Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Southend United. A crowd of 19,670 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Southend United kick off and get the first half underway!
6.18
0-0Pascal Breitner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos goes all the way! Pablo Marcos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
8.31
Craig Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.20
0-0Henrique Navarrete makes a probing pass to Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.11
Craig Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Seb Michel. Seb Michel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristian Piñón.
22.29
0-0Marek Lubanski clumsily knocks into Michael Blatsis. The referee calls over Marek Lubanski and shows him a yellow card! Michael Blatsis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.47
0-0Henrique Navarrete deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic shoots from distance but somehow Stuart Gemmill manages to keep it out.
28.30
Pascal Breitner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youl Ramond. Youl Ramond brings the ball forward. Youl Ramond knocks in a cross ball towards Seb Michel. Seb Michel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by John Pennant.
30.39
Cristian Piñón decides to run forward with the ball. Cristian Piñón knocks the ball forward to Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.49
Pascal Breitner advances with the ball. Pascal Breitner makes a probing pass to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Pennant who gathers it comfortably.
34.11
Henrique Navarrete knocks the ball forward to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
39.06
1-0Billy Eadie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen makes a probing pass to Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher lofts in a cross ball towards Seb Michel. Seb Michel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. John Pennant is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Craig Cope threads the ball through to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! John Pennant has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the second half underway!
47.34
Youl Ramond knocks the ball forward to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher heads the ball goalwards but somehow John Pennant manages to keep it out.
59.47
Youl Ramond controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by John Pennant!
60.22
Billy Eadie threads the ball through to Emile Ward. Emile Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.39
3-0Craig Hansen hacks Henrique Navarrete from behind! Craig Hansen is warned by the referee! Henrique Navarrete hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.36
Terry Jobson kicks a strong pass forward to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.05
Marek Lubanski flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile Ward. Emile Ward deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Haberfelt.
73.13
Youl Ramond passes the ball forward to Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.02
Brahim Kherbache controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.54
Emile Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristian Piñón.
83.13
Youl Ramond controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seb Michel. Seb Michel lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! John Pennant had no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa!
90.00
Hayato Ogawa comes in with a late challenge on Seb Michel. Hayato Ogawa is warned by the referee! Seb Michel runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
27.3%
46.8%
26%
Scorers
| Seb Michel 39 Pablo Marcos 45 Ralph Fletcher 60, 83 | Dragan Sladakovic 75 |