Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 11,404 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Aston Villa and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Aston Villa and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.
0.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa kick off!
3.16
Hans Blinker flicks a high ball forward to Muzzy Abdullah who takes it down. Muzzy Abdullah plays a one-two with Hans Blinker and advances towards the goal... Muzzy Abdullah rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
8.42
Muzzy Abdullah brings the ball forward. Muzzy Abdullah shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.24
Bakary Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Auer collects the pass. Patrick Auer flicks a high pass forward. Romano Versteeg collects the pass. Romano Versteeg shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
14.16
Hans Blinker takes it forward alone. Hans Blinker advances inside the box! Hans Blinker tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
15.28
Gonçalo Ornelas makes a probing pass to Romano Versteeg. Romano Versteeg whips in a cross ball towards Wout Bosman. Wout Bosman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jonas Pfeiffer with no chance!! Goal for Aston Villa!
21.15
Gonçalo Ornelas sees space and advances. Gonçalo Ornelas flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Stone controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Matthew Stone provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Jonas Pfeiffer manages to gather it easily.
22.06
Gonçalo Ornelas takes a long throw-in. Philippe Dos Santos hits a low pass to Matthew Stone. Matthew Stone shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.17
Pasquale Di Vaio threads the ball through to Mark Appiah. Mark Appiah threads the ball through to Wout Bosman. Wout Bosman plays a one-two with Matthew Stone and advances towards the goal... Wout Bosman tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.26
Pasquale Di Vaio knocks the ball to his team mate, Wout Bosman. Wout Bosman whips in a cross ball towards Romano Versteeg. Romano Versteeg shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Jonas Pfeiffer is on top of it.
33.41
Mark Appiah takes it forward alone. Mark Appiah darts forward. Mark Appiah tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Jonas Pfeiffer smothers it!
36.39
Matthew Stone clumsily knocks into Evan Videira. The referee warns Matthew Stone to calm down! Evan Videira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.20
Julian Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Zimmerman controls it well on his chest. Rafael Zimmerman advances inside the box! Rafael Zimmerman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Darren Moffat smothers it!
40.57
Hans Blinker makes a simple pass to Julian Clegg. Julian Clegg knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
42.31
Albrecht Netzer flicks a high ball forward to Muzzy Abdullah who takes it down. Muzzy Abdullah chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.37
Stephan Gargo decides to run forward with the ball. Stephan Gargo passes the ball forward to Julian Clegg. Julian Clegg looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Darren Moffat manages to gather it.
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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.07
Pasquale Di Vaio knocks the ball to his team mate, Wout Bosman. Wout Bosman shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Jonas Pfeiffer smothers it!
49.29
Carlos Nascimento chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.06
With a delightful solo run, Muzzy Abdullah stretches the opposition's defence. Muzzy Abdullah plays a quick one-two with Miguel Ramos and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Muzzy Abdullah provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
54.52
Muzzy Abdullah flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
55.51
Evan Videira flicks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.55
Bristol Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Craig Hendry replacing Carlos Nascimento and Eddy Blasi replacing Gabriel Molina .
61.59
Julian Clegg threads a neat ball through to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Darren Moffat. What a save!
66.56
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
67.33
Albrecht Netzer flicks a high pass forward. Muzzy Abdullah collects the pass. Muzzy Abdullah edges inside the box! Muzzy Abdullah comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
71.13
Gonçalo Ornelas catches Muzzy Abdullah on the ankles. The referee calls over Gonçalo Ornelas and shows him a yellow card! Muzzy Abdullah gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.31
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Nicolas Menendez replacing Romano Versteeg .
79.52
Patrick Auer hacks Albrecht Netzer from behind! The referee calls over Patrick Auer and shows him a yellow card! Albrecht Netzer stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.50
Philippe Dos Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Auer. Patrick Auer plays a quick one-two with Nicolas Menendez and rushes in on goal... Patrick Auer shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
83.46
Julian Clegg sees space and advances. Julian Clegg knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Darren Moffat. Excellent save.
87.12
Mark Appiah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philippe Dos Santos. Philippe Dos Santos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Philippe Dos Santos cuts inside the box! Philippe Dos Santos strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Evan Videira threads a neat ball through to Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Muzzy Abdullah shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
29.5%
45.5%
25%
Scorers
| Wout Bosman 15, 26 | Muzzy Abdullah 8, 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Muzzy Abdullah of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Darren Moffat (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Bakary Frieser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pasquale Di Vaio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mark Appiah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Chris Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patrick Auer (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Philippe Dos Santos (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gonçalo Ornelas (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 9. | Matthew Stone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Romano Versteeg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wout Bosman (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Noel Formon (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Menendez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Abel Ferreira (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jonas Pfeiffer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stephan Gargo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Evan Videira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Albrecht Netzer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Carlos Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Muzzy Abdullah (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 10 |
| 7. | Hans Blinker (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julian Clegg (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Rafael Zimmerman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gabriel Molina (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Miguel Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Hugo Caminero (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eddy Blasi (ATT) | 6 | |

















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