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Season 20 Archive: Division 2 Reserves, Week 6
Aston Villa Reserves 5 - 4 Benfica Reserves
Division Two Reserve League Match, Aston Villa Res vs. Benfica Res (Sun Mar 22)
Aston Villa Res | Benfica Res
4-3-3 A | 3-1-4-1-1 A
John O Brien | Steven Theobald
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P_Hankey GK | GK N_Millan
T_Bramble DF | DF W_Reid
L_Blanc DF | DF M_Twaddle
E_Jordanov DF | DF M_Lomax
S_Campbell DF | DM M_Oezil
M_Lopes MF | MF S_Nakamoto
B_Charlton MF | MF A_Karnak
J_Barton MF | MF D_Boerrigter
K_Aitken FW | MF J_Heiter
E_Heskey FW | AM T_Young
D_Byrne FW | FW D_Welbeck
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H_Sproat SUB | SUB S_Castro
D_Donatello SUB | SUB T_Rocchi
D_X_Silva SUB | SUB L_Castaignos
J_Eustace SUB | SUB M_Benassi
G_Lawson SUB | SUB S_Thurmel
Referee: I_Williamson (England)
Min. 1 :(bfar) T_Young with a throw in
... He throws the ball across to W_Reid
... B_Charlton cuts out the pass
... That was close!
Min. 2 :(asvr) K_Aitken beats W_Reid
... He muscled him off the ball
... K_Aitken with a powerful downward header!
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it thumps off the woodwork !!
... And goes safely clear!
... N_Millan never had a chance!
Min. 4 :(asvr) J_Barton sidesteps M_Twaddle
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... J_Barton chases it through, he must score !
... N_Millan narrows the angle and turns the ball away to safety
Min. 4 :(bfar) T_Young finds his way through
... He has tremendous pace
... T_Young blasts it at the goal !
... It's way wide
... The Aston Villa Res fans behind the goal spread their arms out
Min. 5 :(asvr) M_Lopes with an incisive pass to S_Campbell
... S_Campbell is through on goal!
... The flag stays down
... He just has N_Millan to beat
... He tries to slide it past N_Millan
... N_Millan gets a foot to it !!
Min. 5 :(bfar) M_Lomax beats one
... Goes past the second
... He keeps going
... fantastic skill!!
... M_Lomax hits the shot!
... It swerves a lot!
... But P_Hankey just gets his fingers to that one
... I_Williamson has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 6 :(bfar) M_Oezil plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... D_Welbeck decides to go for goal instead!
... D_Byrne fouls badly
... I_Williamson will want to speak to him
... He's in trouble!!
... He could be sent off for that!
... YELLOW CARD!
... He was lucky to get away with that!
Min. 7 :(asvr) T_Bramble with a neat pass into K_Aitken
... K_Aitken hits a crisp volley!
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 9 :(bfar) W_Reid slumps to the ground!
... He isn't going to continue!
Min. 9 :(bfar) T_Rocchi replaces W_Reid to play as a DF
Min. 10 :(bfar) T_Young steps over the ball
... He nutmegs T_Bramble
... That a lovely piece of trickery
... T_Young with the attempt at goal!
... GOAL !!
... He puts his hands to his ears!!
... He is winding the Aston Villa Res fans up!!
... They greet the gesture with jeers!
... Benfica Res go in front now with that goal!
... Aston Villa Res 0-1 Benfica Res ...
Min. 11 :(asvr) Aston Villa Res changed their strategy to play C
Min. 12 :(asvr) L_Blanc has the ball
... He knocks the ball past T_Rocchi
... He puts in M_Lopes!
... M_Lopes throws himself at the ball !
... He manages to reach the ball
... But N_Millan parries the shot
... The defender manages to scramble the ball away
Min. 12 :(bfar) S_Nakamoto finds his way through
... He sets up the shot
... S_Nakamoto could have let it bounce!
... P_Hankey won't get to that!
... It clips the post!
... GOAL !!
... Excellent strike!!
... Aston Villa Res 0-2 Benfica Res ...
Min. 13 :(asvr) Aston Villa Res will now play A
Min. 13 :(asvr) K_Aitken knocks the ball past the lunge of the defender
... K_Aitken goes for goal !
... But N_Millan punches it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 13 :(bfar) M_Oezil with an excellent first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He swings the ball in
... A_Karnak gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... A_Karnak attempts a lob!
... Brilliant save from P_Hankey
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 14 :(bfar) D_Welbeck breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on P_Hankey!
... M_Lopes brings him down!
... He could be off!!
... I_Williamson calls him over
... The ref is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 14 :(bfar) A_Karnak with a slick pass to D_Welbeck
... An audacious effort from D_Welbeck !
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
Min. 16 :(bfar) M_Lomax turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to M_Twaddle
... M_Twaddle tries one from the edge of the box !
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 17 :(bfar) A_Karnak pass splits open the defence and finds T_Rocchi
... But T_Bramble wins the ball
Min. 18 :(asvr) J_Barton with a throw in
... He throws the ball across to E_Heskey
... Intercepted by M_Twaddle
Min. 18 :(bfar) M_Lomax with a real burst of pace
... He shows E_Jordanov a clean set of heals
... M_Lomax has time and space!
... He shoots towards goal!
... But P_Hankey palms it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 19 :(asvr) M_Lopes sprints down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He puts in a square ball!
... D_Byrne runs onto it
... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
... D_Byrne rifles it to the far post !
... But N_Millan punches it away
... That's gone out for a throw in
Min. 19 :(bfar) D_Boerrigter knocks the ball past E_Jordanov
... D_Boerrigter fires a shot at goal !
... P_Hankey parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 20 :(asvr) K_Aitken beats T_Rocchi
... It looked like he pushed his marker
... "Play On!" Waves I_Williamson
... K_Aitken tries to lob the keeper !
... N_Millan goes down well to save
Min. 22 :(asvr) E_Heskey takes on T_Rocchi
... He runs past him
... E_Heskey has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... It grazes the post!
... And hits the side netting
... Goal Kick!
Min. 22 :(bfar) M_Twaddle finds his way through
... He bears down on goal
... M_Twaddle hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... P_Hankey dives desperately to try and save it!!
