Saturday, August 14, 2010

Aston Villa 3-0 West Ham

Aston Villa   3 - 0   West Ham

Stewart Downing
Stewart Downing's early goal got Aston Villa's season off to the perfect start

By Kevin Darling

Aston Villa shrugged off the loss of ex-boss Martin O'Neill with a vibrant display as Avram Grant's first game as West Ham boss ended in a dismal defeat.

The hosts dominated from the the start and Stewart Downing pounced on Robert Green's parry to secure an early lead.

Stiliyan Petrov's header from an Ashley Young cross made it 2-0 before Julien Faubert fluffed a rare Hammers chance.

James Milner, tipped to leave Villa, slammed home a third from 18 yards after a fine run from Marc Albrighton.

It was a dazzling end to a turbulent week at Villa Park, which saw Kevin MacDonald take charge of the team after O'Neill's shock exit five days ago.

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But it was a dreadful start to the new job for Grant, whose side looked disjointed and toothless as they were outplayed for most of the game by a young and committed Villa side.

MacDonald's side showed no ill-effects from the events of the past week as they started the match in blistering fashion, with John Carew heading just wide from Downing's cross after three minutes.

They went even closer to an opening goal moments later after some calamitous defending by James Tomkins.

The young centre-back's dreadful back pass allowed Carew a clear run at goal and after Green got a touch with his leg, the ball ricocheted off Tomkins and then bounced back off the post.

But the Hammers' good fortune quickly evaporated and it was goalkeeper Green, mercilessly booed throughout by the Villa fans after his unfortunate World Cup exploits, who was at the centre of the action.

The keeper's poor punch from a Young cross led to a shot from Albrighton and, although Green palmed it away, Downing followed up to tap in the rebound.

Referee Mike Dean waved away the protests from the Hammers defence, who thought Downing was in an offside position when the ball was fired in by Albrighton - with replays suggesting they had a case.

The busy West Ham keeper partially made amends when he acrobatically tipped over Young's clever lob.

But Villa continued to excel and they soon doubled their lead when Young dinked in a cross, and Petrov beat Faubert in the air to power a header past the helpless Green from eight yards out.

The goal roused the lethargic visitors into creating their only chance of the half as Luis Boa Morte cut inside and forced a good save from Brad Friedel.

Manager Grant signalled his desire for more attacking intent in the second half as he sent on new signings Pablo Barrera and Frederic Piquionne, and the change almost paid off when the Frenchman teed up an unmarked Faubert in the box, only for the winger to scuff wide from 12 yards out.

The Hammers were left to rue the miss when Milner, possibly playing his last game for the club, added an excellent third goal.

The 20-year-old Albrighton, who was outstanding on his first Premier League start, jinked past two defenders and cut the ball back for Milner, who swept the ball past Green from the edge of the box.

Villa should have extended their lead but Carew made a mess of a free header from six yards out and then saw a shot hit the inside of the post.

Milner, who had been booed by some fans at the start of the game, received a warm ovation when he was substituted in the closing stages. There was plenty here to suggest that if the midfielder does leave, Villa have the talent to thrive without him.

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Saturday, 14 August 2010

Premier League

Home Team Score Away Team Time
Aston Villa 3-0 West Ham FT
(HT 2-0)
  • Downing 15
  • Petrov 40
  • Milner 66

