Aston Villa vs Cardiff City, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipPrince William in attendance as Jack Grealish gives Villa win over Cardiff
Prince William in attendance as Jack Grealish gives Villa win over Cardiff
Match Commentary
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 2': Attempt missed. Lewis Grabban (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Robert Snodgrass.
- 5': Foul by Lewis Grabban (Aston Villa).
- 5': Sol Bamba (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Attempt missed. Kenneth Zohore (Cardiff City) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Callum Paterson with a headed pass.
- 7': Foul by Joe Bennett (Cardiff City).
- 7': Robert Snodgrass (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 13': Foul by Kenneth Zohore (Cardiff City).
- 13': Mile Jedinak (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (Cardiff City) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the right side of the box. Assisted by Kenneth Zohore with a through ball.
- 19': Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Sean Morrison.
- 20': Foul by Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa).
- 20': Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (Cardiff City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 20': Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 21': Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Glenn Whelan.
- 22': Delay in match Axel Tuanzebe (Aston Villa) because of an injury.
- 23': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 23': Hand ball by Glenn Whelan (Aston Villa).
- 24': Foul by Callum Paterson (Cardiff City).
- 24': Mile Jedinak (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Foul by Lewis Grabban (Aston Villa).
- 25': Sean Morrison (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Substitution, Aston Villa. James Bree replaces Axel Tuanzebe because of an injury.
- 27': Foul by Sol Bamba (Cardiff City).
- 27': Lewis Grabban (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 31': Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 31': Foul by Marko Grujic (Cardiff City).
- 32': Foul by Aron Gunnarsson (Cardiff City).
- 32': Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Aron Gunnarsson.
- 34': Attempt missed. Albert Adomah (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.
- 36': Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Sol Bamba.
- 37': Foul by Callum Paterson (Cardiff City).
- 37': Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 37': Callum Paterson (Cardiff City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 38': Attempt missed. Glenn Whelan (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right following a set piece situation.
- 39': Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 39': Foul by Marko Grujic (Cardiff City).
- 39': Offside, Aston Villa. Conor Hourihane tries a through ball, but Lewis Grabban is caught offside.
- 40': Offside, Cardiff City. Lee Peltier tries a through ball, but Aron Gunnarsson is caught offside.
- 42': Offside, Aston Villa. Ahmed El Mohamady tries a through ball, but Conor Hourihane is caught offside.
- 45': Foul by Sol Bamba (Cardiff City).
- 45': Robert Snodgrass (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+2': Attempt missed. Sean Morrison (Cardiff City) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right misses to the left.
- 45'+2': David Junior Hoilett (Cardiff City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+2': Foul by Robert Snodgrass (Aston Villa).
- 45'+2': Robert Snodgrass (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+3': Attempt saved. Callum Paterson (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sean Morrison.
- 45'+5': Attempt saved. Lee Peltier (Cardiff City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Aston Villa 0, Cardiff City 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Aston Villa 0, Cardiff City 0.
- 47': Foul by Callum Paterson (Cardiff City).
- 47': Glenn Whelan (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Attempt missed. Lewis Grabban (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jack Grealish with a cross.
- 49': Foul by Albert Adomah (Aston Villa).
- 49': Marko Grujic (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Foul by Callum Paterson (Cardiff City).
- 50': Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 52': Delay in match Lee Peltier (Cardiff City) because of an injury.
- 53': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 53': Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Aron Gunnarsson.
- 56': Foul by Robert Snodgrass (Aston Villa).
- 56': Sol Bamba (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Attempt saved. Kenneth Zohore (Cardiff City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 57': Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Sam Johnstone.
- 58': Foul by Jack Grealish (Aston Villa).
- 58': Sol Bamba (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Substitution, Aston Villa. Jonathan Kodjia replaces Albert Adomah.
- 63': Foul by Jonathan Kodjia (Aston Villa).
- 63': Sol Bamba (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Attempt saved. Jonathan Kodjia (Aston Villa) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jack Grealish.
- 66': Ahmed El Mohamady (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 66': Foul by David Junior Hoilett (Cardiff City).
- 67': Attempt missed. Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Robert Snodgrass following a set piece situation.
- 68': Substitution, Cardiff City. Gary Madine replaces Kenneth Zohore.
- 69': Attempt missed. Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Lewis Grabban with a through ball.
- 72': Foul by James Chester (Aston Villa).
