Back
Season 29 Archive: Division 1, Week 18
Aston Villa 2 - 2 Arsenal
Division One League Match, Aston Villa vs. Arsenal (Mon Mar 09)
Aston Villa | Arsenal
4-1-4-1 P | 4-5-1 P
Pierre Van Rossum | Adrian Dalmedo
|
B_Friedel GK | GK D_James
P_Livingstone DF | DF Henrique
A_Cissokho DF | DF P_Evra
G_Fotheringam DF | DF C_Blewitt
P_Tonosko DF | DF D_Burn
M_Woods DM | MF P_Bouba_Diop
R_Nainggolan MF | MF D_Rocastle
K_Commons MF | MF S_Matthews
S_Berghuis MF | MF B_Yaga
Inacio MF | MF S_Wiltord
G_Mixon FW | FW N_Anelka
|
G_Babos SUB | SUB D_de_Gea
Ayala SUB | SUB C_Chambers
K_Femenia SUB | SUB E_Spence
L_Coca SUB | SUB P_Crouch
M_Bombarda SUB | SUB L_Suarez
Referee: P_Graham (Wales)
Min. 1 :(asv) G_Mixon finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled P_Evra
... S_Wiltord takes the player down!!
... That's a poor tackle!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He was unlucky to be booked for that
... FREE KICK
... Inacio swings it in
... G_Mixon gets on the end of it
... G_Mixon rifles it at the goal !
... D_James with an amazing dive to the bottom left
... How he got to that one I don't know !
... CORNER!
... S_Berghuis plays it into the danger area!
... D_James reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 3 :(asv) M_Woods unselfishly lays the ball back to G_Mixon
... G_Mixon swings in the shot!
... D_James parries the shot
... And the defender clears it!
Min. 4 :(asv) P_Livingstone chips the ball over the defence and finds G_Mixon
... S_Wiltord with the tackle
Min. 4 :(arn) P_Evra gets the ball on the wing
... He slides the ball past G_Fotheringam!
... He has some space now!
... P_Evra hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... What agility from B_Friedel
Min. 5 :(asv) Inacio jumps over D_Burn's challenge
... Inacio tries to chip the ball over D_James!
... It's gone over
... Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one
Min. 7 :(asv) A_Cissokho with the towering header to P_Tonosko
... P_Tonosko hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
... He hits the post
... He follows it up!
... But puts it wide!
... He'll be disappointed with that
Min. 7 :(arn) P_Bouba_Diop watches his team-mates pull the defenders out of position
... He decides to be greedy and run into the space
... He's gone right through!
... P_Bouba_Diop with the shot on net !
... But B_Friedel punches it away
... He took a knock there
... His manager is looking on anxiously
... He's ok to carry on
Min. 8 :(arn) S_Wiltord with the flick on
... He plays the ball across to N_Anelka
... N_Anelka tries to beat B_Friedel!
... B_Friedel fists it away
Min. 10 :(asv) S_Berghuis runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off C_Blewitt back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... S_Matthews gathers up the loose ball
Min. 10 :(arn) N_Anelka loses P_Livingstone
... N_Anelka carves a shot towards goal !
... B_Friedel won't get to that!
... It clips the post!
... And goes wide!
Min. 11 :(asv) Inacio times his run well
... Inacio with an overhead kick !
... He gets a connection
... But D_James parries the ball
... It's picked up by the defender, much to the relief of the crowd
Min. 14 :(arn) B_Yaga beats M_Woods
... A_Cissokho clears with a diving header
Min. 15 :(asv) Inacio runs at the heart of the defence
... Inacio rifles it at the goal !
... D_James with a great save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 16 :(arn) D_Burn 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!
... His team mate plays the through ball for him!
... P_Tonosko with the tackle
... He came to the rescue there!
Min. 17 :(asv) M_Woods crosses into the box, finding Inacio
... Inacio with the drive!
... D_James blocks the shot with his legs
... It goes clear!
Min. 18 :(arn) N_Anelka with the dribble
... G_Mixon is easily beaten
... N_Anelka looks to see where B_Friedel is!
... He rifles in the shot!
... It comes back off the woodwork!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... GOAL !!
... That's given Arsenal the advantage!
... Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 19 :(asv) G_Mixon barges P_Evra off the ball
... C_Blewitt gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 20 :(arn) Arsenal changed their strategy to play C
Min. 20 :(arn) S_Wiltord moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He plays the ball through to C_Blewitt
... C_Blewitt attempts a chip!
... It hits the post!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it over
Min. 22 :(asv) P_Livingstone takes possession
... Knocks it past P_Evra
... He's through on goal
... P_Livingstone tries the lob from 30 yards !
... D_James gets a hand to it!!
... But he slots in the rebound
... GOAL !!
... That's pulled Aston Villa level!
... Aston Villa 1-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 23 :(asv) K_Commons volleys it forward. He finds G_Mixon
... But S_Wiltord comes away with the ball
... Excellent defending there!
Min. 26 :(asv) G_Mixon nutmegs the defender, he continues to run forward
... From long range G_Mixon bends the ball towards goal!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Wide !!
... That was fortunate
... CORNER!
... Swung in by S_Berghuis
... D_James makes the catch!
Min. 28 :(asv) M_Woods cut's in on the inside of the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to G_Mixon
... G_Mixon with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... It hits the inside of the post
... It falls right into D_James arms
... He's spilt it!
... GOAL !!
... He'll want to forget about that quickly!
... That takes his tally to 10 for the season!!
... That puts Aston Villa ahead!
... Now can they hang onto it!
... Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 31 :(asv) A_Cissokho cuts inside Henrique
... He worked that well
... A_Cissokho hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... It hits the side netting!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 32 :(asv) A_Cissokho sprints past P_Evra
... A_Cissokho aims for the top right corner !
... D_James guesses right
Min. 33 :(arn) P_Evra takes advantage of a mistake by M_Woods
... Can he make them pay?
... P_Evra hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... It takes a deflection!
... B_Friedel is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... P_Bouba_Diop chips the ball in towards the far post!
... The danger is dealt with by G_Fotheringam
Min. 35 :(arn) S_Matthews breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on B_Friedel!
... G_Mixon brings him down!
... RED CARD!!
... He's off!!
... FREE KICK!
... What a silly place to give away a free kick
... S_Matthews drives it in
... It goes wide!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 42 :(asv) P_Livingstone finds a hole in the defence
... Henrique beats him to the ball
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal
Min. 48 :(asv) K_Commons plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... M_Woods decides to go for goal instead!
... M_Woods has his eyes on the goal!
... He fires the ball goal ward!
... D_James tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 50 :(arn) E_Spence is going to be brought on
... D_Burn is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 50 :(arn) Arsenal's manager orders his side to play A
Min. 51 :(asv) K_Commons with an in swinging cross to S_Berghuis
... S_Berghuis tries to chip the ball over D_James!
... D_James with a fantastic save
... His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 53 :(arn) B_Yaga kills the ball dead
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He swings the ball in
... Henrique gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... A wicked drive by Henrique !
... B_Friedel with the save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 55 :(arn) S_Wiltord brings the ball into the opposing area
... Henrique makes himself available
... Henrique tries to chip the ball over B_Friedel!
... It goes wide!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 57 :(asv) S_Berghuis takes advantage of a mistake by P_Evra
... It's a lucky break
... S_Berghuis goes for goal !
... D_James just watches float over the bar!
Min. 60 :(asv) Inacio beats one
... Goes past the second
... He keeps going
... fantastic skill!!
... Inacio with the punt towards goal!
... But D_James punches it away
Min. 63 :(asv) R_Nainggolan with a probing through ball S_Berghuis
... S_Berghuis pounds a rocket on goal !
... But D_James makes an easy save
Min. 64 :(asv) P_Tonosko pulls up
... That looks like his knee gave in!
... He won't be able to continue!
Min. 64 :(asv) Ayala takes off his tracksuit
... he'll replace P_Tonosko as DF
Min. 65 :(arn) P_Crouch comes on for B_Yaga and will play FW to the delight of the fans
Min. 65 :(arn) N_Anelka skips the challenge from Ayala
... N_Anelka with a stunning strike !
... B_Friedel watches it sail wide!
