Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Birmingham City in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Armstrong.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Armstrong.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City start the match!
2.44
0-1Nicholas Charlton hits a low pass to Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Oliver Haller scores for Birmingham City!!
10.33
David Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Nicholls. Alistair Nicholls knocks the ball forward to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
14.30
1-1Pierre G. Mezzano catches Kelvin Barmby on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kelvin Barmby stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.58
1-1Kelvin Barmby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Jess but he's offside!
26.04
1-1Pierre G. Mezzano hacks Alistair Nicholls from behind! The referee calls over Pierre G. Mezzano and warns him to calm down! Alistair Nicholls hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.49
Graham Carter barges into Hugo Marques. Graham Carter is shown the yellow card! Hugo Marques runs off the knock.
34.51
1-1Terry Simonsen flicks a high ball forward to Pierre G. Mezzano who takes it down. Pierre G. Mezzano sees Graham Carter in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Carter whips in a cross ball towards Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
42.00
Pierre G. Mezzano sees space and advances. Pierre G. Mezzano skips past Robert Clegg! Pierre G. Mezzano takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Birmingham City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the second half underway!
48.57
Pierre G. Mezzano surges forward with the ball. Pierre G. Mezzano makes a pass forward but Massimo Polonia makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
54.38
1-1Terry Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Pearce. Patrick Pearce threads the ball through to Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.17
Terry Simonsen flicks a high pass forward to Pierre G. Mezzano who brings the ball under control. Pierre G. Mezzano flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.54
Seeing Brian Gardner's run, Pierre G. Mezzano quickly throws the ball into his path. Brian Gardner kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Carter. Graham Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ralph Marr with no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
67.30
Terry Simonsen passes the ball forward to Brian Gardner. Brian Gardner knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Carter. Graham Carter shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Birmingham City!
75.01
Harvey Cooper comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Jess. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jacob Jess stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.17
1-3Warren Copping catches Patrick Pearce on the ankles. The referee calls over Warren Copping and warns him to calm down! Patrick Pearce grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.08
David Elliott hits a low pass to Kelvin Barmby. Kelvin Barmby decides to run forward with the ball. Kelvin Barmby puts a great ball through but Ugo Todd is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
84.00
1-3Hugo Marques knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Nicholls. Alistair Nicholls changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alistair Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
89.06
Gianmarco Pivotto knocks the ball forward to Patrick Pearce. Patrick Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Carter. Graham Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Kelvin Barmby threads a neat ball through to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd runs straight at the defence! Ugo Todd side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ugo Todd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
25.3%
44%
30.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ugo Todd of Aston Villa |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ralph Marr (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hugo Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Clegg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Warren Copping (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kelvin Barmby (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alistair Nicholls (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | John Joachim (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jacob Jess (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Ugo Todd (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Martin Rufus (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brian Cutler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michael Richards (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Terry Scholes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Harvey Cooper (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Terry Simonsen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gianmarco Pivotto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Patrick Pearce (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pierre G. Mezzano (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Brian Gardner (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nicholas Charlton (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oliver Haller (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Graham Carter (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Massimo Polonia (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Noel Philips (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Ferdinand (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graham Vieira (MID) | 0 | |