    Aston Villa

    Substitutes

    West Ham

    Substitutes

    Ref: DeanAtt: 36,604
    ASTON VILLA
    WEST HAM

    Possession

    • Aston Villa 59%
    • West Ham 41%

    Attempts on target

    • Aston Villa 5
    • West Ham 1

    Attempts off target

    • Aston Villa 11
    • West Ham 9

    Corners

    • Aston Villa 15
    • West Ham 6

    Fouls

    • Aston Villa 13
    • West Ham 15
    • Final Result
    • 93:16 The referee brings the game to a close.
    • Full Time
    • 90:00+2:38 Mark Noble produces a right-footed shot from just outside the penalty box that goes wide left of the target.
    • 90:00+1:20 Effort on goal by Herita Ilunga from 18 yards. Stephen Warnock manages to make a clearance. Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Pablo Barrera, clearance made by Richard Dunne. Corner from left by-line taken by Alessandro Diamanti.
    • 89:55 Attacking throw-in by Stephen Warnock (Aston Villa).Shot by John Carew (Aston Villa) drilled right-footed from right channel (18 yards), missed right.
    • 88:58 Unfair challenge on Alessandro Diamanti by Andreas Weimann results in a free kick. Herita Ilunga takes the direct free kick.
    • 88:44 Goal kick taken long by Brad Friedel (Aston Villa).
    • 88:05 Substitution (Aston Villa) makes a substitution, with Barry Bannan coming on for Marc Albrighton.
    • 87:49 Shot by Pablo Barrera (West Ham) drilled right-footed from right channel (20 yards), missed right.
    • 87:37 Mark Noble sends in a cross.
    • 86:57 Shot by Alessandro Diamanti (West Ham) drilled right-footed from left channel (25 yards), blocked by Stephen Warnock (Aston Villa). Outswinging corner from left by-line taken left-footed by Alessandro Diamanti (West Ham) to centre, clearance by John Carew (Aston Villa).
    • 85:55 Substitution Andreas Weimann on for Ashley Young.
    • 85:00 Attacking throw-in by Carlton Cole (West Ham).
    • 84:02 Substitution Aston Villa substitution: James Milner replaced by Nigel Reo-Coker (tactical).
    • 83:50 Scott Parker produces a right-footed shot from just outside the area that goes harmlessly over the target.
    • 83:03 Inswinging corner taken by Ashley Young from the left by-line played to the near post, clearance by Carlton Cole.
    • 81:42 Stewart Downing produces a cross, Julien Faubert manages to make a clearance. Corner from left by-line taken by Ashley Young. James Milner is penalised for handball and concedes a free kick. Free kick taken by Robert Green.
    • 80:49 Matthew Upson fouled by Ashley Young, the ref awards a free kick. Herita Ilunga takes the free kick.
    • 80:25 Shot by James Milner (Aston Villa) drilled right-footed from right channel (20 yards), resulting in open play.
    • 80:07 Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Stewart Downing.
    • 79:46 Ashley Young sends in a cross. The ball is sent over by Marc Albrighton, clearance made by Matthew Upson.
    • 79:17 Defending throw-in by Herita Ilunga (West Ham).
    • 78:58 Defending throw-in by Herita Ilunga (West Ham).
    • 78:32 Foul by Julien Faubert on John Carew, free kick awarded. Stephen Warnock restarts play with the free kick.
    • 77:38 Shot by John Carew (Aston Villa) right-footed from centre of penalty area (6 yards), hit post.
    • 77:24 The ball is sent over by Stewart Downing, Julien Faubert makes a clearance.
    • 77:13 Cross by James Milner (Aston Villa), clearance by Herita Ilunga (West Ham).
    • 77:02 Marc Albrighton has an effort at goal from 18 yards. Winston Reid gets a block in.
    • 76:36 Cross by Pablo Barrera (West Ham), clearance by Ciaran Clark (Aston Villa).
    • 75:37 Stiliyan Petrov delivers the ball, John Carew has a headed effort at goal from close in which goes wide right of the target.
    • 74:22 Defending throw-in by Herita Ilunga (West Ham).
    • 73:47 Attacking throw-in by Stephen Warnock (Aston Villa).
    • 72:45 Alessandro Diamanti gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on James Milner. Brad Friedel restarts play with the free kick.
