FT Aston Villa 1 - 0
Sheffield United
Commentary:
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 72%, Sheffield United: 28%.
90+4' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
90+3' Douglas Luiz fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90+3' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
90+3' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
90+3' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
90+2' Great defending by John Lundstram from Sheffield United to prevent his team conceding a goal.
90+2' Jack Grealish sees his shot deflected off target
90+2' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box.
90+2' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
90+1' Trezeguet fouls Sander Berge.
90+1' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
90' Sander Berge from Sheffield United sends an effort wide of target
90' Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
90' Ben Osborn from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the right.
90' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 73%, Sheffield United: 27%.
89' John Lundstram from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
89' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Oliver Burke from Sheffield United trips Ezri Konsa
88' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
88' John Lundstram puts in a cross...
87' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
86' Jack O'Connell relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Keinan Davis from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
86' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
86' John McGinn fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
85' Trezeguet of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
85' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 73%, Sheffield United: 27%.
84' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' After a tactical foul, John McGinn sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
84' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips John Lundstram
84' John Lundstram from Sheffield United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
84' Ethan Ampadu relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Douglas Luiz puts in a cross...
83' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Matty Cash from Aston Villa receives a yellow card for time wasting.
82' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' John Lundstram puts in a cross...
81' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
81' Jack Grealish sends a shot inches wide. Close!
81' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
81' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
81' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 75%, Sheffield United: 25%.
80' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
79' A shot by Sander Berge is blocked.
79' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Oliver Burke puts in a cross...
79' George Baldock relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
78' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
78' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa sends a shot inches over the crossbar. Close!
78' A shot by Douglas Luiz is blocked.
77' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
77' Trezeguet goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
77' Jack Grealish of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
76' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 76%, Sheffield United: 24%.
75' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
74' That looked a fine chance. Trezeguet from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
74' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
74' Sander Berge from Sheffield United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
74' Sheffield United start a counter attack.
73' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' Ethan Ampadu from Sheffield United fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
72' Keinan Davis relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Ben Osborn swings in a cross from the free kick.
72' The referee signals a free kick as Trezeguet from Aston Villa trips Oliver McBurnie
71' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
71' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 76%, Sheffield United: 24%.
69' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
69' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
69' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
69' Sheffield United with an attacking substitution here.
68' Chris Basham is leaving the field to be replaced by Oliver McBurnie in a tactical substitution.
68' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
67' Keinan Davis from Aston Villa tries to play a 1-2 with Ollie Watkins, but the ball is intercepted.
67' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
67' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' John Lundstram from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
66' Ezri Konsa clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
66' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
66' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
65' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
65' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 79%, Sheffield United: 21%.
64' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
63' John Fleck is leaving the field to be replaced by Ben Osborn in a tactical substitution.
63' Tyrone Mings provided the assist for the goal.
63' G O O O A A A L - Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa heads the ball home!63' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa heads the ball to a team mate.
63' Matt Targett from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
62' Conor Hourihane is leaving the field to be replaced by Keinan Davis in a tactical substitution.
62' Chris Basham clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
62' Conor Hourihane puts in a cross...
62' Trezeguet from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
61' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
61' George Baldock relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Douglas Luiz puts in a cross...
60' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
60' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Conor Hourihane puts in a cross...
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 78%, Sheffield United: 22%.
59' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Jack O'Connell relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Trezeguet puts in a cross...
59' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
59' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
58' Jack O'Connell relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
58' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' George Baldock puts in a cross...
57' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
56' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
56' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
55' A chance presents itself to Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
55' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 78%, Sheffield United: 22%.
55' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
54' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
54' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
54' Some neat football here as Jack Grealish from Aston Villa plays a 1-2 with John McGinn.
54' Jack O'Connell relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Conor Hourihane puts in a cross...
53' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
53' The game is restarted.
52' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
52' Ollie Watkins is penalised for pushing Aaron Ramsdale.
52' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
52' Ethan Ampadu relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Jack Grealish puts in a cross...
51' The referee signals a free kick as John Lundstram from Sheffield United trips John McGinn
51' Enda Stevens relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' A shot by Matty Cash is blocked.
50' Oliver Burke is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa.
50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 77%, Sheffield United: 23%.
50' Enda Stevens relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Conor Hourihane puts in a cross...
50' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
49' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Ethan Ampadu relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
48' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
48' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
47' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
47' Matt Targett from Aston Villa crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
46' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
46' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
46' Conor Hourihane puts in a cross...
46' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+5' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 76%, Sheffield United: 24%.
45+5' Matty Cash goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
45+5' Conor Hourihane swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+4' Chris Basham is penalised for pushing John McGinn.
