Match Report


Aston VillaAston Villa     FulhamFulham
Adrian RoosAdrian Roos Computer Player Computer Player
Jakob OlesenJ. Olesen76
G
captain1
G
54Nikolas WallnerN. Wallner
Msaddeck ZidaneM. Zidane70
D
2captain
D
65Danijel PiquionneD. Piquionne
Sebastiao SousaS. Sousa63
D
3
D
63Nicky HackworthN. Hackworth
Gabriel VoisinG. Voisin69
D
4
D
59Brian SmithB. Smith
Jaouad Ntumpa NsafuJ. Ntumpa Nsafu74
D
5
D
55Des JessD. Jess
Duncan CroftD. Croft70
M
6
M
64Jose MichelJ. Michel
Dennis HasselbainkD. Hasselbaink73
M
7
M
62Cedric PiquionneC. Piquionne
Moktar ForgeM. Forge71
A
8
M
59Tommy CutlerT. Cutler
Gary ClarkeG. Clarke69
A
9
A
74Omer MilburnO. Milburn
Samir BrehmeS. Brehme68
A
10
A
60Patrick MurrinP. Murrin
Laurent CandelaL. Candela69
A
11
A
55Tony NaylorT. Naylor
 
Robert CookeR. Cooke70
M
12
D
52James MannJ. Mann
Craig CookeC. Cooke37
M
13
A
44Duncan RiggottD. Riggott
Dominic BremnerD. Bremner39
A
14
D
41Duncan McgovernD. Mcgovern

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Fulham. A crowd of 9,860 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Jess.


0.00
Fulham kick off and get the first half underway!
4.47
Jose Michel hits a low pass to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
8.55
Dennis Hasselbaink knocks the ball to his team mate, Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.57
Sebastiao Sousa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Hasselbaink. Dennis Hasselbaink kicks a strong pass forward to Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nikolas Wallner manages to gather it easily.
12.45
Nicky Hackworth makes a strong solo run forward. Nicky Hackworth makes a probing pass to Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Jakob Olesen had no chance!! Goal for Fulham!
15.08
Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu catches Patrick Murrin on the ankles. Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu is shown the yellow card! Patrick Murrin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.20
Dennis Hasselbaink chips the ball to his team mate, Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.34
Sebastiao Sousa flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Croft who brings the ball under control. Duncan Croft threads a neat ball through to Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Aston Villa!
40.06
Dennis Hasselbaink knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Brehme. Samir Brehme shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
44.01
Des Jess receives the ball from a throw-in from Brian Smith. Des Jess flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Cutler. Tommy Cutler kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor whips in a cross ball towards Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa have changed their lineup with Robert Cooke replacing Duncan Croft. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. The Fulham players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Aston Villa kicking off!
48.29
Tommy Cutler brings the ball forward. Tommy Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
49.14
Dennis Hasselbaink flicks a high pass forward. Gary Clarke controls it well on his chest. Gary Clarke plays a one-two with Laurent Candela and advances towards the goal... Gary Clarke looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Nikolas Wallner.
50.37
Dennis Hasselbaink takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Danijel Piquionne gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
53.34
Tommy Cutler flicks a high ball forward to Omer Milburn who takes it down. Omer Milburn shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
57.14
Cedric Piquionne threads a neat ball through to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
66.24
Tommy Cutler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastiao Sousa.
78.13
Omer Milburn comes in with a late challenge on Msaddeck Zidane. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Msaddeck Zidane grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.32
With imagination, Dennis Hasselbaink plays the ball forward to Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
81.21
Sebastiao Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Hasselbaink collects the pass. Dennis Hasselbaink decides to run forward with the ball. Dennis Hasselbaink shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
87.36
Msaddeck Zidane knocks the ball forward to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke plays a scrappy one-two with Moktar Forge and advances towards the goal... Gary Clarke shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.53
Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu comes in with a late challenge on Jose Michel. The referee brings Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Michel stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Aston Villa

Fulham
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
27.1%
47.5%
25.4%

Scorers
Laurent Candela 18, 22
Patrick Murrin 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Laurent Candela of Aston Villa

Match Ratings
1.Jakob Olesen (GK)
6
2.Msaddeck Zidane (DEF)
6
3.Sebastiao Sousa (DEF)
6
4.Gabriel Voisin (DEF)
6
5.Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Duncan Croft (MID)
7
7.Dennis Hasselbaink (MID)
8
8.Moktar Forge (ATT)
6
9.Gary Clarke (ATT)
6
10.Samir Brehme (ATT)
6
11.Laurent Candela (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Robert Cooke (MID)
6
13.Craig Cooke (MID)
0
14.Dominic Bremner (ATT)
0

1.Nikolas Wallner (GK)
6
2.Danijel Piquionne (DEF)
6
3.Nicky Hackworth (DEF)
6
4.Brian Smith (DEF)
6
5.Des Jess (DEF)
6
6.Jose Michel (MID)
6
7.Cedric Piquionne (MID)
6
8.Tommy Cutler (MID)
7
9.Omer Milburn (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Patrick Murrin (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Tony Naylor (ATT)
6
 
12.James Mann (DEF)
0
13.Duncan Riggott (ATT)
0
14.Duncan Mcgovern (DEF)
0