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Season 18 Archive: Elite League Cup Quarter Finals
Aston Villa 1 - 0 FC Porto
Elite League Cup Quarter Final Match, Aston Villa vs. FC Porto (Wed Apr 16)
Aston Villa | FC Porto
4-4-2 N | 4-1-2-1-2 E
Bryan McKay | Shaun Winzor
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T_Sorensen GK | GK D_Marshall
D_Sloan DF | DF M_Laursen
O_Bolzoni DF | DF B_Moore
D_Sinclair DF | DF H_Almeida
G_Collins DF | DF L_Squillaci
A_Ross MF | DM R_Rivelino
C_Griffiths MF | MF G_Hagi
K_El_Ahmadi MF | MF R_Castias
P_McStay MF | AM J_R_Riquelme
M_Vucinic FW | FW E_Adebayor
P_Barrett FW | FW Amauri
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P_Hankey SUB | SUB C_Clark
I_McAllister SUB | SUB P_Rodriguez
G_Locke SUB | SUB Di_Maria
J_Smith SUB | SUB J_Rodriguez
Miguel_Torres SUB | SUB D_Rags
Referee: G_Poll (England)
Min. 3 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme 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!
... J_R_Riquelme strikes a wicked curler !
... It hits off a defender!
... T_Sorensen is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... R_Rivelino plays it towards the near post!
... T_Sorensen comes out and claims it!
Min. 4 :(fcp) G_Hagi with a probing through ball Amauri
... Amauri rifles it to the far post !
... The shot slips through T_Sorensen's hands
... But T_Sorensen recovers to save!
... He got away with that!
Min. 5 :(asv) A_Ross sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball in to P_Barrett
... P_Barrett hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... The shot slips through D_Marshall's hands
... But goes wide!
... He got away with that!
Min. 5 :(fcp) Amauri with the dribble
... He's clean through
... The fans are on their feet
... Amauri with a stunning strike !
... T_Sorensen gathers it comfortably
Min. 6 :(asv) P_McStay lays the ball back to K_El_Ahmadi
... K_El_Ahmadi with a bomb of a shot !
... D_Marshall won't get to that!
... Oooh it goes just over!!
Min. 8 :(fcp) R_Castias looks around for some movement
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He hits the ball to E_Adebayor
... Well executed sliding challenge from D_Sloan
Min. 9 :(fcp) E_Adebayor 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!
... E_Adebayor goes for the top corner !
... T_Sorensen collects it comfortably
... The shot never troubled him
Min. 11 :(asv) P_Barrett loses his marker!
... But Amauri with the fine tackle
Min. 12 :(fcp) G_Hagi is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate loosing his marker
... He throws it to Amauri
... Amauri cracks a laser towards goal !
... T_Sorensen watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 14 :(fcp) E_Adebayor takes possession
... What can he do here?
... E_Adebayor with a thundering shot!
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... Unbelievable!!!
... It's gone wide
Min. 16 :(asv) A_Ross with an inch perfect pass to P_Barrett
... P_Barrett has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... D_Marshall with the acrobatic save
... Well saved
Min. 17 :(asv) P_McStay takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... He runs towards goal
... P_McStay keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... But D_Marshall palms it behind
... CORNER!
... C_Griffiths plays it into the danger area!
... D_Marshall makes the catch!
Min. 18 :(asv) C_Griffiths works the ball inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to P_Barrett
... P_Barrett hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
... It takes a deflection!
... But flies wide of the post!
... CORNER!
... A_Ross floats the ball in!
... The ball comes to K_El_Ahmadi
... He gets the shot away
... But D_Marshall punches it away
... He was lucky to get to that one
Min. 19 :(fcp) G_Hagi moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to Amauri
... Amauri hits the ball first time!
... What agility from T_Sorensen
Min. 20 :(asv) M_Vucinic has space to run with the ball
... L_Squillaci with a nasty foul
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
... G_Poll refrained from booking him but had words
Min. 21 :(asv) M_Vucinic runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off the defender back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... But M_Laursen wins the tackle
Min. 21 :(fcp) R_Castias looks up
... He swings the ball right towards H_Almeida
... H_Almeida with a little chip!
