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Season 19 Archive: Division 2, Week 12
Aston Villa 3 - 0 Manchester City
Division Two League Match, Aston Villa vs. Manchester City (Sun Oct 05)
Aston Villa | Manchester City
3-2-2-1-2 C | 4-5-1 E
John O Brien | Scott Matthews
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T_Sorensen GK | GK P_Shilton
J_Lescott DF | DF Efe_Sodje
D_Sloan DF | DF M_Hummels
T_Graham DF | DF J_Stam
D_Obua DM | DF B_Sagna
Ridoutska DM | MF A_Ross
K_El_Ahmadi MF | MF Y_Hussein
O_Curkovic MF | MF Jinky
O_Bosingwa AM | MF T_Kunert
Matej_Vydra FW | MF P_Hartley
P_Di_Canio FW | FW Nathan_Dyer
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P_Hankey SUB | SUB P_Out
D_Sinclair SUB | SUB T_Roberts
T_Muller SUB | SUB S_Nasri
Maicon SUB | SUB Craige
P_Barrett SUB | SUB R_Palazuelos
Referee: M_de_Vries (Holland)
Min. 1 :(mnc) A_Ross with a first time pass
... P_Hartley runs onto it!
... A powerful header from P_Hartley !
... It looks good
... T_Sorensen was lucky there
Min. 2 :(asv) Ridoutska hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... Matej_Vydra latches onto it!
... Matej_Vydra with a powerful diving header!
... It goes wide!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 2 :(mnc) Nathan_Dyer dribbles it into the box
... The cross hits Nathan_Dyer on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
... What agility from T_Sorensen
Min. 3 :(mnc) P_Hartley slides the ball across to Jinky
... Brilliantly taken away by J_Lescott !!
... Any youngsters out there should be taking notes
Min. 6 :(asv) Matej_Vydra pushes it past the defender
... A scorcher of a shot from Matej_Vydra !
... P_Shilton gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 6 :(mnc) Y_Hussein looks around for some movement
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer could have let it bounce!
... T_Sorensen makes a fine save
Min. 7 :(mnc) Y_Hussein drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to Nathan_Dyer
... The ball hits P_Di_Canio in the face!
... And goes clear!
Min. 8 :(asv) O_Curkovic looks around for some movement
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to Ridoutska
... But A_Ross wins the tackle cleanly
Min. 12 :(asv) P_Di_Canio moves forward
... P_Di_Canio has his eyes on the goal!
... He fires the ball goal ward!
... It's beaten P_Shilton
... It goes wide !!
Min. 12 :(asv) T_Graham pulls up
... That looks like his hamstring went
... He wont be able to continue!!
Min. 12 :(asv) Up goes the substitution board - D_Sinclair on for T_Graham as a DF
Min. 13 :(asv) O_Curkovic finds Matej_Vydra on the edge of the box
... Matej_Vydra sees P_Shilton off his line !
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 14 :(mnc) Nathan_Dyer beats his man
... Nathan_Dyer with the drive!
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 15 :(asv) P_Di_Canio sidesteps B_Sagna
... He showed great skill there
... But J_Stam sees the pass and cuts it out
Min. 18 :(asv) O_Bosingwa with a probing pass to P_Di_Canio
... What a shot from P_Di_Canio !
... It could go anywhere
... But P_Shilton just gets his fingers to that one
Min. 18 :(mnc) Y_Hussein moves forward
... Y_Hussein uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... T_Sorensen parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 19 :(mnc) P_Hartley looks to play the ball out wide
... He plays the ball across to Jinky
... Jinky sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... But it's gone just wide !!
Min. 27 :(asv) K_El_Ahmadi flicks it over B_Sagna and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... Efe_Sodje plays the back pass
... P_Shilton can't get to it!!
... It goes just wide!!
... What a lucky escape!!
... CORNER!
... O_Curkovic chips the ball in towards the back post!
... D_Sloan gets to it!
... P_Shilton with a fantastic point blank save
... He showed great Reflexes there
Min. 27 :(mnc) Jinky turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer drifts clear!
... He is clean through!
... He is one on one with T_Sorensen
... He tries to beat T_Sorensen
... T_Sorensen dives on the ball !!
Min. 30 :(asv) O_Curkovic drives it forward to O_Bosingwa
... O_Bosingwa with the 40 yard drive !
... It takes a deflection!
... But hits the side netting!
