Match Report
| Aston Villa | Aston Villa |  |  | Liverpool | Liverpool | ||||||||||||||||
| John E Hyldgaard | John E Hyldgaard | Jay Livermore | Jay Livermore | ||||||||||||||||||
| Barry Testo | B. Testo |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 76 |  | Anthony Tudor | A. Tudor | |||||||||
| Julian Guppy | J. Guppy |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Danny Laycock | D. Laycock | |||||||||
| Jonathan Platt | J. Platt | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 78 |  | Lourenço Barajas | L. Barajas | |||||||||
| Chris Ax | C. Ax |  | 72 | D | | 4 | | D | 77 |  | Manny Chavarri | M. Chavarri | |||||||||
| Ashley Stamp | A. Stamp | | 61 | D | | 5 | |  | D | 88 |  | Marcos Gomez | M. Gomez | ||||||||
| Adam Keegan | A. Keegan | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 |  | Mitica Zeklos | M. Zeklos | |||||||||
| Dean Galli | D. Galli | | 79 | M | | | 7 | | M | 81 | | Alan Sherwood | A. Sherwood | ||||||||
| Simão Rosario | S. Rosario | | 80 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 | | Adam Rowett | A. Rowett | |||||||||
| Robbie Bastin | R. Bastin | | 75 | M | | 9 | | A | 70 | | James Wright | J. Wright | |||||||||
| Nicholas Swift | N. Swift | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 79 | | Frank Sinclair | F. Sinclair | |||||||||
| Luc Van Der Elst | L. Van Der Elst |  | 75 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | Fredrik Byrne | F. Byrne | |||||||||
| Oleg Fox | O. Fox | | 61 | D | | 12 | | D | 68 | | Jason Jobson | J. Jobson | |||||||||
| Mick Bower | M. Bower | | 75 | M | | 13 | | M | 76 | | Alberto Eadie | A. Eadie | |||||||||
| Omer Powell | O. Powell | | 61 | A | | 14 | | A | 82 |  | Klas Nordahl | K. Nordahl | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 17,688 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Kelly.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Kelly.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa kick off!
3.38
0-0Danny Laycock threads a neat ball through to Adam Rowett. Adam Rowett knocks the ball forward to Frank Sinclair. Frank Sinclair finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.24
0-0Chris Ax sees Simão Rosario in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simão Rosario threads a neat ball through to Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manny Chavarri.
20.09
0-0Lourenço Barajas threads the ball through to Alan Sherwood. Alan Sherwood hits a low pass to James Wright. James Wright shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
21.37
Jonathan Platt makes a probing pass to Adam Keegan. Adam Keegan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adam Keegan knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Anthony Tudor picks it out of the air!
30.53
0-0James Wright catches Julian Guppy on the ankles. James Wright is given a warning by the referee! Julian Guppy stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.14
With a delightful solo run, Simão Rosario stretches the opposition's defence. Simão Rosario edges inside the box! Simão Rosario shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Anthony Tudor reads it well. Great save!
40.51
Adam Keegan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manny Chavarri.
44.51
Mitica Zeklos hits a low pass to James Wright. James Wright shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Lourenço Barajas flicks a high ball forward to Adam Rowett who takes it down. Adam Rowett makes a probing pass to James Wright. James Wright shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half. The Liverpool players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool kick off!
47.29
Mitica Zeklos sees James Wright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Wright shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
48.44
Mitica Zeklos threads the ball through to Frank Sinclair. Frank Sinclair sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
49.28
Simão Rosario changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simão Rosario lofts in a cross ball towards Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
53.33
Danny Laycock arcs the ball upfield. James Wright whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Byrne. Fredrik Byrne directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.07
Marcos Gomez makes a probing pass to Alan Sherwood. Alan Sherwood flicks a high ball forward to Frank Sinclair who takes it down. Frank Sinclair shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.19
0-0Liverpool have made a substitution with Klas Nordahl replacing Fredrik Byrne .
61.27
Simão Rosario knocks the ball forward to Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
63.18
Adam Rowett runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adam Rowett tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
66.18
Julian Guppy flicks a high pass forward to Simão Rosario who brings the ball under control. Simão Rosario flicks a high pass forward to Luc Van Der Elst who brings the ball under control. Luc Van Der Elst shoots from outside the area but Anthony Tudor is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
69.44
Adam Rowett flicks a high pass forward. Frank Sinclair controls it well on his chest. Frank Sinclair knocks in a cross ball towards Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
72.06
Jonathan Platt flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Bastin collects the pass. Robbie Bastin threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Laycock.
73.56
Jonathan Platt boots it upfield. Nicholas Swift shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
77.04
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
78.46
0-0Without breaking stride, Chris Ax plays the ball forward to Robbie Bastin. Robbie Bastin sees space and advances. Robbie Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Swift. With a superhuman jump, Nicholas Swift connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but Lourenço Barajas blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
83.14
0-0Lourenço Barajas comes in with a late challenge on Luc Van Der Elst. The referee calls over Lourenço Barajas and shows him a yellow card! Luc Van Der Elst runs off the knock.
84.27
1-0Simão Rosario brings the ball forward. Simão Rosario shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Anthony Tudor had no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa!
89.47
Marcos Gomez knocks the ball to his team mate, Mitica Zeklos. Mitica Zeklos flicks the ball to his team mate, Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonathan Platt.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
29.4%
40%
30.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simão Rosario of Aston Villa |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Barry Testo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Julian Guppy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonathan Platt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Ax (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ashley Stamp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adam Keegan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dean Galli (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simão Rosario (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Robbie Bastin (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nicholas Swift (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luc Van Der Elst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oleg Fox (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mick Bower (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Omer Powell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Anthony Tudor (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Danny Laycock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lourenço Barajas (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Manny Chavarri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcos Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mitica Zeklos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alan Sherwood (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adam Rowett (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | James Wright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frank Sinclair (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fredrik Byrne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jason Jobson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Eadie (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Klas Nordahl (ATT) | 6 | |