45+4' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+3' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+3' Chris Basham is penalised for pushing Tyrone Mings.
45+2' The referee signals a free kick as Jack Grealish from Aston Villa trips Sander Berge
45+1' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
45+1' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
45' George Baldock relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
45' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 74%, Sheffield United: 26%.
44' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
43' Ollie Watkins is penalised for pushing Chris Basham.
43' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
43' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
43' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
42' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
42' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
42' Conor Hourihane fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
42' Jack Grealish of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
41' Ethan Ampadu relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
41' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Ethan Ampadu relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
41' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
40' Matt Targett from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 71%, Sheffield United: 29%.
39' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
39' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
39' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
38' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
38' The match resumes with a drop ball.
37' Matt Targett is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
37' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
37' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' John Lundstram from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
36' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa makes a great save.
36' HE MISSES! - John Lundstram from Sheffield United takes the penalty, but the shot is parried out for a corner by the keeper.35' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - penalty for Sheffield United!
35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 73%, Sheffield United: 27%.
34' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
33' After a tactical foul, Matt Targett sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
33' PENALTY - Matt Targett from Aston Villa concedes a penalty for tripping Chris Basham.
33' Could be a good chance here as Oliver Burke from Sheffield United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
33' George Baldock relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' John McGinn puts in a cross...
32' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
31' Sheffield United with a clear defensive substitution.
31' David McGoldrick is leaving the field to be replaced by Ethan Ampadu in a tactical substitution.
31' The referee signals a free kick as Jack Grealish from Aston Villa trips Oliver Burke
31' Jack O'Connell relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 69%, Sheffield United: 31%.
30' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
30' Jack Grealish of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
30' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
30' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' The referee signals a free kick as Trezeguet from Aston Villa trips George Baldock
28' A shot by Matty Cash is blocked.
27' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
27' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
27' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
27' Chris Basham clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
27' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
26' The referee signals a free kick as David McGoldrick from Sheffield United trips Ezri Konsa
26' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
26' Oliver Burke is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa.
25' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
25' Conor Hourihane puts in a cross...
25' The match is very one-sided right now. Aston Villa are clearly dominating possession
25' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 65%, Sheffield United: 35%.
24' David McGoldrick is penalised for pushing Douglas Luiz.
23' Trezeguet is penalised for pushing Chris Basham.
23' Douglas Luiz sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it
23' Matt Targett from Aston Villa heads the ball to a team mate.
23' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
22' Trezeguet from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
22' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
21' Sander Berge relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
21' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
21' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
21' Jack O'Connell relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' John McGinn from Aston Villa sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
20' Enda Stevens relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Trezeguet puts in a cross...
20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Sheffield United: 42%.
20' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Matt Targett from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
19' David McGoldrick relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
19' Jack O'Connell clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
19' Conor Hourihane swings in a cross from the free kick.
18' John Fleck is penalised for pushing Jack Grealish.
18' Sander Berge relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
18' John Lundstram clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
17' Conor Hourihane swings in a cross from the free kick.
17' The referee signals a free kick as George Baldock from Sheffield United trips Trezeguet
17' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
16' George Baldock puts in a cross...
16' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' John Lundstram from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
16' Conor Hourihane clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
15' John Lundstram swings in a cross from the free kick.
15' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 60%, Sheffield United: 40%.
15' The referee signals a free kick as Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa trips Oliver Burke
14' John Lundstram relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Jack Grealish swings in a cross from the free kick.
14' CARD! - After reviewing the situation, the referee confirms the awarded card for John Egan from Sheffield United.
13' VAR - CARD ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card situation.
12' SENT OFF! - After a professional foul, John Egan is sent off as he was the last man!
12' John Egan from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ollie Watkins
12' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
11' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
11' Matt Targett from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
11' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 55%, Sheffield United: 45%.
10' The referee shows John Lundstram the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
10' The referee signals a free kick as John Lundstram from Sheffield United trips Jack Grealish
10' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
9' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
8' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
7' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
7' The referee signals a free kick as Sander Berge from Sheffield United trips Jack Grealish
7' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
6' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' George Baldock puts in a cross...
6' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Matt Targett relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' John Lundstram swings in a cross from the free kick.
5' The referee signals a free kick as Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa trips David McGoldrick
5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 53%, Sheffield United: 47%.
4' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
4' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
4' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
4' Chris Basham clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
3' John McGinn from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
3' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa sends a deflected cross into the box.
3' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
3' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
2' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
2' Matt Targett from Aston Villa fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
2' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
1' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
1' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' It's a nice warm day for playing football.
1' Sheffield United kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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