... CORNER!
... D_Obua hits it towards the far post!
... It is kicked away by J_Stam
Min. 31 :(asv) Ridoutska finds the run of P_Di_Canio
... P_Di_Canio smashed the ball towards the bottom corner!
... But P_Shilton reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 32 :(mnc) T_Kunert pass splits open the defence and finds Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer attempts the shot!
... But T_Sorensen just gets his fingers to that one
... M_de_Vries has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 36 :(mnc) Jinky with the dribble
... He skips through the tackle from J_Lescott
... Jinky hits a crisp volley!
... T_Sorensen blocks the shot with his legs
... It goes clear!
Min. 37 :(asv) O_Curkovic jinks infield
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to P_Di_Canio
... A wicked drive by P_Di_Canio !
... The ball moves through the air!
... P_Shilton moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... It's beaten him!
... But it thumps the post!!
... And into the net!
... GOAL !!
... Lets see if Aston Villa can hang onto that lead!
... Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City ...
Min. 38 :(asv) Ridoutska headbutts Y_Hussein!
... He could be off here!
... M_de_Vries reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 39 :(asv) O_Bosingwa brings the ball under control
... He sees a team mate leave his marker!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... P_Di_Canio gets on the end of the pass
... A thundering drive by P_Di_Canio !
... P_Shilton is just going to watch it go over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But goes just over !!
... P_Shilton looks very relieved!
Min. 41 :(asv) K_El_Ahmadi hits in a wicked shot!
... It hits the defender
... Matej_Vydra latches onto it!
... Matej_Vydra goes for the top corner !
... But P_Shilton tips it over
... M_de_Vries has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 41 :(mnc) M_Hummels turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to A_Ross
... O_Bosingwa slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 42 :(mnc) Jinky knocks it past P_Di_Canio and runs onto it
... He leaves the defender standing
... Jinky rifles it at the goal !
... T_Sorensen makes the save
... He hits the ball up field!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(asv) D_Obua looks around for some movement
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He hits the ball to O_Bosingwa
... O_Bosingwa with the shot on net !
... P_Shilton makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 43 :(mnc) Jinky with the through ball to Nathan_Dyer
... O_Bosingwa with a perfectly timed tackle
Min. 45 :(asv) O_Curkovic with a smart pass to Matej_Vydra
... A skilful effort from Matej_Vydra !
... P_Shilton can't get to it!
... OH! It has gone just over the bar!
... P_Shilton makes a cocky smile
... Did he know that was going over?
Min. 46 :(mnc) M_Hummels with the mazy run
... M_Hummels with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But lands on the roof of the net !!
... T_Sorensen looks relieved there!
Min. 47 :(asv) O_Curkovic is out on the right
... He moves the ball left to P_Di_Canio
... P_Di_Canio pounds a rocket on goal !
... GOAL !!
... He jumps into the crowd!
... The fans love him!!
... Aston Villa 2-0 Manchester City ...
Min. 48 :(asv) It seems Aston Villa are making a tactical change to P
Min. 48 :(mnc) P_Hartley takes possession of the ball
... He plays the ball across to Y_Hussein
... O_Curkovic fouls badly
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... M_de_Vries lectures him
Min. 49 :(asv) D_Obua has a go!
... It hits the defender
... Matej_Vydra collects the loose ball!
... B_Sagna stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 49 :(mnc) Y_Hussein with a 50-yard pass to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer with a stunning strike !
... T_Sorensen gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Aston Villa 2-0 Manchester City
Min. 47 :(mnc) A_Ross moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to B_Sagna
... Matej_Vydra brings him down in the area
... There can only be one outcome surely!
... But M_de_Vries waves play on!!!
Min. 48 :(asv) O_Curkovic unselfishly heads the ball back to K_El_Ahmadi
... A skilful effort from K_El_Ahmadi !
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But lands on the roof of the net !!
... P_Shilton looks relieved there!
Min. 49 :(mnc) A_Ross drives it across the face of the goal P_Hartley
... D_Sloan gets in the way and wins the ball
Min. 50 :(mnc) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... Craige will come on for Y_Hussein and play MF
Min. 52 :(asv) O_Bosingwa with a measured ball to P_Di_Canio
... P_Di_Canio chases it through, he must score !
... The net bulges!
