FFO CL, Aston Villa vs. Marseille (Wed Aug 13) Aston Villa | Marseille 5-1-2-1-1 C | 5-0-2-3 A Emlyn Brennan | Evan Singh | E_Martinez GK | GK N_Schiks N_Semedo DF | DF I_Konate B_Pavard DF | DF S_v_den_Berg A_Robertson DF | DF T_Livramento L_Digne DF | DF J_Sutalo D_Munoz DF | DF J_Matip S_Amrabat DM | AM R_v_d_Vaart L_Goretzka MF | AM J_Menez N_Fekir MF | FW S_McTominay L_Pellegrini AM | FW H_M_Son L_Martinez FW | FW G_Jesus | F_Dahmen SUB | SUB G_Alette Edgar SUB | SUB P_Senderos L_Blas SUB | SUB M_Stendera Y_Wissa SUB | SUB L_Cundle D_Deger SUB | SUB R_Orsolini Min. 2 :(mrs) I_Konate with an amazing show of skill to get past D_Munoz ... He crosses to S_McTominay ... D_Munoz recovers to win the ball back. He's a real bundle of energy Min. 3 :(ast) N_Fekir knocks the ball past J_Sutalo ... Now he crosses to N_Semedo! ... N_Semedo belts the ball towards goal! ... It swerves a lot in the air ... He's dragged it wide!! ... He looks horrified by that miss! ... He puts his face in his hands! Min. 4 :(ast) N_Semedo moves out over to the edge of the pitch ... He plays the ball through to L_Pellegrini ... L_Pellegrini with a graceful, looping effort! ... N_Schiks makes a comfortable save ... He makes it look so easy Min. 4 :(mrs) R_v_d_Vaart runs down the flank ... He plays the ball in to H_M_Son ... H_M_Son with the ball at his feet ... Is he going to have a crack? ... He is, you know... ... It hits the bar!! ... But he picks up the rebound ... GOAL!! ... That puts Marseille ahead! ... Now can they hang onto it? ... Aston Villa 0-1 Marseille ... Min. 6 :(mrs) J_Menez sidesteps his marker ... He's been running his marker ragged all game ... J_Menez could have let it bounce! ... GOAL!!!!!!! ... He runs towards the Marseille fans! ... Aston Villa 0-2 Marseille ... Min. 10 :(ast) Tactical Change by Aston Villa ... D_Munoz will now play as a DM Min. 15 :(ast) Tactical Change by Aston Villa ... Aston Villa have changed their playing style to P Min. 15 :(mrs) H_M_Son finds his way through ... He bent his run well ... H_M_Son launches himself head first to connect with the low cross! ... It hits the bar!! ... But he beats the defender to the rebound ... OHHHHHHHH!! ... He's put it wide Min. 16 :(ast) The ball runs loose! ... L_Digne seizes control of it and thinks about the shot ... A delicate header from L_Digne! ... Over the bar! Min. 18 :(ast) S_Amrabat has found himself in space ... He looks up for his team mates ... He swings the ball in ... L_Martinez gets on the end of the pass ... He is in space! ... L_Martinez shapes up for a shot! ... It takes a deflection! ... But flies wide of the post! ... CORNER! ... L_Digne crosses it in! ... L_Pellegrini gets his head on it ... N_Schiks makes a great save ... And he manages to hold onto it as well! Min. 20 :(ast) A_Robertson with an excellent first touch ... He sees a team mate making a run! ... He swings the ball in ... L_Martinez gets on the end of the pass ... He is in space! ... Excellent sliding challenge from T_Livramento ... It goes out of play ... CORNER! ... L_Martinez hits it towards the far post! ... N_Schiks comes towards the ball ... But he's nowhere near it! ... L_Digne with the shot! ... But N_Schiks punches it away ... That's gone out for a goal kick ... It was clear to everyone that N_Schiks got a touch Min. 21 :(mrs) T_Livramento has the ball on the wing, a chance to show his pace ... He knocks the ball past A_Robertson ... He puts in H_M_Son! ... H_M_Son sends it flying towards goal! ... It hits the outside of the post ... And goes out Min. 22 :(ast) N_Semedo takes on J_Sutalo ... He runs past him ... N_Semedo with the spectacular bicycle kick! ... N_Schiks just watches it float over the bar! Min. 22 :(mrs) J_Matip pushes it past N_Semedo ... J_Matip hits it ... This one could go anywhere! ... He's dragged it wide!! ... He looks horrified by that miss! ... He puts his face in his hands! Min. 27 :(mrs) J_Sutalo searches out H_M_Son ... B_Pavard slides in hard! ... And knocks the ball out for a throw! Min. 28 :(ast) L_Goretzka runs at the defender ... The ball rebounds off J_Matip back to him! ... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward! ... L_Goretzka with a quick pass down the wing. ... Cross comes back in to him at a good height ... Powerful downward header! ... But N_Schiks punches it away ... He took a knock there ... His manager is looking on anxiously ... He's ok to carry on Min. 29 :(mrs) I_Konate kills the ball dead ... He sees a team mate making a run! ... He swings the ball in ... G_Jesus gets on the end of the pass ... He is in space! ... G_Jesus smashed the ball towards the bottom corner! ... It hammers off the post ... And out for a throw in Min. 33 :(ast) A_Robertson jumps over J_Sutalo's challenge ... A glorious effort by A_Robertson! ... N_Schiks with a fantastic point blank save ... He gave the striker no chance Min. 35 :(ast) D_Munoz has the ball on the wing, a chance to show his pace ... He knocks the ball past R_v_d_Vaart ... He puts in L_Pellegrini! ... Cleaned up by J_Sutalo Min. 38 :(ast) S_Amrabat 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! ... L_Martinez receives the pass and heads towards the goal ... L_Martinez tries to chip the ball over N_Schiks! ... But N_Schiks punches it away ... That's gone out for a corner kick ... CORNER! ... L_Martinez drives it into the box! ... L_Pellegrini with the shot! ... But he puts it over ... He can't be happy with that effort Min. 39 :(ast) A_Robertson with an excellent first touch ... He sees a team mate making a run! ... He swings the ball in ... L_Martinez gets on the end of the pass ... He is in space! ... Cleared by J_Sutalo Min. 40 :(mrs) H_M_Son turns past D_Munoz ... He has created space for himself now ... H_M_Son attempts to nutmeg E_Martinez! ... It takes a deflection! ... But hits the side netting! ... CORNER! ... T_Livramento floats the ball in! ... That's a poor one ... Far too easy for E_Martinez, who catches the ball Min. 41 :(ast) D_Munoz looks around for support ... His team mate makes an overlapping run now! ... He knocks a through ball to N_Semedo ... N_Semedo has his eyes on the goal! ... He shoots! ... But N_Schiks makes an easy save Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 4 minutes of injury time. Min. 43 :(mrs) I_Konate controls the ball immaculately ... Leaves the defenders for dead ... This looks like it could be a great chance ... A_Robertson with a perfectly timed tackle Min. 45 :(ast) Tactical Change by Aston Villa ... Aston Villa have changed their playing style to C Min. 45 :(mrs) Tactical Change by Marseille ... Marseille have changed their playing style to D Min. 45 :(mrs) G_Jesus lobs it over D_Munoz ... N_Semedo with a bad challenge ... That looked malicious ... The Referee calls him over ... The ref is taking his time with him! ... YELLOW CARD!! ... He's not happy with that! ... He's got to be careful now! Min. 48 :(ast) D_Munoz gets to the byline ... He looks up and lobs in a cross ... S_Amrabat is unmarked ... S_Amrabat lobs N_Schiks! ... N_Schiks makes a fine save ************* HALF TIME **************** Half Time Score: Aston Villa 0-2 Marseille Min. 48 :(ast) N_Fekir with a real burst of pace ... He leaves the defender behind ... N_Fekir attempts to nutmeg N_Schiks! ... N_Schiks saves, but he fumbles ... But he gathers at the second attempt! Min. 55 :(ast) D_Munoz runs at the defender ... He takes it past him ... D_Munoz pounds a rocket on goal! ... N_Schiks parries the shot ... And the defender clears it! Min. 56 :(ast) A_Robertson slumps to the ground! ... He isn't going to continue! Min. 56 :(ast) Substitution by Aston Villa ... COMING ON: Edgar ... COMING OFF: A_Robertson Min. 64 :(ast) L_Pellegrini flicks the ball through ... D_Munoz runs onto it! ... D_Munoz with a terrific drive! ... But it whistles just past the post Min. 64 :(mrs) H_M_Son takes possession of the ball ... He plays the ball across to I_Konate ... D_Munoz fouls badly ... The Referee 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. 