Match Report


Aston VillaAston Villa     Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Elwyn Cope Elwyn Cope
Franceco GuanaF. Guana36
G
1
G
65Gavin LampardG. Lampard
Frederico JardimF. Jardim68
D
2
D
67Marc GrondinM. Grondin
Morgan SussiM. Sussi63
D
3
D
74Ali DanicA. Danic
Youl ZeitounY. Zeitoun62
D
4
D
67Patrick Le TissierP. Le Tissier
Marvin BrittonM. Britton76
M
5
D
75Denis RocheD. Roche
Martin MoralesM. Morales74
M
6captain
M
73Niccolo FlintlockN. Flintlock
Christian FranchiC. Franchi68
M
7
M
78Paul McStayP. McStay
Federico PastineF. Pastine65
M
8
A
70Alan BouldA. Bould
Dean DaviesD. Davies76
A
9
A
66Jacob RowettJ. Rowett
Markus KistnerM. Kistner72
A
captain10
A
69Spencer PattersonS. Patterson
Cristiano BentoC. Bento71
A
11
A
66Liam CrooksL. Crooks
 
Carl BallC. Ball70
A
12
D
64Paul HopkinP. Hopkin
Kevin HollmerK. Hollmer64
M
13
A
64Damien ColeD. Cole
Fabian N. CinettoF. Cinetto42
A
14
M
72Ross TilerR. Tiler

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 15,440 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.


0.00
The first half starts with Aston Villa kicking off!
4.46
Marc Grondin sees space and advances. Marc Grondin passes the ball forward to Alan Bould. Alan Bould knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
6.17
Morgan Sussi threads a neat ball through to Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento advances inside the box! Cristiano Bento rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but Denis Roche blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
8.51
Frederico Jardim makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Gavin Lampard. Excellent save.
10.23
Niccolo Flintlock kicks a strong pass forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.02
Ali Danic comes in with a late challenge on Federico Pastine. The referee calls over Ali Danic and shows him a yellow card! Federico Pastine runs off the knock.
20.24
Christian Franchi chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Le Tissier.
26.06
Niccolo Flintlock flicks a high ball forward to Paul McStay who takes it down. Paul McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.51
Niccolo Flintlock knocks the ball forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.53
Frederico Jardim makes a beautiful solo run. Frederico Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner shoots from distance but Gavin Lampard is on top of it.
36.35
Paul McStay makes a probing pass to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Patterson. With a superhuman jump, Spencer Patterson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.52
Denis Roche flicks a high pass forward. Paul McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul McStay surges forward with the ball. Paul McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Rowett. Jacob Rowett flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
40.14
With vision, Marvin Britton plays the ball forward to Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.27
Frederico Jardim threads a neat ball through to Christian Franchi. Christian Franchi surges forward with the ball. Christian Franchi knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
44.52
Markus Kistner takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Christian Franchi. Christian Franchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Davies. Dean Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Aston Villa players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
49.50
Paul McStay flicks a high pass forward. Alan Bould controls it well on his chest. Alan Bould shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.26
With intelligent imagination, Ali Danic laces a through ball forward to Denis Roche. Denis Roche flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Flintlock controls it well on his chest. Niccolo Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Paul McStay. Paul McStay makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
53.00
Niccolo Flintlock clumsily knocks into Dean Davies. Niccolo Flintlock is warned by the referee! Dean Davies hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.28
Patrick Le Tissier sees Niccolo Flintlock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Flintlock threads a neat ball through to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson threads the ball through to Paul McStay but he's offside!
55.14
With great imagination, Youl Zeitoun plays the ball forward to Christian Franchi. Christian Franchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
59.04
Frederico Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Franchi. Christian Franchi threads the ball through to Dean Davies. Dean Davies whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Denis Roche is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
60.34
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Carl Ball replacing Morgan Sussi .
61.50
Patrick Le Tissier catches Cristiano Bento on the ankles. The referee brings Patrick Le Tissier to one side and gives him a warning! Cristiano Bento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.12
With vision, Federico Pastine picks a pass forward to Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.09
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
73.20
Paul McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Franceco Guana.
74.45
Niccolo Flintlock takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Markus Kistner jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
77.06
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Fabian N. Cinetto replacing Markus Kistner .Brighton and Hove Albion appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
79.50
Marvin Britton threads the ball through to Dean Davies. Dean Davies knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ali Danic.
81.53
Alan Bould makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul McStay. Paul McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franceco Guana who gathers it comfortably.
84.57
Paul McStay changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franceco Guana who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Without breaking stride, Marvin Britton plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Cinetto. Fabian N. Cinetto shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Aston Villa

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
26.3%
43.4%
30.3%

Scorers
Liam Crooks 31
Spencer Patterson 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul McStay of Brighton and Hove Albion

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

1.Gavin Lampard (GK)
7
2.Marc Grondin (DEF)
7
3.Ali Danic (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Patrick Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5.Denis Roche (DEF)
7
6.Niccolo Flintlock (MID)
8
7.Paul McStay (MID)
9
8.Alan Bould (ATT)
6
9.Jacob Rowett (ATT)
6
10.Spencer Patterson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Liam Crooks (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Paul Hopkin (DEF)
0
13.Damien Cole (ATT)
0
14.Ross Tiler (MID)
0