... He can't get to it!
... GOAL !!
... The deflection beat P_Hankey!
... Aston Villa Res 0-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 23 :(asvr) B_Charlton with the header on
... He finds K_Aitken in space
... K_Aitken with a graceful, looping effort !
... N_Millan fists it away
... That was a good save!
Min. 24 :(bfar) D_Boerrigter controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the right!
... M_Twaddle gets onto the end of the pass!
... M_Twaddle with a powerful diving header!
... The ball moves through the air!
... P_Hankey moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... It's beaten him!
... But it thumps the post!!
... And goes out!
Min. 27 :(asvr) B_Charlton with the through ball to K_Aitken
... K_Aitken has a go!
... N_Millan with a great save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 29 :(asvr) M_Lopes floats the ball in to find S_Campbell
... What a shot from S_Campbell !
... It could go anywhere
... It grazes the bar
... And goes over
... Oh so close there!
Min. 32 :(bfar) T_Young with a superb first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... M_Twaddle gets on the end of the pass
... M_Twaddle has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... It floats over P_Hankey
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 33 :(bfar) M_Twaddle is first to the loose ball
... M_Twaddle runs forward
... He hits the shot!
... P_Hankey makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 34 :(asvr) J_Barton takes possession of the ball
... He plays the ball across to D_Byrne
... Driven towards goal by D_Byrne !
... The ball moves through the air!
... N_Millan moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... GOAL !!
... N_Millan looks dejected!
... Aston Villa Res 1-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 35 :(asvr) L_Blanc has it now
... He takes on J_Heiter
... He gets past him!
... He puts in K_Aitken!
... K_Aitken curls the ball in on goal !
... But he got that all wrong
Min. 36 :(asvr) J_Barton with a superb first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... K_Aitken gets on the end of the pass
... K_Aitken with a bomb of a shot !
... What agility from N_Millan
Min. 37 :(bfar) D_Welbeck has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past L_Blanc
... He puts in D_Boerrigter!
... T_Bramble with a late tackle
... Well to be fair he was looking for the foul
... He is fortunate to be given just a warning
... FREE KICK!
... Just outside the box!
... S_Nakamoto floats it forward
... D_Welbeck latches onto the end of it
... D_Welbeck with the drive!
... P_Hankey makes a difficult save
... CORNER!
... Swung in by T_Young
... P_Hankey fists it away!
Min. 37 :(bfar) T_Rocchi feeds the ball through the middle
... S_Nakamoto runs onto it
... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
... S_Nakamoto has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... But he puts it well wide
... That was a mishit effort!
Min. 39 :(bfar) D_Welbeck with the heel pass to D_Boerrigter
... D_Boerrigter hits a curling shot!
... P_Hankey guesses right
Min. 40 :(bfar) S_Nakamoto plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... D_Boerrigter keeps possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... D_Boerrigter fires the shot in!
... P_Hankey is beaten!
... It hits the bar!!
... And goes clear
Min. 41 :(asvr) K_Aitken takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... It's a lucky break
... K_Aitken could have let it bounce!
... Wide of goal
Min. 41 :(bfar) A_Karnak 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!
... D_Welbeck receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... D_Welbeck attempts a low drive!
... It takes a deflection!
... P_Hankey is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... D_Boerrigter swings it in!
... D_Welbeck with the header
... He hits the side netting
Min. 42 :(bfar) J_Heiter flicks it over J_Barton and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... J_Heiter with a powerful downward header!
... But P_Hankey reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(bfar) T_Young unselfishly lays the ball back to M_Lomax
... M_Lomax has his eyes on the goal!
... He shoots!
... P_Hankey beats the ball away
Min. 45 :(asvr) K_Aitken gains control of the loose ball
... K_Aitken tries to beat N_Millan from outside the area!
... N_Millan turns it behind for a corner
... CORNER!
... T_Bramble plays it into the danger area!
... N_Millan fists it away!
Min. 46 :(asvr) K_Aitken with a burst of pace
... A glorious effort by K_Aitken !
... N_Millan won't get to that!
... Oooh it goes just over!!
Min. 46 :(bfar) D_Boerrigter is taking a throw in
... He sees a man in space!
... He throws it to A_Karnak
... T_Bramble slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 47 :(asvr) M_Lopes finds the run of D_Byrne
... D_Byrne has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... It goes wide!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 47 :(bfar) M_Oezil plays the early ball across the box to find A_Karnak in space
... E_Heskey gathers up the loose ball
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Aston Villa Res 1-3 Benfica Res
Min. 47 :(asvr) S_Campbell is through on goal
... But M_Twaddle slides in two footed.
... I_Williamson has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 47 :(bfar) M_Lomax is taking a throw in
... He is taking a run up at it!
... He throws it long to T_Young
... T_Young hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
... It fly's into Row Z!
Min. 48 :(asvr) B_Charlton hits a hard pass to J_Barton
... J_Barton throws himself at the ball !
... He manages to reach the ball
... It comes back off the woodwork!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... GOAL !!
... Aston Villa Res 2-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 49 :(asvr) It looks as though Aston Villa Res is now playing C
Min. 49 :(bfar) D_Welbeck 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!
... D_Welbeck with a terrific drive !
... P_Hankey with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 50 :(asvr) B_Charlton brings the ball under control
... He sees a team mate in space!
... He plays the ball in to him!
... M_Lopes gets on the end of the pass
... M_Lopes shoots towards goal !
... N_Millan parries it, he follows it up
... GOAL !!
... The defence had gone walk about!
... That's pulled Aston Villa Res level!
... Aston Villa Res 3-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 50 :(bfar) J_Heiter crosses to D_Boerrigter
... D_Boerrigter keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... The shot deflects wide into the crowd!!
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by A_Karnak!
... The ball comes to T_Young
... He gets the shot away
... It hits off a defender!
... But goes clear to safety!
Min. 51 :(bfar) M_Twaddle sidesteps his marker
... That was too easy
... M_Twaddle lobs P_Hankey!
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 52 :(bfar) J_Heiter drives it forward to D_Welbeck
... D_Welbeck with the shot on net !
