Match Report


Stockport CountyStockport County     Aston VillaAston Villa
Jay LivermoreJay Livermore Adrian Roos Adrian Roos
Stephane ScifoS. Scifo78
G
captain1captain
G
65Vikash CoqueletV. Coquelet
Harvey BeckhamH. Beckham70
D
2
D
73Jaouad Ntumpa NsafuJ. Ntumpa Nsafu
Tomás SandovalT. Sandoval73
D
3
D
70Msaddeck ZidaneM. Zidane
Mick FinneyM. Finney69
D
4
D
69Gabriel VoisinG. Voisin
Lucas SilvaL. Silva73
D
5
M
79Yyvind FavoY. Favo
Pascal CziommerP. Cziommer78
M
6
M
71Dennis HasselbainkD. Hasselbaink
Torsten HallerT. Haller75
M
7
M
69Duncan CroftD. Croft
Graham JacobsG. Jacobs72
M
8
M
69Robert CookeR. Cooke
Rafael LimaR. Lima76
A
9
A
70Moktar ForgeM. Forge
Niccolo PowerN. Power78
A
10
A
69Laurent CandelaL. Candela
Wes HitchcockW. Hitchcock76
A
11
A
68Gary ClarkeG. Clarke
 
Harry RobsonH. Robson75
D
12
A
68Samir BrehmeS. Brehme
Harry HigginbothamH. Higginbotham78
M
13
D
63Sebastiao SousaS. Sousa
Nigel PowellN. Powell76
A
14
D
40Jacob FormonJ. Formon

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 19,971 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Trevor Clemence.


0.00
Stockport County kick off the first half!
2.17
Dennis Hasselbaink knocks the ball forward to Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
8.36
Pascal Cziommer makes a beautiful solo run. Pascal Cziommer whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
9.18
Graham Jacobs threads the ball through to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stockport County!
14.30
Robert Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Gary Clarke controls it well on his chest. Gary Clarke tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
16.22
Msaddeck Zidane makes a simple pass to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke knocks the ball forward to Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.36
Pascal Cziommer barges into Robert Cooke. The referee calls over Pascal Cziommer and warns him to calm down! Robert Cooke runs off the knock.
24.50
Robert Cooke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Scifo who gathers it comfortably.
27.03
Pascal Cziommer takes a quick throw-in. Graham Jacobs knocks the ball forward to Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.21
Showing composure, Harvey Beckham plays the ball forward to Torsten Haller. Torsten Haller knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.03
Graham Jacobs threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Vikash Coquelet manages to keep it out.
32.58
From the throw-in, Pascal Cziommer picks out Torsten Haller. Torsten Haller flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Lima who takes it down. Rafael Lima whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stockport County!
36.56
Mick Finney threads a neat ball through to Torsten Haller. Torsten Haller threads the ball through to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power whips in a cross ball towards Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Vikash Coquelet is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.47
Gary Clarke catches Lucas Silva on the ankles. The referee calls over Gary Clarke and warns him to calm down! Lucas Silva hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.42
Pascal Cziommer chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock runs straight at the defence! Wes Hitchcock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Vikash Coquelet.
41.58
Pascal Cziommer takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Rafael Lima looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent block by Gabriel Voisin!
42.57
Pascal Cziommer kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock makes a pass forward but Rafael Lima makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
45.00
Gabriel Voisin flicks a high pass forward. Robert Cooke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Moktar Forge controls it well on his chest. Moktar Forge shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Stephane Scifo.
45.00
Corner kick to Aston Villa. Robert Cooke plays it short to Yyvind Favo. Yyvind Favo flicks the ball on with his first touch. Gary Clarke looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Aston Villa kick off the second half!
47.48
Torsten Haller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Vikash Coquelet.
49.50
Duncan Croft makes a probing pass to Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela tries a spectacular long range effort. Stephane Scifo gets down and covers it.
51.08
Tomás Sandoval threads the ball through to Pascal Cziommer. Pascal Cziommer flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Lima who takes it down. Rafael Lima finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.12
Duncan Croft flicks a high pass forward. Moktar Forge collects the pass. Moktar Forge tries a spectacular long range effort. Stephane Scifo comfortably gets down and covers it.
59.10
Duncan Croft threads the ball through to Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
60.50
Mick Finney catches Dennis Hasselbaink on the ankles. Mick Finney is given a warning by the referee! Dennis Hasselbaink hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.04
Pascal Cziommer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Lima. Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu barges into Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
65.38
Robert Cooke hits a low pass to Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Stephane Scifo. Excellent save.
66.39
Pascal Cziommer knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.04
Torsten Haller makes a probing pass to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Lima and stumbles forward towards the goal... Niccolo Power muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
69.32
Graham Jacobs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Vikash Coquelet. Excellent save.
73.18
Mick Finney clumsily knocks into Laurent Candela. Mick Finney is given another warning by the referee! Laurent Candela stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.45
Pascal Cziommer comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Croft. Pascal Cziommer is given another warning by the referee! Duncan Croft hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.16
Torsten Haller flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Lima collects the pass. Rafael Lima shoots from 20 yards but Vikash Coquelet is on top of it.
81.23
Mick Finney decides to run forward with the ball. Mick Finney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima runs straight at the defence! Rafael Lima tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Vikash Coquelet.
87.04
Robert Cooke makes a probing pass to Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Beckham.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Stockport County

Aston Villa
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
23%
47.1%
29.9%

Scorers
Niccolo Power 9, 33
Wes Hitchcock 37

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Power of Stockport County

Match Ratings
1.Stephane Scifo (GK)
7
2.Harvey Beckham (DEF)
6
3.Tomás Sandoval (DEF)
6
4.Mick Finney (DEF)
6
5.Lucas Silva (DEF)
6
6.Pascal Cziommer (MID)
6
7.Torsten Haller (MID)
7
8.Graham Jacobs (MID)
7
9.Rafael Lima (ATT)
7
10.Niccolo Power (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Wes Hitchcock (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Harry Robson (DEF)
0
13.Harry Higginbotham (MID)
0
14.Nigel Powell (ATT)
0

1.Vikash Coquelet (GK)
7
2.Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu (DEF)
6
3.Msaddeck Zidane (DEF)
6
4.Gabriel Voisin (DEF)
6
5.Yyvind Favo (MID)
6
6.Dennis Hasselbaink (MID)
6
7.Duncan Croft (MID)
6
8.Robert Cooke (MID)
7
9.Moktar Forge (ATT)
6
10.Laurent Candela (ATT)
6
11.Gary Clarke (ATT)
6
 
12.Samir Brehme (ATT)
0
13.Sebastiao Sousa (DEF)
0
14.Jacob Formon (DEF)
0