Match Report
| Arsenal | Arsenal |  |  | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | ||||||||||||||||
| Nicholas Broad | Nicholas Broad | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shota Human | S. Human |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 67 |  | Del Charlton | D. Charlton | ||||||||
| Stan Goodwin | S. Goodwin | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 |  | Marcos Dominguez | M. Dominguez | |||||||||
| Marcel Riel | M. Riel |  | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Gavin Hapgood | G. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Manuel Abbiati | M. Abbiati |  | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Alun Todd | A. Todd | |||||||||
| Dino Brambilla | D. Brambilla | | 52 | M | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Niccolo Dean | N. Dean | |||||||||
| Emanuele Malafronte | E. Malafronte | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Marcus Moffat | M. Moffat | |||||||||
| Jody Eadie | J. Eadie | | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Scott Hibbs | S. Hibbs | |||||||||
| Kelvin Bailey | K. Bailey | | 52 | M | | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Glynn Campbell | G. Campbell | ||||||||
| Pablo Ruiz | P. Ruiz | | 49 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Glynn Gilchrist | G. Gilchrist | |||||||||
| Guerino Russo | G. Russo | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Paul Cutler | P. Cutler | |||||||||
| Ivan Mora | I. Mora | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Syd Burgess | S. Burgess | |||||||||
| Cristian Di Fabio | C. Di Fabio | | 50 | D | | 12 | | G | 54 | | Syd Wilson | S. Wilson | |||||||||
| Gavin Morton | G. Morton |  | 52 | M | | 13 | | G | 49 | | Paul Cope | P. Cope | |||||||||
| Giordano Mantelli | G. Mantelli | | 50 | A | | 14 | | G | 49 | | Teddy Neville | T. Neville | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 4,535 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal 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 Frank Barton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal 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 Frank Barton.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the match underway!
2.44
0-0Manuel Abbiati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emanuele Malafronte. Emanuele Malafronte flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Mora controls it well on his chest. Ivan Mora passes the ball forward but Guerino Russo is offside!
3.13
0-0Scott Hibbs knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Burgess. Syd Burgess shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
9.50
0-0Glynn Campbell brings the ball forward. Glynn Campbell knocks the ball forward, putting Paul Cutler through on goal. Paul Cutler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
14.48
0-1Marcus Moffat sees Paul Cutler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Cutler controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Glynn Gilchrist through on goal. Glynn Gilchrist strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Shota Human with no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa!
18.35
Scott Hibbs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glynn Gilchrist. Glynn Gilchrist shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
24.22
0-1Glynn Campbell sees Glynn Gilchrist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Glynn Gilchrist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Shota Human who gathers it comfortably.
28.15
Marcos Dominguez threads the ball through to Scott Hibbs. Scott Hibbs flicks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Gilchrist. Glynn Gilchrist cuts inside the box! Glynn Gilchrist muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.44
0-2Scott Hibbs catches Jody Eadie on the ankles. The referee brings Scott Hibbs to one side and gives him a warning! Jody Eadie stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.44
0-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.41
0-2Jody Eadie comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Moffat. The referee brings Jody Eadie to one side and gives him a warning! Marcus Moffat gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa kick off!
47.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Hibbs plays the ball forward to Glynn Gilchrist. Glynn Gilchrist shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.21
0-2Emanuele Malafronte chips the ball to his team mate, Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Guerino Russo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Niccolo Dean's leg.
51.21
Marcel Riel clumsily knocks into Paul Cutler. Marcel Riel is warned by the referee! Paul Cutler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.51
Jody Eadie passes the ball forward to Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.00
Emanuele Malafronte makes a probing pass to Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
57.34
Kelvin Bailey hits a low pass to Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora rushes past Marcos Dominguez! Ivan Mora shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Del Charlton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.47
1-2Aston Villa have made a substitution with Paul Cope replacing Glynn Campbell .
63.46
Jody Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Mora collects the pass. Ivan Mora lofts in a cross ball towards Guerino Russo. With a superhuman jump, Guerino Russo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.06
1-2Manuel Abbiati flicks a high pass forward. Jody Eadie controls it well on his chest. Jody Eadie runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jody Eadie rushes past Alun Todd! Niccolo Dean catches Jody Eadie on the ankles. Jody Eadie appeals for a penalty! Given!!
65.06
1-2The referee points to the spot..
66.23
Guerino Russo takes a slow run up. What a cracker!! Del Charlton had no chance!!
72.28
2-2Alun Todd catches Guerino Russo on the ankles. The referee calls over Alun Todd and shows him a yellow card! Guerino Russo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.39
Gavin Hapgood makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Hapgood runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gavin Hapgood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
79.15
Stan Goodwin barges into Syd Burgess. Stan Goodwin is shown the yellow card! Syd Burgess stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.25
Scott Hibbs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Burgess. Syd Burgess runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Syd Burgess provides some space. He shoots at goal but Shota Human is on top of it.
85.38
Manuel Abbiati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dino Brambilla. Dino Brambilla threads the ball through to Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.50
Gavin Hapgood threads the ball through to Paul Cope. Paul Cope changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Cope plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Cutler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Paul Cope provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
Stan Goodwin flicks a high ball forward to Jody Eadie who takes it down. Jody Eadie flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Ruiz who takes it down. Pablo Ruiz makes a probing pass between the defence to Guerino Russo. Some good footwork from Guerino Russo provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
29.8%
45.2%
25%
Scorers
| Ivan Mora 57 Guerino Russo 66 (p) | Glynn Gilchrist 14, 28 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Glynn Gilchrist of Aston Villa |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Shota Human (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stan Goodwin (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Marcel Riel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Manuel Abbiati (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dino Brambilla (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emanuele Malafronte (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jody Eadie (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kelvin Bailey (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pablo Ruiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Guerino Russo (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Ivan Mora (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Cristian Di Fabio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Morton (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giordano Mantelli (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Del Charlton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marcos Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Hapgood (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alun Todd (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Niccolo Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marcus Moffat (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott Hibbs (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Glynn Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Glynn Gilchrist (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Paul Cutler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Syd Burgess (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Syd Wilson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Cope (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Teddy Neville (GK) | 0 | |