Match Report


Aston VillaAston Villa     Manchester UnitedManchester United
Computer Player Computer Player Ben Couch Ben Couch
Franceco GuanaF. Guana36
G
1
G
77Yemon KimuraY. Kimura
Frederico JardimF. Jardim68
D
2
D
76Patrick PalmerP. Palmer
Morgan SussiM. Sussi63
D
3
D
78Ledley MowbrayL. Mowbray
Youl ZeitounY. Zeitoun62
D
4
D
78Yoann RizzettoY. Rizzetto
Marvin BrittonM. Britton76
M
5
D
77Daniel WainwrightD. Wainwright
Martin MoralesM. Morales74
M
6
M
88Darius MoncurD. Moncur
Christian FranchiC. Franchi68
M
7
M
77Mike FortuneM. Fortune
Federico PastineF. Pastine65
M
8captain
M
83John GodberJ. Godber
Dean DaviesD. Davies76
A
9
A
77David EhioguD. Ehiogu
Markus KistnerM. Kistner72
A
captain10
A
80Alpay IzzetA. Izzet
Cristiano BentoC. Bento71
A
11
A
71Jason MidgleyJ. Midgley
 
Carl BallC. Ball70
A
12
M
76Arthur MustoeA. Mustoe
Kevin HollmerK. Hollmer64
M
13
A
71Anthony GrayA. Gray
Fabian N. CinettoF. Cinetto42
A
14
A
65Noel IzzetN. Izzet

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 17,244 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.


0.00
The first half starts with Aston Villa kicking off!
3.21
Federico Pastine chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yemon Kimura who gathers it comfortably.
4.59
Yoann Rizzetto runs forward with the ball. Yoann Rizzetto sees Jason Midgley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Midgley shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
9.54
Martin Morales passes the ball forward to Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
10.31
Darius Moncur flicks a high ball forward to Jason Midgley who takes it down. Jason Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
20.12
Martin Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Davies. Dean Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.57
John Godber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Fortune. Mike Fortune tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.27
Darius Moncur knocks the ball forward to Jason Midgley. Jason Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Franceco Guana reads it well. Nice save!
26.00
Morgan Sussi makes a simple pass to Christian Franchi. Christian Franchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento whips in a cross ball towards Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Aston Villa!
30.03
Patrick Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Mike Fortune holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Fortune flicks a high pass forward. David Ehiogu easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Ehiogu tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.01
John Godber makes a simple pass to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Morgan Sussi happens to be in the right place to block it.
38.39
John Godber threads a neat ball through to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
42.19
Yoann Rizzetto chips the ball to his team mate, John Godber. John Godber threads a neat ball through to Jason Midgley. Jason Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper, Franceco Guana, sees it late!! Goal for Manchester United!
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. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Manchester United start the second half!
49.39
Martin Morales chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Britton. Marvin Britton flicks a high pass forward. Dean Davies controls it well on his chest. Dean Davies shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.16
Marvin Britton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marvin Britton lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Aston Villa!
54.11
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Christian Franchi plays the ball forward to Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yemon Kimura who gathers it comfortably.
61.51
Christian Franchi takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Martin Morales. Martin Morales brings the ball forward. Martin Morales shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Yemon Kimura.
66.26
Youl Zeitoun flicks a high pass forward to Christian Franchi who brings the ball under control. Christian Franchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
67.37
Mike Fortune hacks Martin Morales from behind! The referee calls over Mike Fortune and warns him to calm down! Martin Morales stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.58
With great vision, Ledley Mowbray plays the ball forward to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu surges forward with the ball. David Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards John Godber. With a superhuman jump, John Godber connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.03
Yoann Rizzetto laces a weighted ball forward to John Godber. John Godber shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.07
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Fabian N. Cinetto replacing Markus Kistner .
78.11
Martin Morales passes the ball forward to Youl Zeitoun. Youl Zeitoun makes a beautiful solo run. Youl Zeitoun whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento heads the ball goalwards. Yemon Kimura gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
83.01
Christian Franchi flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Bento collects the pass. Cristiano Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yemon Kimura who gathers it comfortably.
84.55
Christian Franchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Davies. Dean Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yoann Rizzetto.
87.26
Martin Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento whips in a cross ball towards Dean Davies. Dean Davies is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
Morgan Sussi decides to run forward with the ball. Morgan Sussi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian N. Cinetto. Fabian N. Cinetto knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Aston Villa

Manchester United
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
23.7%
46.1%
30.3%

Scorers
Markus Kistner 26, 51
Cristiano Bento 90
Darius Moncur 42
John Godber 70

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Markus Kistner of Aston Villa

Match Ratings
1.Franceco Guana (GK)
6
2.Frederico Jardim (DEF)
6
3.Morgan Sussi (DEF)
7
4.Youl Zeitoun (DEF)
6
5.Marvin Britton (MID)
7
6.Martin Morales (MID)
7
7.Christian Franchi (MID)
7
8.Federico Pastine (MID)
6
9.Dean Davies (ATT)
6
10.Markus Kistner (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Cristiano Bento (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Carl Ball (ATT)
0
13.Kevin Hollmer (MID)
0
14.Fabian N. Cinetto (ATT)
6

1.Yemon Kimura (GK)
7
2.Patrick Palmer (DEF)
6
3.Ledley Mowbray (DEF)
6
4.Yoann Rizzetto (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Wainwright (DEF)
6
6.Darius Moncur (MID)goal scored
8
7.Mike Fortune (MID)
6
8.John Godber (MID)goal scored
8
9.David Ehiogu (ATT)
7
10.Alpay Izzet (ATT)
6
11.Jason Midgley (ATT)
7
 
12.Arthur Mustoe (MID)
0
13.Anthony Gray (ATT)
0
14.Noel Izzet (ATT)
0