    • 71:51 Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Mark Noble, clearance by Richard Dunne.
    • 71:51 Substitution James Tomkins goes off and Alessandro Diamanti comes on.
    • 70:32 Cross by Stewart Downing (Aston Villa), clearance by Matthew Upson (West Ham).
    • 70:06 Shot by Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa) drilled right-footed from left channel (25 yards), blocked by James Tomkins (West Ham). Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Stewart Downing (Aston Villa) to centre, resulting in open play.
    • 70:00 A cross is delivered by Luke Young, James Tomkins manages to make a clearance.
    • 69:24 Luke Young fouled by Pablo Barrera, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Ashley Young.
    • 68:48 Stewart Downing has a lobbed shot. John Carew delivers the ball, Matthew Upson manages to make a clearance.
    • 68:26 Herita Ilunga concedes a free kick for a foul on Marc Albrighton. Ashley Young takes the direct free kick.
    • 67:41 The referee blows for offside. James Tomkins takes the direct free kick.
    • 66:51 Defending throw-in by Winston Reid (West Ham).
    • 65:19 Assist (pass) by Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa) from left wing.
    • 65:19 GOAL - James MilnerAston Villa 3 - 0 West Ham Goal by James Milner (Aston Villa) drilled left-footed (bottom-right of goal) from left side of penalty area (18 yards).Aston Villa 3-0 West Ham.
    • 65:03 Foul by James Tomkins (West Ham) on Stewart Downing (Aston Villa). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Richard Dunne (Aston Villa) from own half, passed.
    • 64:50 Attacking throw-in by Winston Reid (West Ham).
    • 63:19 Pablo Barrera produces a cross.
    • 62:22 Marc Albrighton produces a cross, drilled right-footed shot by Stewart Downing. Blocked by Herita Ilunga.
    • 62:04 Attacking throw-in by Luke Young (Aston Villa).
    • 61:01 Stephen Warnock restarts play with the free kick. Unfair challenge on Stiliyan Petrov by Winston Reid results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Stiliyan Petrov.
    • 61:01 Booking Julien Faubert goes into the book.
    • 60:52 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ciaran Clark by Julien Faubert.
    • 60:02 Free kick taken by Richard Dunne.
    • 60:02 Booking James Tomkins booked.
    • 59:55 Foul by James Tomkins on John Carew, free kick awarded.
    • 59:02 Free kick awarded for a foul by Ashley Young on James Tomkins. James Tomkins takes the direct free kick.
    • 57:16 Foul by Stiliyan Petrov (Aston Villa) on Carlton Cole (West Ham). Attacking throw-in by Luke Young (Aston Villa).
    • 56:55 Foul by Stephen Warnock (Aston Villa) on Julien Faubert (West Ham). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Robert Green (West Ham) from own half, resulting in open play.
    • 55:54 Inswinging corner taken by Ashley Young, James Milner takes a shot. Blocked by James Tomkins.
    • 54:27 Julien Faubert produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the penalty area which goes wide of the left-hand post.
    • 53:54 Goal kick taken long by Brad Friedel (Aston Villa).
    • 53:36 Effort from the edge of the penalty box by James Tomkins goes wide of the right-hand upright.
    • 52:41 Effort from 20 yards by James Milner. Blocked by James Tomkins. Unfair challenge on Frederic Piquionne by Ciaran Clark results in a free kick. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Julien Faubert from right channel, Richard Dunne makes a clearance.
    • 51:23 Defending throw-in by James Tomkins (West Ham).
    • 50:41 Corner taken by Mark Noble.
    • 49:54 Direct free kick taken right-footed by Matthew Upson (West Ham) from own half, resulting in open play.
    • 49:54 Booking Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa) booked for unsporting behaviour.
    • 49:54 Foul by Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa) on Pablo Barrera (West Ham).
    • 49:48 Cross by Stewart Downing (Aston Villa), save (caught) by Robert Green (West Ham).
