FT Aston Villa 2 - 0
Newcastle United
Commentary:
90+5' Matt Targett from Aston Villa is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' Aston Villa with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 59%, Newcastle: 41%.
90+5' Trezeguet forces a good save from [goalkeeper] who turns the ball behind for a corner!
90+4' Anwar El-Ghazi from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+4' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
90+4' Newcastle 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 left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
90+2' Dwight Gayle send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
90+2' Jeff Hendrick fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90+2' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
90+2' Tyrone Mings clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+1' Trezeguet is penalised for pushing Jamal Lewis.
90+1' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Trezeguet from Aston Villa had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
90+1' Ollie Watkins puts in a cross...
90+1' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Trezeguet is penalised for pushing Fabian Schaer.
90' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 60%, Newcastle: 40%.
89' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
89' The referee signals a free kick as Anwar El-Ghazi from Aston Villa trips Isaac Hayden
88' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
88' Jack Grealish is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Ramsey in a tactical substitution.
87' Fabian Schaer is penalised for pushing Jack Grealish.
87' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Jeff Hendrick puts in a cross...
86' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
86' Danger averted there as Jamaal Lascelles from Newcastle clears the danger with a good tackle
86' Danger! Jack Grealish from Aston Villa successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
85' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
85' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Jonjo Shelvey puts in a cross...
85' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Isaac Hayden puts in a cross...
85' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 62%, Newcastle: 38%.
84' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
83' Goal kick for Newcastle.
83' A chance presents itself to Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
83' Jack Grealish swings in a cross from the free kick.
83' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Trezeguet
82' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Trezeguet puts in a cross...
82' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
81' Great vision by Fabian Schaer from Newcastle as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
81' Matty Cash sends a long ball upfield.
81' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' The game is restarted.
81' Miguel Almiron is leaving the field to be replaced by Dwight Gayle in a tactical substitution.
80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 61%, Newcastle: 39%.
80' Bertrand Traore is leaving the field to be replaced by Trezeguet in a tactical substitution.
80' Ross Barkley is leaving the field to be replaced by Anwar El-Ghazi in a tactical substitution.
79' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Isaac Hayden from Newcastle trips Jack Grealish
78' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
78' A chance opens up as Callum Wilson from Newcastle successfully finds a team mate in the area...
78' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
78' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Isaac Hayden puts in a cross...
77' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Allan Saint-Maximin
76' Ross Barkley is penalised for pushing Jamal Lewis.
76' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
76' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
76' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
75' Isaac Hayden from Newcastle sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
75' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Ryan Fraser puts in a cross...
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 64%, Newcastle: 36%.
74' Matt Targett from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
74' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
73' Jack Grealish sees his shot deflected off target
73' Ross Barkley of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
73' Ross Barkley from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
73' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
73' Douglas Luiz is penalised for pushing Miguel Almiron.
72' Isaac Hayden from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ollie Watkins
72' Great defending by Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa to prevent his team conceding a goal.
72' Ryan Fraser has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
72' Could be a good chance here as Miguel Almiron from Newcastle cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
72' Newcastle start a counter attack.
72' A shot by Bertrand Traore is blocked.
72' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Isaac Hayden puts in a cross...
71' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Javier Manquillo is leaving the field to be replaced by Allan Saint-Maximin in a tactical substitution.
71' Andy Carroll is leaving the field to be replaced by Ryan Fraser in a tactical substitution.
70' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
70' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Jonjo Shelvey puts in a cross...
70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 65%, Newcastle: 35%.
69' The game is restarted.
69' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
68' Callum Wilson from Newcastle is ruled offside.
68' Goal kick for Newcastle.
68' Ross Barkley from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
68' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa heads the ball to a team mate.
68' Bertrand Traore puts in a cross...
67' Jonjo Shelvey relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
67' Fabian Schaer clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
67' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
66' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Bertrand Traore puts in a cross...
66' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Ollie Watkins puts in a cross...
66' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
66' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Miguel Almiron puts in a cross...
65' Javier Manquillo comes back onto the field.
65' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' The game is restarted.
65' Javier Manquillo is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
65' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 63%, Newcastle: 37%.
64' Javier Manquillo is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
64' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
63' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
63' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Jonjo Shelvey swings in a cross from the free kick.
62' Bertrand Traore is penalised for pushing Jamal Lewis.
62' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
61' Marvelous Nakamba clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
61' Newcastle start a counter attack.
61' The game is in a period of relative inactivity, with neither side able to apply pressure.
60' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 61%, Newcastle: 39%.
59' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
58' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
58' Isaac Hayden puts in a cross...
58' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Matt Targett relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Miguel Almiron puts in a cross...
58' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
57' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' Yellow card for Jamaal Lascelles.
56' Reckless challenge there. Jamaal Lascelles commits a rough foul on Jack Grealish
56' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
55' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 61%, Newcastle: 39%.
54' Yellow card for Andy Carroll.
