Match Report
| Aston Villa | Aston Villa |  |  | Levante UD | Levante UD | ||||||||||||||||
| John Davies | John Davies | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Brian Defoe | B. Defoe |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Jakob Töpfer | J. Töpfer | |||||||||
| Dietmar Jahn | D. Jahn | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 |  | Miguel Barkero | M. Barkero | |||||||||
| Oleg Mills | O. Mills | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Jose Fortes Caballero | J. Caballero | |||||||||
| Oliver Zick | O. Zick | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Leon Lange | L. Lange | |||||||||
| Craig Hibbs | C. Hibbs | | 71 | M | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Eduardo Alonso | E. Alonso | |||||||||
| Emile Evans | E. Evans | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Rafael Aguilar | R. Aguilar | |||||||||
| Shaun Woodgate | S. Woodgate | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Oscar Farinos | O. Farinos | |||||||||
| Arturo Redondo | A. Redondo | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Albert Camacho | A. Camacho | |||||||||
| Robert Owen | R. Owen | | 53 | A | | 9 | | M | 50 | | Juan Montero | J. Montero | |||||||||
| Ashley Hurst | A. Hurst | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Antonio Molowny | A. Molowny | |||||||||
| Colin Todd | C. Todd | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Luis Rubio | L. Rubio | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play Levante UD in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Levante UD kicking off!
2.24
0-0Oliver Zick knocks the ball forward to Emile Evans. Emile Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Hurst. Ashley Hurst knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Todd. Colin Todd connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.10
Dietmar Jahn brings the ball forward. Dietmar Jahn threads the ball through to Robert Owen. Robert Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Hurst. Ashley Hurst is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.30
Dietmar Jahn flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile Evans. Emile Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Hurst. Ashley Hurst plays a perfect one-two with Colin Todd and rushes in on goal... Ashley Hurst takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.50
Oliver Zick knocks the ball forward to Emile Evans. Emile Evans decides to run forward with the ball. Emile Evans lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Owen. Robert Owen flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
14.34
0-0Albert Camacho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Molowny. Antonio Molowny controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Brian Defoe is on top of it.
15.00
0-0Craig Hibbs knocks the ball forward to Colin Todd. Colin Todd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.25
Leon Lange passes the ball forward to Rafael Aguilar. Rafael Aguilar makes a probing pass to Antonio Molowny. Antonio Molowny shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.41
Oleg Mills makes a probing pass to Emile Evans. Emile Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Todd. Colin Todd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.21
1-0Shaun Woodgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Hurst. Ashley Hurst passes the ball forward to Robert Owen. Robert Owen takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.42
Albert Camacho makes a beautiful solo run. Albert Camacho knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Rubio. Luis Rubio flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.07
1-0Miguel Barkero hacks Ashley Hurst from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ashley Hurst carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.33
Craig Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Hurst. Ashley Hurst knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jakob Töpfer who gathers it comfortably.
40.46
Dietmar Jahn chips the ball to his team mate, Emile Evans. Emile Evans decides to run forward with the ball. Emile Evans goes all the way! Emile Evans shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.12
Albert Camacho decides to run forward with the ball. Albert Camacho knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Rubio. Luis Rubio powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the second half underway!
51.18
Eduardo Alonso knocks the ball forward to Rafael Aguilar. Rafael Aguilar sees space and advances. Rafael Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Rubio. Luis Rubio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.06
Dietmar Jahn knocks the ball forward to Emile Evans. Emile Evans makes a probing pass to Ashley Hurst. Ashley Hurst tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.39
1-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
61.34
Albert Camacho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Rubio. Luis Rubio makes a probing pass to Antonio Molowny. Antonio Molowny shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.54
Albert Camacho sees a break and surges forward. Albert Camacho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Brian Defoe.
65.31
Arturo Redondo flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Owen. Robert Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Hurst. Ashley Hurst connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ashley Hurst scores for Aston Villa!!
81.59
2-1Emile Evans comes in with a late challenge on Albert Camacho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albert Camacho stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.50
Albert Camacho chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Rubio. Luis Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Zick.
85.39
Emile Evans kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Todd. Colin Todd finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Albert Camacho knocks the ball forward to Antonio Molowny. Antonio Molowny tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Brian Defoe manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
28.6%
46.4%
25%
Scorers
| Robert Owen 28 Ashley Hurst 65 Colin Todd 85 | Luis Rubio 42 |