Match Report
| Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace |  |  | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nicholas Youds | N. Youds |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 49 | | Ralph Marr | R. Marr | |||||||||
| Adrian Morris | A. Morris | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 |  | Hugo Marques | H. Marques | |||||||||
| Urvin Roy | U. Roy |  | 73 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 55 | | Robert Clegg | R. Clegg | |||||||
| Manfa Casagrande | M. Casagrande |  | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Warren Copping | W. Copping | |||||||||
| David Mccall | D. Mccall |  | 65 | D | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Nigel Mercer | N. Mercer | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Galli | N. Galli | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 |  | Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez | R. Guerrero Lopez | |||||||||
| Clive Davies | C. Davies | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Kelvin Barmby | K. Barmby | |||||||||
| Jamie Duberry | J. Duberry | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Alistair Nicholls | A. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Del Charles | D. Charles | | 40 | M | | 9 | | M | 57 | | John Joachim | J. Joachim | |||||||||
| Ian Serrant | I. Serrant | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 76 | | Jacob Jess | J. Jess | |||||||||
| Leon Rahn | L. Rahn |  | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Ugo Todd | U. Todd | |||||||||
| Stefan Chianese | S. Chianese |  | 58 | A | | 12 | | A | 66 | | Martin Rufus | M. Rufus | |||||||||
| Wayne Boyd | W. Boyd | | 58 | A | | 13 | | A | 56 | | Brian Cutler | B. Cutler | |||||||||
| Graham Smith | G. Smith | | 50 | A | | 14 | | M | 55 | | Michael Richards | M. Richards | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 9,141 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Duberry.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Duberry.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Aston Villa kicking off!
2.07
0-0Alistair Nicholls threads a neat ball through to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.02
0-0Kelvin Barmby clumsily knocks into Jamie Duberry. The referee calls over Kelvin Barmby and warns him to calm down! Jamie Duberry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.43
0-0Adrian Morris comes in with a late challenge on Ugo Todd. Adrian Morris is shown the yellow card! Ugo Todd stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.44
0-0Leon Rahn barges into Warren Copping. The referee warns Leon Rahn to calm down! Warren Copping carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.36
0-0Del Charles sees Ian Serrant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Serrant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.10
0-1Hugo Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez flicks a high ball forward to Ugo Todd who takes it down. Ugo Todd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.51
Urvin Roy runs forward with the ball. Urvin Roy hits a low pass to Ian Serrant. Ian Serrant chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Rahn. Some silky footwork from Leon Rahn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
38.59
Urvin Roy threads a neat ball through to Jamie Duberry. Jamie Duberry knocks the ball forward to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.22
Adrian Morris flicks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Duberry. Jamie Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Ian Serrant collects the pass. Ian Serrant shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off!
48.54
0-1Alistair Nicholls deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Wonderful reactions from Nicholas Youds keeps it out!
49.46
Clive Davies threads the ball through to Ian Serrant. Ian Serrant knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Marques.
53.05
Nwankwo Galli flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Serrant. Ian Serrant plays a quick one-two with Leon Rahn and rushes in on goal... Ian Serrant comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.15
Nigel Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez makes a simple pass to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Mccall.
66.56
Clive Davies kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Serrant. Ian Serrant shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Ralph Marr manages to gather it.
67.46
Jamie Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Serrant. Ian Serrant sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ralph Marr gets down and covers it.
69.34
Clive Davies flicks a high ball forward to Ian Serrant who takes it down. Ian Serrant runs straight at the defence! Ian Serrant shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
78.42
Nwankwo Galli flicks a high pass forward. Leon Rahn controls it well on his chest. Leon Rahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Marr who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Manfa Casagrande takes it forward alone. Manfa Casagrande advances with the ball. Manfa Casagrande shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Ralph Marr.
90.00
1-1It's a corner kick which Jamie Duberry takes quickly, playing the ball short to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Ugo Todd reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
22.9%
48.6%
28.6%
Scorers
| Ian Serrant 53 | Ugo Todd 20 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ian Serrant of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nicholas Youds (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adrian Morris (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Urvin Roy (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Manfa Casagrande (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | David Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nwankwo Galli (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Clive Davies (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jamie Duberry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Del Charles (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ian Serrant (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Leon Rahn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stefan Chianese (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wayne Boyd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graham Smith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ralph Marr (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Hugo Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robert Clegg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Warren Copping (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nigel Mercer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kelvin Barmby (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alistair Nicholls (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John Joachim (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jacob Jess (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ugo Todd (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Martin Rufus (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brian Cutler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michael Richards (MID) | 0 | |