FT Aston Villa 1 - 0
Norwich City
Commentary:
90+7' Both teams could have won today but Aston Villa just managed to carve out the victory
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Norwich: 57%.
90+6' Norwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+6' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+5' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Grant Hanley
90+5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Norwich: 57%.
90+5' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+4' Onel Hernandez is penalised for pushing Conor Hourihane.
90+4' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Goal kick for Norwich.
90+3' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2' Anwar El-Ghazi is leaving the field to be replaced by Henri Lansbury in a tactical substitution.
90+1' Today's attendance is 41289.
90+1' Max Aarons from Norwich tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Norwich: 56%.
90' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
90' The game is restarted.
90' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
89' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa receives a yellow card for time wasting.
89' Grant Hanley from Norwich heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
89' Kenny McLean from Norwich swings in the corner from the right.
89' Teemu Pukki from Norwich heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
89' Max Aarons puts in a cross...
88' Norwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Wesley from Aston Villa receives a yellow card for time wasting.
88' Safe hands from Tom Heaton as he comes out and claims the ball
88' Mario Vrancic swings in a cross from the free kick.
87' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Mario Vrancic
87' It's a miraculous save by Tom Heaton from Aston Villa as he prevents a certain goal!
87' Tom Heaton saved a certain goal there! Onel Hernandez found himself in a great scoring position but Tom Heaton denied him with a great save
87' Sam Byram from Norwich heads the ball to a team mate.
86' Max Aarons of Norwich passes the ball to a team mate.
86' Max Aarons from Norwich takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
86' Norwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Norwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Norwich: 55%.
85' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
84' Trezeguet is leaving the field to be replaced by Jota in a tactical substitution.
84' Kenny McLean fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
84' A shot by Marco Stiepermann is blocked.
84' Poor play by Kortney Hause as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
84' Max Aarons puts in a cross...
83' Kortney Hause relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Kenny McLean from Norwich swings in the corner from the left.
83' Norwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Norwich is having a good opportunity to score.
81' Norwich is trying to create something here.
81' A shot by Trezeguet is blocked.
81' Trezeguet from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
81' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
81' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Todd Cantwell
81' Kortney Hause relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Kenny McLean from Norwich swings in the corner from the left.
80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Norwich: 54%.
80' Norwich is having a good opportunity to score.
79' Goal kick for Norwich.
79' A chance presents itself to Jack Grealish from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
79' Trezeguet puts in a cross...
79' Aston Villa is having a good opportunity to score.
79' Norwich is trying to create something here.
78' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
78' A chance presents itself to Sam Byram from Norwich but his header goes wide
78' Kenny McLean from Norwich swings in the corner from the right.
77' Max Aarons from Norwich tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
77' The match resumes with a drop ball.
77' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
76' Goal kick for Norwich.
76' Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by Onel Hernandez in a tactical substitution.
75' Alexander Tettey is leaving the field to be replaced by Marco Stiepermann in a tactical substitution.
75' Tom Trybull is leaving the field to be replaced by Mario Vrancic in a tactical substitution.
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Norwich: 54%.
75' What a miss! Kortney Hause has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
75' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
75' Christoph Zimmermann clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
74' Jack Grealish swings in a cross from the free kick.
74' After a tactical foul, Tom Trybull sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
74' The ref blows his whistle. Tom Trybull charged Jack Grealish from behind and it's a free-kick
73' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' Douglas Luiz is penalised for pushing Todd Cantwell.
72' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Norwich is trying to create something here.
71' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Norwich: 54%.
70' Kenny McLean fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
69' Norwich is trying to create something here.
69' Sam Byram relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Anwar El-Ghazi puts in a cross...
69' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
68' Emiliano Buendia swings in a cross from the free kick.
68' Kortney Hause from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kenny McLean
67' Safe hands from Tim Krul as he comes out and claims the ball
67' Wesley puts in a cross...
67' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
66' That's a great ball by Todd Cantwell from Norwich. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
66' Norwich is in control of the ball.
66' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Norwich: 53%.
65' A wonderful team goal!
64' Jack Grealish provided the assist for the goal.
64' G O O O A A A L - Conor Hourihane with the goal!64' Jack Grealish of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
64' Great skill from Jack Grealish as he dribbles past his opponents
64' Aston Villa is having a good opportunity to score.
64' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' Norwich is trying to create something here.
63' Safe hands from Tim Krul as he comes out and claims the ball
63' Anwar El-Ghazi puts in a cross...
62' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
62' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa plays a cheeky 1-2 with Wesley.
