Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by SkateUK |
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off!
4.06
0-0Ian Nocera kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Lalas. Roberto Lalas knocks the ball to his team mate, Saliou Bakayoko. Saliou Bakayoko plays a perfect one-two with Garba Omolade and rushes in on goal... Saliou Bakayoko shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Dale Lee manages to keep it out.
6.57
Ebi Deyna chips the ball to his team mate, Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Vitor Pinheiro.
9.11
Diego Vásquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garba Omolade. Garba Omolade shoots from 25 yards but somehow Dale Lee manages to keep it out.
10.46
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
12.38
0-0Ebi Deyna sees space and advances. Ebi Deyna knocks the ball to his team mate, Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
14.40
Alvaro Maldonado sweeps the ball long. Youri Karpin knocks in a cross ball towards Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.56
0-0Martin Matthäus catches Fabio Alves Dunga on the ankles. The referee calls over Martin Matthäus and shows him a yellow card! Fabio Alves Dunga grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.20
Andriy Demyanchuk makes a probing pass to Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.18
0-0Ian Nocera hacks Martin Matthäus from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Matthäus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.18
Arsenal are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Aston Villa's defence.
26.17
Ian Nocera chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Lalas. Roberto Lalas makes a simple pass to Saliou Bakayoko. Saliou Bakayoko shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Dale Lee.
32.31
0-0Aki Stenius comes in with a late challenge on Ian Nocera. The referee calls over Aki Stenius and warns him to calm down! Ian Nocera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.58
0-0Roberto Lalas knocks the ball to his team mate, Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.17
Arsenal are easily keeping Aston Villa at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Aston Villa start the second half!
47.00
Andriy Demyanchuk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garba Omolade. Garba Omolade passes the ball forward to Saliou Bakayoko. Saliou Bakayoko cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Dale Lee is on top of it.
48.26
Andriy Demyanchuk kicks a strong pass forward to Garba Omolade. Garba Omolade shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
49.12
Diego Vásquez sees space and advances. Diego Vásquez shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
51.33
Andriy Demyanchuk catches Dragan Tomic on the ankles. Andriy Demyanchuk is given a warning by the referee! Dragan Tomic runs off the knock.
57.13
Alex Gyan takes it forward alone. Alex Gyan passes the ball forward to Garba Omolade. Garba Omolade plays a perfect one-two with Saliou Bakayoko and rushes in on goal... Garba Omolade tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.03
Ian Nocera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Lalas. Roberto Lalas knocks the ball forward to Garba Omolade. Garba Omolade controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Dale Lee manages to keep it out.
63.22
Andriy Demyanchuk knocks the ball forward to Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric knocks in a cross ball towards Saliou Bakayoko. Saliou Bakayoko directs the ball goalwards with his head. Dale Lee manages to gather it comfortably.
69.42
Alex Gyan makes a probing pass to Fabio Alves Dunga. Fabio Alves Dunga kicks a strong pass forward to Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric plays a perfect one-two with Garba Omolade and rushes in on goal... Vladimir Seric takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Dale Lee manages to gather it comfortably.
71.55
Alvaro Maldonado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Matthäus. Martin Matthäus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius goes all the way! Aki Stenius takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Vitor Pinheiro!
78.12
Stephen Tiatto threads the ball through to Ebi Deyna. Ebi Deyna takes it forward alone. Ebi Deyna controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Vitor Pinheiro!
79.53
Marcus Hulme chips the ball to his team mate, Dragan Tomic. Dragan Tomic threads the ball through to Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius knocks in a cross ball towards Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin powers a header at goal. Vitor Pinheiro manages to gather it comfortably.
81.27
Roberto Lalas clumsily knocks into Dragan Tomic. The referee calls over Roberto Lalas and shows him a yellow card! Dragan Tomic stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.24
Ian Nocera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Lalas. Roberto Lalas knocks the ball to his team mate, Vladimir Seric. Vladimir Seric tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
87.32
Stephen Tiatto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ebi Deyna. Ebi Deyna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius knocks in a cross ball towards Alonso Aravena. Alonso Aravena is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.08
Rigobert Job chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Vásquez. Diego Vásquez makes a simple pass to Saliou Bakayoko. Saliou Bakayoko shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Ebi Deyna threads the ball through to Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
26.2%
39.3%
34.5%