FFO FA CUP, Aston Villa vs. Middlesbrough (Wed Jan 31)


                          Aston Villa  |  Middlesbrough
                            4-1-1-4 A  |  4-2-2-2 C
                          Ian Greaves  |  Cliff Coates
                                       |
                           A_Meret GK  |  GK A_Davies
                      Eder_Militao DF  |  DF I_Jones
                         M_Hermoso DF  |  DF D_Fry
                       J_Lascelles DF  |  DF P_McNair
                          J_Todibo DF  |  DF R_Aguilar
                           W_Ndidi DM  |  DM S_Armstrong
                        I_Gundogan MF  |  DM M_Crooks
                          Raphinha FW  |  MF F_Bernadeschi
                        L_Martinez FW  |  MF M_Cuisance
                         J_Alvarez FW  |  FW R_Muniz
                         Luis_Diaz FW  |  FW A_Pinamonti
                                       |
                        A_Bachmann SUB |  SUB M_Oxley
                        H_Hateboer SUB |  SUB A_Dijksteel
                            F_Dabo SUB |  SUB A_Meroni
                        V_Camarasa SUB |  SUB M_Ihattaren
                            H_Hope SUB |  SUB P_Cutrone




Min. 1  :(ast) Luis_Diaz kills the ball dead 
          ...  Beautiful turn 
          ...  He could get a shot of here 
          ...  Luis_Diaz cracks a laser towards goal! 
          ...  It flies wide! 
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!! 
Min. 6  :(ast) Luis_Diaz changes direction inside 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to I_Gundogan 
          ...  I_Gundogan shapes up for a shot! 
          ...  A_Davies makes a great save 
          ...  And he manages to hold onto it as well! 
Min. 11 :(mid) R_Muniz beats J_Todibo 
          ...  He showed great skill there 
          ...  But W_Ndidi wins the ball from behind 
          ...  The crowd appeal but The Referee has none of it 
Min. 12 :(ast) Luis_Diaz gets the ball on the wing 
          ...  He cuts inside R_Aguilar! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  Luis_Diaz with the shot on net! 
          ...  It grazes the post! 
          ...  And hits the side netting 
          ...  Goal Kick! 
Min. 15 :(mid) M_Crooks drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to R_Aguilar 
          ...  R_Aguilar with the punt towards goal! 
          ...  A_Meret watches it sail wide! 
Min. 19 :(ast) J_Lascelles plays it to his team mate for a one-two 
          ...  L_Martinez decides to go for goal instead! 
          ...  L_Martinez pounds a rocket on goal! 
          ...  But he miskicks and puts it well off target 
          ...  The Middlesbrough fans taunt him about that effort 
Min. 22 :(ast) J_Todibo takes a throw in 
          ...  He throws the ball into Raphinha 
          ...  Raphinha sends it flying towards goal! 
          ...  The fans get off their seats! 
          ...  A_Davies plucks the ball out of the air 
          ...  Good goalkeeping there! 
Min. 22 :(mid) F_Bernadeschi holds the ball up and waits for support 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He knocks a through ball to R_Aguilar 
          ...  J_Lascelles gets in the way of the ball and clears! 
Min. 25 :(ast) I_Gundogan looks up for support 
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now 
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now! 
          ...  J_Alvarez receives the pass and heads towards the goal 
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from F_Bernadeschi 
          ...  He had to time that one perfectly 
Min. 27 :(ast) J_Alvarez brings it under control 
          ...  He takes on S_Armstrong 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He puts in Eder_Militao! 
          ...  Eder_Militao with a stunning strike! 
          ...  A_Davies goes down well to save 
Min. 30 :(ast) Raphinha with a precise ball to Luis_Diaz 
          ...  But I_Jones wins the ball from behind 
          ...  The crowd appeal but The Referee has none of it 
Min. 33 :(mid) S_Armstrong with the dribble 
          ...  He made that look easy 
          ...  S_Armstrong hits it 
          ...  This one could go anywhere! 
          ...  A_Meret gets a hand to it!! 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  He just couldn't keep it out! 
          ...  Middlesbrough have taken the lead! 
