Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 20,318 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Grant.
The pitch is in good condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Grant.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa get the match underway!
2.08
0-0Patrick Redknapp passes the ball forward to Santos Siviglia. Santos Siviglia shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
8.35
0-0Daniel Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Ax.
10.53
Daniel Teixeira passes the ball forward to Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Barry Testo who gathers it comfortably.
14.58
Patrick Redknapp flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Soto who brings the ball under control. Thomas Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Barry Testo who gathers it comfortably.
18.23
1-0Robbie Bastin decides to run forward with the ball. Robbie Bastin makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicholas Swift!
22.34
1-0Patrick Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Barry Testo. Excellent save.
24.16
Robbie Bastin sees space and advances. Robbie Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.03
1-0Julian Guppy barges into Silvio Fonseca. Julian Guppy is warned by the referee! Silvio Fonseca stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.56
Robbie Bastin makes a simple pass to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.30
Patrick Redknapp knocks the ball forward to Santos Siviglia. Santos Siviglia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Barry Testo who gathers it comfortably.
33.25
Mick Bower flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Swift collects the pass. Nicholas Swift knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Moore.
34.44
Luis A. Cardoso threads a neat ball through to Daniel Teixeira. Daniel Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Fonseca collects the pass. Silvio Fonseca shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Barry Testo had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
38.03
Julian Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Grondin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob Grondin advances with the ball. Jacob Grondin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Moore.
40.56
Patrick Redknapp hits a low pass to Santos Siviglia. Santos Siviglia lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Barry Testo. Excellent save.
45.00
Patrick Redknapp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Santos Siviglia. Santos Siviglia rushes past Julian Guppy! Some good footwork from Santos Siviglia provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just 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. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Newcastle United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Newcastle United start the second half!
49.25
1-1Julian Guppy catches Daniel Teixeira on the ankles. The referee brings Julian Guppy to one side and gives him another warning! Daniel Teixeira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.54
Patrick Redknapp flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Fonseca who takes it down. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Santos Siviglia. Santos Siviglia makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.07
Oleg Fox plays the ball forward to Jacob Grondin. Jacob Grondin makes a probing pass to Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eirik Soltvedt.
60.13
Robbie Bastin kicks a strong pass forward to Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.33
Dean Galli flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Swift collects the pass. Nicholas Swift shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
66.47
1-2Silvio Fonseca comes in with a late challenge on Chris Ax. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chris Ax hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.21
Julian Guppy chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Bower. Mick Bower makes an attacking run forward. Mick Bower knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Moore.
71.37
Daniel Teixeira makes a probing pass to Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.31
Patrick Redknapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Santos Siviglia. Santos Siviglia shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Barry Testo as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
74.46
1-2It's a corner kick. Daniel Teixeira kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Mick Bower gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
79.53
1-2Patrick Redknapp makes a probing pass to Santos Siviglia. Santos Siviglia knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Julian Guppy happens to be in the right place to block it.
81.08
Patrick Redknapp passes the ball forward to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Barry Testo!
84.05
Ashley Stamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Bower. Mick Bower threads the ball through to Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.00
Ashley Stamp makes a probing pass to Jacob Grondin. Jacob Grondin makes a beautiful solo run. Jacob Grondin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.45
Robbie Bastin comes in with a late challenge on Claudio Diez. The referee calls over Robbie Bastin and shows him a yellow card! Claudio Diez runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
32.5%
46.2%
21.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Santos Siviglia of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Barry Testo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oleg Fox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julian Guppy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Ax (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ashley Stamp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jacob Grondin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mick Bower (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dean Galli (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robbie Bastin (MID) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Nicholas Swift (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Luc Van Der Elst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jonathan Platt (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Keegan (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Omer Powell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Guilherme Parra (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eirik Soltvedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luis A. Cardoso (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alexander Moore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Claudio Diez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Patrick Redknapp (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Daniel Teixeira (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Silvio Fonseca (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Santos Siviglia (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Thomas Soto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dion Forbes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan-Carlos Iglesias (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bakary Sammer (ATT) | 0 | |