Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 20,095 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa kick off and get the first half underway!
2.56
0-0Mikkel Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Gharib Fertout. Gharib Fertout makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Stuart Gemmill manages to gather it comfortably.
3.24
Craig Hansen threads the ball through to Seb Michel. Seb Michel shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ricardo Galadames.
8.07
0-0Thierry Black knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen makes a simple pass to Seb Michel. Seb Michel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mikkel Simonsen.
14.55
Alonso Carvajal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Ricardo Galadames easily smothers it.
16.37
0-0Gharib Fertout passes the ball forward to Dennis Høgh. Dennis Høgh knocks in a cross ball towards Egutu Okpara. Egutu Okpara is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.03
Jonatan Matinpoika brings the ball forward. Jonatan Matinpoika decides to run forward with the ball. Jonatan Matinpoika shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
28.56
0-0Andreas Gustafsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Høgh. Dennis Høgh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Egutu Okpara but the linesman indicates offside!
30.48
Manuel Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Egutu Okpara. Egutu Okpara knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.10
Gharib Fertout makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.57
Gharib Fertout knocks the ball forward to Dennis Høgh. Dennis Høgh whips in a cross ball towards Egutu Okpara. Egutu Okpara is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
39.27
Craig Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.56
Alonso Carvajal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seb Michel. Seb Michel plays a perfect one-two with Pablo Marcos and rushes in on goal... Seb Michel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Ricardo Galadames easily smothers it.
45.00
Moustapha Boukhari knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Høgh. Dennis Høgh shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Stuart Gemmill!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Newcastle United kicking off!
47.14
Gill Banchelli passes the ball forward to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen makes a simple pass to Seb Michel. Seb Michel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.36
0-0Moustapha Boukhari comes in with a late challenge on Alonso Carvajal. The referee calls over Moustapha Boukhari and warns him to calm down! Alonso Carvajal grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.51
0-0Emile Ward barges into Gharib Fertout. The referee calls over Emile Ward and shows him a yellow card! Gharib Fertout hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.23
Manuel Santos makes a simple pass to Dennis Høgh. Dennis Høgh knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
66.55
Thierry Black makes a probing pass to Alonso Carvajal. Alonso Carvajal takes it forward alone. Alonso Carvajal lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
72.04
Emile Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
81.29
0-1Manuel Santos knocks the ball forward to Egutu Okpara. Egutu Okpara knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.42
Gill Banchelli makes a probing pass to Alonso Carvajal. Alonso Carvajal threads the ball through to Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.23
Thierry Black kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Ward. Emile Ward makes a probing pass to Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
27.7%
44.6%
27.7%
Scorers