Min. 66 :(asv) Inacio hoofs it up field to find K_Commons
... C_Blewitt stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 67 :(asv) K_Commons is taking a throw in
... He takes a couple of strides back
... He throws the ball to P_Livingstone
... P_Livingstone has slipped behind the defence!
... He is one on one with D_James
... He tries to flick it past D_James
... He falls over
... The ball trickles out for a goal kick!!
Min. 69 :(asv) K_Commons looks for options
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to Inacio
... Inacio with a powerful header !
... But D_James makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 69 :(arn) P_Crouch sidesteps P_Livingstone
... P_Crouch hits the shot!
... It swerves a lot!
... B_Friedel with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 71 :(arn) D_Rocastle backtracks with the ball
... He hits the ball up field
... P_Crouch latches onto the end of it
... A cracking drive from P_Crouch !
... It flies in!
... GOAL !!
... Look at the delight on his face!!
... That's the equaliser!
... Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal ...
Min. 72 :(asv) P_Livingstone runs forward
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... P_Livingstone with a terrific drive !
... He hits the post
... He follows it up!
... But puts it wide!
... He'll be disappointed with that
Min. 72 :(arn) S_Matthews looks around for some movement
... He knocks the ball across to N_Anelka
... N_Anelka leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!!
... B_Friedel heads it away
... He was showing off there!
Min. 73 :(asv) K_Commons is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate loosing his marker
... He throws it to P_Livingstone
... P_Livingstone lobs D_James!
... D_James catches the ball
Min. 76 :(asv) Inacio sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball in to S_Berghuis
... S_Berghuis rises above the defence to head the ball !
... He has failed to hit the target!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He should have buried that!
Min. 76 :(asv) S_Berghuis breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on D_James!
... Henrique brings him down!
... He could be off here!
... P_Graham reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he deserved that!
Min. 77 :(asv) S_Berghuis chests it down
... P_Evra with a superb tackle!
... He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 80 :(asv) There's going to be a change
... L_Coca will come on for S_Berghuis and play MF
Min. 80 :(arn) C_Chambers is ready to come on to replace Henrique
... Looks like he will play as a DF
Min. 80 :(arn) D_Rocastle reads the run of N_Anelka
... N_Anelka is miles offside!
... The flag stays down
... B_Friedel tries to close down the angle
... He tries to flick it past B_Friedel
... He falls over
... The ball trickles out for a goal kick!!
Min. 81 :(asv) L_Coca sidesteps C_Chambers
... Intercepted by S_Matthews
Min. 83 :(arn) D_Rocastle kills the ball dead
... He sees a team mate in space!
... He plays the ball in to him!
... P_Crouch gets on the end of the pass
... P_Crouch with a screamer of a shot !
... He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort
Min. 86 :(asv) Ayala finds the space intelligently
... Ayala goes for goal !
... D_James just watches it fly safely wide!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(arn) N_Anelka finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled the defender
... N_Anelka with a thundering volley!
... The ball moves through the air!
... B_Friedel moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... B_Friedel catches it with style!
Min. 91 :(arn) D_Rocastle moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He plays the ball through to S_Wiltord
... A delicate header from S_Wiltord !
... B_Friedel tips it round the post
... Well saved
... CORNER!
... S_Wiltord hits it towards the far post!
