Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Reading. A crowd of 19,106 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Aston Villa and Reading are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Aston Villa and Reading are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Aston Villa kicking off!
6.42
0-0Henning Leonhardsen comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Delgado. Henning Leonhardsen is warned by the referee! Miguel Delgado runs off the knock.
10.32
0-0Henning Leonhardsen chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Owen. Dean Owen goes all the way! Dean Owen rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
14.05
Craig Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Insley. Shaun Insley shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
15.40
Alonso Carvajal sees a break and surges forward. Alonso Carvajal tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
16.48
0-1Henning Leonhardsen threads the ball through to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Oliveira. Mario Oliveira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.44
Frederico Ruiz makes a simple pass to Dean Owen. Dean Owen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.56
Thierry Black decides to run forward with the ball. Thierry Black makes a simple pass to Ralph Fletcher. Ralph Fletcher goes all the way! Ralph Fletcher rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.17
0-2Alonso Carvajal decides to run forward with the ball. Alonso Carvajal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Cano.
30.35
Frederico Ruiz makes a probing pass to Dean Owen. Dean Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jermaine Midgley.
32.40
0-2Nicholas Robson chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Ruiz. Frederico Ruiz takes it forward alone. Frederico Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Owen. Dean Owen flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Andy Mckinlay.
34.48
0-2Reading are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Aston Villa's defence.
36.10
Gustavo Montoya catches Seb Michel on the ankles. The referee calls over Gustavo Montoya and warns him to calm down! Seb Michel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.15
Billy Eadie hoofs the ball up the pitch. Seb Michel shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Reading start the second half!
48.16
Alonso Carvajal chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Insley. Shaun Insley tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Claus Conteh manages to keep it out.
49.36
Gustavo Montoya makes a simple pass to Henning Leonhardsen. Henning Leonhardsen makes a beautiful solo run. Henning Leonhardsen lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Oliveira. Mario Oliveira powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
51.30
Frederico Ruiz comes in with a late challenge on Craig Hansen. Frederico Ruiz is given a warning by the referee! Craig Hansen runs off the knock.
57.10
1-2Jermaine Midgley kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Insley. Shaun Insley threads the ball through to Seb Michel but he's offside!
61.05
Alonso Carvajal kicks a strong pass forward to Seb Michel. Seb Michel lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Insley. Shaun Insley heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Claus Conteh!
63.38
1-2Max Burgess hacks Alonso Carvajal from behind! Max Burgess is given a warning by the referee! Alonso Carvajal carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.41
Henning Leonhardsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Owen. Dean Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Oliveira. Mario Oliveira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Andy Mckinlay manages to keep it out.
66.48
Billy Eadie knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado threads the ball through to Seb Michel. Seb Michel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Izquierdo.
69.31
Billy Eadie makes a probing pass to Alonso Carvajal. Alonso Carvajal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Insley. Shaun Insley plays a perfect one-two with Seb Michel and rushes in on goal... Shaun Insley tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.46
Gill Banchelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Insley. Shaun Insley plays a perfect one-two with Ralph Fletcher and rushes in on goal... Shaun Insley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.00
Alonso Carvajal makes a probing pass to Seb Michel. Seb Michel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gustavo Montoya.
81.49
Billy Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Alonso Carvajal. Alonso Carvajal threads the ball through to Seb Michel. Seb Michel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Claus Conteh easily smothers it!
85.12
1-2Adolfo Izquierdo clumsily knocks into Shaun Insley. The referee calls over Adolfo Izquierdo and shows him a yellow card! Shaun Insley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.28
Frederico Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Dean Owen. Dean Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Andy Mckinlay!
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
| Seb Michel 40 | Mario Oliveira 16 Dean Owen 20 |