... OH!! He has hit the side netting
... Goal kick given
Min. 52 :(asv) O_Bosingwa sidesteps Efe_Sodje
... That was too easy
... T_Kunert with a late tackle
... It looked worse than what it was
... He is surrounded by the Aston Villa players
Min. 53 :(mnc) P_Hartley holds the ball up
... He sees Nathan_Dyer in space!
... Nathan_Dyer keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... But he puts it wide
... He found himself with no room to manoeuvre
Min. 55 :(mnc) Craige gets to the bye line
... He puts it into the box
... He finds P_Hartley
... P_Hartley with a powerful diving header!
... T_Sorensen makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
... He gathers it at the second attempt!
Min. 56 :(mnc) A_Ross with a first time pass
... M_Hummels runs onto it!
... M_Hummels fires a shot at goal !
... But T_Sorensen tips it over the bar
... CORNER!
... P_Hartley drives it into the box!
... T_Sorensen fists it away!
Min. 57 :(asv) D_Sloan moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He plays the ball through to Matej_Vydra
... A cheeky lob from Matej_Vydra !
... But P_Shilton stops that one easily
Min. 58 :(asv) D_Obua cuts inside his opponent
... He worked that well
... B_Sagna reads him well and hoofs it clear
Min. 60 :(mnc) S_Nasri is coming on for A_Ross and playing MF
Min. 60 :(mnc) T_Roberts takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace Efe_Sodje
... He'll play as a DF
... The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 61 :(mnc) T_Kunert looks for options
... He knocks the ball across to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer blasts it at the goal !
... T_Sorensen makes a good save
Min. 63 :(asv) K_El_Ahmadi lays the ball back to P_Di_Canio
... The defence has gone to sleep
... P_Di_Canio is all alone
... P_Shilton comes towards him
... He rounds P_Shilton
... He has been pushed wide!
... He shoots from a tight angle
... Its hit the side netting!!
Min. 64 :(asv) Matej_Vydra turns past J_Stam
... He has created space for himself now
... Jinky plays it back
... P_Shilton slips!!
... It goes just wide
... CORNER!
... Swung in by D_Obua
... Ridoutska makes a firm connection with his head
... P_Shilton saves, but he fumbles
... But he gathers at the second attempt!
Min. 64 :(mnc) Craige has found himself in space
... He looks up for his team mates
... He swings the ball in
... J_Stam gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... J_Stam with the goal bound shot!
... T_Sorensen makes a comfortable save
... He wasn't troubled there
Min. 65 :(asv) T_Muller is being prepared to come on
... O_Curkovic is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play DM
Min. 65 :(asv) Maicon will replace the useless O_Bosingwa and will play MF
Min. 67 :(asv) Ridoutska unselfishly heads the ball back to P_Di_Canio
... P_Di_Canio tries to chip the ball over P_Shilton!
... P_Shilton with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 68 :(asv) P_Di_Canio jumps over the defender's challenge
... P_Di_Canio has his eyes on the goal!
... He shoots!
... P_Shilton makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 69 :(asv) D_Obua jinks infield
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to D_Sinclair
... D_Sinclair shapes up for a shot!
... But P_Shilton comes out and dives at his feet
... That's goalkeeping at its finest
Min. 74 :(asv) Maicon finds P_Di_Canio in the box
... P_Di_Canio goes for the top corner !
... The shot deflects wide into the crowd!!
... CORNER!
... K_El_Ahmadi chips the ball into the area!
... P_Di_Canio gets to it!
... GOAL !!
... He jumps into the Aston Villa crowd to celebrate!!
... Both he and the fans are delighted!!
... And that makes it a hat trick!
... Aston Villa 3-0 Manchester City ...
Min. 75 :(asv) Aston Villa are switching their playing style to D
Min. 75 :(mnc) Nathan_Dyer with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past Ridoutska
... Matej_Vydra is late with that one
... He gets up and shakes the players hand
... M_de_Vries ignores the protests for a card
... John O Brien looks relieved
Min. 75 :(mnc) Nathan_Dyer leaves D_Obua standing
... Nathan_Dyer shoots towards goal !
... T_Sorensen dives towards his top let hand corner
... He's pushed that one just around the goal
... Super Stop !
... CORNER!
... Craige hits it into the box!
... T_Sorensen comes out and claims it!
Min. 76 :(asv) D_Sloan looks up for support for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... P_Di_Canio receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... But Jinky slides in two footed.
