Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Villa Park where Aston Villa play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 19,370 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Aston Villa and Swansea City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Aston Villa and Swansea City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Swansea City kick off!
12.23
0-0Thierry Sherwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.37
0-0James Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Best. Mike Best plays a perfect one-two with Kew Mendes and rushes in on goal... Mike Best shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.04
0-0Neil Summerbee threads the ball through to Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes goes all the way! Kew Mendes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Brian Riggott easily smothers it.
16.42
Claude Cabrol makes a simple pass to James Waters. James Waters makes a beautiful solo run. James Waters shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.10
0-0James Waters catches Miguel Delgado on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Delgado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.44
James Waters sees space and advances. James Waters shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.23
Neil Summerbee makes a simple pass to Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes goes all the way! Kew Mendes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
28.45
Jermaine Midgley makes a beautiful solo run. Jermaine Midgley brings the ball forward. Jermaine Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Insley. Shaun Insley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.52
Neil Summerbee makes a probing pass to Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Brian Riggott manages to gather it comfortably.
33.42
James Waters sees space and advances. James Waters plays a perfect one-two with Kew Mendes and rushes in on goal... James Waters shoots from just inside the box but Brian Riggott is on top of it.
36.48
Neil Summerbee knocks the ball forward to Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.00
1-0Craig Hansen decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Hansen shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Aston Villa kick off the second half!
47.19
Garry Greig plays a long ball forward. Mike Best lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
51.17
Craig Hansen takes it forward alone. Craig Hansen shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
53.10
1-0Mike Best catches Jermaine Midgley on the ankles. Mike Best is warned by the referee! Jermaine Midgley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.30
Mike Cole controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thierry Sherwood. Thierry Sherwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.57
Carlos Dreef makes a probing pass to Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister goes all the way! Chris Pallister makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.11
Mike Cole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Waters. James Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Best. Mike Best knocks in a cross ball towards Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes directs the ball goalwards with his head. Brian Riggott manages to gather it comfortably.
71.17
James Waters makes a simple pass to Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
72.55
Shaun Insley hacks Claude Cabrol from behind! Shaun Insley is shown the yellow card! Claude Cabrol stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.55
Miguel Delgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Insley. Shaun Insley goes all the way! Shaun Insley tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.04
James Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Best. Mike Best knocks in a cross ball towards Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
84.38
Claude Cabrol comes in with a late challenge on Chris Pallister. The referee calls over Claude Cabrol and shows him a yellow card! Chris Pallister runs off the knock.
89.59
Neil Summerbee knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby goes all the way! Tommy Newby shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Brian Riggott easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
33.8%
45.1%
21.1%
Scorers