Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 17,078 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Aston Villa and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Aston Villa and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa get the match underway!
3.37
0-0David Palomeque brings the ball forward. David Palomeque whips in a cross ball towards Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.51
0-0Craig Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Liddell. Craig Hansen is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Liddell stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.51
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Aston Villa's defence.
12.25
0-0Gill Banchelli comes in with a late challenge on Albrecht Birkwald. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albrecht Birkwald runs off the knock.
14.53
0-0Craig Hansen makes a simple pass to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.31
0-0Jerome Recorbet sees a break and surges forward. Jerome Recorbet shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Franck Adjaoud.
32.36
Thierry Black knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile Ward. Emile Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.04
Craig Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Insley. Shaun Insley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Franck Adjaoud manages to keep it out.
40.34
Harry Upson threads the ball through to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif plays a perfect one-two with Michael Jensen and rushes in on goal... Farid Bencherif shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
42.46
0-0Oleg Barrett passes the ball forward to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell passes the ball forward to Gareth Beattie. Gareth Beattie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Farid Bencherif but he's offside!
45.00
David Palomeque flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Beattie. Gareth Beattie shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
47.38
Emile Ward threads the ball through to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.29
Gill Banchelli kicks a strong pass forward to Jerome Recorbet. Jerome Recorbet flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Insley. Shaun Insley plays a perfect one-two with Ralph Fletcher and rushes in on goal... Shaun Insley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Franck Adjaoud!
53.13
Gill Banchelli brings the ball forward. Gill Banchelli chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franck Adjaoud who gathers it comfortably.
55.12
Thierry Black threads the ball through to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Franck Adjaoud easily smothers it!
60.05
Harry Upson comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Marcos. The referee calls over Harry Upson and warns him to calm down! Pablo Marcos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.17
0-0Albrecht Birkwald hacks Emile Ward from behind! Albrecht Birkwald is warned by the referee! Emile Ward carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.08
Jerome Recorbet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.12
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
71.15
Craig Hansen passes the ball forward to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.46
Gill Banchelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Ward. Emile Ward threads the ball through to Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frank Jess.
77.59
Craig Hansen makes a probing pass to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.25
Bojan Nordahl brings the ball forward. Bojan Nordahl flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Beattie. Gareth Beattie shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
83.26
Kevin Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Beattie. Gareth Beattie shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Oleg Barrett makes a beautiful solo run. Oleg Barrett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gareth Beattie. Gareth Beattie plays a perfect one-two with Farid Bencherif and rushes in on goal... Gareth Beattie tries a spectacular strike. Stuart Gemmill easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
28.3%
41.3%
30.4%