Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 17,428 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Aston Villa and Newcastle United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Aston Villa and Newcastle United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
4.13
0-0Nigel Jess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Wright. Ronnie Wright goes all the way! Ronnie Wright cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
12.26
1-0Juan Manuel Caniggia makes a simple pass to Mike Stamp. Mike Stamp makes a simple pass to Walter Rourke. Walter Rourke tries a spectacular strike. Syd Brown is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.07
1-0Juan Manuel Caniggia passes the ball forward to Mike Stamp. Mike Stamp tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Syd Brown manages to gather it comfortably.
20.27
Dambou Moreira knocks the ball forward to Karim Foulon. Karim Foulon chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Stamp. Mike Stamp shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
22.55
Karim Foulon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Rourke. Walter Rourke goes all the way! Walter Rourke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.56
Neil Cope makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Manuel Caniggia. Juan Manuel Caniggia passes the ball forward to Walter Rourke. Walter Rourke shoots from 20 yards but somehow Syd Brown manages to keep it out.
32.16
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
33.09
Juan Manuel Caniggia flicks the ball to his team mate, Walter Rourke. Walter Rourke shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
38.38
1-0Vasco Tavares comes in with a late challenge on Mike Stamp. Vasco Tavares is given a warning by the referee! Mike Stamp stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.57
Kubilay Özalan chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Manuel Caniggia. Juan Manuel Caniggia chips the ball to his team mate, Raul Alston. Raul Alston goes all the way! Raul Alston shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
1-0Neil Cope plays a long ball forward. Raul Alston knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noel Thompson.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the second half underway!
47.32
Angelo Bucci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Rourke. Walter Rourke goes all the way! Walter Rourke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.45
Angelo Bucci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Walter Rourke. Walter Rourke plays a perfect one-two with Raul Alston and rushes in on goal... Walter Rourke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Syd Brown manages to keep it out.
53.52
Max Keane chips the ball to his team mate, Mervin Jack. Mervin Jack plays a perfect one-two with Gilles Maclean and rushes in on goal... Mervin Jack takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
54.18
John Bolton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Maclean. Gilles Maclean shoots from distance but it flies wide!
59.04
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
71.50
Max Keane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Maclean. Gilles Maclean shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.04
1-0Juan Manuel Caniggia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Rourke. Walter Rourke kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Stamp but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.29
Max Keane threads the ball through to Ronnie Wright. Ronnie Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.11
Karim Foulon kicks a strong pass forward to Raul Alston. Raul Alston whips in a cross ball towards Walter Rourke. Walter Rourke flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
89.28
Neil Cope threads the ball through to Karim Foulon. Karim Foulon makes a simple pass to Raul Alston. Raul Alston knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Syd Brown who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Dambou Moreira surges forward with the ball. Dambou Moreira makes a simple pass to Walter Rourke. Walter Rourke makes a simple pass to Raul Alston. Raul Alston shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.8%
31.2%
Play Area
24.7%
46.8%
28.6%
Scorers