Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 16,401 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Powell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Powell.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bolton Wanderers kicking off!
3.18
0-0Dietmar Dittmann threads a neat ball through to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Anthony Blake provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
4.49
0-0Gary Clarke catches Chris Dyer on the ankles. Gary Clarke is warned by the referee! Chris Dyer runs off the knock.
8.04
0-0Gabriel Voisin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Croft. Duncan Croft flicks a high pass forward. Moktar Forge collects the pass. Moktar Forge knocks in a cross ball towards Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.50
0-0Glynn Makin brings the ball forward. Glynn Makin makes a probing pass to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vikash Coquelet who gathers it comfortably.
12.46
Linus Metzler threads a neat ball through to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
14.23
1-0Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Hasselbaink collects the pass. Dennis Hasselbaink plays the ball forward to Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge lofts in a cross ball towards Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.34
Dietmar Dittmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Vikash Coquelet!
24.11
With great vision, Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu plays the ball forward to Dennis Hasselbaink. Dennis Hasselbaink advances with the ball. Dennis Hasselbaink shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
27.41
Chris Dyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Metzler. Showing composure, Linus Metzler picks a pass forward to Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Vikash Coquelet comfortably picks it out of the air!
33.57
1-0Brian Thompson threads the ball through to Tracy Suggs. Tracy Suggs knocks the ball forward to Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Blake but the linesman indicates offside!
34.52
Robert Cooke makes a probing pass to Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke lofts in a cross ball towards Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
39.31
Dennis Hasselbaink chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
40.49
Chris Dyer flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Dittmann collects the pass. Dietmar Dittmann sees space and advances. Dietmar Dittmann shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Vikash Coquelet!
42.14
Brian Thompson sees Tracy Suggs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tracy Suggs runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tracy Suggs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu.
45.00
Gabriel Voisin passes the ball forward to Dennis Hasselbaink. Dennis Hasselbaink flicks a high pass forward. Laurent Candela controls it well on his chest. Laurent Candela shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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 Bolton Wanderers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Aston Villa start the second half!
47.17
Chris Dyer barges into Laurent Candela. The referee calls over Chris Dyer and warns him to calm down! Laurent Candela runs off the knock.
48.19
2-0Dennis Hasselbaink threads a neat ball through to Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Clarke. Brian Thompson comes in with a late challenge on Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
49.31
Chris Dyer hits it upfield. Franois Marchal tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
53.29
Linus Metzler makes a probing pass to Franois Marchal. Franois Marchal lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vikash Coquelet with no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
59.25
Dietmar Dittmann flicks a high pass forward to Fabian N. Delli Carri who brings the ball under control. Fabian N. Delli Carri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Voisin.
61.52
Chris Dyer flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Vazquez who takes it down. Antonio Vazquez makes a simple pass to Fabian N. Delli Carri. Fabian N. Delli Carri shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.41
Linus Metzler knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Msaddeck Zidane.
67.58
Dennis Hasselbaink threads the ball through to Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Niklas Kurstot had no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa!
71.01
Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu flicks a high pass forward. Robert Cooke controls it well on his chest. Robert Cooke kicks a strong pass forward to Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge runs straight at the defence! Moktar Forge cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Niklas Kurstot is on top of it.
73.25
3-1Franois Marchal catches Msaddeck Zidane on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Msaddeck Zidane stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.29
Dietmar Dittmann knocks the ball forward to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu.
87.58
Dietmar Dittmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.9%
58.1%
Play Area
34.9%
39.5%
25.6%
Scorers
| Laurent Candela 14, 45 Gary Clarke 68 | Fabian N. Delli Carri 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Laurent Candela of Aston Villa |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vikash Coquelet (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Msaddeck Zidane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Voisin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Yyvind Favo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dennis Hasselbaink (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Duncan Croft (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Robert Cooke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Moktar Forge (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Laurent Candela (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Gary Clarke (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Samir Brehme (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastiao Sousa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jacob Formon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Niklas Kurstot (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Brian Thompson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chris Dyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Glynn Makin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Vazquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Linus Metzler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dietmar Dittmann (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Tracy Suggs (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Franois Marchal (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Fabian N. Delli Carri (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Anthony Blake (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tommy Summerbell (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brendan Hackworth (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Manuel Reis (ATT) | 0 | |