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 Brentford. A crowd of 19,443 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Aston Villa kick off!
3.43
0-0Farid Saïfi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
6.13
0-0Craig Hansen knocks the ball forward to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos knocks in a cross ball towards Seb Michel. Seb Michel heads the ball goalwards. Nicholas Tiatto easily picks it out of the air!
8.22
0-1Farid Saïfi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez lofts in a cross ball towards Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ismael Abdullah scores for Brentford!!
12.40
Thierry Black sees a break and surges forward. Thierry Black brings the ball forward. Thierry Black deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seb Michel. Seb Michel rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nicholas Tiatto manages to gather it comfortably.
16.51
Claus Håland kicks a strong pass forward to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
18.42
Farid Saïfi knocks the ball to his team mate, Gísli Gudmundsson. Gísli Gudmundsson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.25
Enzo Gissi knocks the ball to his team mate, Farid Saïfi. Farid Saïfi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Stuart Gemmill manages to keep it out.
24.01
0-1Jerome Recorbet knocks the ball to his team mate, Seb Michel. Seb Michel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.24
Farid Saïfi knocks the ball forward to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.58
Gill Banchelli knocks the ball forward to Jerome Recorbet. Jerome Recorbet sees space and advances. Jerome Recorbet plays a perfect one-two with Seb Michel and rushes in on goal... Jerome Recorbet shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
38.04
Kubilay Türkyilmaz chips the ball to his team mate, Simão Moran. Simão Moran passes the ball forward to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah goes all the way! Ismael Abdullah rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Brentford start the second half!
47.14
Viktor Ibertsberger passes the ball forward to Gísli Gudmundsson. Gísli Gudmundsson shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.28
Farid Saïfi knocks the ball to his team mate, Gísli Gudmundsson. Gísli Gudmundsson goes all the way! Gísli Gudmundsson rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
53.49
Claus Håland brings the ball forward. Claus Håland goes all the way! Claus Håland tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.57
Simão Moran makes a probing pass to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Gemmill easily smothers it!
65.40
0-2Simão Moran catches Craig Hansen on the ankles. The referee calls over Simão Moran and shows him a yellow card! Craig Hansen runs off the knock.
67.41
Farid Saïfi makes a simple pass to Gísli Gudmundsson. Gísli Gudmundsson plays a perfect one-two with Ismael Abdullah and rushes in on goal... Gísli Gudmundsson rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Stuart Gemmill had no chance!! Goal for Brentford!
71.34
Craig Hansen knocks the ball forward to Seb Michel. Seb Michel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enzo Gissi.
72.16
Pascal Breitner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alonso Carvajal. Alonso Carvajal kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher plays a perfect one-two with Pablo Marcos and rushes in on goal... Ralph Fletcher shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.33
Jerome Recorbet surges forward with the ball. Jerome Recorbet plays a perfect one-two with Pablo Marcos and rushes in on goal... Jerome Recorbet takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.14
Enzo Gissi makes a simple pass to Simão Moran. Simão Moran passes the ball forward to Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.27
Farid Saïfi chips the ball to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah goes all the way! Ismael Abdullah tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Stuart Gemmill has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.15
Farid Saïfi chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez plays a perfect one-two with Ismael Abdullah and rushes in on goal... Francisco Siri Dominguez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Stuart Gemmill manages to keep it out.
85.50
Enzo Gissi makes a simple pass to Simão Moran. Simão Moran controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gísli Gudmundsson. Gísli Gudmundsson shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Jerome Recorbet knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos shoots from long range but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
37.3%
42.7%
20%
Scorers
| Ismael Abdullah 8, 81 Claus Håland 53 Gísli Gudmundsson 67 |