Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Bury. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Aston Villa and Bury are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Aston Villa and Bury are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Aston Villa kicking off!
2.47
0-0Joseph Billong passes the ball forward to Les Bailey. Les Bailey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alistair Simonsen.
4.12
0-1Gary Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Weir. Chris Weir flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Walsh. Isaiah Walsh takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.25
0-1George Campbell knocks the ball forward to Luis Fernando Wilson. Luis Fernando Wilson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.08
Gary Smith passes the ball forward to Jamie Ball. Jamie Ball finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.57
Gareth Bastin makes a probing pass to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Luis Fernando Wilson. Luis Fernando Wilson heads the ball goalwards. Luis Fernando Wilson scores for Aston Villa!!
21.41
1-1Joseph Billong knocks the ball forward to Les Bailey. Les Bailey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alistair Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
24.32
1-1George Campbell sees a break and surges forward. George Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Bailey but he's offside!
30.32
1-1Duncan Elliott hacks Sergio Santos from behind! Duncan Elliott is given a warning by the referee! Sergio Santos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.05
Hakan Özalan brings the ball forward. Hakan Özalan makes a beautiful solo run. Hakan Özalan knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Fernando Wilson. Luis Fernando Wilson flicks the ball with his head. Alistair Simonsen easily picks it out of the air!
33.41
Alvaro Padila controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Bailey. Les Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.50
Frank Haynes makes a simple pass to Isaiah Walsh. Isaiah Walsh goes all the way! Isaiah Walsh shoots from just inside the box but somehow Stefaan Jurion manages to keep it out.
42.31
Joseph Billong makes a simple pass to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Bailey. Les Bailey tries a spectacular strike but Alistair Simonsen is on top of it.
44.20
Jorge D. Aguilar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alvaro Padila. Alvaro Padila knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Bailey. Les Bailey knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Alistair Simonsen!
45.00
Joseph Billong kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Bury kicking off!
51.34
Gary Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Weir. Chris Weir tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.27
George Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Bailey. Les Bailey plays a perfect one-two with Duncan Elliott and rushes in on goal... Les Bailey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Alistair Simonsen is on top of it.
55.02
Alvaro Padila knocks the ball forward to Les Bailey. Les Bailey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seth Fowler.
57.12
George Campbell knocks the ball forward to Luis Fernando Wilson. Luis Fernando Wilson knocks in a cross ball towards Les Bailey. Les Bailey flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.56
3-1Shogo Yamaguchi catches Isaiah Walsh on the ankles. The referee calls over Shogo Yamaguchi and shows him a yellow card! Isaiah Walsh runs off the knock.
63.50
Alvaro Padila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Alistair Simonsen easily smothers it!
65.10
Gary Smith barges into Alvaro Padila. The referee calls over Gary Smith and shows him a yellow card! Alvaro Padila gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.45
Gareth Bastin makes a simple pass to Les Bailey. Les Bailey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alistair Simonsen easily smothers it!
71.36
Frank Rufus knocks the ball forward to Jamie Ball. Jamie Ball shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Stefaan Jurion manages to gather it comfortably.
72.39
Alvaro Padila advances with the ball. Alvaro Padila whips in a cross ball towards Luis Fernando Wilson. Luis Fernando Wilson heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
75.25
Gary Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Weir. Chris Weir lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Ball. Jamie Ball powers a header at goal but somehow Stefaan Jurion manages to keep it out.
77.20
Alvaro Padila knocks the ball forward to Les Bailey. Les Bailey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alistair Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
78.05
Jorge D. Aguilar makes a simple pass to Alvaro Padila. Alvaro Padila makes a beautiful solo run. Alvaro Padila lofts in a cross ball towards Les Bailey. Les Bailey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.17
Sergio Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Smith. Gary Smith sees a break and surges forward. Gary Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Weir. Chris Weir is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stefaan Jurion easily smothers it.
85.57
Emile Kasper knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Walsh. Isaiah Walsh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.35
Stephen Le Tissier knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile Kasper. Emile Kasper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Walsh. Isaiah Walsh lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Weir. Chris Weir is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stefaan Jurion is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
12
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
20.3%
46.8%
32.9%
Scorers