... B_Friedel makes the catch!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Venue : Villa Park
Attendance : 83,000
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aston Villa Match Info
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best player : Inacio
Scorers : P_Livingstone (22), G_Mixon (28)
Sent Off : G_Mixon (35)
Booked : N/A
Injured : P_Tonosko (64)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arsenal Match Info
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best player : N_Anelka (Man of the Match)
Scorers : N_Anelka (18), P_Crouch (71)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : S_Wiltord (1), Henrique (76)
Injured : N/A
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Match Statistics
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aston Villa | Arsenal
Attempts on Goal : 23 | 18
Off target : 9 | 8
On target : 14 | 10
Possession : 56 | 44
Corners : 2 | 2
Red Cards : 1 | 0
Yellow Cards : 0 | 2
Subs Used : 2 | 3
Fouls : 5 | 9
Key Tackles : 2 | 8
Key Passes : 14 | 9
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Score : Aston Villa 2 - 2 Arsenal
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Player Statistics - Aston Villa
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
B_Friedel GK 35 4 3 5 11 | 93 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0
P_Livingstone DF 2 30 10 8 31 | 93 0 0 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 10 37
A_Cissokho DF 2 29 11 6 12 | 93 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 10 6
G_Fotheringam DF 2 26 9 11 30 | 93 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
P_Tonosko DF 2 25 12 7 21 | 66 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 1
M_Woods DM 2 17 27 9 18 | 93 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 45 5
R_Nainggolan MF 1 8 31 6 23 | 93 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
K_Commons MF 1 8 27 10 32 | 93 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0
S_Berghuis MF 2 4 25 17 20 | 82 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
Inacio MF 2 14 25 13 22 | 93 0 0 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 20 26
G_Mixon FW 1 6 11 29 42 | 35 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 -10 -10 31
G_Babos GK 29 1 3 2 21 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ayala DF 2 29 12 5 11 | 27 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
K_Femenia DF 3 28 9 7 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
L_Coca MF 2 11 25 14 22 | 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Bombarda FW 2 7 5 29 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Player Statistics - Arsenal
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D_James GK 37 2 2 3 26 | 93 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0
Henrique DF 1 31 12 9 29 | 82 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 18 -2 4
P_Evra DF 3 29 12 10 21 | 93 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 0 6
C_Blewitt DF 3 29 7 6 22 | 93 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 0 1
D_Burn DF 2 27 9 12 21 | 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P_Bouba_Diop MF 2 7 29 10 12 | 93 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
D_Rocastle MF 2 7 29 10 21 | 93 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 55 0
S_Matthews MF 3 8 29 7 32 | 93 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 10 1
B_Yaga MF 2 9 28 8 35 | 67 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
S_Wiltord MF 3 10 25 8 41 | 93 0 2 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 38 28 3
N_Anelka FW 2 4 11 26 21 | 93 0 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 48
D_de_Gea GK 29 2 3 3 38 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Chambers DF 2 28 8 8 22 | 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
E_Spence MF 2 10 28 10 40 | 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P_Crouch FW 1 6 12 29 21 | 26 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 36
L_Suarez FW 2 10 6 26 34 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1583738380 Produced from ESMS+ V3.35
Aston Villa | Arsenal
4-1-4-1 P | 4-5-1 P
Pierre Van Rossum | Adrian Dalmedo
|
B_Friedel GK | GK D_James
P_Livingstone DF | DF Henrique
A_Cissokho DF | DF P_Evra
G_Fotheringam DF | DF C_Blewitt
P_Tonosko DF | DF D_Burn
M_Woods DM | MF P_Bouba_Diop
R_Nainggolan MF | MF D_Rocastle
K_Commons MF | MF S_Matthews
S_Berghuis MF | MF B_Yaga
Inacio MF | MF S_Wiltord
G_Mixon FW | FW N_Anelka
|
G_Babos SUB | SUB D_de_Gea
Ayala SUB | SUB C_Chambers
K_Femenia SUB | SUB E_Spence
L_Coca SUB | SUB P_Crouch
M_Bombarda SUB | SUB L_Suarez
Referee: P_Graham (Wales)
Min. 1 :(asv) G_Mixon finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled P_Evra
... S_Wiltord takes the player down!!
... That's a poor tackle!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He was unlucky to be booked for that
... FREE KICK
... Inacio swings it in
... G_Mixon gets on the end of it
... G_Mixon rifles it at the goal !
... D_James with an amazing dive to the bottom left
... How he got to that one I don't know !
... CORNER!
... S_Berghuis plays it into the danger area!
... D_James reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 3 :(asv) M_Woods unselfishly lays the ball back to G_Mixon
... G_Mixon swings in the shot!
... D_James parries the shot
... And the defender clears it!
Min. 4 :(asv) P_Livingstone chips the ball over the defence and finds G_Mixon
... S_Wiltord with the tackle
Min. 4 :(arn) P_Evra gets the ball on the wing
... He slides the ball past G_Fotheringam!
... He has some space now!
... P_Evra hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... What agility from B_Friedel
Min. 5 :(asv) Inacio jumps over D_Burn's challenge
... Inacio tries to chip the ball over D_James!