70 :(mrs) Substitution by Marseille ... COMING ON: P_Senderos ... COMING OFF: J_Sutalo Min. 70 :(ast) L_Pellegrini runs at the defender ... The defender falls over ... An audacious effort from L_Pellegrini! ... It hits the bar!! ... But he picks up the rebound ... GOAL!! ... Aston Villa 1-2 Marseille ... Min. 72 :(mrs) T_Livramento is closed down ... He plays a quick pass under pressure ... R_v_d_Vaart latches onto the ball ... Edgar with the tackle ... The Referee will want to speak to him ... YELLOW CARD!! ... He's not too happy about that Min. 75 :(ast) Tactical Change by Aston Villa ... Aston Villa have changed their playing style to P Min. 75 :(ast) Tactical Change by Aston Villa ... N_Fekir will now play as a AM Min. 75 :(ast) Tactical Change by Aston Villa ... S_Amrabat will now play as a MF Min. 77 :(ast) L_Goretzka pass splits open the defence and finds L_Martinez ... L_Martinez bears down on goal! ... It hits off a defender! ... N_Schiks is wrong footed! ... It drifts just wide! ... CORNER! ... L_Martinez floats the ball in! ... It goes straight into the arms of N_Schiks Min. 77 :(mrs) S_v_den_Berg with a superb first touch ... He sees a team mate making a run! ... He plays the ball across to him! ... H_M_Son gets on the end of the pass ... N_Fekir is late with that one ... He gets up and shakes the players hand Min. 79 :(ast) N_Semedo plays in L_Martinez with a beautiful ball ... T_Livramento with a two footed lunge! ... Play On!! Min. 80 :(ast) Tactical Change by Aston Villa ... L_Pellegrini will now play as a FW Min. 80 :(ast) L_Martinez 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! ... A great volley from L_Martinez! ... N_Schiks catches the ball Min. 80 :(mrs) The defender slips up! ... T_Livramento is through! ... N_Semedo knobbles the attacking player. ... The Referee blows up for a foul ... The Referee calls him for a talk Min. 82 :(ast) N_Fekir beats his marker ... R_v_d_Vaart tugs on his opponent's shirt!! ... The Referee has stopped play ... Well spotted by The Referee! ... He's warned for that one ... Anymore like that and he will find himself in the book Min. 84 :(ast) L_Martinez beats P_Senderos ... It looked like he pushed his marker ... "Play On!" Waves The Referee ... G_Jesus goes in with high feet!! ... That's a poor tackle! ... FREE KICK ... It is deep inside their own half. This will allow them to regroup ... S_Amrabat hoists it forward ... L_Martinez gets on the end of it ... L_Martinez with a hard drive! What a hit son! What a hit! ... N_Schiks with a superb tip around the post ... When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league ... CORNER! ... L_Pellegrini swings the ball in hard and fast towards the back post! ... D_Munoz gets a shot in ... But N_Schiks tips it over the bar ... CORNER! ... N_Fekir hits it into the box! ... I_Konate reads the ball well and clears Min. 85 :(mrs) J_Menez spots his team mate making a run ... He finds G_Jesus with a lovely pass! ... G_Jesus hits the shot! ... It swerves a lot! ... E_Martinez has it covered ... It takes a bobble! ... E_Martinez reacts well to save!! Min. 85 :(ast) N_Fekir pushes it past the defender ... H_M_Son tugs on his opponent's shirt!! ... The Referee has stopped play ... Well spotted by The Referee! Min. 87 :(ast) L_Martinez with the first time pass to L_Goretzka ... What a shot from L_Goretzka! ... It could go anywhere ... N_Schiks makes a fine save Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 4 minutes of injury time. Min. 88 :(ast) Edgar beats S_McTominay ... It looked like he pushed his marker ... "Play On!" Waves The Referee ... Edgar with a quick pass down the left wing. ... He gets up high for the header! ... N_Schiks takes the ball off him ... He was showing off there! Min. 93 :(ast) N_Semedo takes advantage of a mistake by P_Senderos ... N_Semedo tries to lob