... M_de_Vries has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 76 :(mnc) Nathan_Dyer runs forward
... He nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... T_Muller brings him down from behind!
... But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 78 :(asv) Ridoutska plays it forward to P_Di_Canio
... P_Di_Canio sees P_Shilton off his line !
... P_Shilton gets up well to catch that one
Min. 81 :(mnc) S_Nasri gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside Ridoutska!
... He has some space now!
... Ridoutska fouls badly
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... He received a good talking to from M_de_Vries
... FREE KICK!
... Right on the edge of the box!
... T_Roberts fires it towards the goal
... It's hit the bar
... It bounces down
... T_Sorensen grabs it
... No Goal!
... Boo's surround the stadium!!!
Min. 85 :(asv) D_Obua leaves his marker standing
... D_Obua has time and space!
... He tries the lob!
... But P_Shilton reaches the ball. Good save
... There was a foul on P_Shilton anyway
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(mnc) Nathan_Dyer stops the ball and looks around for movement
... A team mate overlaps him now
... He uses his team mates run as a decoy and heads towards the goal!
... Nathan_Dyer looks to see where T_Sorensen is!
... He rifles in the shot!
... T_Sorensen gathers it easily
Min. 90 :(mnc) P_Hartley curls the ball out wide to Nathan_Dyer
... But D_Sinclair sweeps up the threat
Min. 91 :(asv) D_Obua looks up
... He swings the ball right towards Matej_Vydra
... T_Kunert reads the game well and cuts out the pass!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Villa Park
Attendance : 51,604
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Aston Villa Match Info
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Best player : P_Di_Canio (Man of the Match)
Scorers : P_Di_Canio (37,47,74)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : Ridoutska (38)
Injured : T_Graham (12)
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Manchester City Match Info
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Best player : Nathan_Dyer
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Aston Villa | Manchester City
Attempts on Goal : 26 | 20
Off target : 10 | 5
On target : 16 | 15
Possession : 47 | 53
Corners : 4 | 2
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 1 | 0
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 9 | 10
Key Tackles : 8 | 8
Key Passes : 23 | 19
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Final Score : Aston Villa 3 - 0 Manchester City
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Player Statistics - Aston Villa
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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T_Sorensen GK 39 4 4 1 15 | 96 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 145 0 0 0
J_Lescott DF 1 24 6 3 20 | 96 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
D_Sloan DF 2 23 10 4 19 | 96 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 60 20 5
T_Graham DF 2 23 9 6 24 | 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Obua DM 2 11 24 8 31 | 96 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 40 5
Ridoutska DM 2 15 23 7 34 | 96 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 38 3
K_El_Ahmadi MF 1 9 24 6 15 | 96 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 35 1
O_Curkovic MF 1 5 24 9 30 | 69 0 0 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0
O_Bosingwa AM 4 7 25 16 47 | 69 0 2 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 30 6
Matej_Vydra FW 1 9 6 25 13 | 96 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 20 0 18
P_Di_Canio FW 1 8 5 23 32 | 96 0 1 0 0 13 3 0 0 0 20 0 90
P_Hankey GK 24 3 3 5 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Sinclair DF 3 24 8 7 41 | 84 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 5
T_Muller DM 3 9 24 9 32 | 27 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 20 20
Maicon MF 2 5 23 5 14 | 27 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
P_Barrett FW 1 7 4 24 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Player Statistics - Manchester City
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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P_Shilton GK 29 6 5 3 18 | 96 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 0
Efe_Sodje DF 2 25 4 2 28 | 64 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
M_Hummels DF 1 24 6 3 20 | 96 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 -20 -10 -14
J_Stam DF 2 23 7 6 29 | 96 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 0 5
B_Sagna DF 2 21 10 7 18 | 96 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
A_Ross MF 1 3 26 2 36 | 64 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 40 0
Y_Hussein MF 2 8 25 9 39 | 54 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 5
Jinky MF 3 7 25 7 41 | 96 0 2 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 40 20 11
T_Kunert MF 1 7 24 2 21 | 96 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 20 0
P_Hartley MF 3 7 23 8 34 | 96 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 -20 30 -10
Nathan_Dyer FW 2 6 10 24 31 | 96 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 42
P_Out GK 12 5 4 7 14 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Roberts DF 2 24 11 9 27 | 32 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
S_Nasri MF 2 7 23 8 26 | 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Craige MF 1 1 23 1 27 | 42 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
R_Palazuelos FW 2 5 11 23 26 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Aston Villa | Manchester City
3-2-2-1-2 C | 4-5-1 E
John O Brien | Scott Matthews
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T_Sorensen GK | GK P_Shilton
J_Lescott DF | DF Efe_Sodje
D_Sloan DF | DF M_Hummels
T_Graham DF | DF J_Stam
D_Obua DM | DF B_Sagna
Ridoutska DM | MF A_Ross
K_El_Ahmadi MF | MF Y_Hussein
O_Curkovic MF | MF Jinky
O_Bosingwa AM | MF T_Kunert
Matej_Vydra FW | MF P_Hartley
P_Di_Canio FW | FW Nathan_Dyer
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P_Hankey SUB | SUB P_Out
D_Sinclair SUB | SUB T_Roberts
T_Muller SUB | SUB S_Nasri
Maicon SUB | SUB Craige
P_Barrett SUB | SUB R_Palazuelos
Referee: M_de_Vries (Holland)
Min. 1 :(mnc) A_Ross with a first time pass
... P_Hartley runs onto it!
