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 Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 9,712 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Aston Villa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Williamson.


0.00
Aston Villa start the match!
6.22
Elena Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Noel Formon who takes it down. Noel Formon chips the ball to his team mate, Del Beckham. Del Beckham takes a shot at goal but Edward Clarke is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
8.17
Chris Barrett knocks the ball forward to Abel Ferreira. Abel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alistair Joseph.
9.30
Dave Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.58
Nicolas Menendez threads a neat ball through to Del Beckham. Del Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Ferreira. Abel Ferreira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
16.13
Ben Jess flicks a high pass forward to Noel Formon who brings the ball under control. Noel Formon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alistair Joseph.
26.43
Elena Fernandez makes a probing pass to Nicolas Menendez. Nicolas Menendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Helmer who gathers it comfortably.
28.23
Stephen Marr knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
34.30
Chris Barrett clumsily knocks into Kemal Dryden. Chris Barrett is warned by the referee! Kemal Dryden runs off the knock.
36.13
Kemal Dryden catches Pasquale Di Vaio on the ankles. The referee brings Kemal Dryden to one side and gives him a warning! Pasquale Di Vaio runs off the knock.
39.40
Dave Rodgers kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Neves. Andre Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Rodgers but he's offside!
40.30
Pasquale Di Vaio comes in with a late challenge on Matt Moffat. The referee calls over Pasquale Di Vaio and shows him a yellow card! Matt Moffat runs off the knock.
42.11
Kemal Dryden catches Markus Wendel on the ankles. The referee brings Kemal Dryden to one side and gives him another warning! Markus Wendel grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Aston Villa appear unchanged since the first half. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
49.21
Kemal Dryden flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat rushes past Chris Barrett! Matt Moffat muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.13
Chris Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Fernandez. Elena Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Beckham. Del Beckham runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Del Beckham provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.44
Elena Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Abel Ferreira. Abel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Helmer who gathers it comfortably.
55.45
Dave Rodgers kicks a strong pass forward to Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.51
Pasquale Di Vaio flicks a high pass forward to Elena Fernandez who brings the ball under control. Elena Fernandez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Elena Fernandez edges inside the box! Elena Fernandez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Aston Villa!
61.38
Pasquale Di Vaio flicks a high pass forward. Elena Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Elena Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Markus Rummenigge collects the pass. Markus Rummenigge kicks a strong pass forward to Del Beckham but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.13
Elena Fernandez passes the ball forward to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Lars Helmer.
65.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Abel Ferreira plays the ball forward to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge knocks the ball forward, putting Del Beckham through on goal. Del Beckham takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.19
Kemal Dryden flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Marr. Stephen Marr skips past Pasquale Di Vaio! Stephen Marr shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
69.14
Alistair Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Dryden collects the pass. Kemal Dryden flicks a high pass forward. Matt Moffat holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Moffat shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
71.19
Pasquale Di Vaio chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Jess. Ben Jess flicks a high pass forward. Noel Formon controls it well on his chest. Noel Formon threads the ball through into the box. Elena Fernandez tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Alistair Joseph.
72.43
Ben Jess takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Some silky footwork from Del Beckham provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
75.34
Pasquale Di Vaio plays the ball forward to Abel Ferreira. Abel Ferreira changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Abel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Gough.
77.51
With a delightful solo run, Markus Wendel stretches the opposition's defence. Markus Wendel plays a scrappy one-two with Markus Rummenigge and stumbles forward towards the goal... Markus Wendel looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.12
Chris Barrett sees Markus Rummenigge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Markus Rummenigge kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Jess. Ben Jess chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Menendez. Some awkward footwork from Nicolas Menendez provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.38
Markus Wendel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Fernandez. With great vision, Elena Fernandez plays the ball forward to Abel Ferreira. Abel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Del Beckham. Del Beckham heads the ball goalwards. Del Beckham scores for Aston Villa!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 5 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 65.3846153846154 vs 34.6153846153846
Play Area
Home team third: 28.21%, Midfield: 41.03%, Away team third: 30.77%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Del Beckham of Aston Villa

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Juan Vicente (GK)
6
2. Markus Wendel (DEF)
7
4. Chris Barrett (DEF)
6
5. Abel Ferreira (MID)
8
9
8. Ben Jess (MID)
6
9. Noel Formon (ATT)
6
6
11. Del Beckham (ATT)
9

12. Lars Maier (ATT)
0
0
14. Malte Ritzinger (MID)
0

1. Lars Helmer (GK)
6
6
3. Edward Clarke (DEF)
6
4. Garry Gough (DEF)
6
6
6. Dave Rodgers (MID)
6
7. Kemal Dryden (MID)
6
8. Andre Neves (ATT)
6
9. Matt Moffat (ATT)
6
10. Stephen Marr (ATT)
6
11. Don Liddell (ATT)
6

12. Del Youds (MID)
0
13. Chris Jeffers (GK)
0
14. Liam Pearce (GK)
0