the keeper! ... It hits the outside of the post ... And goes out ************* FULL TIME **************** Match Details ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venue : Villa Park ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aston Villa Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : L_Pellegrini (Man of the Match) Scorers : L_Pellegrini (70) Sent Off : N/A Booked : N_Semedo (45), D_Munoz (64), Edgar (72) Injured : A_Robertson (56) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marseille Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : H_M_Son Scorers : H_M_Son (4), J_Menez (6) Sent Off : N/A Booked : N/A Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aston Villa | Marseille Attempts on Goal : 24 | 8 Off target : 8 | 5 On target : 16 | 3 Possession : 60 | 40 Corners : 6 | 1 Red Cards : 0 | 0 Yellow Cards : 3 | 0 Subs Used : 1 | 1 Fouls : 7 | 10 Key Tackles : 3 | 5 Key Passes : 13 | 8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Score : Aston Villa 1 - 2 Marseille ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Statistics - Aston Villa Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- E_Martinez GK 26 1 1 1 24 | 98 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4 0 0 0 N_Semedo DF 1 24 17 14 25 | 98 0 0 2 0 4 0 1 0 0 -2 34 64 B_Pavard DF 1 23 18 8 26 | 98 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 A_Robertson DF 1 24 20 10 29 | 60 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 16 30 22 L_Digne DF 1 24 19 12 23 | 98 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 D_Munoz DM 1 23 20 11 26 | 98 0 1 3 0 3 0 1 0 0 15 43 59 S_Amrabat MF 1 18 23 11 29 | 98 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 24 21 L_Goretzka MF 1 17 23 18 25 | 98 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 12 28 N_Fekir AM 1 5 24 20 29 | 98 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 12 L_Pellegrini FW 1 9 23 21 26 | 98 0 0 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 12 61 L_Martinez FW 1 8 19 25 26 | 98 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 16 31 F_Dahmen GK 20 1 1 1 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Edgar DF 1 22 15 9 23 | 38 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 21 L_Blas MF 1 3 16 12 24 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Y_Wissa AM 1 3 14 15 29 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D_Deger FW 1 8 12 15 20 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Player Statistics - Marseille Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- N_Schiks GK 26 1 1 1 30 | 98 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 118 0 0 0 I_Konate DF 1 23 17 11 25 | 98 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 36 0 S_v_den_Berg DF 1 22 18 4 28 | 98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T_Livramento DF 1 22 18 15 30 | 98 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 34 0 J_Sutalo DF 1 22 19 9 29 | 74 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 16 0 J_Matip DF 1 21 16 13 29 | 98 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 R_v_d_Vaart AM 1 4 19 17 22 | 98 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 0 J_Menez AM 1 8 19 17 25 | 98 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 16 38 S_McTominay FW 1 6 22 20 22 | 98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 H_M_Son FW 1 5 17 25 22 | 98 0 0 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 18 37 G_Jesus FW 1 5 16 25 30 | 98 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 G_Alette GK 19 1 1 1 24 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P_Senderos DF 1 18 15 8 23 | 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M_Stendera MF 1 6 14 11 28 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L_Cundle MF 1 7 15 11 29 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R_Orsolini FW 1 4 11 15 20 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1755113336 Produced from ESMS+ V3.40