Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 16,943 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chesterfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Powell.


0.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the first half underway!
10.28
Dennis Hasselbaink passes the ball forward to Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
14.02
Dennis Hasselbaink flicks a high pass forward. Moktar Forge controls it well on his chest. Moktar Forge tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
15.25
Jason Fox flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Britton. Liam Britton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu.
16.19
Erwin Faber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Riggott. Ledley Riggott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
18.34
With a delightful solo run, Duncan Croft stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Croft whips in a cross ball towards Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Harry Carter had no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa!
21.46
Morris Lloyd makes a beautiful solo run. Morris Lloyd changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Morris Lloyd plays a scrappy one-two with Liam Britton and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Morris Lloyd provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
22.59
Dennis Hasselbaink threads a neat ball through to Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Brehme. Samir Brehme flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
28.56
Duncan Croft flicks the ball to his team mate, Moktar Forge. Moktar Forge finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.40
Seth Hibbs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regis Condi. Regis Condi flicks a high pass forward. Noel Westwood collects the pass. Noel Westwood knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Liam Britton is offside!
33.07
Daguyl Dufresnes flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Riggott controls it well on his chest. Ledley Riggott tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Jakob Olesen!
34.03
Regis Condi makes a simple pass to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood makes a defence splitting pass to Ledley Riggott. Some good footwork from Ledley Riggott provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.53
Jason Fox sees a break and surges forward. Jason Fox lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood heads the ball goalwards. Noel Westwood scores for Chesterfield!!
44.10
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chesterfield appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa have changed their lineup with Sebastiao Sousa replacing Msaddeck Zidane, Robert Cooke replacing Dennis Hasselbaink and Laurent Candela replacing Moktar Forge.

45.00
The second half starts with Chesterfield kicking off!
51.06
Duncan Croft flicks a high pass forward. Laurent Candela comfortably collects the pass. Laurent Candela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ugo Gallagher.
55.37
Sebastiao Sousa threads a neat ball through to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke flicks the ball to his team mate, Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela advances inside the box! Laurent Candela makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
60.45
Daguyl Dufresnes passes the ball forward to Ledley Riggott. Ledley Riggott puts a great ball through. Noel Westwood runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
63.34
Robert Cooke barges into Regis Condi. The referee warns Robert Cooke to calm down! Regis Condi runs off the knock.
66.50
Robert Cooke sees Samir Brehme in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samir Brehme whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Rösler. Moritz Rösler heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
69.35
Ugo Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Daguyl Dufresnes controls it well on his chest. Daguyl Dufresnes sees Noel Westwood in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noel Westwood deftly passes the ball to Ledley Riggott, releasing him through on goal. Ledley Riggott shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jakob Olesen!
71.03
Daguyl Dufresnes threads the ball through to Ledley Riggott. Ledley Riggott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.13
Sebastiao Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Croft. Duncan Croft passes the ball forward to Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.21
Duncan Croft makes a probing pass to Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Brehme. Samir Brehme connects with a diving header. Samir Brehme scores for Aston Villa!!
79.46
Robert Cooke barges into Daguyl Dufresnes. Robert Cooke is given another warning by the referee! Daguyl Dufresnes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.15
With great vision, Robert Cooke plays the ball forward to Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela whips in a cross ball towards Samir Brehme. Samir Brehme powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
84.30
Jason Fox makes a simple pass to Liam Britton. Liam Britton knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.00
Daguyl Dufresnes flicks a high ball forward to Noel Westwood who takes it down. Noel Westwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Duncan Croft flicks a high ball forward to Laurent Candela who takes it down. Laurent Candela shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Harry Carter comfortably smothers it!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.2%
39.8%
Play Area
24.1%
49.4%
26.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Croft of Aston Villa

Match Ratings
1.Harry Carter (GK)
7
2.Seth Hibbs (DEF)
6
3.Morris Lloyd (DEF)
7
4.Ugo Gallagher (DEF)
6
5.Regis Condi (MID)
6
6.Jason Fox (MID)
8
7.Daguyl Dufresnes (MID)
8
8.Erwin Faber (MID)
6
9.Noel Westwood (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ledley Riggott (ATT)
6
11.Liam Britton (ATT)
6
 
12.Jamie Weir (MID)
0
13.Oscar Vazquez (MID)
0
14.Bakary Neudecker (DEF)
0

1.Jakob Olesen (GK)
8
2.Vincent Duchemin (DEF)
6
3.Msaddeck Zidane (DEF)
6
4.Gabriel Voisin (DEF)
6
5.Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Croft (MID)
9
7.Dennis Hasselbaink (MID)
6
8.Moktar Forge (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Gary Clarke (ATT)
6
10.Samir Brehme (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Moritz Rösler (ATT)
6
 
12.Sebastiao Sousa (DEF)
6
13.Robert Cooke (MID)
6
14.Laurent Candela (ATT)
8