          ...  Aston Villa 0-1 Middlesbrough ...
Min. 35 :(ast) J_Alvarez finds a hole in the defence 
          ...  The defence was sleeping 
          ...  He made a fantastic run though 
          ...  J_Alvarez throws himself at the ball! 
          ...  He manages to reach the ball 
          ...  GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL! 
          ...  He pulls his shirt over his face in celebration! 
          ...  Now it's all square! 
          ...  Aston Villa 1-1 Middlesbrough ...
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 2 minutes of injury time.
Min. 45 :(ast) L_Martinez sidesteps R_Muniz 
          ...  He showed great skill there 
          ...  L_Martinez tries the lob from 30 yards! 
          ...  But A_Davies makes a comfortable save 
          ...  He gave the striker no chance 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Aston Villa 1-1 Middlesbrough

Min. 46 :(ast) L_Martinez controls the ball with ease 
          ...  L_Martinez with the 40 yard drive! 
          ...  The shot slips through A_Davies's hands 
          ...  But goes wide! 
          ...  He got away with that! 
Min. 49 :(mid) R_Muniz with a real burst of pace 
          ...  He shows Eder_Militao a clean set of heals 
          ...  R_Muniz hits the shot! 
          ...  It swerves a lot! 
          ...  A_Meret gets a hand to it!! 
          ...  But he slots in the rebound 
          ...  NO HE DOESN'T!! 
          ...  How on Earth did he put that wide? 
          ...  He was two yards out! 
Min. 51 :(ast) J_Alvarez cuts in on M_Crooks's blind side 
          ...  J_Alvarez tries to place it in the corner! 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  Oooooohhhhhhh!!?... 
          ...  I can't believe it! n 
          ...  It's a GOAL! 
          ...  Unbelievable ! 
          ...  That's given Aston Villa the lead! 
          ...  Aston Villa 2-1 Middlesbrough ...
Min. 52 :(ast) J_Todibo wins possession 
          ...  He plays the ball across to Luis_Diaz 
          ...  Luis_Diaz with a hard drive! What a hit son! What a hit! 
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection 
          ...  Wide!! 
          ...  That was fortunate 
Min. 55 :(mid) M_Crooks back heels to find A_Pinamonti in space 
          ...  A_Pinamonti strikes a wicked curler! 
          ...  A_Meret gathers it easily 
Min. 59 :(mid) A_Pinamonti jumps over W_Ndidi's challenge 
          ...  Eder_Militao with a perfectly timed tackle 
Min. 64 :(ast) Eder_Militao backtracks with the ball 
          ...  He hits the ball upfield 
          ...  L_Martinez latches onto the end of it 
          ...  L_Martinez with a quick pass down the wing. 
          ...  Cross comes back in to him at a good height 
          ...  a lovely cushioned header 
          ...  A_Davies makes a great save 
          ...  And he manages to hold onto it as well! 
Min. 68 :(ast) L_Martinez breaks free from S_Armstrong 
          ...  A_Pinamonti with a bad challenge 
          ...  The Referee calls him over 
          ...  It's just a warning 
Min. 69 :(ast) Raphinha knocks the ball past the lunge of R_Aguilar 
          ...  Raphinha aims the cheeky shot at goal! 
          ...  The fans get off their seats! 
          ...  But it sails over!! 
Min. 69 :(mid) M_Cuisance holds the ball up and waits 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_Lascelles stands his ground and wins the tackle 
Min. 71 :(ast) Luis_Diaz takes possession 
          ...  He's got no outlet 
          ...  He decides to go alone 
          ...  But he loses control of it 
          ...  P_McNair hits it out for a throw 
Min. 71 :(mid) A_Pinamonti with the dribble 
          ...  He skips through the tackle from Eder_Militao 
          ...  A_Pinamonti hits the shot with the outside of the left foot! 
          ...  A_Meret gets a hand to it!! 
          ...  But he slots in the rebound 
          ...  NO HE DOESN'T!! 
          ...  How on Earth did he put that wide? 
          ...  He was two yards out! 
