Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 18,199 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Arsenal kick off!
2.48
0-0Graeme Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hermanni Forssell who gathers it comfortably.
10.26
0-0Nicholas Holloway passes the ball forward to Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.20
0-0Graeme Higginbotham threads the ball through to Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Gardner but he's offside!
16.10
0-0Gharib Chippo barges into Spencer Gordon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Spencer Gordon runs off the knock.
18.08
0-0Neil Etherington makes a probing pass to Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer shoots from distance but somehow Hermanni Forssell manages to keep it out.
20.35
Omer Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.07
Ian Galindo makes a simple pass to Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
32.06
0-0Paul Nelson barges into Mohammed Okocha. Paul Nelson is warned by the referee! Mohammed Okocha runs off the knock.
34.14
Ian Galindo chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Okocha. Mohammed Okocha knocks the ball forward to Lucas Gabriel Aloisio but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.48
Paul Nelson knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway surges forward with the ball. Nicholas Holloway knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spencer Gordon.
44.02
Leandro Kehrli kicks a strong pass forward to Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Nelson Kalac!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Aston Villa start the second half!
47.27
0-0Aston Villa are easily keeping Arsenal at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
48.59
Rodrigue Barckay chips the ball to his team mate, Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio plays a perfect one-two with Aatos Stegar and rushes in on goal... Lucas Gabriel Aloisio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Nelson Kalac is on top of it.
49.09
Santiago Valenzuela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigue Barckay. Rodrigue Barckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aatos Stegar. Aatos Stegar shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
53.26
Rodrigue Barckay knocks the ball forward to Mohammed Okocha. Mohammed Okocha lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio powers a header at goal. Nelson Kalac easily smothers it.
54.08
Neil Etherington threads the ball through to Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer directs the ball goalwards with his head. Hermanni Forssell manages to gather it comfortably.
55.40
Rodrigue Barckay makes a beautiful solo run. Rodrigue Barckay tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.10
Omer Adams comes in with a late challenge on Rodrigue Barckay. Omer Adams is given a warning by the referee! Rodrigue Barckay runs off the knock.
61.16
1-0Rodrigue Barckay passes the ball forward to Aatos Stegar. Aatos Stegar goes all the way! Aatos Stegar cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Nelson Kalac had no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa!
66.31
Nicholas Holloway hacks Ian Galindo from behind! Nicholas Holloway is warned by the referee! Ian Galindo stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.02
Leandro Kehrli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio shoots from 20 yards. Nelson Kalac easily smothers it.
69.37
Graeme Higginbotham brings the ball forward. Graeme Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Gharib Chippo but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.39
Graeme Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Gardner. Phil Gardner shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
73.01
Toufik Bencherif deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigue Barckay. Rodrigue Barckay passes the ball forward to Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio goes all the way! Lucas Gabriel Aloisio rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.47
Ian Galindo makes a simple pass to Lucas Gabriel Aloisio. Lucas Gabriel Aloisio makes a probing pass to Aatos Stegar. Aatos Stegar takes a shot at goal. Nelson Kalac is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.45
Clive Williamson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway brings the ball forward. Nicholas Holloway sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Hermanni Forssell manages to keep it out.
90.00
Nicholas Holloway threads the ball through to Gharib Chippo. Gharib Chippo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Toufik Bencherif.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
34.1%
41.5%
24.4%
Scorers
| Aatos Stegar 61, 79 |