... But he miskicks and puts it well off target
... The Aston Villa fans taunt him about that effort
Min. 25 :(fcp) R_Rivelino backtracks with the ball
... He hoofs the ball up field
... E_Adebayor gets on the end of it
... E_Adebayor chases it through, he must score !
... It hits the bar
... And goes over!
... T_Sorensen was beaten there!
Min. 26 :(asv) P_McStay runs forward
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... The ball hits H_Almeida in the face!
... And goes clear!
Min. 27 :(asv) P_Barrett with a real burst of pace
... He leaves L_Squillaci behind
... But H_Almeida wins the tackle cleanly
Min. 31 :(asv) M_Vucinic runs with the ball to the corner flag
... He plays the ball across to P_McStay
... B_Moore with a superb tackle!
... He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 34 :(asv) K_El_Ahmadi gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside the defender!
... He has some space now!
... L_Squillaci reads it well
... This boy is a quality defender
... The crowd sing his praises
Min. 34 :(asv) O_Bolzoni shoves R_Castias in the chest!!
... G_Poll has seen it!
... He is ordered to cool off
Min. 37 :(fcp) M_Laursen hits a hard pass to R_Castias
... R_Castias hits the ball first time!
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... And T_Sorensen reacts well to tip it over
... CORNER!
... G_Hagi chips the ball in towards the far post!
... L_Squillaci tries to place the shot!
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... T_Sorensen pushes it behind !
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by G_Hagi!
... The ball finds its way to Amauri
... He gets the shot away
... It hits the inside of the post
... It falls right into T_Sorensen's arms
... Unlucky
Min. 40 :(asv) G_Collins takes advantage of a mistake by Amauri
... He runs towards goal
... R_Castias with an over the top challenge
... He is fortunate to be given just a warning
Min. 42 :(asv) M_Vucinic 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!
... M_Vucinic with the side footed shot!
... GOAL !!
... He is dancing round the corner flag!
... Lets see if Aston Villa can hang onto that lead!
... Aston Villa 1-0 FC Porto ...
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(fcp) R_Rivelino moves into a MF role on the manager's orders
Min. 44 :(asv) C_Griffiths hoofs it up field to find M_Vucinic
... B_Moore cuts it out easily
... He clears the ball up field
Min. 45 :(asv) J_Smith is being prepared to come on
... P_McStay is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 45 :(asv) I_McAllister is coming on for G_Collins and playing DF
Min. 45 :(asv) M_Vucinic could get a shot on goal here
... An audacious effort from M_Vucinic !
... But D_Marshall punches it away
... He took a knock there
... His manager is looking on anxiously
... He's ok to carry on
Min. 47 :(asv) P_Barrett with electric pace
... He eases past H_Almeida
... P_Barrett has time and space!
... He tries the lob!
... The shot slips through D_Marshall's hands
... But goes wide!
... He got away with that!
Min. 48 :(asv) P_Barrett beats L_Squillaci
... It looked like he pushed his marker
... "Play On!" Waves G_Poll
... P_Barrett has a dig at goal!
... But D_Marshall punches it away
... That's gone out for a throw in
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Aston Villa 1-0 FC Porto
Min. 47 :(fcp) R_Rivelino is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He throws it to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor attempts a lob!
... T_Sorensen gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 50 :(fcp) FC Porto switch to playing A
Min. 50 :(asv) C_Griffiths leaves his marker standing
... Launched towards the top corner by C_Griffiths !
... D_Marshall with the acrobatic save
... Well saved
Min. 51 :(asv) C_Griffiths with a real burst of pace
... He leaves B_Moore behind
... C_Griffiths tries to place it in the corner !
... D_Marshall makes a great save
... And he manages to hold onto it as well!
Min. 54 :(fcp) R_Castias brings it under control
... He takes on O_Bolzoni
... He gets past him!
... He puts in B_Moore!
... B_Moore attempts to drive it home!
... T_Sorensen watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 56 :(asv) A_Ross leaps into the air
... He wins the header
... He heads it across to D_Sinclair
... H_Almeida with a bad challenge
... G_Poll will want to speak to him
... G_Poll ignores the protests for a card
... Shaun Winzor looks relieved
Min. 58 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme gets possession in his own half
... K_El_Ahmadi with a perfectly timed tackle
Min. 61 :(fcp) G_Hagi 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!