... He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
... But it sails past the post !!
... P_Hankey never had a chance!
Min. 53 :(asvr) E_Jordanov moves forward
... E_Jordanov hits the ball on the bounce !
... But N_Millan punches it away
... He commands his area so well
Min. 53 :(bfar) S_Nakamoto with a one-touch layoff to T_Rocchi
... L_Blanc with a perfectly timed tackle
Min. 55 :(asvr) B_Charlton with a flashy move
... B_Charlton curls it towards the top corner !
... N_Millan parries it, he follows it up
... GOAL !!
... The defence had gone walk about!
... That's put Aston Villa Res in front!
... Aston Villa Res 4-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 55 :(bfar) D_Welbeck sidesteps his marker
... He was too quick for his marker
... D_Welbeck launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
... P_Hankey tips it over
... CORNER!
... T_Rocchi curls it into the box!
... P_Hankey catches it!
Min. 56 :(asvr) B_Charlton takes possession of the ball
... He plays the ball across to T_Bramble
... T_Bramble sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
... N_Millan gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... Fantastic reflex save by N_Millan !!
Min. 57 :(asvr) L_Blanc with the dribble
... He's clean through
... The fans are on their feet
... A powerful header from L_Blanc !
... It looks good
... He has failed to hit the target!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 59 :(asvr) E_Jordanov lobs the ball over the defence
... D_Byrne latches on to it
... D_Byrne hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... It takes a deflection!
... N_Millan is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... J_Barton floats the ball in!
... S_Campbell with the header
... But N_Millan is equal to it
Min. 60 :(asvr) D_X_Silva is coming on for M_Lopes and will play MF
Min. 60 :(asvr) E_Heskey beats M_Twaddle
... He showed great skill there
... Driven towards goal by E_Heskey !
... N_Millan gets up well to catch that one
Min. 61 :(asvr) D_X_Silva turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to L_Blanc
... T_Rocchi makes the challenge and clears the ball
... But it drifts out of play
... CORNER!
... J_Barton crosses it in!
... The danger is dealt with by M_Twaddle
Min. 61 :(bfar) T_Rocchi lays the ball back to D_Boerrigter
... A great volley from D_Boerrigter !
... Looks like it should be P_Hankey's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... P_Hankey looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... Goal kick given, amazing decision there!
Min. 64 :(asvr) D_Byrne takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... D_Byrne flicks the header toward the far post!
... N_Millan goes down well to save
Min. 65 :(asvr) G_Lawson is coming on for K_Aitken and playing FW
Min. 65 :(bfar) J_Heiter plays in S_Nakamoto with a beautiful ball
... S_Nakamoto with a scorcher of a shot !
... P_Hankey takes the ball off him
... He was showing off there!
Min. 67 :(asvr) J_Barton dribbles it into the box
... J_Barton hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... N_Millan tips it round the post
... Good save
... CORNER!
... D_X_Silva plays it towards the near post!
... It comes to S_Campbell
... He gets the shot away
... It hits the inside of the post
... It falls right into N_Millan's arms
... Unlucky
Min. 69 :(asvr) G_Lawson 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!
... G_Lawson tries to place it in the corner !
... N_Millan parries it, he follows it up
... And N_Millan recovers to save!!
Min. 70 :(asvr) J_Eustace comes on for D_Byrne and takes up a FW role
Min. 70 :(asvr) E_Heskey sidesteps M_Oezil
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... E_Heskey sights up the goal
... He shoots!
... N_Millan gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... Fantastic save by N_Millan to tip it wide!!
... CORNER!
... J_Barton drives it into the box!
... D_X_Silva gets on the end of it
... But he's put it wide
... How did he manage to miss that one?!?!?
Min. 71 :(asvr) T_Bramble rushes through the defence
... T_Bramble strikes a wicked curler !
... N_Millan tips it wide for a corner
... CORNER!
... G_Lawson crosses it in!
... E_Heskey with the header
... N_Millan parries it, he follows it up
... And N_Millan recovers to save!!
Min. 71 :(bfar) M_Lomax with the nod to D_Welbeck
... D_Welbeck curls it towards the top corner !
... P_Hankey just watches it fly safely wide!
Min. 73 :(bfar) L_Castaignos replaces J_Heiter and will play MF
Min. 73 :(asvr) E_Heskey loses M_Twaddle
... E_Heskey unleashes a pile driver !
... But N_Millan just gets his fingers to that one
... I_Williamson has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 74 :(bfar) M_Benassi is being prepared to come on
... T_Young is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 74 :(bfar) L_Castaignos with a simple pass to S_Nakamoto
... L_Blanc clears with a diving header
Min. 77 :(asvr) L_Blanc works the ball inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to G_Lawson
... G_Lawson with his head down lets it go !
... The shot deflects wide into the crowd!!
... CORNER!
... J_Eustace chips the ball in towards the far post!
... The ball comes to E_Jordanov
... He knocks it goalward
... But he puts it wide
Min. 79 :(asvr) D_X_Silva with a throw in
... He throws the ball across to L_Blanc
... L_Blanc with the chance !
... But N_Millan just gets his fingers to that one
... I_Williamson has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 80 :(asvr) B_Charlton floats the ball in to find G_Lawson
... G_Lawson is clean through!
... The linesman has his flag raised
... But I_Williamson waves play on
... He just has to beat N_Millan
... He tries to slide it past N_Millan
... N_Millan dives bravely at his feet !!
Min. 82 :(asvr) G_Lawson with the dribble
... M_Lomax is easily beaten
... A cheeky lob from G_Lawson !
... OOOOOOHHHHHHHH
... It grazes the post and goes wide
Min. 82 :(bfar) L_Castaignos holds up the ball
... He plays the ball to M_Twaddle
... M_Twaddle with the strike !
... P_Hankey tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 83 :(asvr) The ball is passed in from E_Jordanov, he finds S_Campbell
... S_Campbell tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
... The shot slips through N_Millan's hands
... But N_Millan recovers to save!
... He got away with that!
Min. 84 :(bfar) M_Oezil is taking a throw in
... He sees a man in space!