... It's gone over
... Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one
Min. 7 :(asv) A_Cissokho with the towering header to P_Tonosko
... P_Tonosko hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
... He hits the post
... He follows it up!
... But puts it wide!
... He'll be disappointed with that
Min. 7 :(arn) P_Bouba_Diop watches his team-mates pull the defenders out of position
... He decides to be greedy and run into the space
... He's gone right through!
... P_Bouba_Diop with the shot on net !
... But B_Friedel punches it away
... He took a knock there
... His manager is looking on anxiously
... He's ok to carry on
Min. 8 :(arn) S_Wiltord with the flick on
... He plays the ball across to N_Anelka
... N_Anelka tries to beat B_Friedel!
... B_Friedel fists it away
Min. 10 :(asv) S_Berghuis runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off C_Blewitt back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... S_Matthews gathers up the loose ball
Min. 10 :(arn) N_Anelka loses P_Livingstone
... N_Anelka carves a shot towards goal !
... B_Friedel won't get to that!
... It clips the post!
... And goes wide!
Min. 11 :(asv) Inacio times his run well
... Inacio with an overhead kick !
... He gets a connection
... But D_James parries the ball
... It's picked up by the defender, much to the relief of the crowd
Min. 14 :(arn) B_Yaga beats M_Woods
... A_Cissokho clears with a diving header
Min. 15 :(asv) Inacio runs at the heart of the defence
... Inacio rifles it at the goal !
... D_James with a great save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 16 :(arn) D_Burn 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!
... His team mate plays the through ball for him!
... P_Tonosko with the tackle
... He came to the rescue there!
Min. 17 :(asv) M_Woods crosses into the box, finding Inacio
... Inacio with the drive!
... D_James blocks the shot with his legs
... It goes clear!
Min. 18 :(arn) N_Anelka with the dribble
... G_Mixon is easily beaten
... N_Anelka looks to see where B_Friedel is!
... He rifles in the shot!
... It comes back off the woodwork!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... GOAL !!
... That's given Arsenal the advantage!
... Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 19 :(asv) G_Mixon barges P_Evra off the ball
... C_Blewitt gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 20 :(arn) Arsenal changed their strategy to play C
Min. 20 :(arn) S_Wiltord moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He plays the ball through to C_Blewitt
... C_Blewitt attempts a chip!
... It hits the post!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it over
Min. 22 :(asv) P_Livingstone takes possession
... Knocks it past P_Evra
... He's through on goal
... P_Livingstone tries the lob from 30 yards !
... D_James gets a hand to it!!
... But he slots in the rebound
... GOAL !!
... That's pulled Aston Villa level!
... Aston Villa 1-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 23 :(asv) K_Commons volleys it forward. He finds G_Mixon
... But S_Wiltord comes away with the ball
... Excellent defending there!
Min. 26 :(asv) G_Mixon nutmegs the defender, he continues to run forward
... From long range G_Mixon bends the ball towards goal!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Wide !!
... That was fortunate
... CORNER!
... Swung in by S_Berghuis
... D_James makes the catch!
Min. 28 :(asv) M_Woods cut's in on the inside of the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to G_Mixon
... G_Mixon with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... It hits the inside of the post
... It falls right into D_James arms
... He's spilt it!
... GOAL !!
... He'll want to forget about that quickly!
... That takes his tally to 10 for the season!!
... That puts Aston Villa ahead!
... Now can they hang onto it!
... Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 31 :(asv) A_Cissokho cuts inside Henrique
... He worked that well
... A_Cissokho hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... It hits the side netting!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 32 :(asv) A_Cissokho sprints past P_Evra
... A_Cissokho aims for the top right corner !
... D_James guesses right
Min. 33 :(arn) P_Evra takes advantage of a mistake by M_Woods
... Can he make them pay?
... P_Evra hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... It takes a deflection!
... B_Friedel is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... P_Bouba_Diop chips the ball in towards the far post!
... The danger is dealt with by G_Fotheringam
Min. 35 :(arn) S_Matthews breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on B_Friedel!
... G_Mixon brings him down!
... RED CARD!!
... He's off!!
... FREE KICK!