... E_Adebayor receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... E_Adebayor keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... Brilliant save from T_Sorensen
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 62 :(fcp) P_Rodriguez will replace the useless B_Moore and will play DF
Min. 62 :(asv) M_Vucinic nutmegs Amauri, he continues to run forward
... M_Vucinic goes for the top corner !
... It hits the sponsor hoarding
Min. 62 :(asv) K_El_Ahmadi runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off G_Hagi back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... L_Squillaci with an ugly foul
... G_Poll calls him over
... G_Poll tells him he has had enough warnings
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 63 :(fcp) H_Almeida has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past D_Sloan!
... He has some space now!
... H_Almeida unleashes a pile driver !
... But T_Sorensen makes a fine save
... Wow!! That was close!
... He had to be at his best to reach that one!
Min. 64 :(fcp) L_Squillaci slides it through the middle to Amauri
... Amauri with a little chip!
... T_Sorensen was lucky there
Min. 64 :(asv) C_Griffiths controls it with ease
... G_Hagi with a nasty foul
... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
... G_Poll reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 65 :(fcp) D_Rags replaces R_Rivelino and will play FW
Min. 65 :(asv) J_Smith takes a throw in
... He throws the ball into P_Barrett
... P_Barrett fires the shot in!
... It takes a deflection!
... But hits the side netting!
... CORNER!
... J_Smith chips the ball in towards the back post!
... D_Marshall reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 66 :(fcp) Amauri brings the ball into the opposing area
... E_Adebayor makes himself available
... E_Adebayor rifles it at the goal !
... It's wide!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 75 :(asv) K_El_Ahmadi looks around for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to P_Barrett
... Driven towards goal by P_Barrett !
... D_Marshall parries it
Min. 77 :(fcp) M_Laursen plays a clever one-two with his team mate
... He looks around for options
... He moves forward with the ball
... M_Laursen has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... T_Sorensen beats the ball away
Min. 78 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate in space
... He throws it long to E_Adebayor
... D_Sloan with the tackle
... He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 83 :(fcp) R_Castias gets to the by line and finds J_R_Riquelme with a beautiful cross
... J_R_Riquelme tries to catch the keeper out!
... It floats over T_Sorensen
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 85 :(asv) K_El_Ahmadi back heels to find M_Vucinic in space
... P_Rodriguez wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... C_Griffiths crosses it in!
... D_Marshall jumps well to claim it!
Min. 86 :(fcp) G_Hagi takes control of the loose ball
... He plays the ball across to J_R_Riquelme
... P_Barrett fouls badly
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He was lucky to escape with a caution!
... Shaun Winzor looks bemused that it wasn't more!
... FREE KICK!
... R_Castias plays it short to J_R_Riquelme
... J_R_Riquelme looks to see where D_Marshall is!
... He shoots!
... T_Sorensen makes a comfortable save
... He wasn't troubled there
Min. 86 :(fcp) L_Squillaci controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the right!
... M_Laursen gets onto the end of the pass!
... Fine tackle by O_Bolzoni
... He prevents the corner as well
Min. 86 :(asv) P_Barrett with a real burst of pace
... He shows the defender a clean set of heals
... G_Hagi with a deliberate foul
... That deserves a punishment
... He is ordered to cool off
Min. 87 :(fcp) L_Squillaci beats D_Sinclair
... He showed great skill there
... L_Squillaci bears down on goal!