... He throws it to A_Karnak
... A wicked drive by A_Karnak !
... It hammers off the bar onto the line
... I_Williamson talks to his assistant
... GOAL !!
... That looked like the wrong decision
... The Benfica Res fans celebrate though!
... What a time to grab an equaliser!!
... Aston Villa Res 4-4 Benfica Res ...
Min. 85 :(asvr) J_Barton runs at the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to G_Lawson
... G_Lawson beats the offside trap!
... He runs at N_Millan
... He tries to slide it past N_Millan
... N_Millan smothers the ball !!
Min. 85 :(asvr) E_Jordanov takes possession on the edge of the box
... M_Oezil dives it two footed!!
... That's a terrible challenge!
... He could be off here!
... I_Williamson reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he deserved that!
... FREE KICK!
... It's in a very dangerous position!
... D_X_Silva hoists it forward
... T_Bramble gets on the end of it
... T_Bramble hits a great shot !
... But N_Millan smothers the ball.
Min. 87 :(asvr) J_Eustace unselfishly heads the ball back to E_Heskey
... D_Boerrigter slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 87 :(asvr) B_Charlton runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off T_Rocchi back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... L_Castaignos with the foul
... FREE KICK!
... This is a good chance!
... E_Heskey with the delicate chip over the wall
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... N_Millan dives desperately to try and save it!!
... He can't get to it!
... But it creeps just wide!!
... The deflection had N_Millan beaten!
... CORNER!
... D_X_Silva chips the ball in towards the back post!
... M_Twaddle reads it
... He clears the danger
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(bfar) M_Twaddle with the dribble
... He's through on goal
... M_Twaddle hits a great shot !
... P_Hankey falls over
... But P_Hankey is relieved to watch it go out of play!
Min. 92 :(asvr) T_Bramble volleys it forward. He finds G_Lawson
... G_Lawson has time and space!
... He tries the lob!
... But he puts it well wide
... The Benfica Res fans taunt him!
Min. 93 :(asvr) B_Charlton unselfishly lays the ball back to L_Blanc
... L_Blanc tries the shot !
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 93 :(bfar) M_Oezil is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... D_Boerrigter latches onto the ball
... D_Boerrigter attempts to nutmeg P_Hankey!
... P_Hankey makes himself big and wins the ball
Min. 94 :(asvr) T_Bramble picks out J_Eustace with the cross
... J_Eustace runs forward
... He hits the shot!
... GOAL !!
... A classy finish
... That surely hands Aston Villa Res victory!!
... Aston Villa Res 5-4 Benfica Res ...
Min. 94 :(bfar) L_Castaignos gets to the bye line
... He puts it into the box
... He finds S_Nakamoto
... A cheeky lob from S_Nakamoto !
... But P_Hankey punches it away
... He had to be brave to come for that one
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Villa Park
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Aston Villa Res Match Info
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Best player : B_Charlton (Man of the Match)
Scorers : D_Byrne (34), J_Barton (48), M_Lopes (50), B_Charlton (55), J_Eustace (94)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : D_Byrne (6), M_Lopes (14)
Injured : N/A
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Benfica Res Match Info
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Best player : S_Nakamoto
Scorers : T_Young (10), S_Nakamoto (12), M_Twaddle (22), A_Karnak (84)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : M_Oezil (85)
Injured : W_Reid (9)
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Match Statistics
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Aston Villa Res | Benfica Res
Attempts on Goal : 49 | 36
Off target : 18 | 16
On target : 31 | 20
Possession : 54 | 46
Corners : 8 | 4
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 2 | 1
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 5 | 8
Key Tackles : 6 | 4
Key Passes : 26 | 28
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Final Score : Aston Villa Res 5 - 4 Benfica Res
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Player Statistics - Aston Villa Res
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_Hankey GK 25 3 3 5 19 | 96 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0
T_Bramble DF 2 19 14 12 31 | 96 0 2 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 40 45 15
L_Blanc DF 3 18 7 9 23 | 96 0 2 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 40 30 7
E_Jordanov DF 1 18 6 2 12 | 96 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 20 6
S_Campbell DF 1 13 6 6 21 | 96 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 17
M_Lopes MF 1 12 22 9 25 | 62 0 0 4 0 2 1 1 0 0 -2 38 23
B_Charlton MF 1 7 21 8 30 | 96 0 1 7 2 1 1 0 0 0 20 100 20
J_Barton MF 1 8 16 7 21 | 96 0 0 4 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 55 30
K_Aitken FW 1 4 7 22 22 | 67 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 35
E_Heskey FW 3 4 8 20 32 | 96 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 40 20 42
D_Byrne FW 1 5 10 18 42 | 72 0 0 0 0 5 1 1 0 0 -2 -2 30
H_Sproat GK 21 5 5 4 11 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Donatello DF 2 17 7 7 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_X_Silva MF 2 9 21 3 25 | 34 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 1
J_Eustace FW 1 7 17 6 29 | 24 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 10 20
G_Lawson FW 1 12 11 18 24 | 29 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 20 20 38
Player Statistics - Benfica Res
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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N_Millan GK 20 1 2 1 19 | 96 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85 0 0 0
W_Reid DF 2 21 5 8 41 | 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Twaddle DF 2 19 12 18 22 | 96 0 4 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 60 -20 19
M_Lomax DF 2 17 5 13 21 | 96 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 30 15
M_Oezil DM 2 14 18 9 18 | 96 0 0 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 -2 63 -2
S_Nakamoto MF 3 4 21 14 32 | 96 0 0 2 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 20 31
A_Karnak MF 3 4 21 12 31 | 96 0 0 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 30 25
D_Boerrigter MF 2 8 21 11 32 | 96 0 1 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 20 20 18
J_Heiter MF 2 13 18 9 30 | 75 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 5
T_Young AM 1 10 14 18 17 | 76 0 0 3 0 4 1 0 0 0 -20 10 3
D_Welbeck FW 1 6 5 19 11 | 96 0 0 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 20 20
S_Castro GK 15 3 4 4 12 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Rocchi DF 1 14 9 17 29 | 87 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 20 0
L_Castaignos MF 1 12 18 15 21 | 21 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
M_Benassi MF 2 11 17 9 25 | 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Thurmel FW 1 1 7 18 28 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Aston Villa Res | Benfica Res
4-3-3 A | 3-1-4-1-1 A
John O Brien | Steven Theobald
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P_Hankey GK | GK N_Millan
T_Bramble DF | DF W_Reid
L_Blanc DF | DF M_Twaddle
E_Jordanov DF | DF M_Lomax
S_Campbell DF | DM M_Oezil
M_Lopes MF | MF S_Nakamoto
B_Charlton MF | MF A_Karnak
J_Barton MF | MF D_Boerrigter
K_Aitken FW | MF J_Heiter
E_Heskey FW | AM T_Young
D_Byrne FW | FW D_Welbeck
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H_Sproat SUB | SUB S_Castro
D_Donatello SUB | SUB T_Rocchi
D_X_Silva SUB | SUB L_Castaignos
J_Eustace SUB | SUB M_Benassi
G_Lawson SUB | SUB S_Thurmel
Referee: I_Williamson (England)
Min. 1 :(bfar) T_Young with a throw in
... He throws the ball across to W_Reid
... B_Charlton cuts out the pass
... That was close!
