Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 20,747 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with West Bromwich Albion kicking off!
4.43
0-0Gilles Jobson sees space and advances. Gilles Jobson threads the ball through to Dion Owen but he's offside!
6.30
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
9.50
0-0Gareth Bastin makes a probing pass to Luis Fernando Wilson. Luis Fernando Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Carl Fortune manages to gather it comfortably.
16.36
0-0Isaac Lara passes the ball forward to Les Bailey. Les Bailey shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.09
Gilles Jobson makes a probing pass to Jesper Zimmerman. Jesper Zimmerman shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.51
Alvaro Padila knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Fernando Wilson. Luis Fernando Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.57
0-0Anthony Bould clumsily knocks into Alvaro Padila. The referee calls over Anthony Bould and shows him a yellow card! Alvaro Padila runs off the knock.
30.18
0-1Stan Clapham sees space and advances. Stan Clapham chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Fonseca. Rodrigo Fonseca shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.26
Jorge D. Aguilar makes a probing pass to Isaac Lara. Isaac Lara makes a probing pass to Luis Fernando Wilson. Luis Fernando Wilson whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott powers a header at goal but somehow Carl Fortune manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Aston Villa kick off!
48.00
Anthony Bould controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Owen. Dion Owen goes all the way! Dion Owen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Stefaan Jurion is on top of it.
51.57
Joseph Billong knocks the ball forward to Luis Fernando Wilson. Luis Fernando Wilson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.57
0-1Jesper Zimmerman catches Jorge D. Aguilar on the ankles. Jesper Zimmerman is warned by the referee! Jorge D. Aguilar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.43
Isaac Junior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joseph Billong. Joseph Billong threads the ball through to Luis Fernando Wilson. Luis Fernando Wilson finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.36
Jorge D. Aguilar flicks the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Padila. Alvaro Padila surges forward with the ball. Alvaro Padila shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Carl Fortune easily smothers it!
63.22
Des Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Jobson. Gilles Jobson chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Fonseca. Rodrigo Fonseca plays a perfect one-two with Jesper Zimmerman and rushes in on goal... Rodrigo Fonseca cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
67.25
Jorge D. Aguilar flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Bastin. Gareth Bastin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Fernando Wilson. Luis Fernando Wilson whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.37
Alvaro Padila makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Carl Fortune manages to gather it comfortably.
75.02
1-1Joseph Billong knocks the ball forward to Les Bailey. Les Bailey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.26
Joseph Billong sees a break and surges forward. Joseph Billong lofts in a cross ball towards Les Bailey. Les Bailey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.06
Gareth Bastin knocks the ball forward to Luis Fernando Wilson. Luis Fernando Wilson knocks in a cross ball towards Les Bailey. Les Bailey heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
84.25
Hakan Özalan lofts the ball long. Luis Fernando Wilson whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott directs the ball goalwards with his head. Carl Fortune easily smothers it.
87.27
Hakan Özalan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alvaro Padila. Alvaro Padila knocks the ball forward to Luis Fernando Wilson. Luis Fernando Wilson whips in a cross ball towards Les Bailey. Les Bailey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.1%
31.9%
Play Area
23.6%
41.7%
34.7%
Scorers
| Duncan Elliott 67 Les Bailey 77, 87 | Rodrigo Fonseca 30 |