    • 48:11 Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Mark Noble, Header by James Tomkins from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the target.
    • 48:02 Cross by Frederic Piquionne (West Ham), clearance by Ciaran Clark (Aston Villa).
    • 46:31 Pablo Barrera gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Luke Young. Direct strike on goal from the free kick comes in from Stewart Downing,
    • 46:26 Cross by Ashley Young (Aston Villa), clearance by Scott Parker (West Ham).
    • 46:02 Goal kick taken long by Brad Friedel (Aston Villa). Foul by Mark Noble (West Ham) on John Carew (Aston Villa). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Ashley Young (Aston Villa) from left channel, passed.
    • 45:22 Frederic Piquionne has an effort at goal from outside the area which goes wide right of the goal.
    • 45:01 The second half begins.
    • 45:01 Substitution Pablo Barrera replaces Luis Boa Morte.
    • 45:01 Substitution Frederic Piquionne is brought on as a substitute for Radoslav Kovac.
    • Half Time
    • 45:00+2:16 The referee blows for half time.
    • 45:00+1:53 Foul by Richard Dunne on Luis Boa Morte, free kick awarded. James Tomkins takes the direct free kick.
    • 45:00+0:51 John Carew gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on James Tomkins. James Tomkins restarts play with the free kick.
    • 45:00+0:23 Goal kick taken long by Brad Friedel (Aston Villa).
    • 44:26 John Carew concedes a free kick for a foul on Mark Noble. Mark Noble has a direct shot on goal from the free kick.
    • 43:50 Defending throw-in by Herita Ilunga (West Ham).
    • 42:38 Luis Boa Morte has an effort at goal from 18 yards. Save by Brad Friedel.
    • 41:45 John Carew challenges James Tomkins unfairly and gives away a free kick. Robert Green takes the free kick.
    • 39:29 Assist (cross) by Ashley Young (Aston Villa) from right channel.
    • 39:29 GOAL - Stiliyan PetrovAston Villa 2 - 0 West Ham headed goal by Stiliyan Petrov (Aston Villa) (bottom-left of goal) from centre of penalty area (6 yards).Aston Villa 2-0 West Ham.
    • 39:29 Cross by Ashley Young (Aston Villa),
    • 37:58 Defending throw-in by Winston Reid (West Ham).
    • 37:18 Defending throw-in by Luke Young (Aston Villa).
    • 35:42 Defending throw-in by Luke Young (Aston Villa).
    • 34:50 Foul by Ciaran Clark (Aston Villa) on Carlton Cole (West Ham). Free kick crossed right-footed by Mark Noble (West Ham) from right channel, clearance by John Carew (Aston Villa).
    • 34:08 Corner from left by-line taken by Ashley Young. Centre by James Milner, John Carew has a headed effort at goal from close in which goes wide right of the target.
    • 33:46 Cross by Stephen Warnock (Aston Villa), clearance by Radoslav Kovac (West Ham).
    • 33:39 Stephen Warnock produces a cross, James Tomkins manages to make a clearance.
    • 33:25 The ball is delivered by Marc Albrighton.
    • 33:21 Cross by Stewart Downing (Aston Villa), clearance by James Tomkins (West Ham).
    • 32:58 Marc Albrighton crosses the ball, Matthew Upson manages to make a clearance.
    • 31:25 Goal kick taken long by Robert Green (West Ham). Defending throw-in by Luke Young (Aston Villa).
    • 31:09 The ball is crossed by Luis Boa Morte, Richard Dunne makes a clearance.
    • 30:37 Julien Faubert produces a cross, Richard Dunne makes a clearance. Luis Boa Morte takes a inswinging corner.
    • 29:24 Cross by Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa), save (punched) by Robert Green (West Ham). Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Ashley Young (Aston Villa) to centre, resulting in open play. Cross by James Milner (Aston Villa), clearance by Matthew Upson (West Ham).
    • 28:25 Attacking throw-in by Winston Reid (West Ham).
    • 27:53 Goal kick taken long by Robert Green (West Ham).
    • 27:38 Shot by Luke Young from just outside the area goes over the net.
    • 26:54 The ball is crossed by Marc Albrighton, blocked by Herita Ilunga. Corner taken by Ashley Young from the right by-line played to the near post, Winston Reid makes a clearance.
