Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 11,725 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Aston Villa get the match underway!
2.43
0-0Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan takes it forward alone. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Noel Formon is offside!
6.36
0-0Gavin Swift runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Swift lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Brown. Stuart Brown makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.52
0-0Robert Johnson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Robert Johnson runs straight at the defence! Robert Johnson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
10.56
Kwame de Vos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
15.47
0-0Isaiah Tolley runs forward with the ball. Isaiah Tolley kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Cortes. Daniel Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but Leevi Sinkonen blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
16.54
1-0Noel Formon flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott plays a quick one-two with Noel Formon and rushes in on goal... Neil Elliott tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.48
1-0Robert Johnson hacks Kwame de Vos from behind! Robert Johnson is given a warning by the referee! Kwame de Vos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.59
Kelvin Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Salmon. Mark Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
24.01
Harvey Beckham flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Brown who takes it down. Stuart Brown shoots from 20 yards. Darren Moffat gets down and covers it.
27.55
Kelvin Oliver sees Daniel Cortes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eduardo Guerrero!
30.42
Christopher Keller flicks a high pass forward to Neil Elliott who brings the ball under control. Neil Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan beats his man to it with a header but somehow Andy Campbell manages to keep it out.
32.14
1-1Isaiah Tolley catches Noel Formon on the ankles. The referee calls over Isaiah Tolley and shows him a yellow card! Noel Formon stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.36
With great vision, Gavin Swift plays the ball forward to Stuart Brown. Stuart Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Ferdinand. Arthur Ferdinand connects with a diving header. Darren Moffat effortlessly punches it away to safety.
40.17
Andy Mann threads a neat ball through to Christopher Keller. Christopher Keller chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Nascimento. Antonio Nascimento plays a sublime one-two with Robert Johnson and races in on goal... Antonio Nascimento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Andy Campbell.
42.04
Kwame de Vos catches Noel Formon on the ankles. The referee calls over Kwame de Vos and warns him to calm down! Noel Formon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.57
Kwame de Vos knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Kelvin Oliver. Kelvin Oliver connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
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. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Middlesbrough kick off!
47.53
Isaiah Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Mark Salmon collects the pass. Mark Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Brown. Stuart Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Kelvin Oliver. Kelvin Oliver gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Darren Moffat is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.17
Christopher Keller knocks the ball forward to Bakary Frieser. Bakary Frieser threads the ball through to Antonio Nascimento. Antonio Nascimento shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.15
1-2Aston Villa have made a substitution with Wout Bosman replacing Neil Elliott .Middlesbrough have made 3 substitutions with Stuart Andrews replacing Harvey Beckham, Francesco G. Amoruso replacing Arthur Ferdinand and Jimmy Albieri replacing Stuart Brown .
65.02
Mark Salmon brings the ball forward. Mark Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero heads the ball goalwards but somehow Darren Moffat manages to keep it out.
66.15
Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan sees Noel Formon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noel Formon shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Andy Campbell.
67.05
1-2Corner kick to Aston Villa. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan plays it short to Robert Johnson. Robert Johnson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.47
Robert Johnson sees space and advances. Robert Johnson finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Andy Campbell. Excellent save.
75.10
Noel Formon catches Kwame de Vos on the ankles. Noel Formon is shown the yellow card! Kwame de Vos runs off the knock.
77.44
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Syd Mike replacing Antonio Nascimento .
79.18
1-2Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan clumsily knocks into Gavin Swift. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan is shown the yellow card! Gavin Swift grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.49
Francesco G. Amoruso sees Gavin Swift in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Swift lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Albieri. Jimmy Albieri connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kelvin Oliver of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Darren Moffat (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Bakary Frieser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Christopher Keller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leevi Sinkonen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Mann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hector Cruz (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Robert Johnson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Antonio Nascimento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Elliott (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Noel Formon (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Wout Bosman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Syd Mike (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Menendez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy Campbell (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Isaiah Tolley (DEF) | | 6 |
| 3. | Kwame de Vos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Harvey Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kelvin Oliver (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Gavin Swift (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Mark Salmon (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arthur Ferdinand (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stuart Brown (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Eduardo Guerrero (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Daniel Cortes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Stuart Andrews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Francesco G. Amoruso (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jimmy Albieri (ATT) | | 8 |