... A powerful header from P_Hartley !
... It looks good
... T_Sorensen was lucky there
Min. 2 :(asv) Ridoutska hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... Matej_Vydra latches onto it!
... Matej_Vydra with a powerful diving header!
... It goes wide!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 2 :(mnc) Nathan_Dyer dribbles it into the box
... The cross hits Nathan_Dyer on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
... What agility from T_Sorensen
Min. 3 :(mnc) P_Hartley slides the ball across to Jinky
... Brilliantly taken away by J_Lescott !!
... Any youngsters out there should be taking notes
Min. 6 :(asv) Matej_Vydra pushes it past the defender
... A scorcher of a shot from Matej_Vydra !
... P_Shilton gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 6 :(mnc) Y_Hussein looks around for some movement
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer could have let it bounce!
... T_Sorensen makes a fine save
Min. 7 :(mnc) Y_Hussein drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to Nathan_Dyer
... The ball hits P_Di_Canio in the face!
... And goes clear!
Min. 8 :(asv) O_Curkovic looks around for some movement
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to Ridoutska
... But A_Ross wins the tackle cleanly
Min. 12 :(asv) P_Di_Canio moves forward
... P_Di_Canio has his eyes on the goal!
... He fires the ball goal ward!
... It's beaten P_Shilton
... It goes wide !!
Min. 12 :(asv) T_Graham pulls up
... That looks like his hamstring went
... He wont be able to continue!!
Min. 12 :(asv) Up goes the substitution board - D_Sinclair on for T_Graham as a DF
Min. 13 :(asv) O_Curkovic finds Matej_Vydra on the edge of the box
... Matej_Vydra sees P_Shilton off his line !
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 14 :(mnc) Nathan_Dyer beats his man
... Nathan_Dyer with the drive!
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 15 :(asv) P_Di_Canio sidesteps B_Sagna
... He showed great skill there
... But J_Stam sees the pass and cuts it out
Min. 18 :(asv) O_Bosingwa with a probing pass to P_Di_Canio
... What a shot from P_Di_Canio !
... It could go anywhere
... But P_Shilton just gets his fingers to that one
Min. 18 :(mnc) Y_Hussein moves forward
... Y_Hussein uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... T_Sorensen parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 19 :(mnc) P_Hartley looks to play the ball out wide
... He plays the ball across to Jinky
... Jinky sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... But it's gone just wide !!
Min. 27 :(asv) K_El_Ahmadi flicks it over B_Sagna and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... Efe_Sodje plays the back pass
... P_Shilton can't get to it!!
... It goes just wide!!
... What a lucky escape!!
... CORNER!
... O_Curkovic chips the ball in towards the back post!
... D_Sloan gets to it!
... P_Shilton with a fantastic point blank save
... He showed great Reflexes there
Min. 27 :(mnc) Jinky turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer drifts clear!
... He is clean through!
... He is one on one with T_Sorensen
... He tries to beat T_Sorensen
... T_Sorensen dives on the ball !!
Min. 30 :(asv) O_Curkovic drives it forward to O_Bosingwa
... O_Bosingwa with the 40 yard drive !
... It takes a deflection!
... But hits the side netting!
... CORNER!
... D_Obua hits it towards the far post!