... T_Sorensen parries it
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(asv) A_Ross jinks infield
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to M_Vucinic
... Well executed sliding challenge from L_Squillaci
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Villa Park
Attendance : 55,000
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Aston Villa Match Info
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Best player : T_Sorensen (Man of the Match)
Scorers : M_Vucinic (42)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : P_Barrett (86)
Injured : N/A
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player : Amauri
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : L_Squillaci (62), G_Hagi (64)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Aston Villa | FC Porto
Attempts on Goal : 15 | 22
Off target : 6 | 9
On target : 9 | 13
Possession : 47 | 53
Corners : 4 | 3
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 1 | 2
Subs Used : 2 | 2
Fouls : 6 | 13
Key Tackles : 4 | 9
Key Passes : 11 | 16
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Final Score : Aston Villa 1 - 0 FC Porto
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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 37 4 4 1 15 | 96 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 110 0 0 0
D_Sloan DF 2 23 9 4 19 | 96 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0
O_Bolzoni DF 2 22 7 10 31 | 96 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0
D_Sinclair DF 3 23 8 7 41 | 96 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G_Collins DF 2 23 8 6 19 | 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A_Ross MF 1 3 26 2 36 | 96 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 0
C_Griffiths MF 1 3 23 7 24 | 96 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 24 16
K_El_Ahmadi MF 1 9 23 6 15 | 96 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 35 44 29
P_McStay MF 1 6 21 13 35 | 45 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 8
M_Vucinic FW 2 8 8 24 14 | 96 0 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 12 37
P_Barrett FW 1 6 4 23 27 | 96 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 26
P_Hankey GK 24 3 3 5 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
I_McAllister DF 1 21 10 3 32 | 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
G_Locke DF 1 21 7 8 20 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Smith MF 1 3 21 7 21 | 51 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 32 20
Miguel_Torres FW 2 10 4 22 24 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Player Statistics - FC Porto
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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D_Marshall GK 34 7 5 7 14 | 96 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0
M_Laursen DF 2 25 8 6 30 | 96 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 15 12 8
B_Moore DF 2 24 12 11 20 | 66 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10 -20 -19
H_Almeida DF 2 24 11 10 29 | 96 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 30 0 9
L_Squillaci DF 4 23 10 7 37 | 96 0 2 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 28 22 14
R_Rivelino MF 3 12 23 7 34 | 69 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 0
G_Hagi MF 2 5 28 10 30 | 96 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 -2 58 -2
R_Castias MF 2 8 24 9 29 | 96 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 48 8
J_R_Riquelme AM 3 5 24 20 34 | 96 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 12 10
E_Adebayor FW 2 7 7 26 35 | 96 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 27
Amauri FW 2 6 7 25 29 | 96 0 1 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 15 12 34
C_Clark GK 27 4 2 3 38 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P_Rodriguez DF 2 27 8 9 28 | 30 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0
Di_Maria MF 1 6 25 5 37 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Rodriguez FW 2 4 7 23 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Rags FW 2 3 5 23 30 | 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -20
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Aston Villa | FC Porto
4-4-2 N | 4-1-2-1-2 E
Bryan McKay | Shaun Winzor
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T_Sorensen GK | GK D_Marshall
D_Sloan DF | DF M_Laursen
O_Bolzoni DF | DF B_Moore
D_Sinclair DF | DF H_Almeida
G_Collins DF | DF L_Squillaci
A_Ross MF | DM R_Rivelino
C_Griffiths MF | MF G_Hagi
K_El_Ahmadi MF | MF R_Castias
P_McStay MF | AM J_R_Riquelme
M_Vucinic FW | FW E_Adebayor
P_Barrett FW | FW Amauri
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P_Hankey SUB | SUB C_Clark
I_McAllister SUB | SUB P_Rodriguez
G_Locke SUB | SUB Di_Maria
J_Smith SUB | SUB J_Rodriguez
Miguel_Torres SUB | SUB D_Rags
Referee: G_Poll (England)
Min. 3 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme 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!
... J_R_Riquelme strikes a wicked curler !
... It hits off a defender!
... T_Sorensen is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... R_Rivelino plays it towards the near post!
... T_Sorensen comes out and claims it!
Min. 4 :(fcp) G_Hagi with a probing through ball Amauri
... Amauri rifles it to the far post !
... The shot slips through T_Sorensen's hands
... But T_Sorensen recovers to save!
... He got away with that!
Min. 5 :(asv) A_Ross sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball in to P_Barrett
... P_Barrett hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... The shot slips through D_Marshall's hands
... But goes wide!
... He got away with that!
Min. 5 :(fcp) Amauri with the dribble
... He's clean through
... The fans are on their feet
... Amauri with a stunning strike !
... T_Sorensen gathers it comfortably
Min. 6 :(asv) P_McStay lays the ball back to K_El_Ahmadi
... K_El_Ahmadi with a bomb of a shot !
... D_Marshall won't get to that!
... Oooh it goes just over!!
