Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 10,351 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.
0.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
2.59
Teddy Brocard breaks forward. Teddy Brocard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes plays a scrappy one-two with Matt Mcinnes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Fernando Antunes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
6.08
Fredrik Moss makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Cort. Rio Cort plays a one-two with Hoalid Barthez and rushes in on goal... Rio Cort shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Ashley Mcleod reads it well. Good save!
8.33
Without breaking stride, Markus Rummenigge plays the ball forward to Hoalid Barthez. Hoalid Barthez plays a quick one-two with Matt Mcinnes and rushes in on goal... Hoalid Barthez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
12.58
Rio Cort controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Markus Rummenigge plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Antunes and advances towards the goal... Markus Rummenigge cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Ashley Mcleod has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.57
Mirco Cammarata threads a neat ball through to Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Matt Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Mcinnes shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.56
Andre Teixeira makes a probing pass to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes advances inside the box! Matt Mcinnes tries a spectacular strike. The ball ricochets off Leon Kitson and flashes wide of the near post.
26.08
Corner kick to Aston Villa. Rio Cort plays it to the far post. Andre Teixeira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
32.16
Attilio Sbaccanti clumsily knocks into Markus Rummenigge. Attilio Sbaccanti is warned by the referee! Markus Rummenigge runs off the knock.
33.14
Omer Joseph flicks a high ball forward to Neil Konchesky who takes it down. Neil Konchesky controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alistair Smith through on goal. Alistair Smith looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
34.28
Fernando Antunes knocks the ball forward to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Matt Mcinnes through on goal. Some silky footwork from Matt Mcinnes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ashley Mcleod with no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa! Yet another for the new signing! He appears well at home with his new team.
38.26
Alistair Smith catches Fredrik Moss on the ankles. The referee calls over Alistair Smith and warns him to calm down! Fredrik Moss grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.34
Omer Joseph controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Attilio Sbaccanti. Attilio Sbaccanti threads a neat ball through to Neil Konchesky. Neil Konchesky rushes past Pasquale Di Vaio! Neil Konchesky makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Alistair Smith receives the ball from a throw-in from Attilio Sbaccanti. Alistair Smith plays the ball forward to Neil Konchesky. Neil Konchesky plays a scrappy one-two with Alistair Smith and stumbles forward towards the goal... Neil Konchesky shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Aston Villa players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa get the second half underway!
47.51
Mirco Cammarata makes a simple pass to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Ashley Mcleod has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.18
John Harrison boots it upfield. Neil Konchesky sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
55.23
Omer Joseph threads the ball through to Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn puts a great ball through but Oberdan Montella is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
60.21
Alistair Smith hits a low pass to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella plays a quick one-two with Oliver Schönenborn and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Oberdan Montella provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Paolo Pizzi!
66.35
Markus Rummenigge passes the ball forward to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
67.09
Pasquale Di Vaio gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Hoalid Barthez shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Ashley Mcleod.
68.26
Rio Cort takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Leon Kitson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
69.15
Rio Cort plays the ball forward to Fredrik Moss. Fredrik Moss kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Mcinnes but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.53
Markus Rummenigge flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes runs straight at the defence! Fernando Antunes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
73.51
Fernando Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Attilio Sbaccanti. The referee calls over Fernando Antunes and warns him to calm down! Attilio Sbaccanti runs off the knock.
75.11
Pasquale Di Vaio threads a neat ball through to Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Moss. Fredrik Moss gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.11
Teddy Brocard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Cort. Rio Cort shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.08
Jaime Moreira barges into Rio Cort. The referee brings Jaime Moreira to one side and gives him a warning! Rio Cort stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.37
With vision, Jaime Moreira laces a through ball forward to Omer Joseph. Omer Joseph advances with the ball. Omer Joseph advances inside the box! Omer Joseph rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
87.48
Fredrik Moss flicks a high ball forward to Matt Mcinnes who takes it down. Matt Mcinnes plays a one-two with Markus Rummenigge and rushes in on goal... Matt Mcinnes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
89.56
Jaime Moreira flicks a high ball forward to Omer Joseph who takes it down. Omer Joseph makes a probing pass to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64%
36%
Play Area
24%
41.3%
34.7%
Scorers
Markus Rummenigge 13 Matt Mcinnes 16, 34 Fernando Antunes 48 Rio Cort 79 | Neil Konchesky 45 Alistair Smith 90 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Markus Rummenigge of Aston Villa |
Match Ratings
1. | Paolo Pizzi (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Pasquale Di Vaio (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Mirco Cammarata (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Teddy Brocard (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Andre Teixeira (MID) | 7 | |
6. | Rio Cort (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
7. | Markus Rummenigge (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
8. | Fredrik Moss (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Fernando Antunes (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Matt Mcinnes (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
11. | Hoalid Barthez (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Miguel Semedo (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Nicolas Iglesias (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Del Beckham (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Ashley Mcleod (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Leon Kitson (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | John Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Kevin Jackson (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Jaime Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Alistair Smith (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
7. | Attilio Sbaccanti (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Omer Joseph (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Oliver Schönenborn (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Oberdan Montella (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Neil Konchesky (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
12. | Mick Jacobs (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Ruel Ehiogu (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Jaime Tavares (DEF) | 0 |