Aston Villa against Tottenham Hotspur

Eric Lichaj (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Luka Modric (Tottenham Hotspur).

Attempt blocked. Stilian Petrov (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

Robert Pires (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by Jermaine Jenas (Tottenham Hotspur).

Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Jermaine Jenas midfielder replaces Aaron Lennon.

Attempt missed. Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right from a direct free kick.

Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card.

Foul by Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa).

Aaron Lennon (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Attempt missed. Stilian Petrov (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Nathan Delfouneso.

Attempt blocked. Stewart Downing (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Michael Dawson.

Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by Benoit Assou-Ekotto (Tottenham Hotspur).

Goal! Aston Villa 1, Tottenham Hotspur 2. Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Stephen Warnock.

Attempt blocked. Eric Lichaj (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabriel Agbonlahor with a cross.

Offside, Aston Villa. Stephen Warnock tries a through ball, but James Collins is caught offside.

Alan Hutton (Tottenham Hotspur) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Foul by Alan Hutton (Tottenham Hotspur).

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Delay in match Heurelho Gomes (Tottenham Hotspur) because of an injury.

Attempt missed. Eric Lichaj (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Heurelho Gomes.

Attempt saved. Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Robert Pires.

Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Peter Crouch forward replaces Rafael Van der Vaart.

Substitution, Aston Villa. Robert Pires midfielder replaces Fabian Delph.

Fabian Delph (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur).

Attempt blocked. Stilian Petrov (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Michael Dawson.

Attempt saved. Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Marc Albrighton with a cross.

Attempt blocked. Luka Modric (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by James Collins.

Attempt blocked. Aaron Lennon (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

Goal! Aston Villa 0, Tottenham Hotspur 2. Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Aaron Lennon following a fast break.

Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Eric Lichaj.

Foul by Eric Lichaj (Aston Villa).

Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Attempt missed. Carlos Cuéllar (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Stewart Downing with a cross following a corner.

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Heurelho Gomes.

Attempt saved. Nathan Delfouneso (Aston Villa) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Stewart Downing.

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Benoit Assou-Ekotto.

Attempt missed. Carlos Cuéllar (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Stewart Downing with a cross.

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Alan Hutton.

Attempt missed. Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Aaron Lennon.

Fabian Delph (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by Fabian Delph (Aston Villa).

Benoit Assou-Ekotto (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Foul by Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa).

Attempt missed. Fabian Delph (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.

Attempt missed. Nathan Delfouneso (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Marc Albrighton with a cross.

Offside, Tottenham Hotspur. Benoit Assou-Ekotto tries a through ball, but Rafael Van der Vaart is caught offside.

Attempt saved. Nathan Delfouneso (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Stewart Downing with a through ball.

Foul by Wilson Palacios (Tottenham Hotspur).

Stilian Petrov (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in his own half.

Attempt saved. Carlos Cuéllar (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Eric Lichaj with a cross.

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Benoit Assou-Ekotto.

Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by James Collins (Aston Villa).

Second Half begins Aston Villa 0, Tottenham Hotspur 1.

Substitution, Aston Villa. Stilian Petrov midfielder replaces Jonathan Hogg.

First Half ends, Aston Villa 0, Tottenham Hotspur 1.

Foul by Nathan Delfouneso (Aston Villa).

Alan Hutton (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in his own half.

Attempt missed. Nathan Delfouneso (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Stephen Warnock.

Substitution, Aston Villa. Nathan Delfouneso forward replaces Emile Heskey because of an injury.

Attempt missed. Stewart Downing (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gabriel Agbonlahor.

Attempt missed. Wilson Palacios (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Rafael Van der Vaart.

Jonathan Hogg (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Luka Modric (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Jonathan Hogg (Aston Villa).

Attempt saved. Younes Kaboul (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rafael Van der Vaart.

Benoit Assou-Ekotto (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Foul by Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa).

Foul by Wilson Palacios (Tottenham Hotspur).

Jonathan Hogg (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Attempt missed. Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Stewart Downing with a cross.

Attempt missed. Emile Heskey (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gabriel Agbonlahor with a cross.

Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur) is shown the red card for a bad foul.

Foul by Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur).

James Collins (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Michael Dawson (Tottenham Hotspur).

Emile Heskey (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by James Collins.

Aaron Lennon (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by Stephen Warnock (Aston Villa).

Goal! Aston Villa 0, Tottenham Hotspur 1. Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Alan Hutton with a cross.

Attempt missed. Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Aaron Lennon.

Attempt missed. Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Heurelho Gomes.

Attempt saved. Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa) header from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner.

Attempt saved. Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emile Heskey with a headed pass.

Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Foul by Eric Lichaj (Aston Villa).

Attempt saved. Stewart Downing (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gabriel Agbonlahor.

Attempt blocked. Luka Modric (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rafael Van der Vaart.

Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Stephen Warnock.

Attempt blocked. Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rafael Van der Vaart.

Attempt missed. Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Rafael Van der Vaart with a cross following a set piece situation.

Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Foul by Jonathan Hogg (Aston Villa).

Attempt saved. Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Aaron Lennon with a through ball.

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Delay in match Wilson Palacios (Tottenham Hotspur) because of an injury.

Foul by Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa).