62' Kenny McLean relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
62' Grant Hanley clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
61' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
61' Max Aarons clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
61' Ahmed El Mohamady puts in a cross...
61' Aston Villa is having a good opportunity to score.
60' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Norwich: 55%.
59' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
59' What a miss! Sam Byram has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
59' Max Aarons from Norwich puts in a great cross...
58' The game is restarted.
58' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
58' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Kenny McLean
57' Wesley from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
57' Could be a good chance here as Trezeguet from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
57' Aston Villa is having a good opportunity to score.
57' Norwich is having a good opportunity to score.
56' Marvelous Nakamba is leaving the field to be replaced by Conor Hourihane in a tactical substitution.
56' Obstruction as Alexander Tettey cuts off the run of Jack Grealish. A free-kick is awarded.
56' Ahmed El Mohamady relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Max Aarons puts in a cross...
56' Danger! Alexander Tettey from Norwich successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
56' Norwich start a counter attack.
55' Christoph Zimmermann relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Anwar El-Ghazi from Aston Villa sends a deflected cross into the box.
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Norwich: 56%.
55' What a game. It's an intense and good playing game from both sides.
55' Norwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Todd Cantwell relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
54' Jack Grealish tests Tim Krul with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
54' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
54' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
53' Anwar El-Ghazi relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Emiliano Buendia from Norwich swings in the corner from the right.
53' Kortney Hause clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
52' Kenny McLean puts in a cross...
52' Safe hands from Tom Heaton as he comes out and claims the ball
52' Todd Cantwell puts in a cross...
52' So nearly a goal there! Tom Trybull's header looked destined for the back of the net but Tom Heaton saves it!
51' Emiliano Buendia from Norwich swings in the corner from the left.
51' Great defending by Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa to prevent his team conceding a goal.
51' What a chance! Alexander Tettey looks odds on to score, but his effort is cleared off the line!
51' Kenny McLean from Norwich tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Emiliano Buendia from Norwich swings in the corner from the right.
50' Ezri Konsa clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
50' Kenny McLean puts in a cross...
50' Kenny McLean from Norwich takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Norwich: 55%.
49' Norwich is in control of the ball.
49' Trezeguet from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Christoph Zimmermann
49' Emiliano Buendia from Norwich tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
48' Grant Hanley relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Ahmed El Mohamady puts in a cross...
48' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
48' Could be a good chance here as Matt Targett from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
47' Norwich is trying to create something here.
47' Goal kick for Norwich.
47' Anwar El-Ghazi from Aston Villa crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
46' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Norwich: 55%.
45+4' The referee signals a free kick as Wesley from Aston Villa trips Christoph Zimmermann
45+3' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
45+3' Emiliano Buendia from Norwich crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
45+2' The referee signals a free kick as Trezeguet from Aston Villa trips Emiliano Buendia
45+1' Teemu Pukki from Norwich goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Matt Targett
45+1' Could be a good chance here as Kenny McLean from Norwich cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Norwich is in control of the ball.
45' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Norwich: 55%.
45' Emiliano Buendia sends a direct free kick on target, but Tom Heaton has it under control
44' The game is restarted.
44' Max Aarons is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
44' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
44' The referee signals a free kick as Trezeguet from Aston Villa trips Kenny McLean
44' Marvelous Nakamba relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Max Aarons puts in a cross...
43' Could be a good chance here as Emiliano Buendia from Norwich cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
43' Norwich start a counter attack.
43' Kenny McLean relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Jack Grealish swings in a cross from the free kick.
42' After a tactical foul, Teemu Pukki sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
42' Teemu Pukki from Norwich goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jack Grealish
42' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
42' Ahmed El Mohamady relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Emiliano Buendia swings in a cross from the free kick.
41' Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa commits a foul by elbowing Kenny McLean
41' Norwich is trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Norwich: 55%.
40' Ahmed El Mohamady from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Could be a good chance here as Jack Grealish from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
39' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' The referee signals a free kick as Todd Cantwell from Norwich trips Anwar El-Ghazi
38' Aston Villa is trying to create something here.
38' Goal kick for Norwich.
38' How did he miss that? Anwar El-Ghazi has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
37' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
37' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' A shot by Ahmed El Mohamady is blocked.
36' The referee signals a free kick as Ahmed El Mohamady from Aston Villa trips Todd Cantwell
36' Tom Trybull relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Ahmed El Mohamady puts in a cross...
36' Anwar El-Ghazi comes back onto the field.
36' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Norwich: 52%.
35' Yellow card for Alexander Tettey.
35' The ref blows his whistle. Alexander Tettey charged Douglas Luiz from behind and it's a free-kick
35' The match resumes with a drop ball.
34' It doesn't look good here as Anwar El-Ghazi is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
33' Anwar El-Ghazi is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
33' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
32' Norwich is having a good opportunity to score.
32' Emiliano Buendia from Norwich directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' Matt Targett relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Kenny McLean puts in a cross...
31' Teemu Pukki from Norwich passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
31' Could be a good chance here as Todd Cantwell from Norwich cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
31' Norwich is in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 49%, Norwich: 51%.
30' Anwar El-Ghazi comes back onto the field.
30' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' The game is restarted.
29' It doesn't look good here as Anwar El-Ghazi is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
28' Anwar El-Ghazi is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
28' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
28' Norwich is trying to create something here.
27' Great vision by Tom Trybull from Norwich as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
27' Anwar El-Ghazi from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
26' Goal kick for Norwich.
26' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
26' Max Aarons relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Ahmed El Mohamady puts in a cross...
25' Aston Villa is trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Norwich: 57%.
25' Norwich start a counter attack.
25' Anwar El-Ghazi from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
25' Ahmed El Mohamady puts in a cross...
25' Aston Villa is trying to create something here.
24' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
24' Jack Grealish swings in a cross from the free kick.
24' Max Aarons is penalised for pushing Jack Grealish.
23' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Grant Hanley sends a header towards goal, but Tom Heaton is there to comfortably save it
22' Emiliano Buendia swings in a cross from the free kick.
22' The referee signals a free kick as Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa trips Emiliano Buendia
21' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
21' Emiliano Buendia from Norwich sends an effort wide of target
21' Danger averted there as Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa clears the danger with a good tackle
20' Teemu Pukki from Norwich takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
20' Norwich start a counter attack.
20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Norwich: 57%.
20' Aston Villa is trying to create something here.
19' Norwich take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' Wesley from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
19' The referee signals a free kick as Tom Trybull from Norwich trips Douglas Luiz
18' Safe hands from Tom Heaton as he comes out and claims the ball
18' CROSSBAR! A header from Sam Byram hits the crossbar!
18' Emiliano Buendia from Norwich swings in the corner from the right.
17' Max Aarons from Norwich tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
17' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Norwich!
16' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
16' Teemu Pukki has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
16' CHANCE! Teemu Pukki finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
16' Emiliano Buendia carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
16' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 59%, Norwich: 41%.
16' Goal kick for Norwich.
16' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
15' A shot by Ezri Konsa is blocked.
15' Aston Villa is having a good opportunity to score.
15' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
15' Kenny McLean clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
15' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
14' Trezeguet sees his shot deflected off target
14' Grant Hanley relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Jack Grealish puts in a cross...
14' Norwich is trying to create something here.
13' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' Christoph Zimmermann relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Ahmed El Mohamady puts in a cross...
12' Obstruction as Ahmed El Mohamady cuts off the run of Todd Cantwell. A free-kick is awarded.
12' Aston Villa is trying to create something here.
11' Tom Trybull is penalised for pushing Jack Grealish.
11' Danger! Todd Cantwell from Norwich successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
11' Great vision by Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
10' Max Aarons puts in a cross...
10' Norwich is trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 61%, Norwich: 39%.
9' Norwich take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Wesley is penalised for pushing Grant Hanley.
8' Good effort by Todd Cantwell as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
8' Max Aarons of Norwich passes the ball to a team mate.
8' Great skill from Max Aarons as he dribbles past his opponents
7' A chance opens up as Teemu Pukki from Norwich successfully finds a team mate in the area...
7' Teemu Pukki from Norwich takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
7' Goal kick for Norwich.
7' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
6' Douglas Luiz fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
6' Grant Hanley relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Anwar El-Ghazi puts in a cross...
6' Alexander Tettey is penalised for pushing Jack Grealish.
5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 60%, Norwich: 40%.
5' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Kenny McLean
5' Grant Hanley relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Anwar El-Ghazi puts in a cross...
5' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Sam Byram from Norwich directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
4' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' The game is restarted.
3' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
3' Max Aarons relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Danger! Matt Targett from Aston Villa successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
2' The referee signals a free kick as Kenny McLean from Norwich trips Douglas Luiz
2' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Aston Villa is trying to create something here.
1' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' It's a cold day for playing football.
1' Norwich kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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