Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 10,004 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Aston Villa and Stoke City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Aston Villa and Stoke City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
0.00
0-0Stoke City kick off!
2.16
0-0Alberto Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Sandro Bernini. Sandro Bernini shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
3.07
0-0Juan-Carlos Dominguez chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Peckham. Ruel Peckham flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Platt who brings the ball under control. Nigel Platt passes the ball forward but Miguel Semedo is offside!
6.10
Lomano Power flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mowbray collects the pass. Craig Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Sandro Bernini. Sandro Bernini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
9.43
Warren Howey threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Dominguez. Juan-Carlos Dominguez passes the ball forward to Cyril Dufresnes. Cyril Dufresnes tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
12.46
0-1David Cole kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Salako. Simon Salako flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mowbray collects the pass. Craig Mowbray skips past Ruel Peckham! Craig Mowbray muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper, Manuel Devaux, sees it late!! Goal for Stoke City!
16.29
David Cole makes a simple pass to Lomano Power. Lomano Power flicks a high pass forward to Craig Mowbray who brings the ball under control. Craig Mowbray finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.15
Ruel Peckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Dominguez. Juan-Carlos Dominguez rushes past Simon Salako! Juan-Carlos Dominguez tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.19
1-1Gilles Ball runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gilles Ball tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Manuel Devaux manages to keep it out.
26.08
Lomano Power flicks a high pass forward. Sandro Bernini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sandro Bernini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
30.14
Warren Howey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Peckham. Ruel Peckham threads a neat ball through to Cyril Dufresnes. Cyril Dufresnes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Arnaud Verschuere comfortably smothers it!
32.35
Simon Salako controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giuseppe Hamed. Giuseppe Hamed flicks the ball to his team mate, Elvis Caccia. Elvis Caccia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
33.48
Donato Ferrarese flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Platt who takes it down. Nigel Platt edges inside the box! Nigel Platt takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.26
Giuseppe Hamed kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Ball. Gilles Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Mowbray. Craig Mowbray shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.35
Alberto Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Sandro Bernini who takes it down. Sandro Bernini shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Andre Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Platt who takes it down. Nigel Platt finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Stoke City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stoke City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the second half underway!
48.03
1-1Alberto Antunes makes a probing pass to Sandro Bernini. Sandro Bernini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Dominguez.
53.20
Simon Salako hits a low pass to Sandro Bernini. Sandro Bernini plays a one-two with Elvis Caccia and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Sandro Bernini provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.13
Andre Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Cyril Dufresnes. Cyril Dufresnes edges inside the box! Cyril Dufresnes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Cyril Dufresnes scores for Aston Villa!!
57.55
Lomano Power takes it forward alone. Lomano Power whips in a cross ball towards Elvis Caccia. Elvis Caccia fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.21
2-1Stoke City have made 3 substitutions with Sebastiao Carvalho replacing Craig Mowbray, Fabien Lemasson replacing Lomano Power and Moritz Schröder replacing Sandro Bernini .
61.27
Warren Howey flicks a high pass forward. Donato Ferrarese controls it well on his chest. Donato Ferrarese threads a neat ball through to Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt whips in a cross ball towards Cyril Dufresnes. Cyril Dufresnes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Arnaud Verschuere reads it well. Nice save!
63.26
Juan-Carlos Dominguez knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Oliveira. Rodrigo Oliveira sees Juan-Carlos Dominguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan-Carlos Dominguez plays a one-two with Andre Teixeira and rushes in on goal... Juan-Carlos Dominguez shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
66.13
Giuseppe Hamed makes a simple pass to Fabien Lemasson. Fabien Lemasson threads the ball through to Alberto Antunes. Alberto Antunes runs straight at the defence! Alberto Antunes shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stoke City!
69.23
Teddy Brocard knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Oliveira. Rodrigo Oliveira decides to run forward with the ball. Rodrigo Oliveira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.47
Juan-Carlos Dominguez threads the ball through to Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arnaud Verschuere who gathers it comfortably.
73.00
Fabien Lemasson chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Carvalho. Sebastiao Carvalho shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.13
Ruel Peckham threads a neat ball through to Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Arnaud Verschuere manages to gather it.
78.16
2-2Giuseppe Hamed flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Ball collects the pass. Gilles Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Antunes. Alberto Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Carvalho. Sebastiao Carvalho finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Warren Howey!
81.06
2-2Giuseppe Hamed clumsily knocks into Miguel Semedo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Semedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.44
Rodrigo Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Dominguez. Juan-Carlos Dominguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Platt but he's offside!
87.27
Ruel Peckham flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Dominguez who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos Dominguez edges inside the box! Juan-Carlos Dominguez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Teddy Brocard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo threads a neat ball through to Cyril Dufresnes. Cyril Dufresnes edges inside the box! Cyril Dufresnes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Giuseppe Hamed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Dominguez of Aston Villa |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Manuel Devaux (GK)
6
2. Donato Ferrarese (DEF)
6
3. Teddy Brocard (DEF)
6
4. Warren Howey (DEF)
6
5. Andre Teixeira (MID)
7
6. Rodrigo Oliveira (MID)
7
7. Juan-Carlos Dominguez (MID)
9
8. Ruel Peckham (MID)
7
9. Nigel Platt (ATT)
6
10. Cyril Dufresnes (ATT)
9
11. Miguel Semedo (ATT)
6
12. Anthony Haynes (DEF)
0
13. Dale Beresford (MID)
0
14. Davide Gissi (ATT)
0
1. Arnaud Verschuere (GK)
7
2. Giuseppe Hamed (DEF)
6
3. Simon Salako (DEF)
7
4. David Cole (DEF)
6
5. Sebastian Hermann (MID)
6
6. Lomano Power (MID)
7
7. Alberto Antunes (MID)
9
8. Gilles Ball (MID)
7
9. Elvis Caccia (ATT)
6
10. Sandro Bernini (ATT)
6
11. Craig Mowbray (ATT)
8
12. Sebastiao Carvalho (ATT)
6
13. Fabien Lemasson (MID)
7
14. Moritz Schröder (ATT)
6