Min. 73 :(mid) F_Bernadeschi beats Eder_Militao 
          ...  But I_Gundogan slides in 
Min. 77 :(ast) L_Martinez leaps into the air 
          ...  He wins the header 
          ...  He heads it across to J_Alvarez 
          ...  From long range J_Alvarez bends the ball towards goal! 
          ...  He's dragged it wide!! 
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss! 
          ...  He puts his face in his hands! 
Min. 78 :(ast) Luis_Diaz passes the ball to Raphinha 
          ...  A wicked drive by Raphinha! 
          ...  A_Davies gets his fingertips to it 
          ...  He just manages to tip it over 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  M_Hermoso chips the ball in towards the far post! 
          ...  J_Alvarez tries to place the shot! 
          ...  A_Davies has it covered 
          ...  It takes a bobble! 
          ...  A_Davies reacts well to tip it wide!! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  Luis_Diaz hits it towards the far post! 
          ...  A_Davies easily claims the ball! 
Min. 80 :(ast) Substitution by Aston Villa 
          ...  COMING ON: F_Dabo 
          ...  COMING OFF: J_Lascelles 
Min. 82 :(ast) Raphinha knocks it past the defender and runs onto it 
          ...  He leaves the defender standing 
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by Raphinha! 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  He jumps into the Aston Villa crowd to celebrate!! 
          ...  Both he and the fans are delighted!! 
          ...  Aston Villa 3-1 Middlesbrough ...
Min. 82 :(mid) Tactical Change by Middlesbrough 
          ...  Middlesbrough have changed their playing style to A 
Min. 82 :(mid) Tactical Change by Middlesbrough 
          ...  M_Crooks will now play as a MF 
Min. 82 :(mid) I_Jones unselfishly heads the ball back to A_Pinamonti 
          ...  A_Pinamonti attempts to drive it home! 
          ...  Looks like it should be A_Meret's 
          ...  But he elects to punch it rather than catch 
          ...  It loops out for a corner. 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  M_Crooks curls it into the box! 
          ...  A_Pinamonti gets a shot in 
          ...  A_Meret parries it, he follows it up 
          ...  And A_Meret recovers to save!! 
Min. 84 :(ast) Luis_Diaz hits a hard pass to I_Gundogan 
          ...  A delicate chip from I_Gundogan! 
          ...  Looks like it should be A_Davies's 
          ...  But he elects to punch it rather than catch 
          ...  It loops out for a corner. 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  W_Ndidi floats the ball in! 
          ...  A_Davies comes towards the ball 
          ...  But he's nowhere near it! 
          ...  I_Gundogan with the shot! 
          ...  A_Davies gets his fingertips to it 
          ...  He pushes it on to the post 
          ...  The defender clears the loose ball 
Min. 85 :(ast) Substitution by Aston Villa 
          ...  COMING ON: V_Camarasa 
          ...  COMING OFF: I_Gundogan 
Min. 86 :(ast) J_Alvarez looks for options 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to W_Ndidi 
          ...  W_Ndidi with a thundering drive! 
          ...  A_Davies collects it comfortably 
          ...  The shot never troubled him 
Min. 87 :(mid) R_Aguilar looks around for support 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to M_Cuisance 
          ...  M_Cuisance drives the shot in! 
          ...  The fans behind the goal jump up! 
          ...  But it's gone just wide!! 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 7 minutes of injury time.
Min. 88 :(ast) L_Martinez with the majestic dribble 
          ...  D_Fry anticipates the pass and cuts it out 
Min. 92 :(ast) M_Hermoso sprints down the wing 
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space! 
          ...  He puts in a square ball! 
          ...  J_Alvarez runs onto it 
          ...  He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender 
          ...  J_Alvarez has time and space! 
          ...  He tries the lob! 
          ...  He's dragged it wide!! 
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss! 
          ...  He puts his face in his hands! 
Min. 92 :(mid) F_Bernadeschi finds A_Pinamonti with a perfectly weighted pass 
          ...  A_Pinamonti goes for goal! 
          ...  A_Meret saves it 
          ...  He got his body behind the ball there 
Min. 93 :(ast) Raphinha finds L_Martinez in acres of space 
          ...  L_Martinez hits it 
          ...  This one could go anywhere! 