... What a silly place to give away a free kick
... S_Matthews drives it in
... It goes wide!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 42 :(asv) P_Livingstone finds a hole in the defence
... Henrique beats him to the ball
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal
Min. 48 :(asv) K_Commons plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... M_Woods decides to go for goal instead!
... M_Woods has his eyes on the goal!
... He fires the ball goal ward!
... D_James tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 50 :(arn) E_Spence is going to be brought on
... D_Burn is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 50 :(arn) Arsenal's manager orders his side to play A
Min. 51 :(asv) K_Commons with an in swinging cross to S_Berghuis
... S_Berghuis tries to chip the ball over D_James!
... D_James with a fantastic save
... His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 53 :(arn) B_Yaga kills the ball dead
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He swings the ball in
... Henrique gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... A wicked drive by Henrique !
... B_Friedel with the save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 55 :(arn) S_Wiltord brings the ball into the opposing area
... Henrique makes himself available
... Henrique tries to chip the ball over B_Friedel!
... It goes wide!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 57 :(asv) S_Berghuis takes advantage of a mistake by P_Evra
... It's a lucky break
... S_Berghuis goes for goal !
... D_James just watches float over the bar!
Min. 60 :(asv) Inacio beats one
... Goes past the second
... He keeps going
... fantastic skill!!
... Inacio with the punt towards goal!
... But D_James punches it away
Min. 63 :(asv) R_Nainggolan with a probing through ball S_Berghuis
... S_Berghuis pounds a rocket on goal !
... But D_James makes an easy save
Min. 64 :(asv) P_Tonosko pulls up
... That looks like his knee gave in!
... He won't be able to continue!
Min. 64 :(asv) Ayala takes off his tracksuit
... he'll replace P_Tonosko as DF
Min. 65 :(arn) P_Crouch comes on for B_Yaga and will play FW to the delight of the fans
Min. 65 :(arn) N_Anelka skips the challenge from Ayala
... N_Anelka with a stunning strike !
... B_Friedel watches it sail wide!
Min. 66 :(asv) Inacio hoofs it up field to find K_Commons
... C_Blewitt stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 67 :(asv) K_Commons is taking a throw in
... He takes a couple of strides back
... He throws the ball to P_Livingstone
... P_Livingstone has slipped behind the defence!
... He is one on one with D_James
... He tries to flick it past D_James
... He falls over
... The ball trickles out for a goal kick!!
Min. 69 :(asv) K_Commons looks for options
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to Inacio
... Inacio with a powerful header !
... But D_James makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 69 :(arn) P_Crouch sidesteps P_Livingstone
... P_Crouch hits the shot!
... It swerves a lot!
... B_Friedel with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 71 :(arn) D_Rocastle backtracks with the ball
... He hits the ball up field
... P_Crouch latches onto the end of it
... A cracking drive from P_Crouch !
... It flies in!
... GOAL !!
... Look at the delight on his face!!
... That's the equaliser!
... Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal ...
Min. 72 :(asv) P_Livingstone runs forward
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... P_Livingstone with a terrific drive !
... He hits the post
... He follows it up!
... But puts it wide!
... He'll be disappointed with that
Min. 72 :(arn) S_Matthews looks around for some movement
... He knocks the ball across to N_Anelka
... N_Anelka leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!!
... B_Friedel heads it away
... He was showing off there!
Min. 73 :(asv) K_Commons is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate loosing his marker
... He throws it to P_Livingstone
... P_Livingstone lobs D_James!
... D_James catches the ball
Min. 76 :(asv) Inacio sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball in to S_Berghuis
... S_Berghuis rises above the defence to head the ball !
... He has failed to hit the target!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He should have buried that!
Min. 76 :(asv) S_Berghuis breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on D_James!
... Henrique brings him down!
... He could be off here!
... P_Graham reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he deserved that!
Min. 77 :(asv) S_Berghuis chests it down
... P_Evra with a superb tackle!
... He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 80 :(asv) There's going to be a change
... L_Coca will come on for S_Berghuis and play MF
Min. 80 :(arn) C_Chambers is ready to come on to replace Henrique
... Looks like he will play as a DF
Min. 80 :(arn) D_Rocastle reads the run of N_Anelka
... N_Anelka is miles offside!
