Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 10,145 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
The pitch is in good condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Aston Villa get the match underway!
12.42
0-0Tim Gordon takes it forward alone. Tim Gordon whips in a cross ball towards Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
15.24
0-0Markus Rummenigge comes in with a late challenge on Billy Wetherall. Markus Rummenigge is shown the yellow card! Billy Wetherall stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.30
0-0From the throw-in, Teddy Brocard picks out Pasquale Di Vaio. Pasquale Di Vaio passes the ball forward to Rio Cort. Rio Cort sees Matt Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Mcinnes plays a one-two with Rio Cort and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Matt Mcinnes provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Robert Peckham manages to keep it out.
39.54
0-0Hoalid Barthez knocks the ball forward to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Titus Vieira.
40.06
0-1Markus Rummenigge flicks a high pass forward. Matt Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Matt Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Hoalid Barthez. Hoalid Barthez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.31
Dave Newton advances with the ball. Dave Newton runs straight at the defence! Dave Newton comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Teddy Brocard knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Cort. Rio Cort hits a low pass to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes rushes past Dave Newton! Matt Mcinnes rockets a shot on goal. 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. Milton Keynes Dons appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half. The Aston Villa players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
47.04
Teddy Brocard knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hoalid Barthez. Hoalid Barthez plays a one-two with Markus Rummenigge and advances towards the goal... Hoalid Barthez tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.48
Mirco Cammarata flicks a high pass forward. Andre Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andre Teixeira darts forward. Andre Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Cort. With a superhuman jump, Rio Cort connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.38
Teddy Brocard threads the ball through to Pasquale Di Vaio. Pasquale Di Vaio makes a probing pass to Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
65.19
Simon Goldberg breaks forward. Simon Goldberg makes a probing pass to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
71.31
Dave Newton sees Julian Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Lopez sees Chris Wright just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Chris Wright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Paolo Pizzi smothers it!
75.26
Tim Gordon sees space and advances. Tim Gordon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Dave Newton plays the ball forward to Tim Gordon. Tim Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Wright. Chris Wright finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.45
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
26.8%
47.9%
25.4%
Scorers
| Hoalid Barthez 40, 47 Matt Mcinnes 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hoalid Barthez of Aston Villa |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Robert Peckham (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Titus Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dave Newton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jon Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Goldberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tim Gordon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Chris Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Philips (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Warren Burbage (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Wetherall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ricardo Postiga (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Kitson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Brian Prior (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paolo Pizzi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pasquale Di Vaio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mirco Cammarata (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Teddy Brocard (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Andre Teixeira (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rio Cort (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Markus Rummenigge (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Miguel Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fernando Antunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Mcinnes (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Hoalid Barthez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Fredrik Moss (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Iglesias (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Del Beckham (ATT) | 0 | |