Mounir El Hamdaoui scored AZ's first goal in the competition from close range in the 48th minute after collecting Brett Holman's pass.

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Brett Holman gave the Villa the lead in the eighth minute before Scottish striker Jamie Mackie equalized ten minutes later before a stalemate ensued.

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Brett Holman, who scored the winning goal against New Zealand, can also play as a striker which may be key with Kewell and Kennedy suffering from groin and back injuries.

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