Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Everton. A crowd of 13,140 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Aston Villa and Everton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Young.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Aston Villa and Everton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Young.
0.00
Aston Villa start the match!
2.41
Jason Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Mowbray. Henry Mowbray flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Salmon who brings the ball under control. Anthony Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.42
Jason Gordon threads a neat ball through to Luis Aguilar. Luis Aguilar threads the ball through to Steven Delaney. Steven Delaney shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
6.02
Christopher Keller decides to run forward with the ball. Christopher Keller advances with the ball. Christopher Keller knocks in a cross ball towards Wout Bosman. Wout Bosman rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball strikes Jason Gordon's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
7.22
Stephen Jess takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Eric Dijkhuizen jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
16.27
Stuart Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Nascimento and advances towards the goal... Harvey Crooks rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
20.40
Jason Gordon plays the ball forward to Paul Impey. Paul Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Aguilar. Luis Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Delaney. Steven Delaney makes a convincing header. The ball comes off Arni Ríkhardsson and the loose ball is cleared up field.
21.30
Simon Blake decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Blake flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Salmon who brings the ball under control. Anthony Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Paul Impey. Paul Impey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Everton!
24.03
Harvey Crooks threads a neat ball through to Wout Bosman. Wout Bosman whips in a cross ball towards Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
26.08
Christopher Keller brings the ball forward. Christopher Keller runs straight at the opposition's defence. Christopher Keller shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
28.26
Harvey Crooks flicks the ball to his team mate, Wout Bosman. Wout Bosman shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Eric Dijkhuizen comfortably smothers it!
30.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Leevi Sinkonen plays the ball forward to Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Dalglish shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
38.12
Stephen Jess flicks a high pass forward to Wout Bosman who brings the ball under control. Wout Bosman lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.42
Stuart Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott knocks the ball forward to Antonio Nascimento but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.40
Jason Gordon knocks the ball forward to Henry Mowbray. Henry Mowbray knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Salmon. Anthony Salmon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arni Ríkhardsson.
45.00
Stuart Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott shoots from outside the area. Eric Dijkhuizen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Everton have changed their lineup with Robbie Lawrence replacing Jason Gordon, Magnus Hreidarsson replacing Luis Aguilar and Youssef El Hadrioui replacing Ronnie Watson.
45.00
Everton kick off and get the second half underway!
47.34
Paul Impey sees a break and surges forward. Paul Impey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.54
Leonardo Colacone knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish makes a probing pass to Antonio Nascimento. Antonio Nascimento skips past Henry Mowbray! Some silky footwork from Antonio Nascimento provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Eric Dijkhuizen.
51.43
Harvey Crooks takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Paul Impey gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
53.09
Stephen Jess kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Jess. With a superhuman jump, Stephen Jess connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Eric Dijkhuizen is on top of it.
57.25
Stephen Jess takes it forward alone. Stephen Jess advances inside the box! Stephen Jess looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.06
Henry Mowbray kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Salmon. Anthony Salmon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leevi Sinkonen.
61.16
Paul Impey catches Harvey Crooks on the ankles. Paul Impey is shown the yellow card! Harvey Crooks gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.29
Stephen Jess passes the ball forward to Antonio Nascimento. Antonio Nascimento runs straight at the defence! Antonio Nascimento tries a spectacular strike. Eric Dijkhuizen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.58
Christopher Keller brings the ball forward. Christopher Keller whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Crooks. Harvey Crooks is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Eric Dijkhuizen manages to keep it out.
79.41
Stephen Jess passes the ball forward to Wout Bosman. Wout Bosman makes a probing pass to Antonio Nascimento but he's offside!
81.01
Stephen Jess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wout Bosman. Wout Bosman tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
84.33
Leevi Sinkonen comes in with a late challenge on Steven Delaney. The referee warns Leevi Sinkonen to calm down! Steven Delaney runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.7%
36.2%
Play Area
18.8%
46.2%
35%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Jess of Aston Villa |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Darren Moffat (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Christopher Keller (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Arni Ríkhardsson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leevi Sinkonen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leonardo Colacone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harvey Crooks (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stuart Dalglish (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stephen Jess (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 9. | Antonio Nascimento (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Neil Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wout Bosman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Noel Formon (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Menendez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Syd Mike (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eric Dijkhuizen (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Goldberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Blake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jason Gordon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Max Morales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Henry Mowbray (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Luis Aguilar (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Impey (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
| 9. | Ronnie Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steven Delaney (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anthony Salmon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robbie Lawrence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Magnus Hreidarsson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Youssef El Hadrioui (ATT) | 6 | |














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