Min. 2 :(asvr) K_Aitken beats W_Reid
... He muscled him off the ball
... K_Aitken with a powerful downward header!
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it thumps off the woodwork !!
... And goes safely clear!
... N_Millan never had a chance!
Min. 4 :(asvr) J_Barton sidesteps M_Twaddle
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... J_Barton chases it through, he must score !
... N_Millan narrows the angle and turns the ball away to safety
Min. 4 :(bfar) T_Young finds his way through
... He has tremendous pace
... T_Young blasts it at the goal !
... It's way wide
... The Aston Villa Res fans behind the goal spread their arms out
Min. 5 :(asvr) M_Lopes with an incisive pass to S_Campbell
... S_Campbell is through on goal!
... The flag stays down
... He just has N_Millan to beat
... He tries to slide it past N_Millan
... N_Millan gets a foot to it !!
Min. 5 :(bfar) M_Lomax beats one
... Goes past the second
... He keeps going
... fantastic skill!!
... M_Lomax hits the shot!
... It swerves a lot!
... But P_Hankey just gets his fingers to that one
... I_Williamson has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 6 :(bfar) M_Oezil plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... D_Welbeck decides to go for goal instead!
... D_Byrne fouls badly
... I_Williamson will want to speak to him
... He's in trouble!!
... He could be sent off for that!
... YELLOW CARD!
... He was lucky to get away with that!
Min. 7 :(asvr) T_Bramble with a neat pass into K_Aitken
... K_Aitken hits a crisp volley!
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 9 :(bfar) W_Reid slumps to the ground!
... He isn't going to continue!
Min. 9 :(bfar) T_Rocchi replaces W_Reid to play as a DF
Min. 10 :(bfar) T_Young steps over the ball
... He nutmegs T_Bramble
... That a lovely piece of trickery
... T_Young with the attempt at goal!
... GOAL !!
... He puts his hands to his ears!!
... He is winding the Aston Villa Res fans up!!
... They greet the gesture with jeers!
... Benfica Res go in front now with that goal!
... Aston Villa Res 0-1 Benfica Res ...
Min. 11 :(asvr) Aston Villa Res changed their strategy to play C
Min. 12 :(asvr) L_Blanc has the ball
... He knocks the ball past T_Rocchi
... He puts in M_Lopes!
... M_Lopes throws himself at the ball !
... He manages to reach the ball
... But N_Millan parries the shot
... The defender manages to scramble the ball away
Min. 12 :(bfar) S_Nakamoto finds his way through
... He sets up the shot
... S_Nakamoto could have let it bounce!
... P_Hankey won't get to that!
... It clips the post!
... GOAL !!
... Excellent strike!!
... Aston Villa Res 0-2 Benfica Res ...
Min. 13 :(asvr) Aston Villa Res will now play A
Min. 13 :(asvr) K_Aitken knocks the ball past the lunge of the defender
... K_Aitken goes for goal !
... But N_Millan punches it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 13 :(bfar) M_Oezil with an excellent first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He swings the ball in
... A_Karnak gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... A_Karnak attempts a lob!
... Brilliant save from P_Hankey
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 14 :(bfar) D_Welbeck breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on P_Hankey!
... M_Lopes brings him down!
... He could be off!!
... I_Williamson calls him over
... The ref is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 14 :(bfar) A_Karnak with a slick pass to D_Welbeck
... An audacious effort from D_Welbeck !
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
Min. 16 :(bfar) M_Lomax turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to M_Twaddle
... M_Twaddle tries one from the edge of the box !
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 17 :(bfar) A_Karnak pass splits open the defence and finds T_Rocchi
... But T_Bramble wins the ball
Min. 18 :(asvr) J_Barton with a throw in
... He throws the ball across to E_Heskey
... Intercepted by M_Twaddle
Min. 18 :(bfar) M_Lomax with a real burst of pace
... He shows E_Jordanov a clean set of heals
... M_Lomax has time and space!
... He shoots towards goal!
... But P_Hankey palms it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 19 :(asvr) M_Lopes sprints down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He puts in a square ball!
... D_Byrne runs onto it
... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
... D_Byrne rifles it to the far post !
... But N_Millan punches it away
... That's gone out for a throw in
Min. 19 :(bfar) D_Boerrigter knocks the ball past E_Jordanov
... D_Boerrigter fires a shot at goal !
... P_Hankey parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 20 :(asvr) K_Aitken beats T_Rocchi
... It looked like he pushed his marker
... "Play On!" Waves I_Williamson
... K_Aitken tries to lob the keeper !
... N_Millan goes down well to save
Min. 22 :(asvr) E_Heskey takes on T_Rocchi
... He runs past him
... E_Heskey has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... It grazes the post!
... And hits the side netting
... Goal Kick!
Min. 22 :(bfar) M_Twaddle finds his way through
... He bears down on goal
... M_Twaddle hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... P_Hankey dives desperately to try and save it!!
... He can't get to it!
... GOAL !!
... The deflection beat P_Hankey!
