Match Report
| Aston Villa | Aston Villa |  |  | Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Del Charlton | D. Charlton |  | 67 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 48 | | George Redknapp | G. Redknapp | ||||||||
| Marcos Dominguez | M. Dominguez |  | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Adam Palmer | A. Palmer | |||||||||
| Alun Todd | A. Todd | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Francis Mills | F. Mills | |||||||||
| Gavin Hapgood | G. Hapgood | | 48 | D | | 4 | | | D | 53 | | Niccolo Vassell | N. Vassell | ||||||||
| Niccolo Dean | N. Dean | | 40 | D | | 5 | | M | 54 | | David Priestley | D. Priestley | |||||||||
| Simon Laycock | S. Laycock | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 43 | | Phil Moncur | P. Moncur | |||||||||
| Scott Hibbs | S. Hibbs | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 43 | | Leon Boertien | L. Boertien | |||||||||
| Glynn Campbell | G. Campbell | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Isaiah Bloomer | I. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Simon Cope | S. Cope | | 49 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Marvin Walker | M. Walker | |||||||||
| Dale Swift | D. Swift | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | David Dixon | D. Dixon | |||||||||
| Adrian Higginbotham | A. Higginbotham | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Danny Benali | D. Benali | |||||||||
| Syd Wilson | S. Wilson | | 54 | G | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Graham Riggott | G. Riggott | |||||||||
| Paul Cope | P. Cope | | 49 | G | | 13 | | A | 48 | | Carl Moss | C. Moss | |||||||||
| Adam Merson | A. Merson | | 45 | G | | 14 | | G | 47 | | Sylvain Robinson | S. Robinson | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 4,670 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Maddison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Maddison.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa kick off and get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Simon Laycock darts forward. Simon Laycock knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Simon Cope is offside!
3.29
0-0Francis Mills comes in with a late challenge on Dale Swift. The referee warns Francis Mills to calm down! Dale Swift gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.11
0-0Scott Hibbs hits a low pass to Dale Swift. Dale Swift tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
8.07
0-1Leon Boertien threads the ball through to David Dixon. David Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker makes a convincing header. Marvin Walker scores for Hartlepool United!!
14.13
Niccolo Vassell threads a neat ball through to Phil Moncur. Phil Moncur knocks the ball forward to Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.37
Adam Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, David Priestley. David Priestley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.38
0-2Niccolo Vassell pushes up the pitch. Niccolo Vassell flicks a high pass forward. David Dixon collects the pass. David Dixon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Hapgood.
21.44
Scott Hibbs flicks a high pass forward. Dale Swift controls it well on his chest. Dale Swift knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Redknapp who gathers it comfortably.
26.07
0-2Scott Hibbs runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Hibbs whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Higginbotham. Adrian Higginbotham gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow George Redknapp manages to keep it out.
30.20
0-2Niccolo Vassell comes in with a late challenge on Simon Cope. The referee calls over Niccolo Vassell and shows him a yellow card! Simon Cope stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.13
Niccolo Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Moncur. Phil Moncur flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Walker who takes it down. Marvin Walker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.42
David Priestley flicks the ball to his team mate, David Dixon. David Dixon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Benali but the linesman indicates offside!
40.06
Leon Boertien knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccolo Dean.
44.15
Niccolo Vassell kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Bloomer. Showing composure, Isaiah Bloomer plays the ball forward to Danny Benali. Danny Benali cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Danny Benali provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hartlepool United kick off!
54.48
Isaiah Bloomer chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Hapgood.
55.28
Marcos Dominguez sees a break and surges forward. Marcos Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Cope. Simon Cope sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by George Redknapp.
59.37
Simon Laycock flicks a high pass forward. Dale Swift holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dale Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.02
0-2Hartlepool United have made a substitution with Sylvain Robinson replacing Danny Benali .
65.04
Glynn Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Higginbotham. Adrian Higginbotham rushes past Adam Palmer! Adrian Higginbotham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Adrian Higginbotham scores for Aston Villa!!
69.15
1-2Phil Moncur comes in with a late challenge on Glynn Campbell. The referee calls over Phil Moncur and warns him to calm down! Glynn Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.48
Glynn Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Higginbotham. Adrian Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Simon Cope. Simon Cope outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
73.29
Leon Boertien flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker plays a quick one-two with David Dixon and rushes in on goal... Marvin Walker shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.25
David Priestley makes a probing pass to Sylvain Robinson. Sylvain Robinson shoots from outside the area. Del Charlton gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.21
Without breaking stride, Adam Palmer plays the ball forward to Leon Boertien. Leon Boertien threads the ball through to David Dixon. David Dixon makes a defence splitting pass to Marvin Walker. Some good footwork from Marvin Walker provides some space. He shoots at goal but Del Charlton is on top of it.
89.39
Adam Palmer hits a low pass to Isaiah Bloomer. Seeing a gap ahead, Isaiah Bloomer plays the ball forward to Sylvain Robinson. Sylvain Robinson edges inside the box! Sylvain Robinson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Phil Moncur plays the ball forward to David Dixon. David Dixon shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
26.7%
45.3%
27.9%
Scorers
| Adrian Higginbotham 65 | Marvin Walker 8, 14 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marvin Walker of Hartlepool United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Del Charlton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marcos Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alun Todd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Hapgood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Niccolo Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simon Laycock (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott Hibbs (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Glynn Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Simon Cope (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dale Swift (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Adrian Higginbotham (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Syd Wilson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Cope (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adam Merson (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | George Redknapp (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adam Palmer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Francis Mills (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Niccolo Vassell (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | David Priestley (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Phil Moncur (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leon Boertien (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Isaiah Bloomer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marvin Walker (ATT) | | 10 |
| 10. | David Dixon (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Danny Benali (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Graham Riggott (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Moss (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sylvain Robinson (GK) | 6 | |