Wilson Palacios (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in his own half.

Attempt missed. Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Fabian Delph with a cross.

Attempt blocked. Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.

Attempt saved. Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Younes Kaboul (Tottenham Hotspur).

First Half begins.

Lineups are announced and players are warming up

Foul by Benoit Assou-Ekotto (Tottenham Hotspur).

Goal! Aston Villa 1, Tottenham Hotspur 2. Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Stephen Warnock.

Attempt blocked. Eric Lichaj (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabriel Agbonlahor with a cross.

Offside, Aston Villa. Stephen Warnock tries a through ball, but James Collins is caught offside.

Alan Hutton (Tottenham Hotspur) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Foul by Alan Hutton (Tottenham Hotspur).

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Delay in match Heurelho Gomes (Tottenham Hotspur) because of an injury.

Attempt missed. Eric Lichaj (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Heurelho Gomes.

Attempt saved. Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Robert Pires.

Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Peter Crouch forward replaces Rafael Van der Vaart.

Substitution, Aston Villa. Robert Pires midfielder replaces Fabian Delph.

Fabian Delph (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur).

Attempt blocked. Stilian Petrov (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Michael Dawson.

Attempt saved. Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Marc Albrighton with a cross.

Attempt blocked. Luka Modric (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by James Collins.

Attempt blocked. Aaron Lennon (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

Goal! Aston Villa 0, Tottenham Hotspur 2. Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Aaron Lennon following a fast break.

Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Eric Lichaj.

Foul by Eric Lichaj (Aston Villa).

Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Attempt missed. Carlos Cuéllar (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Stewart Downing with a cross following a corner.

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Heurelho Gomes.

Attempt saved. Nathan Delfouneso (Aston Villa) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Stewart Downing.

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Benoit Assou-Ekotto.

Attempt missed. Carlos Cuéllar (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Stewart Downing with a cross.

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Alan Hutton.

Attempt missed. Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Aaron Lennon.

Fabian Delph (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by Fabian Delph (Aston Villa).

Benoit Assou-Ekotto (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Foul by Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa).

Attempt missed. Fabian Delph (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.

Attempt missed. Nathan Delfouneso (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Marc Albrighton with a cross.

Offside, Tottenham Hotspur. Benoit Assou-Ekotto tries a through ball, but Rafael Van der Vaart is caught offside.

Attempt saved. Nathan Delfouneso (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Stewart Downing with a through ball.

Foul by Wilson Palacios (Tottenham Hotspur).

Stilian Petrov (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in his own half.

Attempt saved. Carlos Cuéllar (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Eric Lichaj with a cross.

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Benoit Assou-Ekotto.

Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by James Collins (Aston Villa).

Second Half begins Aston Villa 0, Tottenham Hotspur 1.

Substitution, Aston Villa. Stilian Petrov midfielder replaces Jonathan Hogg.

First Half ends, Aston Villa 0, Tottenham Hotspur 1.

Foul by Nathan Delfouneso (Aston Villa).

Alan Hutton (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in his own half.

Attempt missed. Nathan Delfouneso (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Stephen Warnock.

Substitution, Aston Villa. Nathan Delfouneso forward replaces Emile Heskey because of an injury.

Attempt missed. Stewart Downing (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gabriel Agbonlahor.

Attempt missed. Wilson Palacios (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Rafael Van der Vaart.

Jonathan Hogg (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Luka Modric (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Jonathan Hogg (Aston Villa).

Attempt saved. Younes Kaboul (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rafael Van der Vaart.

Benoit Assou-Ekotto (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Foul by Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa).

Foul by Wilson Palacios (Tottenham Hotspur).

Jonathan Hogg (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Attempt missed. Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Stewart Downing with a cross.

Attempt missed. Emile Heskey (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gabriel Agbonlahor with a cross.

Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur) is shown the red card for a bad foul.

Foul by Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur).

James Collins (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in his own half.

Foul by Michael Dawson (Tottenham Hotspur).

Emile Heskey (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by James Collins.

Aaron Lennon (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by Stephen Warnock (Aston Villa).

Goal! Aston Villa 0, Tottenham Hotspur 1. Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Alan Hutton with a cross.

Attempt missed. Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Aaron Lennon.

Attempt missed. Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.

Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Heurelho Gomes.

Attempt saved. Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa) header from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner.

Attempt saved. Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emile Heskey with a headed pass.

Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Foul by Eric Lichaj (Aston Villa).

Attempt saved. Stewart Downing (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gabriel Agbonlahor.

Attempt blocked. Luka Modric (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rafael Van der Vaart.

Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Stephen Warnock.

Attempt blocked. Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rafael Van der Vaart.

Attempt missed. Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Rafael Van der Vaart with a cross following a set piece situation.

Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Foul by Jonathan Hogg (Aston Villa).

Attempt saved. Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Aaron Lennon with a through ball.

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Delay in match Wilson Palacios (Tottenham Hotspur) because of an injury.

Foul by Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa).

Wilson Palacios (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in his own half.

Attempt missed. Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Fabian Delph with a cross.

Attempt blocked. Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.

Attempt saved. Marc Albrighton (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Younes Kaboul (Tottenham Hotspur).

First Half begins.

Lineups are announced and players are warming up