Match Report


WalsallWalsall     Aston VillaAston Villa
Computer Player Computer Player Jamie Barton Jamie Barton
Robbie HibbsR. Hibbs62
G
captain1
G
58Nikolas LindnerN. Lindner
Gianfranco FerronG. Ferron58
D
2
D
54Bram KanuB. Kanu
Joris Van HaarenJ. Van Haaren55
D
3
D
52Michele AmbrosinoM. Ambrosino
Syd MoncurS. Moncur53
D
4
D
52Denny Van GobbelD. Van Gobbel
Rafael SolerR. Soler51
D
5
D
55Emanuele TraversaE. Traversa
Jimmy RouxJ. Roux58
M
6captain
M
57James ClaphamJ. Clapham
Carl PallisterC. Pallister58
M
7
M
57Bill KitsonB. Kitson
Fabrice BlancF. Blanc59
A
8
M
57Alex JamesA. James
David OliverD. Oliver53
A
9
A
54Daniel BentoD. Bento
Marvin SherwoodM. Sherwood46
A
10
A
55Trevor CopeT. Cope
Eddie ForbesE. Forbes45
A
11
A
56Pius MathijssenP. Mathijssen
 
Toni BugnetT. Bugnet56
M
12
M
58Ruel HurstR. Hurst
John StewartJ. Stewart55
M
13
M
53Duarte AlmeidaD. Almeida
Francisco VazquezF. Vazquez54
G
14
M
52Juan-Carlos HelgueraJ. Helguera

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Bescot Stadium where Walsall play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 12,211 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Walsall are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Edwards.


0.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the match underway!
8.57
Syd Moncur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
12.11
James Clapham threads a neat ball through to Daniel Bento. Daniel Bento shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
22.26
James Clapham makes a probing pass to Alex James. Alex James knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Cope. With a superhuman jump, Trevor Cope connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Aston Villa!
27.02
Michele Ambrosino flicks a high pass forward to Trevor Cope who brings the ball under control. Trevor Cope shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.12
Bill Kitson threads a neat ball through to Daniel Bento. Daniel Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robbie Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
38.08
Trevor Cope kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Bento. Daniel Bento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Robbie Hibbs. Excellent save.
40.37
Joris Van Haaren brings the ball forward. Joris Van Haaren chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister advances inside the box! Carl Pallister strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Walsall get the second half underway!
47.40
Alex James hits a low pass to Daniel Bento. Daniel Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robbie Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
51.40
Alex James flicks a high ball forward to Trevor Cope who takes it down. Trevor Cope flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Bento. Daniel Bento tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.45
Jimmy Roux makes a simple pass to Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards David Oliver. David Oliver connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.42
Syd Moncur hits a low pass to Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister makes a simple pass to Jimmy Roux. Jimmy Roux shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.05
Bill Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Alex James collects the pass. Alex James knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Bento. Daniel Bento rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
60.40
Walsall have made a substitution with Francisco Vazquez replacing Jimmy Roux .
61.47
Bill Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Alex James collects the pass. Alex James finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.28
Carl Pallister decides to run forward with the ball. Carl Pallister shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Nikolas Lindner manages to gather it.
66.11
Gianfranco Ferron deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Pallister. With some swift thinking, Carl Pallister plays the ball forward to Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michele Ambrosino.
67.33
Syd Moncur catches Pius Mathijssen on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pius Mathijssen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.58
Bill Kitson hacks Carl Pallister from behind! The referee brings Bill Kitson to one side and gives him a warning! Carl Pallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.57
James Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Cope comfortably collects the pass. Trevor Cope plays a one-two with Pius Mathijssen and rushes in on goal... Trevor Cope cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.03
Carl Pallister advances with the ball. Carl Pallister plays a one-two with Fabrice Blanc and rushes in on goal... Carl Pallister takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.30
Francisco Vazquez hacks James Clapham from behind! Francisco Vazquez is warned by the referee! James Clapham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.23
Denny Van Gobbel flicks a high pass forward. James Clapham controls it well on his chest. James Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Pius Mathijssen controls it well on his chest. Pius Mathijssen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robbie Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Walsall

Aston Villa
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
33.3%
47.8%
18.8%

Scorers
Fabrice Blanc 9
Carl Pallister 83
Trevor Cope 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carl Pallister of Walsall

Match Ratings
1.Robbie Hibbs (GK)
6
2.Gianfranco Ferron (DEF)
6
3.Joris Van Haaren (DEF)
6
4.Syd Moncur (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Rafael Soler (DEF)
6
6.Jimmy Roux (MID)
6
7.Carl Pallister (MID)goal scored
9
8.Fabrice Blanc (ATT)goal scored
8
9.David Oliver (ATT)
6
10.Marvin Sherwood (ATT)
6
11.Eddie Forbes (ATT)
6
 
12.Toni Bugnet (MID)
0
13.John Stewart (MID)
0
14.Francisco Vazquez (GK)
5

1.Nikolas Lindner (GK)
6
2.Bram Kanu (DEF)
6
3.Michele Ambrosino (DEF)
6
4.Denny Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
5.Emanuele Traversa (DEF)
6
6.James Clapham (MID)
6
7.Bill Kitson (MID)
6
8.Alex James (MID)
7
9.Daniel Bento (ATT)
6
10.Trevor Cope (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Pius Mathijssen (ATT)
6
 
12.Ruel Hurst (MID)
0
13.Duarte Almeida (MID)
0
14.Juan-Carlos Helguera (MID)
0