54' Reckless challenge there. Andy Carroll commits a rough foul on Marvelous Nakamba
54' The ref blows his whistle. Jamaal Lascelles charged Ollie Watkins from behind and it's a free-kick
54' The match is very one-sided right now. Aston Villa are clearly dominating possession
53' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
52' The referee signals a free kick as Callum Wilson from Newcastle trips Ezri Konsa
52' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Goal kick for Newcastle.
51' That's a great ball by Jack Grealish from Aston Villa. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
51' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Jamal Lewis from Newcastle trips Bertrand Traore
50' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 60%, Newcastle: 40%.
49' Goal kick for Newcastle.
49' Great skill from Ollie Watkins as he dribbles past his opponents
48' Goal kick for Newcastle.
48' How did he miss that? Douglas Luiz has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
48' Jamal Lewis could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
48' Ollie Watkins releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it...
48' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
48' Matt Targett relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Jamal Lewis puts in a cross...
47' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Jonjo Shelvey swings in a cross from the free kick.
47' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Andy Carroll
46' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
46' Newcastle 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+3' Aston Villa has been the better team in this half
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 60%, Newcastle: 40%.
45+2' Goal kick for Newcastle.
45+2' Marvelous Nakamba fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
45+2' Jonjo Shelvey relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' Bertrand Traore swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+1' Jamaal Lascelles is penalised for pushing Ross Barkley.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 60%, Newcastle: 40%.
44' Goal kick for Newcastle.
44' Douglas Luiz fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
43' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
43' Jeff Hendrick from Newcastle directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
42' A great goal by Bertrand Traore
42' Jack Grealish provided the assist for the goal.
42' G O O O A A A L - Bertrand Traore with the goal!42' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa makes a great pass and space opens up...
42' Karl Darlow relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
41' Jamaal Lascelles clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
41' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
40' Andy Carroll is penalised for pushing Emiliano Martinez.
40' Jamal Lewis from Newcastle sends a deflected cross into the box.
40' Javier Manquillo from Newcastle crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Newcastle: 43%.
39' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Jeff Hendrick from Newcastle concedes a foul on Douglas Luiz but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
38' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
37' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa chips the ball into the penalty box.
37' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
36' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
36' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Matty Cash is penalised for pushing Andy Carroll.
35' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 59%, Newcastle: 41%.
34' Jamal Lewis from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Matty Cash
34' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
33' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
33' Could be a good chance here as Jack Grealish from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
33' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
32' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
32' A chance presents itself to Andy Carroll from Newcastle but his header goes wide
32' Miguel Almiron puts in a cross...
32' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
31' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' The referee signals a free kick as Isaac Hayden from Newcastle trips Ollie Watkins
30' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 62%, Newcastle: 38%.
29' Marvelous Nakamba relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Jamal Lewis puts in a cross...
28' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
28' A chance presents itself to Andy Carroll from Newcastle but his header goes wide
28' Javier Manquillo puts in a cross...
28' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
26' After a tactical foul, Fabian Schaer sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
26' Dangerous challenge by Fabian Schaer from Newcastle. Ollie Watkins on the receiving end of that.
26' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' A shot by Matty Cash is blocked.
25' Could be a good chance here as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
25' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 62%, Newcastle: 38%.
24' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' Matt Targett relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Jonjo Shelvey puts in a cross...
23' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' Jamaal Lascelles from Newcastle heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
23' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle swings in the corner from the left.
22' Jamal Lewis from Newcastle tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
22' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
22' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
21' The referee signals a free kick as Javier Manquillo from Newcastle trips Matt Targett
21' Ross Barkley from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Javier Manquillo puts in a cross...
20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 70%, Newcastle: 30%.
19' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Javier Manquillo puts in a cross...
19' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Jamal Lewis puts in a cross...
19' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
18' Goal kick for Newcastle.
17' What a miss! Ross Barkley has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
17' Bertrand Traore swings in a cross from the free kick.
17' Isaac Hayden is penalised for pushing Ollie Watkins.
16' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
16' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 72%, Newcastle: 28%.
14' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
13' G O O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa heads home the loose ball13' Poor play by Fabian Schaer as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
13' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
12' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle is ruled offside.
12' Could be a good chance here as Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
12' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
11' Goal kick for Newcastle.
10' Matt Targett from Aston Villa crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 63%, Newcastle: 37%.
9' Reckless challenge there. Andy Carroll commits a rough foul on Douglas Luiz
9' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
8' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
7' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
7' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
6' Jonjo Shelvey puts in a cross...
6' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Fabian Schaer puts in a cross...
6' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Great vision by Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
6' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5' Matt Targett volleys a shot on target, but [goalkeeper] is on hand to save it
5' Callum Wilson relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Bertrand Traore puts in a cross...
5' Bertrand Traore from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
5' Matty Cash from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 68%, Newcastle: 32%.
4' Good effort by Miguel Almiron as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
4' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' The ref blows his whistle. Javier Manquillo charged Jack Grealish from behind and it's a free-kick
2' Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Callum Wilson puts in a cross...
2' Newcastle are 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' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left 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' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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