Match Report


Aston VillaAston Villa     Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons
Jamie BartonJamie Barton Liam Rollings Liam Rollings
Darren MoffatD. Moffat73
G
1
G
67Robert PeckhamR. Peckham
Edmundo AguilarE. Aguilar62
D
2
D
64Markus WendelM. Wendel
Pasquale Di VaioP. Di Vaio66
D
3captain
D
61Peter HurstP. Hurst
Aaron LisbieA. Lisbie65
D
4
D
75Jon MckayJ. Mckay
Chris BarrettC. Barrett68
D
5
D
67Graeme CookeG. Cooke
Hector CruzH. Cruz61
M
6
M
58Max BellamyM. Bellamy
Gonçalo OrnelasG. Ornelas69
M
7
M
63Tim GordonT. Gordon
Philippe Dos SantosP. Dos Santos64
M
8
M
66Thierry MonkT. Monk
Matthew StoneM. Stone66
A
9
A
72Adam PottsA. Potts
Nicolas MenendezN. Menendez72
A
captain10
A
66Anthony JacksonA. Jackson
Wout BosmanW. Bosman69
A
11
A
68Dave BoatengD. Boateng
 
Noel FormonN. Formon71
A
12
D
71Dave NewtonD. Newton
Romano VersteegR. Versteeg66
A
13
M
67Adam LisbieA. Lisbie
Abel FerreiraA. Ferreira61
M
14
A
67Billy WetherallB. Wetherall

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 11,019 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ralph Sturridge.


0.00
The first half starts with Milton Keynes Dons kicking off!
2.05
Tim Gordon makes a simple pass to Anthony Jackson. Anthony Jackson chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Gordon. Tim Gordon takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Darren Moffat smothers it!
4.25
With imagination, Tim Gordon plays the ball forward to Anthony Jackson. Anthony Jackson rushes past Chris Barrett! Anthony Jackson tries a spectacular strike. Darren Moffat is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.28
Tim Gordon decides to run forward with the ball. Tim Gordon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pasquale Di Vaio.
9.15
Without breaking stride, Hector Cruz plays the ball forward to Nicolas Menendez. Nicolas Menendez threads a neat ball through to Hector Cruz. Hector Cruz rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
12.33
Thierry Monk sees Tim Gordon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tim Gordon shoots from 25 yards. Darren Moffat effortlessly gets down and covers it.
14.28
Chris Barrett threads a neat ball through to Philippe Dos Santos. Philippe Dos Santos threads a neat ball through to Matthew Stone. Matthew Stone shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Aston Villa are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
16.50
Aaron Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Menendez controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Menendez threads a neat ball through to Wout Bosman. Wout Bosman skips past Jon Mckay! Wout Bosman shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
20.36
Nicolas Menendez threads a neat ball through to Matthew Stone. Matthew Stone makes a probing pass to Hector Cruz but he's offside!
21.19
Thierry Monk flicks a high pass forward. Tim Gordon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tim Gordon threads the ball through to Anthony Jackson but he's offside!
22.07
Peter Hurst surges forward with the ball. Peter Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Potts. Adam Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pasquale Di Vaio.
32.11
Aaron Lisbie darts forward. Aaron Lisbie plays the ball forward to Gonçalo Ornelas. Gonçalo Ornelas controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nicolas Menendez through on goal. Some silky footwork from Nicolas Menendez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
33.03
Jon Mckay sees Max Bellamy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Max Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Anthony Jackson. Anthony Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Monk controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Thierry Monk muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Darren Moffat smothers it!
34.29
Milton Keynes Dons are dictating the run of play here today.
36.34
Max Bellamy flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Potts. Adam Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Jackson but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.53
Jon Mckay chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Cooke. Graeme Cooke flicks a high pass forward to Thierry Monk who brings the ball under control. Thierry Monk finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Darren Moffat manages to gather it.
44.19
Chris Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Ornelas. Gonçalo Ornelas sees Philippe Dos Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philippe Dos Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Chris Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Wout Bosman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Wout Bosman laces a weighted ball forward to Nicolas Menendez. With great vision, Nicolas Menendez plays the ball forward to Matthew Stone who has made a great run into the box. Matthew Stone side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Aston Villa start the second half!
48.16
Max Bellamy flicks a high pass forward to Dave Boateng who brings the ball neatly under control. Dave Boateng skips past Pasquale Di Vaio! Dave Boateng side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Darren Moffat with no chance!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
51.17
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.45
Edmundo Aguilar advances with the ball. Edmundo Aguilar passes the ball forward to Gonçalo Ornelas. Gonçalo Ornelas runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gonçalo Ornelas provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.23
Hector Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Wout Bosman collects the pass. Wout Bosman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.01
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Noel Formon replacing Nicolas Menendez .
61.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Gonçalo Ornelas plays the ball forward to Hector Cruz. Hector Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.18
Anthony Jackson comes in with a late challenge on Aaron Lisbie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aaron Lisbie runs off the knock.
69.45
Anthony Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Jackson but he's offside!
71.42
Chris Barrett clumsily knocks into Max Bellamy. Chris Barrett is shown the yellow card! Max Bellamy grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.48
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Romano Versteeg replacing Matthew Stone .
78.54
Aaron Lisbie breaks forward. Aaron Lisbie threads a neat ball through to Noel Formon. Noel Formon rushes past Graeme Cooke! Noel Formon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
85.29
Philippe Dos Santos threads a neat ball through to Wout Bosman. Wout Bosman lofts in a cross ball towards Romano Versteeg. With a superhuman jump, Romano Versteeg connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Jon Mckay is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
87.05
Chris Barrett makes a simple pass to Philippe Dos Santos. Philippe Dos Santos flicks a high ball forward to Hector Cruz who takes it down. Hector Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Wout Bosman. With a superhuman jump, Wout Bosman connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Robert Peckham picks it out of the air!
89.52
Chris Barrett brings the ball forward. Chris Barrett makes a probing pass between the defence to Noel Formon. Noel Formon takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Robert Peckham had no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Aston Villa

Milton Keynes Dons
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
30%
43.8%
26.2%

Scorers
Gonçalo Ornelas 53
Noel Formon 79, 90
Anthony Jackson 4
Dave Boateng 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Noel Formon of Aston Villa

Match Ratings
1.Darren Moffat (GK)
7
2.Edmundo Aguilar (DEF)
7
3.Pasquale Di Vaio (DEF)
6
4.Aaron Lisbie (DEF)
8
5.Chris Barrett (DEF)yellow card
7
6.Hector Cruz (MID)
6
7.Gonçalo Ornelas (MID)goal scored
9
8.Philippe Dos Santos (MID)
6
9.Matthew Stone (ATT)
6
10.Nicolas Menendez (ATT)
6
11.Wout Bosman (ATT)
7
 
12.Noel Formon (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
13.Romano Versteeg (ATT)
6
14.Abel Ferreira (MID)
0

1.Robert Peckham (GK)
7
2.Markus Wendel (DEF)
6
3.Peter Hurst (DEF)
6
4.Jon Mckay (DEF)
6
5.Graeme Cooke (DEF)
6
6.Max Bellamy (MID)
7
7.Tim Gordon (MID)
7
8.Thierry Monk (MID)
6
9.Adam Potts (ATT)
6
10.Anthony Jackson (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Dave Boateng (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Dave Newton (DEF)
0
13.Adam Lisbie (MID)
0
14.Billy Wetherall (ATT)
0