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!! 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  Right into the top corner! 
          ...  Aston Villa 4-1 Middlesbrough ...
Min. 94 :(ast) J_Alvarez hoofs it upfield to find Luis_Diaz 
          ...  Luis_Diaz launches himself head first to connect with the low cross! 
          ...  It hits the bar 
          ...  And goes over! 
          ...  That shot was so poor it would make Ronny Rosenthal cringe! 
Min. 95 :(ast) J_Alvarez with the dribble 
          ...  He made that look easy 
          ...  J_Alvarez with the cheeky shot! 
          ...  It goes wide! 
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity 
Min. 97 :(ast) J_Todibo looks for options 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to L_Martinez 
          ...  But I_Jones sees the pass and cuts it out 

*************  FULL TIME  ****************



Match Details
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Venue                : Villa Park
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Aston Villa Match Info
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Best player          : J_Alvarez (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : J_Alvarez (35,51), Raphinha (82), L_Martinez (93)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Middlesbrough Match Info
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Best player          : S_Armstrong
Scorers              : S_Armstrong (33)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             Aston Villa  |    Middlesbrough
Attempts on Goal     :          24        |       9
Off target           :          11        |       5
On target            :          13        |       4
Possession           :          53        |       47
Corners              :           3        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       0
Subs Used            :           2        |       0
Fouls                :           5        |       9
Key Tackles          :           5        |       5
Key Passes           :          16        |       6
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Final Score          : Aston Villa 4 - 1 Middlesbrough
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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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A_Meret        GK  23   1   1   1  27 |  99   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0
Eder_Militao   DF   1  22  17   4  29 |  99   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  14  11  22
M_Hermoso      DF   1  20  16   3  24 |  99   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  10  22  10
J_Lascelles    DF   1  20  15   3  25 |  82   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  32  13   0
J_Todibo       DF   1  20  16   4  25 |  99   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  10  46  10
W_Ndidi        DM   1  16  20   4  24 |  99   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0  22
I_Gundogan     MF   1  12  21   3  25 |  87   0   1   1   0   3   0   0   0   0  24   7  67
Raphinha       FW   1   9  20  19  27 |  99   0   0   2   1   4   1   0   0   0   0  26  37
L_Martinez     FW   1   7  17  22  26 |  99   0   0   1   0   5   1   0   0   0   0  11  24
J_Alvarez      FW   1   3  17  21  28 |  99   0   0   3   0   6   2   0   0   0   0  33  42
Luis_Diaz      FW   1   6  15  23  22 |  99   0   0   3   0   4   0   0   0   0   0  39   4
A_Bachmann     GK  17   1   1   1  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
H_Hateboer     DF   1  20  17   4  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
F_Dabo         DF   1  13  11   4  26 |  17   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
V_Camarasa     MF   1   8  11   3  27 |  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
H_Hope         FW   1   1   7  10  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Middlesbrough
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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A_Davies       GK  22   1   1   1  27 |  99  10   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0   0
I_Jones        DF   1  20  14  10  24 |  99   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  32  14   0
D_Fry          DF   1  20  12   7  29 |  99   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  16   0   0
P_McNair       DF   1  19  11  10  28 |  99   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  17   0   0
R_Aguilar      DF   1  20  13   7  26 |  99   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  15  17
S_Armstrong    DM   1  13  17   5  35 |  99   0   0   0   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  46
M_Crooks       MF   1  11  18   9  24 |  99   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0 -10  10 -10
F_Bernadeschi  MF   1   5  17  13  27 |  99   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  31  22   0
M_Cuisance     MF   1   3  18  12  21 |  99   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0 -10 -10   2
R_Muniz        FW   1   8  16  19  22 |  99   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
A_Pinamonti    FW   1   7  14  19  28 |  99   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0  31
M_Oxley        GK  16   1   1   1  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Dijksteel    DF   1  18  14  12  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Meroni       DF   1  15  11   7  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Ihattaren    MF   1   7  17  13  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Cutrone      FW   1   2  11  17  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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