... Aston Villa Res 0-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 23 :(asvr) B_Charlton with the header on
... He finds K_Aitken in space
... K_Aitken with a graceful, looping effort !
... N_Millan fists it away
... That was a good save!
Min. 24 :(bfar) D_Boerrigter controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the right!
... M_Twaddle gets onto the end of the pass!
... M_Twaddle with a powerful diving header!
... The ball moves through the air!
... P_Hankey moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... It's beaten him!
... But it thumps the post!!
... And goes out!
Min. 27 :(asvr) B_Charlton with the through ball to K_Aitken
... K_Aitken has a go!
... N_Millan with a great save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 29 :(asvr) M_Lopes floats the ball in to find S_Campbell
... What a shot from S_Campbell !
... It could go anywhere
... It grazes the bar
... And goes over
... Oh so close there!
Min. 32 :(bfar) T_Young with a superb first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... M_Twaddle gets on the end of the pass
... M_Twaddle has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... It floats over P_Hankey
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 33 :(bfar) M_Twaddle is first to the loose ball
... M_Twaddle runs forward
... He hits the shot!
... P_Hankey makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 34 :(asvr) J_Barton takes possession of the ball
... He plays the ball across to D_Byrne
... Driven towards goal by D_Byrne !
... The ball moves through the air!
... N_Millan moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... GOAL !!
... N_Millan looks dejected!
... Aston Villa Res 1-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 35 :(asvr) L_Blanc has it now
... He takes on J_Heiter
... He gets past him!
... He puts in K_Aitken!
... K_Aitken curls the ball in on goal !
... But he got that all wrong
Min. 36 :(asvr) J_Barton with a superb first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... K_Aitken gets on the end of the pass
... K_Aitken with a bomb of a shot !
... What agility from N_Millan
Min. 37 :(bfar) D_Welbeck has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past L_Blanc
... He puts in D_Boerrigter!
... T_Bramble with a late tackle
... Well to be fair he was looking for the foul
... He is fortunate to be given just a warning
... FREE KICK!
... Just outside the box!
... S_Nakamoto floats it forward
... D_Welbeck latches onto the end of it
... D_Welbeck with the drive!
... P_Hankey makes a difficult save
... CORNER!
... Swung in by T_Young
... P_Hankey fists it away!
Min. 37 :(bfar) T_Rocchi feeds the ball through the middle
... S_Nakamoto runs onto it
... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
... S_Nakamoto has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... But he puts it well wide
... That was a mishit effort!
Min. 39 :(bfar) D_Welbeck with the heel pass to D_Boerrigter
... D_Boerrigter hits a curling shot!
... P_Hankey guesses right
Min. 40 :(bfar) S_Nakamoto plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... D_Boerrigter keeps possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... D_Boerrigter fires the shot in!
... P_Hankey is beaten!
... It hits the bar!!
... And goes clear
Min. 41 :(asvr) K_Aitken takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... It's a lucky break
... K_Aitken could have let it bounce!
... Wide of goal
Min. 41 :(bfar) A_Karnak 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!
... D_Welbeck receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... D_Welbeck attempts a low drive!
... It takes a deflection!
... P_Hankey is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... D_Boerrigter swings it in!
... D_Welbeck with the header
... He hits the side netting
Min. 42 :(bfar) J_Heiter flicks it over J_Barton and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... J_Heiter with a powerful downward header!
... But P_Hankey reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(bfar) T_Young unselfishly lays the ball back to M_Lomax
... M_Lomax has his eyes on the goal!
... He shoots!
... P_Hankey beats the ball away
Min. 45 :(asvr) K_Aitken gains control of the loose ball
... K_Aitken tries to beat N_Millan from outside the area!
... N_Millan turns it behind for a corner
... CORNER!
... T_Bramble plays it into the danger area!
... N_Millan fists it away!
Min. 46 :(asvr) K_Aitken with a burst of pace
... A glorious effort by K_Aitken !
... N_Millan won't get to that!
... Oooh it goes just over!!
Min. 46 :(bfar) D_Boerrigter is taking a throw in
... He sees a man in space!
... He throws it to A_Karnak
... T_Bramble slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 47 :(asvr) M_Lopes finds the run of D_Byrne
... D_Byrne has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... It goes wide!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 47 :(bfar) M_Oezil plays the early ball across the box to find A_Karnak in space
... E_Heskey gathers up the loose ball
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Aston Villa Res 1-3 Benfica Res
Min. 47 :(asvr) S_Campbell is through on goal
... But M_Twaddle slides in two footed.
... I_Williamson has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 47 :(bfar) M_Lomax is taking a throw in
... He is taking a run up at it!
... He throws it long to T_Young
... T_Young hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
... It fly's into Row Z!
Min. 48 :(asvr) B_Charlton hits a hard pass to J_Barton
... J_Barton throws himself at the ball !
... He manages to reach the ball
... It comes back off the woodwork!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... GOAL !!
... Aston Villa Res 2-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 49 :(asvr) It looks as though Aston Villa Res is now playing C
Min. 49 :(bfar) D_Welbeck 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!
... D_Welbeck with a terrific drive !
... P_Hankey with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 50 :(asvr) B_Charlton brings the ball under control
... He sees a team mate in space!
... He plays the ball in to him!
... M_Lopes gets on the end of the pass
... M_Lopes shoots towards goal !
... N_Millan parries it, he follows it up
... GOAL !!
... The defence had gone walk about!
... That's pulled Aston Villa Res level!
... Aston Villa Res 3-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 50 :(bfar) J_Heiter crosses to D_Boerrigter
... D_Boerrigter keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... The shot deflects wide into the crowd!!
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by A_Karnak!
... The ball comes to T_Young
... He gets the shot away
... It hits off a defender!
... But goes clear to safety!
Min. 51 :(bfar) M_Twaddle sidesteps his marker
... That was too easy
... M_Twaddle lobs P_Hankey!
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 52 :(bfar) J_Heiter drives it forward to D_Welbeck
... D_Welbeck with the shot on net !
... He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
... But it sails past the post !!
... P_Hankey never had a chance!
