Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Notts County. A crowd of 9,647 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Midgley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Midgley.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Notts County kicking off!
3.26
0-0Kevin Greig threads the ball through to Max Neville. Max Neville threads a neat ball through to Kemal Mason. Kemal Mason plays a one-two with Cristiano Bento and rushes in on goal... Kemal Mason looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball strikes Nigel Barton's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
12.39
0-0Carlos Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Maddison. Peter Maddison knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alfred Johnson manages to gather it.
14.33
0-1Nigel Barton flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Castro controls it well on his chest. Carlos Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Viana. Abel Viana shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.34
0-1Titus Cooper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Viana. Abel Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfred Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
22.16
Juan-Carlos Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.51
0-1Federico Pastine advances with the ball. Federico Pastine runs straight at the defence! Federico Pastine strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.32
Nigel Barton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Viana. Abel Viana hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Herrero. Juan-Carlos Herrero hits a low pass to Abel Viana. Abel Viana shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.54
Jose Fortes Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Herrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Herrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicol˜ Ambrosino.
34.10
0-2Jose Fortes Sanchez barges into Max Neville. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Sanchez and warns him to calm down! Max Neville stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.28
Carlos Castro threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Herrero. Juan-Carlos Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.52
Paul Marr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Merson. Ralph Merson plays a one-two with Cristiano Bento and rushes in on goal... Ralph Merson rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.38
Titus Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Castro. Carlos Castro finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
44.17
Frederico Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Paul Marr who brings the ball under control. Paul Marr sees a break and surges forward. Paul Marr finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Paul Marr makes a simple pass to Ralph Merson. Ralph Merson finds some space and shoots from distance. Romero P. Vicente gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
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. Notts County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Aston Villa players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off the second half!
47.55
Nicol˜ Ambrosino flicks a high pass forward to Paul Marr who brings the ball under control. Paul Marr plays a one-two with Ralph Merson and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paul Marr provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Nigel Barton blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
48.31
Nigel Barton flicks a high ball forward to Eric Sikora who takes it down. Eric Sikora chips the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Herrero. Juan-Carlos Herrero strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Alfred Johnson!
51.31
Nigel Barton threads a neat ball through to Carlos Castro. Carlos Castro flicks a high pass forward. Eric Sikora controls it well on his chest. Eric Sikora knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Herrero. Juan-Carlos Herrero rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Alfred Johnson had no chance!! Goal for Notts County!
57.24
0-3Titus Cooper passes the ball forward to Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora makes a probing pass to Carlos Castro but he's offside!
59.48
0-3Nigel Barton catches Ralph Merson on the ankles. Nigel Barton is shown the yellow card! Ralph Merson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.35
0-3Aston Villa have made a substitution with Henry Westwood replacing Nicol˜ Ambrosino .Notts County have made a substitution with Darren Cooke replacing Peter Maddison .
63.27
Kevin Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Neville. Max Neville flicks a high pass forward to Kemal Mason who brings the ball under control. Kemal Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Marr. Paul Marr jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
69.16
Jose Fortes Sanchez sees Pascal Herzog in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pascal Herzog flicks a high pass forward. Abel Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abel Viana shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
77.22
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Jamie Lawton replacing Kemal Mason .Notts County have made 2 substitutions with Seth Vernazza replacing Jose Fortes Sanchez and Lilian Grenet replacing Abel Viana .
79.50
Pascal Herzog comes in with a late challenge on Cristiano Bento. Pascal Herzog is shown the yellow card! Cristiano Bento runs off the knock.
83.26
Nigel Barton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Cooper. Titus Cooper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Castro. Carlos Castro finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Alfred Johnson. What a save!
87.02
Max Neville controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jamie Lawton. Jamie Lawton kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Merson but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
30.6%
44.4%
25%
Scorers
| Abel Viana 14, 26 Juan-Carlos Herrero 51 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Abel Viana of Notts County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alfred Johnson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Frederico Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicol˜ Ambrosino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Federico Pastine (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Marr (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Max Neville (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Oleg Luzhny (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cristiano Bento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kemal Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ralph Merson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Henry Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gareth Weir (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jamie Lawton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Romero P. Vicente (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Fortes Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pascal Herzog (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Nigel Barton (DEF) | | 7 |
| 5. | Scott Hulme (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Peter Maddison (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Titus Cooper (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carlos Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Juan-Carlos Herrero (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Abel Viana (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Eric Sikora (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Seth Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Darren Cooke (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Lilian Grenet (ATT) | 6 | |