Match Report
| Millwall | Millwall |  |  | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | ||||||||||||||||
| Liam Rollings | Liam Rollings | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dave Andrews | D. Andrews |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 | | Brian Defoe | B. Defoe | |||||||||
| Daniel Vieira | D. Vieira |  | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 |  | Dietmar Jahn | D. Jahn | |||||||||
| Wes Goodwin | W. Goodwin | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Oleg Mills | O. Mills | |||||||||
| Simon Armstrong | S. Armstrong | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Phil Marshall | P. Marshall | |||||||||
| Ruel Mustoe | R. Mustoe | | 54 | M | | 5 | | D | 46 | | Alexander Mowbray | A. Mowbray | |||||||||
| Ralph Davies | R. Davies | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Craig Hibbs | C. Hibbs | |||||||||
| Nick Upson | N. Upson | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Emile Evans | E. Evans | |||||||||
| Nikos Victoria | N. Victoria |  | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Shaun Woodgate | S. Woodgate | |||||||||
| Graziano Brocchi | G. Brocchi |  | 51 | A | | 9 | | M | 49 |  | Arturo Redondo | A. Redondo | |||||||||
| Simon Smith | S. Smith | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Colin Todd | C. Todd | |||||||||
| Norman King | N. King | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Robert Owen | R. Owen | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Aston Villa. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Millwall kicking off!
8.12
0-0Oleg Mills makes a probing pass to Arturo Redondo. Arturo Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Owen. Robert Owen finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.34
0-0Wes Goodwin brings the ball forward. Wes Goodwin makes a simple pass to Simon Smith. Simon Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oleg Mills.
10.35
Shaun Woodgate makes a simple pass to Robert Owen. Robert Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.00
Oleg Mills makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Redondo. Arturo Redondo brings the ball forward. Arturo Redondo shoots from long range but it flies wide!
16.59
1-0Nick Upson flicks the ball to his team mate, Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Smith. Simon Smith is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.45
1-0Ralph Davies makes a probing pass to Simon Smith. Simon Smith knocks the ball forward to Graziano Brocchi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.52
Simon Armstrong knocks the ball forward to Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies makes a simple pass to Norman King. Norman King knocks in a cross ball towards Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.58
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.56
Simon Armstrong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Defoe who gathers it comfortably.
42.48
Craig Hibbs knocks the ball forward to Colin Todd. Colin Todd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dave Andrews who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the second half underway!
48.14
Millwall are easily keeping Aston Villa at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
51.41
Wes Goodwin knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikos Victoria. Nikos Victoria knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman King. Norman King shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.05
1-0Oleg Mills comes in with a late challenge on Norman King. Oleg Mills is given a warning by the referee! Norman King grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.56
Ruel Mustoe makes a simple pass to Norman King. Norman King lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Smith. Simon Smith powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.28
2-0Nick Upson takes it forward alone. Nick Upson whips in a cross ball towards Norman King. Norman King heads the ball goalwards. Brian Defoe easily picks it out of the air!
60.09
Arturo Redondo passes the ball forward to Robert Owen. Robert Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Todd. Colin Todd heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.15
Ralph Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Brian Defoe.
65.33
Ralph Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman King. Norman King shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.33
Ralph Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman King. Norman King makes a simple pass to Simon Smith. Simon Smith makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Brian Defoe is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.08
Nick Upson comes in with a late challenge on Oleg Mills. Nick Upson is warned by the referee! Oleg Mills grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.47
Ralph Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman King. Norman King lofts in a cross ball towards Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
83.37
Wes Goodwin kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Mustoe. Ruel Mustoe flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman King. Norman King whips in a cross ball towards Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Graziano Brocchi!
90.00
Ruel Mustoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Smith. Simon Smith shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
21.9%
46.6%
31.5%
Scorers
| Simon Smith 17, 56, 71 Norman King 65 Graziano Brocchi 83 |