Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Aston Villa. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Maddison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Maddison.
0.00
0-0Colchester United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.37
0-0Alfred Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Backes. Jan Backes shoots from outside the area but somehow Del Charlton manages to keep it out.
9.19
0-0Francis Godber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Del Charlton who gathers it comfortably.
10.17
1-0Alfredo Lillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Backes. Jan Backes runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Jan Backes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.04
1-0Don Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Ljungberg. Alfred Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Backes. Jan Backes whips in a cross ball towards Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Colchester United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
22.06
Alun Todd sweeps the ball up the wings. Paul Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Barry who gathers it comfortably.
27.39
Marcus Moffat sees Syd Burgess in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Burgess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Aaron Barry manages to keep it out.
28.42
Scott Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Burgess. Syd Burgess skips past Don Strachan! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Syd Burgess provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
32.08
Gavin Hapgood makes a simple pass to Marcus Moffat. Marcus Moffat hits a low pass to Syd Burgess. Syd Burgess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.03
Francis Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Del Charlton who gathers it comfortably.
40.58
Scott Hibbs flicks a high pass forward. Syd Burgess holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Syd Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Barry who gathers it comfortably.
44.53
1-0Paul Cutler comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Möller. The referee calls over Paul Cutler and shows him a yellow card! Sebastian Möller carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colchester United have changed their lineup with Adam Joachim replacing Alfredo Lillo. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the second half underway!
49.13
Glynn Campbell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Glynn Campbell makes a probing pass between the defence to Syd Burgess. Some silky footwork from Syd Burgess provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
60.06
1-0Colchester United have made 2 substitutions with Gennaro Micillo replacing Sebastian Möller and Malcolm Moore replacing Dion Anderton .
69.23
Alfred Ljungberg makes a simple pass to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Hapgood.
73.07
Gavin Hapgood punts the ball hopefully upfield. Paul Cutler shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.49
Marcus Moffat flicks a high pass forward. Syd Burgess collects the pass. Syd Burgess knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gennaro Micillo.
85.03
1-0Glynn Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Gennaro Micillo. The referee brings Glynn Campbell to one side and gives him a warning! Gennaro Micillo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.42
Scott Hibbs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Gilchrist. Glynn Gilchrist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gennaro Micillo.
89.18
Claudio M. Di Stefano kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Backes. Jan Backes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Del Charlton who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
30.3%
43.4%
26.3%
Scorers
| Jan Backes 10 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan Backes of Colchester United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Aaron Barry (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sebastian Möller (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Don Strachan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mick Finney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claudio M. Di Stefano (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfred Ljungberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alfredo Lillo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Francis Godber (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jan Backes (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Peter Weaver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dion Anderton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gennaro Micillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Adam Joachim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Malcolm Moore (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Del Charlton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marcos Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Hapgood (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alun Todd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Niccolo Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marcus Moffat (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Scott Hibbs (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Glynn Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Glynn Gilchrist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Cutler (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Syd Burgess (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Syd Wilson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Cope (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Teddy Neville (GK) | 0 | |