Match Report


Aston VillaAston Villa     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Mitchell GreenMitchell Green Stanis B Stanis B
Fredrik BeagrieF. Beagrie69
G
1
G
67Mike WinterburnM. Winterburn
Morgan SussiM. Sussi62
D
2
D
70Guillermo DiezG. Diez
Paulo LopesP. Lopes66
D
3
D
62Sylvain WilliamsonS. Williamson
Youl ZeitounY. Zeitoun62
D
4
D
69Stuart SmithS. Smith
Kevin HollmerK. Hollmer64
M
5
D
68Marama VieraM. Viera
Guglielmo Di MicheleG. Di Michele73
M
6
M
68Del WhelanD. Whelan
Christian FranchiC. Franchi67
M
7captain
M
62Mansour VencelM. Vencel
Marvin BrittonM. Britton75
M
8
M
64Jason DublinJ. Dublin
Cristiano BentoC. Bento70
A
9
A
55Nwankwo DublinN. Dublin
Dean DaviesD. Davies75
A
captain10
A
63Jason MarrJ. Marr
Carl BallC. Ball65
A
11
A
66Alberto GentoA. Gento
 
James MortensenJ. Mortensen55
D
12
A
39Seth RizaS. Riza
Jaap Van Den HerikJ. Van Den Herik69
M
13
D
38Dale EadieD. Eadie
Fabian N. CinettoF. Cinetto42
A
14
M
33Tommy ThomsonT. Thomson

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Leeds United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Woodcock.


0.00
Aston Villa get the match underway!
3.27
Christian Franchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Ball. Carl Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Davies. Dean Davies whips the ball goalwards with his head. Mike Winterburn effortlessly picks it out of the air!
6.57
Paulo Lopes runs forward with the ball. Paulo Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Dean Davies through on goal. Dean Davies looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Mike Winterburn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.51
Jason Dublin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Whelan. Del Whelan flicks a high pass forward to Mansour Vencel who brings the ball under control. Mansour Vencel sees Alberto Gento just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Gento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.47
Marvin Britton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Franchi. Christian Franchi flicks a high ball forward to Cristiano Bento who gracefully takes it down. Cristiano Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Davies. Dean Davies directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.45
Mansour Vencel flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin plays a scrappy one-two with Mansour Vencel and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nwankwo Dublin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.51
Christian Franchi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Christian Franchi whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Britton. Marvin Britton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.10
Christian Franchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
34.52
Carl Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.02
Morgan Sussi flicks a high pass forward. Christian Franchi controls it well on his chest. Christian Franchi plays the ball forward to Carl Ball. Carl Ball whips in a cross ball towards Dean Davies. Dean Davies jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.12
Morgan Sussi knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hollmer. Kevin Hollmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Davies. Sylvain Williamson comes in with a late challenge on Dean Davies. Penalty not given!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
47.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Guglielmo Di Michele plays the ball forward to Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
48.27
Marama Viera threads the ball through to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Marr. Jason Marr plays a one-two with Jason Dublin and advances towards the goal... Morgan Sussi clumsily knocks into Jason Marr. Jason Marr appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
53.35
Del Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Jason Marr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Marr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youl Zeitoun.
55.26
Guglielmo Di Michele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento plays a scrappy one-two with Carl Ball and advances towards the goal... Guillermo Diez clumsily knocks into Cristiano Bento. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
55.26
The referee points to the spot..
56.51
Cristiano Bento slowly runs up but he scuffs the ball and it trickles wide!
60.08
Alberto Gento makes a probing pass to Jason Dublin. Jason Dublin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.14
Marama Viera chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Smith. Stuart Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Marr. Jason Marr finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
65.14
Morgan Sussi sees Guglielmo Di Michele in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guglielmo Di Michele chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Davies. Dean Davies finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
67.12
Carl Ball catches Stuart Smith on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.05
Guglielmo Di Michele hits a low pass to Christian Franchi. Christian Franchi makes a simple pass to Carl Ball. Carl Ball shoots from distance but it is miles over!
72.13
Mansour Vencel makes a probing pass to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.09
Alberto Gento clumsily knocks into Kevin Hollmer. Alberto Gento is shown the yellow card! Kevin Hollmer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.10
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Fabian N. Cinetto replacing Dean Davies .
85.07
Del Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Jason Marr controls it well on his chest. Jason Marr rushes past Christian Franchi! Jason Marr looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Sylvain Williamson hacks Cristiano Bento from behind! Sylvain Williamson is shown the yellow card! Cristiano Bento runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Aston Villa

Leeds United
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.4%
35.6%
Play Area
28.8%
41.1%
30.1%

Scorers
Dean Davies 7, 14
Marvin Britton 29
Alberto Gento 11
Nwankwo Dublin 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dean Davies of Aston Villa

Match Ratings
1.Fredrik Beagrie (GK)
6
2.Morgan Sussi (DEF)
6
3.Paulo Lopes (DEF)
6
4.Youl Zeitoun (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Hollmer (MID)
6
6.Guglielmo Di Michele (MID)
6
7.Christian Franchi (MID)
8
8.Marvin Britton (MID)goal scored
8
9.Cristiano Bento (ATT)
7
10.Dean Davies (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Carl Ball (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.James Mortensen (DEF)
0
13.Jaap Van Den Herik (MID)
0
14.Fabian N. Cinetto (ATT)
6

1.Mike Winterburn (GK)
6
2.Guillermo Diez (DEF)
6
3.Sylvain Williamson (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Stuart Smith (DEF)
6
5.Marama Viera (DEF)
6
6.Del Whelan (MID)
6
7.Mansour Vencel (MID)
7
8.Jason Dublin (MID)
6
9.Nwankwo Dublin (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Jason Marr (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Gento (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Seth Riza (ATT)
0
13.Dale Eadie (DEF)
0
14.Tommy Thomson (MID)
0