Min. 53 :(asvr) E_Jordanov moves forward
... E_Jordanov hits the ball on the bounce !
... But N_Millan punches it away
... He commands his area so well
Min. 53 :(bfar) S_Nakamoto with a one-touch layoff to T_Rocchi
... L_Blanc with a perfectly timed tackle
Min. 55 :(asvr) B_Charlton with a flashy move
... B_Charlton curls it towards the top corner !
... N_Millan parries it, he follows it up
... GOAL !!
... The defence had gone walk about!
... That's put Aston Villa Res in front!
... Aston Villa Res 4-3 Benfica Res ...
Min. 55 :(bfar) D_Welbeck sidesteps his marker
... He was too quick for his marker
... D_Welbeck launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
... P_Hankey tips it over
... CORNER!
... T_Rocchi curls it into the box!
... P_Hankey catches it!
Min. 56 :(asvr) B_Charlton takes possession of the ball
... He plays the ball across to T_Bramble
... T_Bramble sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
... N_Millan gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... Fantastic reflex save by N_Millan !!
Min. 57 :(asvr) L_Blanc with the dribble
... He's clean through
... The fans are on their feet
... A powerful header from L_Blanc !
... It looks good
... He has failed to hit the target!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 59 :(asvr) E_Jordanov lobs the ball over the defence
... D_Byrne latches on to it
... D_Byrne hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... It takes a deflection!
... N_Millan is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... J_Barton floats the ball in!
... S_Campbell with the header
... But N_Millan is equal to it
Min. 60 :(asvr) D_X_Silva is coming on for M_Lopes and will play MF
Min. 60 :(asvr) E_Heskey beats M_Twaddle
... He showed great skill there
... Driven towards goal by E_Heskey !
... N_Millan gets up well to catch that one
Min. 61 :(asvr) D_X_Silva turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to L_Blanc
... T_Rocchi makes the challenge and clears the ball
... But it drifts out of play
... CORNER!
... J_Barton crosses it in!
... The danger is dealt with by M_Twaddle
Min. 61 :(bfar) T_Rocchi lays the ball back to D_Boerrigter
... A great volley from D_Boerrigter !
... Looks like it should be P_Hankey's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... P_Hankey looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... Goal kick given, amazing decision there!
Min. 64 :(asvr) D_Byrne takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... D_Byrne flicks the header toward the far post!
... N_Millan goes down well to save
Min. 65 :(asvr) G_Lawson is coming on for K_Aitken and playing FW
Min. 65 :(bfar) J_Heiter plays in S_Nakamoto with a beautiful ball
... S_Nakamoto with a scorcher of a shot !
... P_Hankey takes the ball off him
... He was showing off there!
Min. 67 :(asvr) J_Barton dribbles it into the box
... J_Barton hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... N_Millan tips it round the post
... Good save
... CORNER!
... D_X_Silva plays it towards the near post!
... It comes to S_Campbell
... He gets the shot away
... It hits the inside of the post
... It falls right into N_Millan's arms
... Unlucky
Min. 69 :(asvr) G_Lawson 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!
... G_Lawson tries to place it in the corner !
... N_Millan parries it, he follows it up
... And N_Millan recovers to save!!
Min. 70 :(asvr) J_Eustace comes on for D_Byrne and takes up a FW role
Min. 70 :(asvr) E_Heskey sidesteps M_Oezil
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... E_Heskey sights up the goal
... He shoots!
... N_Millan gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... Fantastic save by N_Millan to tip it wide!!
... CORNER!
... J_Barton drives it into the box!
... D_X_Silva gets on the end of it
... But he's put it wide
... How did he manage to miss that one?!?!?
Min. 71 :(asvr) T_Bramble rushes through the defence
... T_Bramble strikes a wicked curler !
... N_Millan tips it wide for a corner
... CORNER!
... G_Lawson crosses it in!
... E_Heskey with the header
... N_Millan parries it, he follows it up
... And N_Millan recovers to save!!
Min. 71 :(bfar) M_Lomax with the nod to D_Welbeck
... D_Welbeck curls it towards the top corner !
... P_Hankey just watches it fly safely wide!
Min. 73 :(bfar) L_Castaignos replaces J_Heiter and will play MF
Min. 73 :(asvr) E_Heskey loses M_Twaddle
... E_Heskey unleashes a pile driver !
... But N_Millan just gets his fingers to that one
... I_Williamson has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 74 :(bfar) M_Benassi is being prepared to come on
... T_Young is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 74 :(bfar) L_Castaignos with a simple pass to S_Nakamoto
... L_Blanc clears with a diving header
Min. 77 :(asvr) L_Blanc works the ball inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to G_Lawson
... G_Lawson with his head down lets it go !
... The shot deflects wide into the crowd!!
... CORNER!
... J_Eustace chips the ball in towards the far post!
... The ball comes to E_Jordanov
... He knocks it goalward
... But he puts it wide
Min. 79 :(asvr) D_X_Silva with a throw in
... He throws the ball across to L_Blanc
... L_Blanc with the chance !
... But N_Millan just gets his fingers to that one
... I_Williamson has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 80 :(asvr) B_Charlton floats the ball in to find G_Lawson
... G_Lawson is clean through!
... The linesman has his flag raised
... But I_Williamson waves play on
... He just has to beat N_Millan
... He tries to slide it past N_Millan
... N_Millan dives bravely at his feet !!
Min. 82 :(asvr) G_Lawson with the dribble
... M_Lomax is easily beaten
... A cheeky lob from G_Lawson !
... OOOOOOHHHHHHHH
... It grazes the post and goes wide
Min. 82 :(bfar) L_Castaignos holds up the ball
... He plays the ball to M_Twaddle
... M_Twaddle with the strike !
... P_Hankey tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 83 :(asvr) The ball is passed in from E_Jordanov, he finds S_Campbell
... S_Campbell tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
... The shot slips through N_Millan's hands
... But N_Millan recovers to save!
... He got away with that!
Min. 84 :(bfar) M_Oezil is taking a throw in
... He sees a man in space!
... He throws it to A_Karnak
... A wicked drive by A_Karnak !
... It hammers off the bar onto the line
... I_Williamson talks to his assistant
... GOAL !!
