Friendly match

Full time

Key moments

  1. 85'

    Goal for Aston Villa FC! M. Cash

    What a goal! From the corner, L. Goretzka picks out M. Cash at the back post, who is unmarked and finishes with an unstoppable volley.

  2. 84'

    Goal for Aston Villa FC! L. Goretzka

    It is in the back of the net!! A driven cross from J. Manzambi is flicked on by L. Goretzka to beat the keeper!

  3. 75'

    Goal for Aston Villa FC! E. Buendia

    E. Buendia!!! What a strike from 25 meters out, right into the top corner past !

  4. 66'

    Goal for Aston Villa FC! Ronaldo Nazario

    After an impeccable one-two with E. Buendia, Ronaldo Nazario fires a shot that hits the post before going in. Magnificent!

  5. 7'

    Goal for Aston Villa FC! N. Jackson

    What a goal! From the corner, L. Goretzka picks out N. Jackson at the back post, who is unmarked and finishes with an unstoppable volley.

Match details

On 05/09/2026 09:00

Villa Park (Aston Villa FC)

39200 spectators

Penalty shoot-out

Z. Suzuki
240 pts
26 yrs
I. Maatsen
407 pts
22 yrs
T. Mings
404 pts
24 yrs
P. Torres
406 pts
24 yrs
M. Cash
405 pts
24 yrs
L. Goretzka
410 pts
28 yrs
J. Manzambi
411 pts
24 yrs
J. McGinn
412 pts
24 yrs
E. Buendia
411 pts
23 yrs
N. Jackson
410 pts
23 yrs
Ronaldo N...
366 pts
25 yrs
Chavignol
144 pts
23 yrs
Rocamadour
143 pts
25 yrs
Banon
166 pts
19 yrs
Mâconnais
166 pts
19 yrs
Bûche
165 pts
20 yrs
Soignon
169 pts
19 yrs

Match commentary

  1. 90'

    Full time!

    Aston Villa FC fans can be proud, as their players gave everything to beat a valiant Manchester City FC side.

  2. 88'

    P. Torres leans on in an aerial duel and is penalized.

  3. 85'

    Goal for Aston Villa FC! M. Cash

    What a goal! From the corner, L. Goretzka picks out M. Cash at the back post, who is unmarked and finishes with an unstoppable volley.

  4. 84'

    Goal for Aston Villa FC! L. Goretzka

    It is in the back of the net!! A driven cross from J. Manzambi is flicked on by L. Goretzka to beat the keeper!

  5. 80'

    L. Goretzka picks up the ball and whips in a great cross... but I. Maatsen is poorly positioned and cannot connect!

  6. 75'

    Goal for Aston Villa FC! E. Buendia

    E. Buendia!!! What a strike from 25 meters out, right into the top corner past !

  7. 73'

    Shot on target by Ronaldo Nazario

    A powerful strike from forty meters out by Ronaldo Nazario, but it goes straight into the arms of .

  8. 69'

    Shot on target by E. Buendia

    E. Buendia hits a clean shot on target, but makes a world-class save to clear the danger.

  9. 67'

    Shot off target by N. Jackson

    Big miss! N. Jackson cuts the ball back to E. Buendia. After a great touch he is one-on-one with the keeper, but his powerful strike is off target! What a waste...

  10. 66'

    Goal for Aston Villa FC! Ronaldo Nazario

    After an impeccable one-two with E. Buendia, Ronaldo Nazario fires a shot that hits the post before going in. Magnificent!

  11. 60'

    Shot on target by Ronaldo Nazario

    A shot from Ronaldo Nazario following a pass by L. Goretzka, but it is saved by the keeper.

  12. 55'

    Aston Villa FC are really struggling to get a foothold in the game; Manchester City FC are pressing as soon as their opponents have the ball.

  13. 54'

    As Bûche heads toward the goal, J. Manzambi stops him in his tracks with a fine sliding tackle. Great defending!

  14. 50'

    Shot off target by Ronaldo Nazario

    Ronaldo Nazario has a bit of space. He moves forward and shoots from 30 meters. Way wide. Too bad!

  15. 45'

    Back under way!

    Et c'est reparti pour une seconde période. L'équipe Manchester City FC va devoir batailler si elle veut s'imposer.

  16. 45+1'

    Half-time

    C'est la fin de cette première mi-temps. Les équipes rentrent aux vestiaires pour 15 minutes sur le score de 1 buts à 0 pour Aston Villa FC.

  17. 43'

    What a move! After a dazzling dribbling display, T. Mings plays a through ball to P. Torres, who misses his touch in front of goal... What a shame!

  18. 41'

    Shot off target by J. McGinn

    J. McGinn tries a curling shot from the edge of the box, it goes just wide...

  19. 39'

    Like a true magician, N. Jackson skips past with a superb elastico. A piece of skill to be taught in every academy!

  20. 34'

    Free kick by L. Goretzka

    L. Goretzka steps up, his shot is on target, but it is easily blocked by .

  21. 34'

    Heavy foul by Mâconnais who charges into E. Buendia from behind.

  22. 29'

    Shot on target by L. Goretzka

    is on fire! He tips a left-footed rocket from L. Goretzka out for a corner.

  23. 26'

    Shot off target by J. McGinn

    After a scramble, L. Goretzka lays it back to J. McGinn who shoots wide. What a shame!

  24. 21'

    Shot off target by M. Cash

    Great solo effort from M. Cash, cutting inside from the left and firing a powerful shot into the side netting!

  25. 17'

    For the last few minutes, Aston Villa FC and Manchester City FC have just been watching each other play.

  26. 11'

    A wonderful one-two between N. Jackson and I. Maatsen takes out three opposing players.

  27. 9'

    Shot off target by L. Goretzka

    L. Goretzka breaks down the wing and pulls it back for J. McGinn. The ball goes just wide of the post!

  28. 8'

    Shot on target by L. Goretzka

    L. Goretzka took his time to lob ... perhaps too much time, as a defender's head comes to the rescue.

  29. 7'

    Goal for Aston Villa FC! N. Jackson

    What a goal! From the corner, L. Goretzka picks out N. Jackson at the back post, who is unmarked and finishes with an unstoppable volley.

  30. 2'

    Aston Villa FC are keeping the ball and running down the clock; Manchester City FC need to respond!

  31. 1'

    It is all one-way traffic right now! Aston Villa FC has the ball, but can Manchester City FC hold off this attack?

  32. 0'

    Kick-off

    The stadium is buzzing; an exciting match is in store between Aston Villa FC and Manchester City FC!

Key stats

Aston Villa FC Manchester City FC
77% Possession 23%
5 Goals 0
11 Shots on target 0
6 Shots off target 0
1 Fouls 1
0 Yellow cards 0
0 Red cards 0
0 Injuries 0

Scorers

  • M. Cash 85' L. Goretzka
  • L. Goretzka 84' J. Manzambi
  • E. Buendia 75'
  • Ronaldo Nazario 66' E. Buendia
  • N. Jackson 7' L. Goretzka

Scorers

None

Goalkeeper

Defence

  • 85'

Midfield

  • 84'85'7'
  • 84'

Attack

  • 75'66'
  • 7'
  • 66'

Substitutes

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Midfield

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