Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Notts County. A crowd of 18,196 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Naylor.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Naylor.
0.00
Aston Villa get the match underway!
3.39
Scott Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Unsworth. Alan Unsworth whips in a cross ball towards Hayder Gamez. Hayder Gamez heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hayder Gamez!
6.23
With some swift thinking, Halim Boukrami plays the ball forward to Hayder Gamez. With a delightful solo run, Hayder Gamez stretches the opposition's defence. Hayder Gamez cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Hayder Gamez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Maurice Van Fessem is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.26
Ottavio Rachini makes a probing pass to Graeme Hackworth. Graeme Hackworth tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Carl Lineker manages to keep it out.
16.36
With vision, Halim Boukrami plays the ball forward to Miguel Ponce. Miguel Ponce flicks a high pass forward. Thanassis Kamaras controls it well on his chest. Thanassis Kamaras shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Maurice Van Fessem!
20.09
Jose Javier Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Norberto Segura controls it well on his chest. Norberto Segura sees Vincenzo Graffiedi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincenzo Graffiedi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Carl Lineker reads it well. Fabulous save!
24.33
Thomas Arnold makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rocco R. Circello. Rocco R. Circello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norberto Segura but he's offside!
27.05
Dietmar Kuzorra barges into Thomas Arnold. The referee calls over Dietmar Kuzorra and shows him a yellow card! Thomas Arnold stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.06
Dietmar Kuzorra hits a low pass to Felipe Azevedo. Felipe Azevedo flicks a high pass forward to Hayder Gamez who brings the ball under control. Hayder Gamez passes the ball forward to Mick Keegan. Mick Keegan shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.06
Scott Galli threads a neat ball through to Felipe Azevedo. Felipe Azevedo kicks a strong pass forward to Ronald Matthijs. Ronald Matthijs knocks in a cross ball towards Hayder Gamez. Hayder Gamez flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.41
Felipe Azevedo hacks Federico Espinal from behind! Felipe Azevedo is warned by the referee! Federico Espinal runs off the knock.
36.37
Halim Boukrami flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Azevedo who brings the ball under control. Felipe Azevedo flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Matthijs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronald Matthijs makes a probing pass between the defence to Thanassis Kamaras. Thanassis Kamaras side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Good keeping from Maurice Van Fessem as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
37.33
It's a corner kick. Felipe Azevedo kicks a low ball out wide. Thanassis Kamaras takes a shot at goal but is denied by Jon Wetherall. Excellent block.
39.16
Halim Boukrami knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Matthijs. Ronald Matthijs threads the ball through to Hayder Gamez but he's offside!
40.56
Scott Galli plays the ball forward to Mick Keegan. Mick Keegan makes a probing pass to Felipe Azevedo. Felipe Azevedo tries a spectacular long range effort but Maurice Van Fessem is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Notts County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Notts County kick off!
47.38
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
48.38
Felipe Azevedo plays the ball forward to Ronald Matthijs. Ronald Matthijs shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.58
Halim Boukrami flicks a high ball forward to Scott Galli who takes it down. Scott Galli knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Unsworth. Alan Unsworth cuts inside the box! Alan Unsworth shoots from just inside the box. Jon Wetherall steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
53.40
Alan Unsworth knocks the ball forward to Hayder Gamez. Hayder Gamez edges inside the box! Hayder Gamez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
59.13
Jose Javier Butragueno passes the ball forward to Graeme Hackworth. Graeme Hackworth flicks a high ball forward to Norberto Segura who takes it down. Norberto Segura plays a scrappy one-two with Rocco R. Circello and advances towards the goal... Norberto Segura rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
60.57
Notts County have made 2 substitutions with Mark Ebbinge replacing Ottavio Rachini and Nathan Bryant replacing Jon Ravelli .
65.37
Jose Javier Butragueno passes the ball forward to Nathan Bryant. Nathan Bryant knocks the ball forward to Rocco R. Circello. Rocco R. Circello sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
66.11
Felipe Azevedo threads the ball through to Alan Unsworth. Alan Unsworth flicks a high pass forward. Hayder Gamez controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Hayder Gamez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
69.18
Alan Unsworth threads a neat ball through to Felipe Azevedo. Felipe Azevedo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Maurice Van Fessem manages to gather it comfortably.
71.16
Felipe Azevedo threads the ball through to Hayder Gamez. Hayder Gamez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ronald Matthijs is offside!
73.34
Dietmar Kuzorra threads the ball through to Felipe Azevedo. Felipe Azevedo flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Matthijs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronald Matthijs runs straight at the defence! Ronald Matthijs side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Maurice Van Fessem manages to gather it effortlessly.
81.26
Halim Boukrami flicks a high pass forward. Mick Keegan collects the pass. Mick Keegan shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Maurice Van Fessem smothers it!
84.09
Jose Javier Butragueno flicks a high ball forward to Mark Ebbinge who takes it down. Mark Ebbinge kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Hackworth. Graeme Hackworth knocks in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Circello. Rocco R. Circello makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.14
Halim Boukrami sees space and advances. Halim Boukrami threads the ball through to Alan Unsworth. Alan Unsworth knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Azevedo. Felipe Azevedo whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Maurice Van Fessem had no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
13
5
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
27.3%
40.3%
32.5%
Scorers
Hayder Gamez 3, 6, 53 Felipe Azevedo 89 | Rocco R. Circello 84 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hayder Gamez of Aston Villa |
Match Ratings
1. | Carl Lineker (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Miguel Ponce (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Halim Boukrami (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Scott Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Dietmar Kuzorra (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
6. | Alan Unsworth (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Felipe Azevedo (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
8. | Ronald Matthijs (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Hayder Gamez (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
10. | Thanassis Kamaras (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Mick Keegan (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Chritophe Gravelaine (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Andres Soto (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Mehamha Zerara (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Maurice Van Fessem (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Jose Javier Butragueno (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Jon Wetherall (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Federico Espinal (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Vincenzo Graffiedi (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Norberto Segura (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Ottavio Rachini (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Graeme Hackworth (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Thomas Arnold (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Rocco R. Circello (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Jon Ravelli (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Nathan Bryant (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Alberto Costa (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Mark Ebbinge (DEF) | 6 |