... It is kicked away by J_Stam
Min. 31 :(asv) Ridoutska finds the run of P_Di_Canio
... P_Di_Canio smashed the ball towards the bottom corner!
... But P_Shilton reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 32 :(mnc) T_Kunert pass splits open the defence and finds Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer attempts the shot!
... But T_Sorensen just gets his fingers to that one
... M_de_Vries has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 36 :(mnc) Jinky with the dribble
... He skips through the tackle from J_Lescott
... Jinky hits a crisp volley!
... T_Sorensen blocks the shot with his legs
... It goes clear!
Min. 37 :(asv) O_Curkovic jinks infield
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to P_Di_Canio
... A wicked drive by P_Di_Canio !
... The ball moves through the air!
... P_Shilton moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... It's beaten him!
... But it thumps the post!!
... And into the net!
... GOAL !!
... Lets see if Aston Villa can hang onto that lead!
... Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City ...
Min. 38 :(asv) Ridoutska headbutts Y_Hussein!
... He could be off here!
... M_de_Vries reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 39 :(asv) O_Bosingwa brings the ball under control
... He sees a team mate leave his marker!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... P_Di_Canio gets on the end of the pass
... A thundering drive by P_Di_Canio !
... P_Shilton is just going to watch it go over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But goes just over !!
... P_Shilton looks very relieved!
Min. 41 :(asv) K_El_Ahmadi hits in a wicked shot!
... It hits the defender
... Matej_Vydra latches onto it!
... Matej_Vydra goes for the top corner !
... But P_Shilton tips it over
... M_de_Vries has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 41 :(mnc) M_Hummels turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to A_Ross
... O_Bosingwa slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 42 :(mnc) Jinky knocks it past P_Di_Canio and runs onto it
... He leaves the defender standing
... Jinky rifles it at the goal !
... T_Sorensen makes the save
... He hits the ball up field!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(asv) D_Obua looks around for some movement
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He hits the ball to O_Bosingwa
... O_Bosingwa with the shot on net !
... P_Shilton makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 43 :(mnc) Jinky with the through ball to Nathan_Dyer
... O_Bosingwa with a perfectly timed tackle
Min. 45 :(asv) O_Curkovic with a smart pass to Matej_Vydra
... A skilful effort from Matej_Vydra !
... P_Shilton can't get to it!
... OH! It has gone just over the bar!
... P_Shilton makes a cocky smile
... Did he know that was going over?
Min. 46 :(mnc) M_Hummels with the mazy run
... M_Hummels with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But lands on the roof of the net !!
... T_Sorensen looks relieved there!
Min. 47 :(asv) O_Curkovic is out on the right
... He moves the ball left to P_Di_Canio
... P_Di_Canio pounds a rocket on goal !
... GOAL !!
... He jumps into the crowd!
... The fans love him!!
... Aston Villa 2-0 Manchester City ...
Min. 48 :(asv) It seems Aston Villa are making a tactical change to P
Min. 48 :(mnc) P_Hartley takes possession of the ball
... He plays the ball across to Y_Hussein
... O_Curkovic fouls badly
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... M_de_Vries lectures him
Min. 49 :(asv) D_Obua has a go!
... It hits the defender
... Matej_Vydra collects the loose ball!
... B_Sagna stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 49 :(mnc) Y_Hussein with a 50-yard pass to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer with a stunning strike !
... T_Sorensen gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Aston Villa 2-0 Manchester City
Min. 47 :(mnc) A_Ross moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to B_Sagna
... Matej_Vydra brings him down in the area
... There can only be one outcome surely!
... But M_de_Vries waves play on!!!
Min. 48 :(asv) O_Curkovic unselfishly heads the ball back to K_El_Ahmadi
... A skilful effort from K_El_Ahmadi !
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But lands on the roof of the net !!
... P_Shilton looks relieved there!
Min. 49 :(mnc) A_Ross drives it across the face of the goal P_Hartley
... D_Sloan gets in the way and wins the ball
Min. 50 :(mnc) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... Craige will come on for Y_Hussein and play MF
Min. 52 :(asv) O_Bosingwa with a measured ball to P_Di_Canio
... P_Di_Canio chases it through, he must score !
... The net bulges!
... OH!! He has hit the side netting
... Goal kick given
Min. 52 :(asv) O_Bosingwa sidesteps Efe_Sodje
... That was too easy
... T_Kunert with a late tackle
... It looked worse than what it was
... He is surrounded by the Aston Villa players
Min. 53 :(mnc) P_Hartley holds the ball up
... He sees Nathan_Dyer in space!