Min. 8 :(fcp) R_Castias looks around for some movement
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He hits the ball to E_Adebayor
... Well executed sliding challenge from D_Sloan
Min. 9 :(fcp) E_Adebayor 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!
... E_Adebayor goes for the top corner !
... T_Sorensen collects it comfortably
... The shot never troubled him
Min. 11 :(asv) P_Barrett loses his marker!
... But Amauri with the fine tackle
Min. 12 :(fcp) G_Hagi is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate loosing his marker
... He throws it to Amauri
... Amauri cracks a laser towards goal !
... T_Sorensen watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 14 :(fcp) E_Adebayor takes possession
... What can he do here?
... E_Adebayor with a thundering shot!
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... Unbelievable!!!
... It's gone wide
Min. 16 :(asv) A_Ross with an inch perfect pass to P_Barrett
... P_Barrett has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... D_Marshall with the acrobatic save
... Well saved
Min. 17 :(asv) P_McStay takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... He runs towards goal
... P_McStay keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... But D_Marshall palms it behind
... CORNER!
... C_Griffiths plays it into the danger area!
... D_Marshall makes the catch!
Min. 18 :(asv) C_Griffiths works the ball inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to P_Barrett
... P_Barrett hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
... It takes a deflection!
... But flies wide of the post!
... CORNER!
... A_Ross floats the ball in!
... The ball comes to K_El_Ahmadi
... He gets the shot away
... But D_Marshall punches it away
... He was lucky to get to that one
Min. 19 :(fcp) G_Hagi moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to Amauri
... Amauri hits the ball first time!
... What agility from T_Sorensen
Min. 20 :(asv) M_Vucinic has space to run with the ball
... L_Squillaci with a nasty foul
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
... G_Poll refrained from booking him but had words
Min. 21 :(asv) M_Vucinic runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off the defender back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... But M_Laursen wins the tackle
Min. 21 :(fcp) R_Castias looks up
... He swings the ball right towards H_Almeida
... H_Almeida with a little chip!
... But he miskicks and puts it well off target
... The Aston Villa fans taunt him about that effort
Min. 25 :(fcp) R_Rivelino backtracks with the ball
... He hoofs the ball up field
... E_Adebayor gets on the end of it
... E_Adebayor chases it through, he must score !
... It hits the bar
... And goes over!
... T_Sorensen was beaten there!
Min. 26 :(asv) P_McStay runs forward
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... The ball hits H_Almeida in the face!
... And goes clear!
Min. 27 :(asv) P_Barrett with a real burst of pace
... He leaves L_Squillaci behind
... But H_Almeida wins the tackle cleanly
Min. 31 :(asv) M_Vucinic runs with the ball to the corner flag
... He plays the ball across to P_McStay
... B_Moore with a superb tackle!
... He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 34 :(asv) K_El_Ahmadi gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside the defender!
... He has some space now!
... L_Squillaci reads it well
... This boy is a quality defender
... The crowd sing his praises
Min. 34 :(asv) O_Bolzoni shoves R_Castias in the chest!!
... G_Poll has seen it!
... He is ordered to cool off
Min. 37 :(fcp) M_Laursen hits a hard pass to R_Castias
... R_Castias hits the ball first time!
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... And T_Sorensen reacts well to tip it over
... CORNER!
... G_Hagi chips the ball in towards the far post!
... L_Squillaci tries to place the shot!
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... T_Sorensen pushes it behind !
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by G_Hagi!
... The ball finds its way to Amauri
... He gets the shot away
... It hits the inside of the post
... It falls right into T_Sorensen's arms
... Unlucky
Min. 40 :(asv) G_Collins takes advantage of a mistake by Amauri
... He runs towards goal
... R_Castias with an over the top challenge
... He is fortunate to be given just a warning
Min. 42 :(asv) M_Vucinic 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!
... M_Vucinic with the side footed shot!
... GOAL !!
... He is dancing round the corner flag!
... Lets see if Aston Villa can hang onto that lead!
... Aston Villa 1-0 FC Porto ...
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(fcp) R_Rivelino moves into a MF role on the manager's orders
Min. 44 :(asv) C_Griffiths hoofs it up field to find M_Vucinic
... B_Moore cuts it out easily
... He clears the ball up field
Min. 45 :(asv) J_Smith is being prepared to come on
... P_McStay is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 45 :(asv) I_McAllister is coming on for G_Collins and playing DF
Min. 45 :(asv) M_Vucinic could get a shot on goal here
... An audacious effort from M_Vucinic !
