Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 9,998 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Williamson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Williamson.
0.00
0-0West Bromwich Albion kick off the first half!
2.51
0-0Fernando Antunes clumsily knocks into Regis Trezeguet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Regis Trezeguet runs off the knock.
3.05
0-0Pasquale Di Vaio passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes sees space and advances. Matt Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Patricio Carrasco reads it well. Quality keeping!
4.08
Marcus King surges forward with the ball. Marcus King flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Youds who brings the ball under control. Eddie Youds advances inside the box! Eddie Youds rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
6.07
0-0Pasquale Di Vaio flicks a high pass forward. Hoalid Barthez controls it well on his chest. Hoalid Barthez makes a pass forward but Matt Mcinnes makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
8.34
Arturo Jimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Youds but the linesman indicates offside!
15.26
Fredrik Moss flicks a high pass forward. Philippe Dos Santos collects the pass. Philippe Dos Santos deftly passes the ball to Hoalid Barthez, releasing him through on goal. Hoalid Barthez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
16.07
0-1Marcus King advances with the ball. Marcus King controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Artur Neves. Artur Neves whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Youds. Eddie Youds makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Paolo Pizzi had no chance!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
24.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Hoalid Barthez plays the ball forward to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Hoalid Barthez. Some good footwork from Hoalid Barthez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Patricio Carrasco with no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa!
36.23
1-1Syd Clemence passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Eddie Youds. Eddie Youds sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.50
With vision, Teddy Brocard laces a weighted ball forward to Fredrik Moss. Fredrik Moss makes a probing pass to Hoalid Barthez. Hoalid Barthez shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.49
1-1Regis Trezeguet hacks Fredrik Moss from behind! The referee brings Regis Trezeguet to one side and gives him a warning! Fredrik Moss stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.50
1-1Pasquale Di Vaio chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira passes the ball forward to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Carrasco who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Marcus King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Clemence. Syd Clemence controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa kick off!
51.03
Mirco Cammarata chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Cort. Rio Cort flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Mcinnes. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Matt Mcinnes provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
53.28
With a delightful solo run, Pasquale Di Vaio stretches the opposition's defence. Pasquale Di Vaio kicks a strong pass forward to Hoalid Barthez but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.58
Marcus King sees Arturo Jimenez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Jimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe plays a scrappy one-two with Syd Clemence and stumbles forward towards the goal... Graham Lowe takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
59.52
Rio Cort flicks a high ball forward to Hoalid Barthez who takes it down. Hoalid Barthez cuts inside the box! Hoalid Barthez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.55
Ighli Zampagna clumsily knocks into Rio Cort. The referee brings Ighli Zampagna to one side and gives him a warning! Rio Cort hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.18
Nicky Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Jimenez easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Jimenez flicks a high pass forward. Syd Clemence controls it well on his chest. Syd Clemence advances inside the box! Syd Clemence tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Paolo Pizzi. What a great pair of hands!
73.38
Nicky Stockdale takes it forward alone. Nicky Stockdale shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
75.35
Rio Cort changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rio Cort threads the ball through to Hoalid Barthez but he's offside!
79.44
Nicky Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Graham Lowe controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Graham Lowe stretches the opposition's defence. Graham Lowe plays a scrappy one-two with Syd Clemence and stumbles forward towards the goal... Graham Lowe side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
83.26
Fredrik Moss knocks the ball forward to Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes cuts inside the box! Fernando Antunes shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.09
Rio Cort sees space and advances. Rio Cort flicks a high pass forward. Hoalid Barthez controls it well on his chest. Hoalid Barthez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
23.9%
42.3%
33.8%
Scorers
| Hoalid Barthez 24, 60 | Eddie Youds 16 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hoalid Barthez 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) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rio Cort (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Philippe Dos Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Fredrik Moss (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fernando Antunes (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Matt Mcinnes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Hoalid Barthez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Miguel Semedo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Iglesias (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Del Beckham (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Patricio Carrasco (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Regis Trezeguet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcus King (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nicky Stockdale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Norman Gower (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arturo Jimenez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Syd Clemence (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ighli Zampagna (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eddie Youds (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Artur Neves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Graham Lowe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alan Philips (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Collins (ATT) | 0 | |