    • 26:25 Defending throw-in by Stephen Warnock (Aston Villa).
    • 25:35 Attacking throw-in by Winston Reid (West Ham).
    • 25:26 Goal kick taken long by Brad Friedel (Aston Villa). Attacking throw-in by Mark Noble (West Ham).
    • 25:00 Shot by Carlton Cole (West Ham) left-footed from left side of penalty area (12 yards), missed right.
    • 22:49 Goal kick taken long by Robert Green (West Ham).
    • 21:48 Ashley Young takes the inswinging corner, Scott Parker manages to make a clearance. Stewart Downing takes the inswinging corner, Header from close range by Richard Dunne misses to the right of the target.
    • 21:23 Corner taken left-footed by Stewart Downing, save by Robert Green.
    • 20:59 Corner from right by-line taken short left-footed by Stewart Downing (Aston Villa).
    • 20:33 Ashley Young has a lobbed shot. Save by Robert Green.
    • 19:19 James Tomkins gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ashley Young. Ashley Young takes the direct free kick.
    • 18:42 John Carew gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Matthew Upson. Robert Green takes the free kick.
    • 18:25 Attacking throw-in by Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa).
    • 17:38 Defending throw-in by Herita Ilunga (West Ham).
    • 16:05 Winston Reid fouled by John Carew, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Robert Green.
    • 13:37 Cross by Ashley Young (Aston Villa), save (caught) by Robert Green (West Ham).
    • Correction - 13:35 The ball is crossed by Ashley Young, Robert Green makes a save.
    • 13:35 Cross by Ashley Young (Aston Villa), save (punched) by Robert Green (West Ham).
    • 12:46 Julien Faubert is caught offside. Indirect free kick taken by Stephen Warnock.
    • 11:40 Mark Noble gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Stiliyan Petrov. Stephen Warnock restarts play with the free kick.
    • 11:22 Goal kick taken long by Robert Green (West Ham).
    • 9:41 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Marc Albrighton by Herita Ilunga. Stewart Downing delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from right channel, Carlton Cole manages to make a clearance.
    • 7:59 Corner taken right-footed by Marc Albrighton from the right by-line, John Carew has a headed effort from close range and clears the crossbar.
    • Correction - 7:46 Shot by James Milner (Aston Villa) drilled right-footed from right channel (25 yards), blocked by Matthew Upson (West Ham).
    • 7:46 Shot by James Milner (Aston Villa) drilled right-footed from right channel (25 yards), blocked by Scott Parker (West Ham).
    • 7:39 Cross by Stewart Downing (Aston Villa), clearance by James Tomkins (West Ham).
    • 7:01 Cross by Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa), save (caught) by Robert Green (West Ham).
    • 6:23 Attacking throw-in by Stephen Warnock (Aston Villa).
    • 5:34 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Matthew Upson by John Carew. Robert Green takes the direct free kick.
    • 5:10 Goal kick taken long by Robert Green (West Ham).
    • 4:50 Header by John Carew (Aston Villa) from centre of penalty area (6 yards), missed left.
    • 4:08 Unfair challenge on Stewart Downing by Winston Reid results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Ashley Young.
    • 1:36 Corner taken left-footed by Stewart Downing to the near post, save by Robert Green. Stewart Downing takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post, Header from close range by Richard Dunne clears the bar.
    • 1:30 Marc Albrighton delivers the ball.
    • 1:22 Stewart Downing delivers the ball, clearance made by Matthew Upson.
    • 0:41 Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Ashley Young (Aston Villa) to near post, clearance by Winston Reid (West Ham).
    • 0:12 James Milner fouled by Luis Boa Morte, the ref awards a free kick. Luke Young takes the free kick.
    • 0:00 The match begins.

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