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05/01/2027, Villa Park, Birmingham, England, Live on National TV
EFL Cup, Semi-Final (Leg 1)

Villa Vs Norwich

Villa play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: I Hines (GK) , F Valeriano (CB) , D Hawley (CB) , E Mahoney (CB) , J Casey (RB) , L Cornog (LB) , E McPhearson (CDM) , M Roseberry (CAM) , F Dickson (RM) , D Thum (LM) , J McCourt (ST) And the subs are: L Madigan (CB) , A Boydstun (CB) , D Hare (CM) , V Fortes (CM) , V Salmela (ST)

Norwich play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: K McCloud (GK) , B McWaters (CB) , L MacGuire (CB) , J Whelan (RB) , N Dalle (LB) , C Brady (CDM) , P Coughlin (CAM) , D Ebiede (RM) , D Paton (LM) , P McClements (ST) , A Brydon (ST) And the subs are: E MacDougal (CB) , K Breen (CB) , K Dower (CM) , D McQuary (CM) , I MacDuff (ST)

Welcome to Villa Park in Birmingham, England where Aston Villa will face Norwich.  This is the semi-final (Leg 1) of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 42000.

1' - Villa kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Frisco Valeriano passes to Fraser Dickson.  Fraser Dickson passes to Euan Mahoney.  Euan Mahoney sees James McCourt making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and James McCourt is able to take the ball.  James McCourt hits a shot...and James McCourt scores!  That's a great goal from the Villa player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

4' - Norwich kick the ball off for the restart.  

7' - Lewis MacGuire plays a short pass to John Whelan.  John Whelan plays the ball to Lewis MacGuire.  Lewis MacGuire sees Aron Brydon making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

9' - James Casey hits the ball long to Ed McPhearson.  Ed McPhearson takes the ball past Aron Brydon with a turn of pace.  

11' - Ed McPhearson attempts to outskill Brett McWaters and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

12' - Ed McPhearson hits the ball from distance...but Ken McCloud stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Conor Brady gets to the ball first and clears.

16' - Aron Brydon looks to unleash a long range shot...but its wide!

17' - Isaac Hines sees a run from Mike Roseberry.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

32' - Lewis MacGuire sees a run from Paul Coughlin.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Paul Coughlin runs on to the ball.  Paul Coughlin tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Conor Brady is first to the ball...Conor Brady shoots, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

38' - Isaac Hines hits the ball long to Euan Mahoney.  Euan Mahoney plays the ball to Fraser Dickson.  Fraser Dickson passes the ball to Deshi Thum.  Deshi Thum tries to beat Nicolas Dalle using his ball skills and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

40' - Deshi Thum spots a run from James McCourt.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and James McCourt is able to control the ball.  James McCourt tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Paul Coughlin is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

44' - Conor Brady plays a long ball to Nicolas Dalle.  Nicolas Dalle sees a run from Aron Brydon.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Aron Brydon is able to take the ball.  Aron Brydon strikes the ball...but the shot is offtarget!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Norwich kick the ball off for the restart.  

48' - Conor Brady passes the ball to Lewis MacGuire.  Lewis MacGuire finds Des Ebiede with a short pass.  Des Ebiede looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Des Ebiede for Norwich!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

49' - Villa kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - Frisco Valeriano plays the ball to Fraser Dickson.  Fraser Dickson plays a short pass to Leo Cornog.  Leo Cornog sees Mike Roseberry making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

57' - Euan Mahoney passes the ball to Ed McPhearson.  Ed McPhearson sees Mike Roseberry making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Mike Roseberry is able to control the ball.  Mike Roseberry tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

60' - Ken McCloud finds Brett McWaters with a long pass.  Brett McWaters slides the ball to Conor Brady.  Conor Brady tries to use ball skills to beat James Casey.  The opposing player is unable to stop Conor Brady who takes the ball forward!  

61' - Conor Brady sees a run from Aron Brydon.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Aron Brydon is caught offside!  

63' - James Casey hits the ball long to Euan Mahoney.  Lewis MacGuire dispossesses Euan Mahoney and the ball goes loose.  Ed McPhearson attempts to beat Lewis MacGuire using his skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

64' - Ed McPhearson attempts to outskill John Whelan, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

70' - Ed McPhearson successfully tackles Conor Brady and takes possession.  Dominic Paton dispossesses Ed McPhearson and gains possession for his team.  Dave Hawley tackles Dominic Paton and gains possession for his team.  Dave Hawley plays a long ball to Leo Cornog.  Leo Cornog sees James McCourt making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and James McCourt is able to control the ball.  James McCourt takes a shot...but the shot is saved by Ken McCloud!  

75' - Ken McCloud finds Brett McWaters with a short pass.  Brett McWaters finds Paul Coughlin with a short pass.  Frisco Valeriano tackles Paul Coughlin and takes possession.  Frisco Valeriano finds Euan Mahoney with a long ball.  Euan Mahoney spots a run from James McCourt.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

77' - James Casey speeds past Paul Coughlin.  

81' - Brett McWaters finds Paul Coughlin with a long ball.  Paul Coughlin fires a shot from outside the area...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Lewis MacGuire is going to be taken off.  Eddie MacDougal joins the game from the bench.  

83' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Brett McWaters is going to be taken off.  Kenzie Breen joins the game from the bench.  

88' - Mike Roseberry plays the ball to Fraser Dickson.  Fraser Dickson whips in a cross, finding Ed McPhearson.  Ed McPhearson attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot bounces off the post!  Deshi Thum pounces on the loose ball...Deshi Thum looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

90' - Ken McCloud hits the ball long to Paul Coughlin.  Paul Coughlin brings the ball forward, outpacing Ed McPhearson.  

91' - Paul Coughlin sees a run from Aron Brydon.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Aron Brydon is caught offside!  

92' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Aston Villa 1 - 1 Norwich.