... But D_Marshall punches it away
... He took a knock there
... His manager is looking on anxiously
... He's ok to carry on
Min. 47 :(asv) P_Barrett with electric pace
... He eases past H_Almeida
... P_Barrett has time and space!
... He tries the lob!
... The shot slips through D_Marshall's hands
... But goes wide!
... He got away with that!
Min. 48 :(asv) P_Barrett beats L_Squillaci
... It looked like he pushed his marker
... "Play On!" Waves G_Poll
... P_Barrett has a dig at goal!
... But D_Marshall punches it away
... That's gone out for a throw in
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Aston Villa 1-0 FC Porto
Min. 47 :(fcp) R_Rivelino is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He throws it to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor attempts a lob!
... T_Sorensen gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 50 :(fcp) FC Porto switch to playing A
Min. 50 :(asv) C_Griffiths leaves his marker standing
... Launched towards the top corner by C_Griffiths !
... D_Marshall with the acrobatic save
... Well saved
Min. 51 :(asv) C_Griffiths with a real burst of pace
... He leaves B_Moore behind
... C_Griffiths tries to place it in the corner !
... D_Marshall makes a great save
... And he manages to hold onto it as well!
Min. 54 :(fcp) R_Castias brings it under control
... He takes on O_Bolzoni
... He gets past him!
... He puts in B_Moore!
... B_Moore attempts to drive it home!
... T_Sorensen watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 56 :(asv) A_Ross leaps into the air
... He wins the header
... He heads it across to D_Sinclair
... H_Almeida with a bad challenge
... G_Poll will want to speak to him
... G_Poll ignores the protests for a card
... Shaun Winzor looks relieved
Min. 58 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme gets possession in his own half
... K_El_Ahmadi with a perfectly timed tackle
Min. 61 :(fcp) G_Hagi 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!
... E_Adebayor receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... E_Adebayor keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... Brilliant save from T_Sorensen
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 62 :(fcp) P_Rodriguez will replace the useless B_Moore and will play DF
Min. 62 :(asv) M_Vucinic nutmegs Amauri, he continues to run forward
... M_Vucinic goes for the top corner !
... It hits the sponsor hoarding
Min. 62 :(asv) K_El_Ahmadi runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off G_Hagi back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... L_Squillaci with an ugly foul
... G_Poll calls him over
... G_Poll tells him he has had enough warnings
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 63 :(fcp) H_Almeida has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past D_Sloan!
... He has some space now!
... H_Almeida unleashes a pile driver !
... But T_Sorensen makes a fine save
... Wow!! That was close!
... He had to be at his best to reach that one!
Min. 64 :(fcp) L_Squillaci slides it through the middle to Amauri
... Amauri with a little chip!
... T_Sorensen was lucky there
Min. 64 :(asv) C_Griffiths controls it with ease
... G_Hagi with a nasty foul
... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
... G_Poll reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 65 :(fcp) D_Rags replaces R_Rivelino and will play FW
Min. 65 :(asv) J_Smith takes a throw in
... He throws the ball into P_Barrett
... P_Barrett fires the shot in!
... It takes a deflection!
... But hits the side netting!
... CORNER!
... J_Smith chips the ball in towards the back post!
... D_Marshall reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 66 :(fcp) Amauri brings the ball into the opposing area
... E_Adebayor makes himself available
... E_Adebayor rifles it at the goal !
... It's wide!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 75 :(asv) K_El_Ahmadi looks around for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to P_Barrett
... Driven towards goal by P_Barrett !
... D_Marshall parries it
Min. 77 :(fcp) M_Laursen plays a clever one-two with his team mate
... He looks around for options
... He moves forward with the ball
... M_Laursen has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... T_Sorensen beats the ball away
Min. 78 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate in space
... He throws it long to E_Adebayor
... D_Sloan with the tackle
... He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 83 :(fcp) R_Castias gets to the by line and finds J_R_Riquelme with a beautiful cross
... J_R_Riquelme tries to catch the keeper out!