... Nathan_Dyer keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... But he puts it wide
... He found himself with no room to manoeuvre
Min. 55 :(mnc) Craige gets to the bye line
... He puts it into the box
... He finds P_Hartley
... P_Hartley with a powerful diving header!
... T_Sorensen makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
... He gathers it at the second attempt!
Min. 56 :(mnc) A_Ross with a first time pass
... M_Hummels runs onto it!
... M_Hummels fires a shot at goal !
... But T_Sorensen tips it over the bar
... CORNER!
... P_Hartley drives it into the box!
... T_Sorensen fists it away!
Min. 57 :(asv) D_Sloan moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He plays the ball through to Matej_Vydra
... A cheeky lob from Matej_Vydra !
... But P_Shilton stops that one easily
Min. 58 :(asv) D_Obua cuts inside his opponent
... He worked that well
... B_Sagna reads him well and hoofs it clear
Min. 60 :(mnc) S_Nasri is coming on for A_Ross and playing MF
Min. 60 :(mnc) T_Roberts takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace Efe_Sodje
... He'll play as a DF
... The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 61 :(mnc) T_Kunert looks for options
... He knocks the ball across to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer blasts it at the goal !
... T_Sorensen makes a good save
Min. 63 :(asv) K_El_Ahmadi lays the ball back to P_Di_Canio
... The defence has gone to sleep
... P_Di_Canio is all alone
... P_Shilton comes towards him
... He rounds P_Shilton
... He has been pushed wide!
... He shoots from a tight angle
... Its hit the side netting!!
Min. 64 :(asv) Matej_Vydra turns past J_Stam
... He has created space for himself now
... Jinky plays it back
... P_Shilton slips!!
... It goes just wide
... CORNER!
... Swung in by D_Obua
... Ridoutska makes a firm connection with his head
... P_Shilton saves, but he fumbles
... But he gathers at the second attempt!
Min. 64 :(mnc) Craige has found himself in space
... He looks up for his team mates
... He swings the ball in
... J_Stam gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... J_Stam with the goal bound shot!
... T_Sorensen makes a comfortable save
... He wasn't troubled there
Min. 65 :(asv) T_Muller is being prepared to come on
... O_Curkovic is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play DM
Min. 65 :(asv) Maicon will replace the useless O_Bosingwa and will play MF
Min. 67 :(asv) Ridoutska unselfishly heads the ball back to P_Di_Canio
... P_Di_Canio tries to chip the ball over P_Shilton!
... P_Shilton with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 68 :(asv) P_Di_Canio jumps over the defender's challenge
... P_Di_Canio has his eyes on the goal!
... He shoots!
... P_Shilton makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 69 :(asv) D_Obua jinks infield
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to D_Sinclair
... D_Sinclair shapes up for a shot!
... But P_Shilton comes out and dives at his feet
... That's goalkeeping at its finest
Min. 74 :(asv) Maicon finds P_Di_Canio in the box
... P_Di_Canio goes for the top corner !
... The shot deflects wide into the crowd!!
... CORNER!
... K_El_Ahmadi chips the ball into the area!
... P_Di_Canio gets to it!
... GOAL !!
... He jumps into the Aston Villa crowd to celebrate!!
... Both he and the fans are delighted!!
... And that makes it a hat trick!
... Aston Villa 3-0 Manchester City ...
Min. 75 :(asv) Aston Villa are switching their playing style to D
Min. 75 :(mnc) Nathan_Dyer with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past Ridoutska
... Matej_Vydra is late with that one
... He gets up and shakes the players hand
... M_de_Vries ignores the protests for a card
... John O Brien looks relieved
Min. 75 :(mnc) Nathan_Dyer leaves D_Obua standing
... Nathan_Dyer shoots towards goal !
... T_Sorensen dives towards his top let hand corner
... He's pushed that one just around the goal
... Super Stop !
... CORNER!
... Craige hits it into the box!
... T_Sorensen comes out and claims it!
Min. 76 :(asv) D_Sloan looks up for support for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... P_Di_Canio receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... But Jinky slides in two footed.
... M_de_Vries has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 76 :(mnc) Nathan_Dyer runs forward
... He nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... T_Muller brings him down from behind!