... That looked like the wrong decision
... The Benfica Res fans celebrate though!
... What a time to grab an equaliser!!
... Aston Villa Res 4-4 Benfica Res ...
Min. 85 :(asvr) J_Barton runs at the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to G_Lawson
... G_Lawson beats the offside trap!
... He runs at N_Millan
... He tries to slide it past N_Millan
... N_Millan smothers the ball !!
Min. 85 :(asvr) E_Jordanov takes possession on the edge of the box
... M_Oezil dives it two footed!!
... That's a terrible challenge!
... He could be off here!
... I_Williamson reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he deserved that!
... FREE KICK!
... It's in a very dangerous position!
... D_X_Silva hoists it forward
... T_Bramble gets on the end of it
... T_Bramble hits a great shot !
... But N_Millan smothers the ball.
Min. 87 :(asvr) J_Eustace unselfishly heads the ball back to E_Heskey
... D_Boerrigter slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 87 :(asvr) B_Charlton runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off T_Rocchi back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... L_Castaignos with the foul
... FREE KICK!
... This is a good chance!
... E_Heskey with the delicate chip over the wall
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... N_Millan dives desperately to try and save it!!
... He can't get to it!
... But it creeps just wide!!
... The deflection had N_Millan beaten!
... CORNER!
... D_X_Silva chips the ball in towards the back post!
... M_Twaddle reads it
... He clears the danger
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(bfar) M_Twaddle with the dribble
... He's through on goal
... M_Twaddle hits a great shot !
... P_Hankey falls over
... But P_Hankey is relieved to watch it go out of play!
Min. 92 :(asvr) T_Bramble volleys it forward. He finds G_Lawson
... G_Lawson has time and space!
... He tries the lob!
... But he puts it well wide
... The Benfica Res fans taunt him!
Min. 93 :(asvr) B_Charlton unselfishly lays the ball back to L_Blanc
... L_Blanc tries the shot !
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 93 :(bfar) M_Oezil is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... D_Boerrigter latches onto the ball
... D_Boerrigter attempts to nutmeg P_Hankey!
... P_Hankey makes himself big and wins the ball
Min. 94 :(asvr) T_Bramble picks out J_Eustace with the cross
... J_Eustace runs forward
... He hits the shot!
... GOAL !!
... A classy finish
... That surely hands Aston Villa Res victory!!
... Aston Villa Res 5-4 Benfica Res ...
Min. 94 :(bfar) L_Castaignos gets to the bye line
... He puts it into the box
... He finds S_Nakamoto
... A cheeky lob from S_Nakamoto !
... But P_Hankey punches it away
... He had to be brave to come for that one
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Match Details
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Venue : Villa Park
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Aston Villa Res Match Info
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Best player : B_Charlton (Man of the Match)
Scorers : D_Byrne (34), J_Barton (48), M_Lopes (50), B_Charlton (55), J_Eustace (94)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : D_Byrne (6), M_Lopes (14)
Injured : N/A
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Benfica Res Match Info
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Best player : S_Nakamoto
Scorers : T_Young (10), S_Nakamoto (12), M_Twaddle (22), A_Karnak (84)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : M_Oezil (85)
Injured : W_Reid (9)
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Match Statistics
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Aston Villa Res | Benfica Res
Attempts on Goal : 49 | 36
Off target : 18 | 16
On target : 31 | 20
Possession : 54 | 46
Corners : 8 | 4
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 2 | 1
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 5 | 8
Key Tackles : 6 | 4
Key Passes : 26 | 28
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Final Score : Aston Villa Res 5 - 4 Benfica Res
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Player Statistics - Aston Villa Res
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_Hankey GK 25 3 3 5 19 | 96 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0
T_Bramble DF 2 19 14 12 31 | 96 0 2 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 40 45 15
L_Blanc DF 3 18 7 9 23 | 96 0 2 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 40 30 7
E_Jordanov DF 1 18 6 2 12 | 96 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 20 6
S_Campbell DF 1 13 6 6 21 | 96 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 17
M_Lopes MF 1 12 22 9 25 | 62 0 0 4 0 2 1 1 0 0 -2 38 23
B_Charlton MF 1 7 21 8 30 | 96 0 1 7 2 1 1 0 0 0 20 100 20
J_Barton MF 1 8 16 7 21 | 96 0 0 4 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 55 30
K_Aitken FW 1 4 7 22 22 | 67 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 35
E_Heskey FW 3 4 8 20 32 | 96 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 40 20 42
D_Byrne FW 1 5 10 18 42 | 72 0 0 0 0 5 1 1 0 0 -2 -2 30
H_Sproat GK 21 5 5 4 11 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Donatello DF 2 17 7 7 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_X_Silva MF 2 9 21 3 25 | 34 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 1
J_Eustace FW 1 7 17 6 29 | 24 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 10 20
G_Lawson FW 1 12 11 18 24 | 29 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 20 20 38
Player Statistics - Benfica Res
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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N_Millan GK 20 1 2 1 19 | 96 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85 0 0 0
W_Reid DF 2 21 5 8 41 | 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Twaddle DF 2 19 12 18 22 | 96 0 4 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 60 -20 19
M_Lomax DF 2 17 5 13 21 | 96 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 30 15
M_Oezil DM 2 14 18 9 18 | 96 0 0 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 -2 63 -2
S_Nakamoto MF 3 4 21 14 32 | 96 0 0 2 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 20 31
A_Karnak MF 3 4 21 12 31 | 96 0 0 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 30 25
D_Boerrigter MF 2 8 21 11 32 | 96 0 1 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 20 20 18
J_Heiter MF 2 13 18 9 30 | 75 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 5
T_Young AM 1 10 14 18 17 | 76 0 0 3 0 4 1 0 0 0 -20 10 3
D_Welbeck FW 1 6 5 19 11 | 96 0 0 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 20 20
S_Castro GK 15 3 4 4 12 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Rocchi DF 1 14 9 17 29 | 87 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 20 0
L_Castaignos MF 1 12 18 15 21 | 21 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
M_Benassi MF 2 11 17 9 25 | 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Thurmel FW 1 1 7 18 28 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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