Match Report
| Aston Villa | Aston Villa |  |  | Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ralph Marr | R. Marr |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 49 | | Dale Atherton | D. Atherton | |||||||||
| David Elliott | D. Elliott | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 |  | Jose Javier Menendez | J. Menendez | |||||||||
| Hugo Marques | H. Marques |  | 64 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Anthony Butt | A. Butt | ||||||||
| Robert Clegg | R. Clegg | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 | | John Collymore | J. Collymore | |||||||||
| Dave Lua-Lua | D. Lua-Lua | | 52 | D | | 5 | | M | 75 | | Steve Riza | S. Riza | |||||||||
| Michael Richards | M. Richards | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 48 |  | Jan Schacht | J. Schacht | |||||||||
| Wes Lisbie | W. Lisbie | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 |  | Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | |||||||||
| Julian King | J. King | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Ian Summerbee | I. Summerbee | |||||||||
| David Walker | D. Walker | | 48 | M | | 9 | | | D | 50 | | Titus Vassell | T. Vassell | ||||||||
| Ugo Todd | U. Todd | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Dave Murphy | D. Murphy | |||||||||
| Martin Rufus | M. Rufus | | 66 | A | | 11 | | A | 71 | | Nicky Priestley | N. Priestley | |||||||||
| Brian Cutler | B. Cutler | | 56 | A | | 12 | | D | 62 | | Kevin Armstrong | K. Armstrong | |||||||||
| Matthew Keane | M. Keane | | 56 | A | | 13 | | G | 60 |  | Luís Salgado | L. Salgado | |||||||||
| Nigel Mercer | N. Mercer | | 48 | D | | 14 | | A | 58 | | Phil Mason | P. Mason | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Blackburn Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Crooks.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Crooks.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
3.55
0-0John Collymore sweeps the ball up the wings. Nicky Priestley shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
10.45
0-0David Elliott threads the ball through to Wes Lisbie. Wes Lisbie makes a simple pass to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd makes a great pass forward. Martin Rufus runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
12.38
0-0Robert Clegg catches Dave Murphy on the ankles. The referee calls over Robert Clegg and warns him to calm down! Dave Murphy stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.12
Jose Javier Menendez knocks the ball forward to Jan Schacht. Jan Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Priestley controls it well on his chest. Nicky Priestley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
18.30
1-0Without breaking stride, Wes Lisbie plays the ball forward to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd whips in a cross ball towards Martin Rufus. Martin Rufus whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.31
1-0Wes Lisbie clumsily knocks into Ian Summerbee. The referee calls over Wes Lisbie and warns him to calm down! Ian Summerbee gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.34
1-0John Collymore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Summerbee. Ian Summerbee flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Priestley controls it well on his chest. Nicky Priestley shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Ralph Marr.
27.45
1-0Corner kick to Blackburn Rovers. Titus Vassell plays it short to Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.49
Steve Riza knocks the ball forward to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.51
With vision, Ian Summerbee plays the ball forward to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
39.39
1-1Kevin Cleland makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.22
Dave Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Julian King. Julian King passes the ball forward to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd puts a great ball through. Martin Rufus runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the second half underway!
54.31
Ian Summerbee flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Priestley controls it well on his chest. Nicky Priestley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Marr who gathers it comfortably.
59.33
David Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Walker. David Walker darts forward. David Walker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
60.10
1-1Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Luís Salgado replacing Anthony Butt and Phil Mason replacing Titus Vassell .
61.15
Kevin Cleland threads a neat ball through to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.32
Hugo Marques pushes mid-way up the pitch. Hugo Marques hits a low pass to Martin Rufus. Martin Rufus plays a scrappy one-two with Ugo Todd and stumbles forward towards the goal... Martin Rufus shoots from just inside the box. Dale Atherton gets down and covers it.
71.30
With vision, Luís Salgado plays the ball forward to Steve Riza. Steve Riza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley beats his man to it with a header. Ralph Marr is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.02
Jan Schacht threads a neat ball through to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Lua-Lua.
78.15
David Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Wes Lisbie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Rufus. Martin Rufus shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Dale Atherton.
79.54
Corner kick to Aston Villa. Julian King plays it to the far post. Robert Clegg cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
81.55
John Collymore knocks the ball forward to Ian Summerbee. Ian Summerbee makes a probing pass to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Clegg.
87.41
Kevin Cleland comes in with a late challenge on Wes Lisbie. The referee warns Kevin Cleland to calm down! Wes Lisbie runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
31.9%
39.1%
29%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dave Murphy of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ralph Marr (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Clegg (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Dave Lua-Lua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Michael Richards (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wes Lisbie (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julian King (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ugo Todd (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Martin Rufus (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Brian Cutler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matthew Keane (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nigel Mercer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dale Atherton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jose Javier Menendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Butt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Collymore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steve Riza (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jan Schacht (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ian Summerbee (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Titus Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dave Murphy (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Nicky Priestley (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Kevin Armstrong (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luís Salgado (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Phil Mason (ATT) | 6 | |