... The flag stays down
... B_Friedel tries to close down the angle
... He tries to flick it past B_Friedel
... He falls over
... The ball trickles out for a goal kick!!
Min. 81 :(asv) L_Coca sidesteps C_Chambers
... Intercepted by S_Matthews
Min. 83 :(arn) D_Rocastle kills the ball dead
... He sees a team mate in space!
... He plays the ball in to him!
... P_Crouch gets on the end of the pass
... P_Crouch with a screamer of a shot !
... He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort
Min. 86 :(asv) Ayala finds the space intelligently
... Ayala goes for goal !
... D_James just watches it fly safely wide!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(arn) N_Anelka finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled the defender
... N_Anelka with a thundering volley!
... The ball moves through the air!
... B_Friedel moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... B_Friedel catches it with style!
Min. 91 :(arn) D_Rocastle moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He plays the ball through to S_Wiltord
... A delicate header from S_Wiltord !
... B_Friedel tips it round the post
... Well saved
... CORNER!
... S_Wiltord hits it towards the far post!
... B_Friedel makes the catch!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Venue : Villa Park
Attendance : 83,000
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aston Villa Match Info
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best player : Inacio
Scorers : P_Livingstone (22), G_Mixon (28)
Sent Off : G_Mixon (35)
Booked : N/A
Injured : P_Tonosko (64)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arsenal Match Info
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best player : N_Anelka (Man of the Match)
Scorers : N_Anelka (18), P_Crouch (71)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : S_Wiltord (1), Henrique (76)
Injured : N/A
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Match Statistics
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aston Villa | Arsenal
Attempts on Goal : 23 | 18
Off target : 9 | 8
On target : 14 | 10
Possession : 56 | 44
Corners : 2 | 2
Red Cards : 1 | 0
Yellow Cards : 0 | 2
Subs Used : 2 | 3
Fouls : 5 | 9
Key Tackles : 2 | 8
Key Passes : 14 | 9
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Score : Aston Villa 2 - 2 Arsenal
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Player Statistics - Aston Villa
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
B_Friedel GK 35 4 3 5 11 | 93 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0
P_Livingstone DF 2 30 10 8 31 | 93 0 0 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 10 37
A_Cissokho DF 2 29 11 6 12 | 93 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 10 6
G_Fotheringam DF 2 26 9 11 30 | 93 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
P_Tonosko DF 2 25 12 7 21 | 66 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 1
M_Woods DM 2 17 27 9 18 | 93 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 45 5
R_Nainggolan MF 1 8 31 6 23 | 93 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
K_Commons MF 1 8 27 10 32 | 93 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0
S_Berghuis MF 2 4 25 17 20 | 82 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
Inacio MF 2 14 25 13 22 | 93 0 0 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 20 26
G_Mixon FW 1 6 11 29 42 | 35 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 -10 -10 31
G_Babos GK 29 1 3 2 21 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ayala DF 2 29 12 5 11 | 27 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
K_Femenia DF 3 28 9 7 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
L_Coca MF 2 11 25 14 22 | 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Bombarda FW 2 7 5 29 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Player Statistics - Arsenal
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D_James GK 37 2 2 3 26 | 93 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0
Henrique DF 1 31 12 9 29 | 82 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 18 -2 4
P_Evra DF 3 29 12 10 21 | 93 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 0 6
C_Blewitt DF 3 29 7 6 22 | 93 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 0 1
D_Burn DF 2 27 9 12 21 | 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P_Bouba_Diop MF 2 7 29 10 12 | 93 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
D_Rocastle MF 2 7 29 10 21 | 93 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 55 0
S_Matthews MF 3 8 29 7 32 | 93 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 10 1
B_Yaga MF 2 9 28 8 35 | 67 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
S_Wiltord MF 3 10 25 8 41 | 93 0 2 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 38 28 3
N_Anelka FW 2 4 11 26 21 | 93 0 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 48
D_de_Gea GK 29 2 3 3 38 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Chambers DF 2 28 8 8 22 | 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
E_Spence MF 2 10 28 10 40 | 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P_Crouch FW 1 6 12 29 21 | 26 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 36
L_Suarez FW 2 10 6 26 34 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1583738380 Produced from ESMS+ V3.35