- 72': Gary Madine (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Aron Gunnarsson (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 73': Foul by Robert Snodgrass (Aston Villa).
- 74': Attempt missed. Sean Morrison (Cardiff City) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Joe Bennett following a set piece situation.
- 76': Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Sol Bamba.
- 76': Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Sol Bamba.
- 77': Attempt missed. Ahmed El Mohamady (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Conor Hourihane with a cross following a corner.
- 77': Foul by Aron Gunnarsson (Cardiff City).
- 77': Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 78': Aron Gunnarsson (Cardiff City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 79': Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Callum Paterson.
- 80': Attempt saved. Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Jack Grealish.
- 80': Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Neil Etheridge.
- 81': Foul by Joe Bennett (Cardiff City).
- 81': Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Joe Bennett (Cardiff City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 82': Attempt blocked. Sean Morrison (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Marko Grujic.
- 82': Attempt saved. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by David Junior Hoilett with a headed pass.
- 83': Foul by Mile Jedinak (Aston Villa).
- 83': Gary Madine (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 84': Foul by Sean Morrison (Cardiff City).
- 84': Jonathan Kodjia (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 85': Goal! Aston Villa 1, Cardiff City 0. Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner following a set piece situation.
- 87': Foul by Sol Bamba (Cardiff City).
- 87': Jonathan Kodjia (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 88': Substitution, Aston Villa. Christopher Samba replaces Conor Hourihane.
- 88': Substitution, Cardiff City. Jamie Ward replaces David Junior Hoilett.
- 89': Attempt saved. Mile Jedinak (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 89': Attempt blocked. Callum Paterson (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Nathaniel Mendez-Laing.
- 89': Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by James Chester.
- 89': Foul by Jamie Ward (Cardiff City).
- 89': Jonathan Kodjia (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Jamie Ward (Cardiff City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Foul by Joe Bennett (Cardiff City).
- 90': Robert Snodgrass (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90': Substitution, Cardiff City. Anthony Pilkington replaces Nathaniel Mendez-Laing.
- 90'+1': Aron Gunnarsson (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Jack Grealish (Aston Villa).
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Lewis Grabban (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jack Grealish following a fast break.
- 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Jonathan Kodjia (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lewis Grabban.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Callum Paterson (Cardiff City) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Jamie Ward with a cross.
- 90'+4': Sam Johnstone (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+5': Foul by Lee Peltier (Cardiff City).
- 90'+5': Jonathan Kodjia (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Lee Peltier (Cardiff City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+5': Jonathan Kodjia (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Aston Villa 1, Cardiff City 0.
- 90'+6': Match ends, Aston Villa 1, Cardiff City 0.
Statistics
 CAR |
AVL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fouls | 13 |
| 5 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 40.1 | Possession | 59.9 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 119 | Accurate Passes | 235 |
| 231 | Passes | 347 |
| 0.5 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 17 | Crosses | 22 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 65 | Long Balls | 70 |
| 24 | Accurate Long Balls | 21 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 4 |
| 13 | Tackles | 6 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 48 | Effective Clearances | 45 |
| 48 | Clearances | 45 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Villa Park
Location: Birmingham, England
Attendance: 32,560
Venue: Villa Park
Location: Birmingham, England
Attendance: 32,560
EFL Championship Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leeds United | 33 | +48 | 72 |
| 2 | Sheffield United | 33 | +24 | 70 |
| 3 | Burnley | 34 | +34 | 68 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 34 | +19 | 62 |
Line-Ups
Aston Villa (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Johnstone (GK)  |
| 15 | Mile Jedinak |
| 5 | James Chester |
| 6 | Glenn Whelan |
| 28 | Axel Tuanzebe |
| 27 | Ahmed Elmohamady |
| 10 | Jack Grealish |
| 14 | Conor Hourihane |
| 37 | Albert Adomah |
| 7 | Robert Snodgrass |
| 45 | Lewis Grabban |
Cardiff City (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Neil Etheridge (GK) |
| 14 | Sol Bamba |
| 4 | Sean Morrison |
| 3 | Joe Bennett |
| 2 | Lee Peltier |
| 24 | Marko Grujic |
| 18 | Callum Paterson |
| 17 | Aron Gunnarsson |
| 10 | Kenneth Zohore |
| 33 | Junior Hoilett |
| 19 | Nathaniel Mendez-Laing |
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