball through to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Neil Weaver catches Jacob Grondin on the ankles. Neil Weaver is warned by the referee again! Jacob Grondin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
48.02
0-0Alfred Lawrence threads the ball through to Simon Simonsen. With vision, Simon Simonsen plays the ball forward to Peter Makin. Peter Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but Julian Guppy blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
51.33
Neil Weaver comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Grondin. Neil Weaver is warned by the referee yet again! Jacob Grondin stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.21
Simon Simonsen makes a simple pass to Peter Makin. Peter Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Barry Testo gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
57.51
Simon Simonsen hits a low pass to Peter Makin. Peter Makin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
59.21
1-0Des Hitchcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.21
1-0Aston Villa have made a substitution with Terry Tolley replacing Des Hitchcock .
65.50
Terry Tolley kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alistair Brighton.
67.06
Simon Simonsen flicks a high pass forward to Morris Parker who brings the ball under control. Morris Parker shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
75.31
Chris Ax flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Bastin who takes it down. Robbie Bastin kicks a strong pass forward to Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.53
Mick Bower sees Nicholas Swift in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Swift whips in a cross ball towards Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.33
Neil Weaver threads a neat ball through to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Barry Testo!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Barry Testo (GK)
8
2. Julian Guppy (DEF)
6
3. Jonathan Platt (DEF)
6
4. Chris Ax (DEF)
6
5. Nigel Barmby (DEF)
6
6. Jacob Grondin (MID)
6
7. Des Hitchcock (MID)
6
8. Mick Bower (MID)
6
9. Robbie Bastin (MID)
7
10. Nicholas Swift (ATT)
9
11. Luc Van Der Elst (ATT)
9
12. Ashley Stamp (DEF)
0
13. Terry Tolley (MID)
6
14. Omer Powell (ATT)
0
1. Emile Williams (GK)
6
2. Michael Summerbell (DEF)
6
3. Jonathan Mann (DEF)
6
4. Alfred Lawrence (DEF)
6
5. Alistair Brighton (DEF)
6
6. Simon Simonsen (MID)
7
7. Darl Monteiro (MID)
6
8. Neil Weaver (MID)
6
9. Morris Parker (ATT)
6
10. Danny Stuart (ATT)
6
11. Peter Makin (ATT)
6
12. Steve Le Tissier (MID)
0
13. Terry Davies (DEF)
0
14. Glynn Ferdinand (ATT)
0