Match Report


PlayMusic
today's match is sponsored by PlayMusic
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Burnley. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Carrick.


0.00
Aston Villa get the match underway!
3.05
Rio Cort passes the ball forward to Hoalid Barthez. Hoalid Barthez lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.31
Edgar Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Jacques Beda controls it well on his chest. Jean-Jacques Beda cuts inside the box! Jean-Jacques Beda side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Burnley!
14.30
Erwin Mulder sees Jean-Jacques Beda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Jacques Beda lofts in a cross ball towards Orlando Touré. Orlando Touré is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
21.34
Edgar Fonseca laces a through ball forward to Eugne Laquait. Eugne Laquait shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
24.35
Eugne Laquait hacks Pasquale Di Vaio from behind! The referee calls over Eugne Laquait and shows him a yellow card! Pasquale Di Vaio stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.09
Erwin Mulder barges into Mirco Cammarata. The referee brings Erwin Mulder to one side and gives him a warning! Mirco Cammarata gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.38
Guglielmo Pensalfini comes in with a late challenge on Andre Teixeira. Guglielmo Pensalfini is shown the yellow card! Andre Teixeira runs off the knock.
38.34
Guglielmo Pensalfini makes a simple pass to Eugne Laquait. Eugne Laquait flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Jacques Beda. Jean-Jacques Beda plays a one-two with Erwin Mulder and rushes in on goal... Jean-Jacques Beda takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
39.53
Mirco Cammarata threads the ball through to Rio Cort. Rio Cort plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Antunes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rio Cort makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
40.15
Mirco Cammarata knocks the ball forward to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Hoalid Barthez. Hoalid Barthez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.25
Showing composure, Dennis Power plays the ball forward to Joe Froggatt. Joe Froggatt threads a neat ball through to Orlando Touré. Orlando Touré edges inside the box! Orlando Touré rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The second half starts with Burnley kicking off!
49.28
Markus Rummenigge makes a simple pass to Hoalid Barthez. Hoalid Barthez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernardo Sesia.
51.29
Teddy Brocard threads a neat ball through to Rio Cort. Rio Cort runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rio Cort runs straight at the defence! Rio Cort shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.38
Teddy Brocard flicks a high ball forward to Mirco Cammarata who takes it down. Mirco Cammarata flicks the ball to his team mate, Hoalid Barthez. Hoalid Barthez shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.43
Edgar Fonseca surges forward with the ball. Edgar Fonseca passes the ball forward but Erwin Mulder is offside!
60.58
Burnley have made a substitution with Bruno Fernandes replacing Joe Froggatt .
66.58
Bruno Fernandes flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Jacques Beda who takes it down. Jean-Jacques Beda lofts in a cross ball towards Erwin Mulder. Erwin Mulder fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
69.17
Orlando Touré hacks Teddy Brocard from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Teddy Brocard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.24
Mirco Cammarata makes a simple pass to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
73.25
Rio Cort threads the ball through to Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes edges inside the box! Fernando Antunes shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.46
Pasquale Di Vaio threads the ball through to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.05
Eugne Laquait threads a neat ball through to Jean-Jacques Beda. Jean-Jacques Beda plays a one-two with Erwin Mulder and rushes in on goal... Jean-Jacques Beda cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.40
Dennis Power catches Fernando Antunes in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Dennis Power to come over. It's a red card!! Fernando Antunes rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
30.1%
42.5%
27.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Jacques Beda of Burnley

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)
6
6.Rio Cort (MID)
7
7.Markus Rummenigge (MID)
6
8.Miguel Semedo (ATT)
6
9.Fernando Antunes (ATT)
6
10.Matt Mcinnes (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Hoalid Barthez (ATT)
6
 
12.Fredrik Moss (MID)
0
13.Nicolas Iglesias (ATT)
0
14.Del Beckham (ATT)
0