... It floats over T_Sorensen
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 85 :(asv) K_El_Ahmadi back heels to find M_Vucinic in space
... P_Rodriguez wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... C_Griffiths crosses it in!
... D_Marshall jumps well to claim it!
Min. 86 :(fcp) G_Hagi takes control of the loose ball
... He plays the ball across to J_R_Riquelme
... P_Barrett fouls badly
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He was lucky to escape with a caution!
... Shaun Winzor looks bemused that it wasn't more!
... FREE KICK!
... R_Castias plays it short to J_R_Riquelme
... J_R_Riquelme looks to see where D_Marshall is!
... He shoots!
... T_Sorensen makes a comfortable save
... He wasn't troubled there
Min. 86 :(fcp) L_Squillaci controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the right!
... M_Laursen gets onto the end of the pass!
... Fine tackle by O_Bolzoni
... He prevents the corner as well
Min. 86 :(asv) P_Barrett with a real burst of pace
... He shows the defender a clean set of heals
... G_Hagi with a deliberate foul
... That deserves a punishment
... He is ordered to cool off
Min. 87 :(fcp) L_Squillaci beats D_Sinclair
... He showed great skill there
... L_Squillaci bears down on goal!
... T_Sorensen parries it
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(asv) A_Ross jinks infield
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to M_Vucinic
... Well executed sliding challenge from L_Squillaci
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Villa Park
Attendance : 55,000
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Aston Villa Match Info
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Best player : T_Sorensen (Man of the Match)
Scorers : M_Vucinic (42)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : P_Barrett (86)
Injured : N/A
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player : Amauri
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : L_Squillaci (62), G_Hagi (64)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Aston Villa | FC Porto
Attempts on Goal : 15 | 22
Off target : 6 | 9
On target : 9 | 13
Possession : 47 | 53
Corners : 4 | 3
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 1 | 2
Subs Used : 2 | 2
Fouls : 6 | 13
Key Tackles : 4 | 9
Key Passes : 11 | 16
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Final Score : Aston Villa 1 - 0 FC Porto
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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 37 4 4 1 15 | 96 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 110 0 0 0
D_Sloan DF 2 23 9 4 19 | 96 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0
O_Bolzoni DF 2 22 7 10 31 | 96 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0
D_Sinclair DF 3 23 8 7 41 | 96 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G_Collins DF 2 23 8 6 19 | 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A_Ross MF 1 3 26 2 36 | 96 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 0
C_Griffiths MF 1 3 23 7 24 | 96 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 24 16
K_El_Ahmadi MF 1 9 23 6 15 | 96 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 35 44 29
P_McStay MF 1 6 21 13 35 | 45 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 8
M_Vucinic FW 2 8 8 24 14 | 96 0 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 12 37
P_Barrett FW 1 6 4 23 27 | 96 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 26
P_Hankey GK 24 3 3 5 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
I_McAllister DF 1 21 10 3 32 | 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
G_Locke DF 1 21 7 8 20 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Smith MF 1 3 21 7 21 | 51 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 32 20
Miguel_Torres FW 2 10 4 22 24 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Player Statistics - FC Porto
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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D_Marshall GK 34 7 5 7 14 | 96 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0
M_Laursen DF 2 25 8 6 30 | 96 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 15 12 8
B_Moore DF 2 24 12 11 20 | 66 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10 -20 -19
H_Almeida DF 2 24 11 10 29 | 96 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 30 0 9
L_Squillaci DF 4 23 10 7 37 | 96 0 2 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 28 22 14
R_Rivelino MF 3 12 23 7 34 | 69 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 0
G_Hagi MF 2 5 28 10 30 | 96 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 -2 58 -2
R_Castias MF 2 8 24 9 29 | 96 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 48 8
J_R_Riquelme AM 3 5 24 20 34 | 96 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 12 10
E_Adebayor FW 2 7 7 26 35 | 96 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 27
Amauri FW 2 6 7 25 29 | 96 0 1 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 15 12 34
C_Clark GK 27 4 2 3 38 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P_Rodriguez DF 2 27 8 9 28 | 30 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0
Di_Maria MF 1 6 25 5 37 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Rodriguez FW 2 4 7 23 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Rags FW 2 3 5 23 30 | 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -20
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