... But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 78 :(asv) Ridoutska plays it forward to P_Di_Canio
... P_Di_Canio sees P_Shilton off his line !
... P_Shilton gets up well to catch that one
Min. 81 :(mnc) S_Nasri gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside Ridoutska!
... He has some space now!
... Ridoutska fouls badly
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... He received a good talking to from M_de_Vries
... FREE KICK!
... Right on the edge of the box!
... T_Roberts fires it towards the goal
... It's hit the bar
... It bounces down
... T_Sorensen grabs it
... No Goal!
... Boo's surround the stadium!!!
Min. 85 :(asv) D_Obua leaves his marker standing
... D_Obua has time and space!
... He tries the lob!
... But P_Shilton reaches the ball. Good save
... There was a foul on P_Shilton anyway
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(mnc) Nathan_Dyer stops the ball and looks around for movement
... A team mate overlaps him now
... He uses his team mates run as a decoy and heads towards the goal!
... Nathan_Dyer looks to see where T_Sorensen is!
... He rifles in the shot!
... T_Sorensen gathers it easily
Min. 90 :(mnc) P_Hartley curls the ball out wide to Nathan_Dyer
... But D_Sinclair sweeps up the threat
Min. 91 :(asv) D_Obua looks up
... He swings the ball right towards Matej_Vydra
... T_Kunert reads the game well and cuts out the pass!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Villa Park
Attendance : 51,604
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Aston Villa Match Info
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Best player : P_Di_Canio (Man of the Match)
Scorers : P_Di_Canio (37,47,74)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : Ridoutska (38)
Injured : T_Graham (12)
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Manchester City Match Info
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Best player : Nathan_Dyer
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Aston Villa | Manchester City
Attempts on Goal : 26 | 20
Off target : 10 | 5
On target : 16 | 15
Possession : 47 | 53
Corners : 4 | 2
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 1 | 0
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 9 | 10
Key Tackles : 8 | 8
Key Passes : 23 | 19
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Final Score : Aston Villa 3 - 0 Manchester City
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Player Statistics - Aston Villa
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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T_Sorensen GK 39 4 4 1 15 | 96 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 145 0 0 0
J_Lescott DF 1 24 6 3 20 | 96 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
D_Sloan DF 2 23 10 4 19 | 96 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 60 20 5
T_Graham DF 2 23 9 6 24 | 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Obua DM 2 11 24 8 31 | 96 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 40 5
Ridoutska DM 2 15 23 7 34 | 96 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 38 3
K_El_Ahmadi MF 1 9 24 6 15 | 96 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 35 1
O_Curkovic MF 1 5 24 9 30 | 69 0 0 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0
O_Bosingwa AM 4 7 25 16 47 | 69 0 2 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 30 6
Matej_Vydra FW 1 9 6 25 13 | 96 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 20 0 18
P_Di_Canio FW 1 8 5 23 32 | 96 0 1 0 0 13 3 0 0 0 20 0 90
P_Hankey GK 24 3 3 5 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Sinclair DF 3 24 8 7 41 | 84 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 5
T_Muller DM 3 9 24 9 32 | 27 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 20 20
Maicon MF 2 5 23 5 14 | 27 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
P_Barrett FW 1 7 4 24 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Player Statistics - Manchester City
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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P_Shilton GK 29 6 5 3 18 | 96 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 0
Efe_Sodje DF 2 25 4 2 28 | 64 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
M_Hummels DF 1 24 6 3 20 | 96 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 -20 -10 -14
J_Stam DF 2 23 7 6 29 | 96 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 0 5
B_Sagna DF 2 21 10 7 18 | 96 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
A_Ross MF 1 3 26 2 36 | 64 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 40 0
Y_Hussein MF 2 8 25 9 39 | 54 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 5
Jinky MF 3 7 25 7 41 | 96 0 2 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 40 20 11
T_Kunert MF 1 7 24 2 21 | 96 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 20 0
P_Hartley MF 3 7 23 8 34 | 96 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 -20 30 -10
Nathan_Dyer FW 2 6 10 24 31 | 96 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 42
P_Out GK 12 5 4 7 14 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Roberts DF 2 24 11 9 27 | 32 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
S_Nasri MF 2 7 23 8 26 | 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Craige MF 1 1 23 1 27 | 42 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
R_Palazuelos FW 2 5 11 23 26 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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