Match Report
| Aston Villa | Aston Villa |  |  | Luton Town | Luton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ralph Marr | R. Marr |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Teddy Redknapp | T. Redknapp | |||||||||
| David Elliott | D. Elliott | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Craig Clarke | C. Clarke | |||||||||
| Hugo Marques | H. Marques |  | 64 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Marcus Mendez | M. Mendez | ||||||||
| Robert Clegg | R. Clegg | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Nigel Dublin | N. Dublin | |||||||||
| Dave Lua-Lua | D. Lua-Lua | | 52 | D | | 5 | | M | 66 | | Emile Simonsen | E. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Kelvin Barmby | K. Barmby | | 59 | M | | 6 | | | M | 61 | | Stanley Gray | S. Gray | ||||||||
| Wes Lisbie | W. Lisbie | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 |  | Kevin Kooiman | K. Kooiman | |||||||||
| Michael Richards | M. Richards | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Marcus Stuart | M. Stuart | |||||||||
| Julian King | J. King | | 51 | M | | 9 | | A | 56 |  | Linus Haller | L. Haller | |||||||||
| Ugo Todd | U. Todd | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Anton Walter | A. Walter | |||||||||
| Martin Rufus | M. Rufus | | 66 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Rio Cadamarteri | R. Cadamarteri | |||||||||
| Brian Cutler | B. Cutler | | 56 | A | | 12 | | A | 53 | | David Lineker | D. Lineker | |||||||||
| Matthew Keane | M. Keane | | 56 | A | | 13 | | G | 51 | | Tiago Lima | T. Lima | |||||||||
| David Walker | D. Walker | | 48 | M | | 14 | | D | 50 | | Ian Pearce | I. Pearce | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 4,921 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Dichio.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Dichio.
0.00
0-0Luton Town kick off!
2.05
0-0Kevin Kooiman takes it forward alone. Kevin Kooiman shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
3.43
Kevin Kooiman plays the ball forward to Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Ralph Marr!
4.50
0-0Wes Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Ugo Todd controls it well on his chest. Ugo Todd plays a one-two with Martin Rufus and rushes in on goal... Ugo Todd makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Marcus Mendez happens to be in the right place to block it.
8.11
0-0Marcus Stuart catches Kelvin Barmby on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcus Stuart and warns him to calm down! Kelvin Barmby hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.22
Kevin Kooiman barges into Kelvin Barmby. Kevin Kooiman is warned by the referee! Kelvin Barmby stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.15
0-0Craig Clarke runs forward with the ball. Craig Clarke sees space and advances. Craig Clarke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
20.08
0-0Kevin Kooiman surges forward with the ball. Kevin Kooiman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Clegg.
21.51
Robert Clegg breaks forward. Robert Clegg flicks a high ball forward to Ugo Todd who takes it down. Ugo Todd rushes past Nigel Dublin! Ugo Todd muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.55
Kelvin Barmby makes a simple pass to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
30.30
0-0Michael Richards threads a neat ball through to Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd puts a great ball through. Martin Rufus runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
32.43
Emile Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Haller. Linus Haller shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
42.34
Wes Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Rufus. Martin Rufus shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Luton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Aston Villa kicking off!
48.05
Showing composure, Dave Lua-Lua picks a pass forward to Michael Richards. Michael Richards chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Todd. Ugo Todd plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Rufus and advances towards the goal... Ugo Todd cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.39
Kevin Kooiman makes a probing pass to Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.30
Nigel Dublin plays the ball forward to Stanley Gray. Stanley Gray knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri shoots from 25 yards. Ralph Marr easily gets down and covers it.
59.50
Emile Simonsen darts forward. Emile Simonsen shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
60.50
0-0Luton Town have made a substitution with Tiago Lima replacing Emile Simonsen .
63.33
Wes Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Rufus. Martin Rufus passes the ball forward but Ugo Todd is offside!
65.10
1-0Dave Lua-Lua gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Martin Rufus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Martin Rufus scores for Aston Villa!!
69.36
Marcus Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Rio Cadamarteri collects the pass. Rio Cadamarteri threads the ball through to Anton Walter but he's offside!
73.24
Wes Lisbie sees Ugo Todd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ugo Todd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.12
Kevin Kooiman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Linus Haller. Linus Haller sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
78.53
Stanley Gray sees Rio Cadamarteri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rio Cadamarteri lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Haller. With a superhuman jump, Linus Haller connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
79.39
Dave Lua-Lua sees Wes Lisbie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Lisbie runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Wes Lisbie skips past Marcus Mendez! Some good footwork from Wes Lisbie provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Teddy Redknapp had no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa!
87.28
Marcus Mendez threads a neat ball through to Stanley Gray. Stanley Gray makes an attacking run forward. Stanley Gray chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Tiago Lima flicks a high pass forward. Rio Cadamarteri collects the pass. Rio Cadamarteri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
29.1%
48.8%
22.1%
Scorers
| Martin Rufus 65 Wes Lisbie 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wes Lisbie of Aston Villa |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ralph Marr (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | David Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Clegg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dave Lua-Lua (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | Kelvin Barmby (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wes Lisbie (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Michael Richards (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian King (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ugo Todd (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Martin Rufus (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Brian Cutler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matthew Keane (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Walker (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Teddy Redknapp (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Craig Clarke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcus Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nigel Dublin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Emile Simonsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stanley Gray (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kevin Kooiman (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marcus Stuart (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Linus Haller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Anton Walter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rio Cadamarteri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Lineker (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiago Lima (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ian Pearce (DEF) | 0 | |