Match Report


Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town     Aston VillaAston Villa
Computer Player Computer Player Mitchell Green Mitchell Green
Paolo InceP. Ince65
G
captain1
G
69Fredrik BeagrieF. Beagrie
Daniel EadieD. Eadie67
D
2
D
62Morgan SussiM. Sussi
James BoertienJ. Boertien64
D
3
D
66Paulo LopesP. Lopes
Eddie HigginbothamE. Higginbotham60
D
4
D
62Youl ZeitounY. Zeitoun
Jermaine VickersJ. Vickers49
D
5
M
69Jaap Van Den HerikJ. Van Den Herik
Rafael AndresR. Andres71
M
6
M
64Kevin HollmerK. Hollmer
Gary GodberG. Godber69
M
7
M
67Christian FranchiC. Franchi
Frederico CostaF. Costa65
M
8
M
75Marvin BrittonM. Britton
Callum ClelandC. Cleland64
A
9
A
70Cristiano BentoC. Bento
Kemal HitchcockK. Hitchcock62
A
10captain
A
75Dean DaviesD. Davies
Darren BurgessD. Burgess61
A
11
A
65Carl BallC. Ball
 
Artur NevesA. Neves62
M
12
D
55James MortensenJ. Mortensen
Arthur TilerA. Tiler61
G
13
M
74Guglielmo Di MicheleG. Di Michele
Adrian RufusA. Rufus61
M
14
A
42Fabian N. CinettoF. Cinetto

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Aston Villa. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.


0.00
Aston Villa kick off the first half!
2.42
Frederico Costa makes a simple pass to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
3.56
Youl Zeitoun kicks a strong pass forward to Morgan Sussi. Morgan Sussi decides to run forward with the ball. Morgan Sussi knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Ball. With a superhuman jump, Carl Ball connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
6.21
Eddie Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.05
Rafael Andres hits a low pass to Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa plays the ball forward to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland hits a low pass to Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Darren Burgess scores for Huddersfield Town!!
12.41
Kevin Hollmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Davies. Dean Davies makes a simple pass, allowing Cristiano Bento to run into the box. Cristiano Bento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.36
Gary Godber sees Darren Burgess in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Gary Godber. Gary Godber heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.56
James Boertien controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Godber. Gary Godber threads a neat ball through to Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.48
Under pressure, Paulo Lopes clears the ball far upfield. Carl Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.18
Christian Franchi takes it forward alone. Christian Franchi shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
27.47
Jermaine Vickers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland makes an attacking run forward. Callum Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paulo Lopes.
30.10
Frederico Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fredrik Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
32.08
Morgan Sussi plays the ball forward to Kevin Hollmer. Kevin Hollmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento whips in a cross ball towards Carl Ball. Carl Ball connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
33.32
Paulo Lopes sees space and advances. Paulo Lopes advances with the ball. Paulo Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Ball. Carl Ball finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
36.23
Morgan Sussi plays the ball forward to Jaap Van Den Herik. Jaap Van Den Herik controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Franchi. Christian Franchi shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.57
Darren Burgess barges into Youl Zeitoun. The referee calls over Darren Burgess and shows him a yellow card! Youl Zeitoun stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.52
James Boertien sweeps the ball long. Darren Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Gary Godber. Gary Godber gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Youl Zeitoun steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
44.21
Rafael Andres passes the ball forward to Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fredrik Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Huddersfield Town kicking off!
47.21
Eddie Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Boertien. James Boertien darts forward. James Boertien lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fredrik Beagrie with no chance!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
55.16
Frederico Costa threads the ball through to Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.37
Frederico Costa knocks the ball forward to Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Franchi.
60.32
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Guglielmo Di Michele replacing Christian Franchi .
61.34
Gary Godber flicks a high pass forward to Callum Cleland who brings the ball under control. Callum Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Andres. Rafael Andres is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
66.22
Daniel Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Costa collects the pass. Frederico Costa flicks a high pass forward to Kemal Hitchcock who brings the ball under control. Kemal Hitchcock lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Fredrik Beagrie!
67.37
Rafael Andres threads the ball through to Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
69.32
Jaap Van Den Herik chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Britton. Marvin Britton shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
71.40
Guglielmo Di Michele knocks the ball forward to Jaap Van Den Herik. Jaap Van Den Herik knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Ball. Carl Ball finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
73.33
Paulo Lopes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Hollmer. Kevin Hollmer flicks a high pass forward. Dean Davies controls it well on his chest. Dean Davies knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Godber.
77.29
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Fabian N. Cinetto replacing Dean Davies .
78.36
Guglielmo Di Michele advances with the ball. Guglielmo Di Michele tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.20
Morgan Sussi flicks a high ball forward to Carl Ball who gracefully takes it down. Carl Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian N. Cinetto. Fabian N. Cinetto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Eadie.
81.52
Jermaine Vickers receives the ball from a throw-in from James Boertien. Jermaine Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Hitchcock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward. Darren Burgess controls it well on his chest. Darren Burgess lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
83.57
Gary Godber kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
85.05
Gary Godber hits a low pass to Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Huddersfield Town

Aston Villa
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
28.9%
38.9%
32.2%

Scorers
Darren Burgess 8
Kemal Hitchcock 47
Christian Franchi 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kemal Hitchcock of Huddersfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Paolo Ince (GK)
7
2.Daniel Eadie (DEF)
6
3.James Boertien (DEF)
8
4.Eddie Higginbotham (DEF)
6
5.Jermaine Vickers (DEF)
6
6.Rafael Andres (MID)
7
7.Gary Godber (MID)
7
8.Frederico Costa (MID)
8
9.Callum Cleland (ATT)
8
10.Kemal Hitchcock (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Darren Burgess (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Artur Neves (MID)
0
13.Arthur Tiler (GK)
0
14.Adrian Rufus (MID)
0

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