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90+5'Both teams could have won today but Aston Villa just managed to carve out the victory
90+5'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Brighton: 63%.
90+5'Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5'Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+4'After a tactical foul, Matty Cash sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
90+4'Matty Cash is penalised for pushing Solly March.
90+4'The referee signals a free kick as Ashley Young from Aston Villa trips Alexis Mac Allister
90+4'Ollie Watkins goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
90+4'Leon Bailey has a golden chance to score on the volley, but the keeper is on hand to save!
90+4'Matt Targett from Aston Villa puts in a great cross...
90+4'The game is restarted.
90+3'The referee shows Ezri Konsa the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
90+3'Alexis Mac Allister commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
90+3'The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
90+3'Reckless challenge there. Alexis Mac Allister commits a rough foul on Ashley Young
90+2'A shot by Alexis Mac Allister is blocked.
90+2'Leandro Trossard of Brighton passes the ball to a team mate.
90+2'Great skill from Leandro Trossard as he dribbles past his opponents
90+2'Brighton are trying to create something here.
90+1'Leon Bailey from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
90+1'The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1'Brighton are in control of the ball.
90'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Brighton: 63%.
89'G O O O A A A L - Tyrone Mings reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!
89'Poor play by Adam Webster as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
89'John McGinn puts in a cross...
89'Solly March relieves the pressure with a clearance
89'Matt Targett puts in a cross...
89'Ashley Young from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
89'Pascal Gross is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexis Mac Allister in a tactical substitution.
88'A shot by Leon Bailey is blocked.
88'Matt Targett puts in a cross...
88'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
87'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
87'Safe hands from Jason Steele as he comes out and claims the ball
87'Anwar El-Ghazi puts in a cross...
87'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86'Anwar El-Ghazi from Aston Villa tries to play a 1-2 with Ollie Watkins, but the ball is intercepted.
86'Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86'Brighton are in control of the ball.
85'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Brighton: 64%.
85'A fantastic individual effort by Ollie Watkins!
84'Ashley Young provided the assist for the goal.
84'G O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins scores with the right foot!
84'Great skill from Ollie Watkins as he dribbles past his opponents
84'Aston Villa start a counter attack.
84'Great vision by Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
84'Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
84'Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84'Jacob Ramsey is leaving the field to be replaced by Anwar El-Ghazi in a tactical substitution.
83'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
83'Brighton are trying to create something here.
82'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81'Leon Bailey from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
81'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
81'Leandro Trossard from Brighton chips the ball into the penalty box.
80'Brighton are in control of the ball.
80'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Brighton: 64%.
79'Brighton plays a short goal kick.
79'Tariq Lamptey is leaving the field to be replaced by Neal Maupay in a tactical substitution.
79'Great vision by Adam Webster from Brighton as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
79'Leon Bailey puts in a cross...
78'Jakub Moder relieves the pressure with a clearance
78'Ashley Young puts in a cross...
78'Yves Bissouma relieves the pressure with a clearance
78'Ashley Young swings in a cross from the free kick.
77'The referee signals a free kick as Yves Bissouma from Brighton trips Jacob Ramsey
77'Brighton are in control of the ball.
76'Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
76'Matt Targett puts in a cross...
75'Matty Cash comes back onto the field.
75'The game is restarted.
75'Matty Cash is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
75'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Brighton: 64%.
74'Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by Ashley Young in a tactical substitution.
74'Matty Cash is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
74'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
74'Adam Webster is penalised for pushing Matty Cash.
73'Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
73'Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
72'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
72'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71'Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71'Pascal Gross from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
70'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Brighton: 63%.
69'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
69'Poor play by Matty Cash as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
69'Tariq Lamptey puts in a cross...
69'Great skill from Tariq Lamptey as he dribbles past his opponents
69'Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68'Brighton plays a short goal kick.
68'Shane Duffy relieves the pressure with a clearance
67'Emiliano Buendia swings in a cross from the free kick.
67'Adam Webster commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
67'Dangerous challenge by Adam Webster from Brighton. Matt Targett on the receiving end of that.
66'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66'Danny Ings is leaving the field to be replaced by Leon Bailey in a tactical substitution.
66'Goal kick for Brighton.
66'After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Aston Villa!
65'VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
65'Matty Cash from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
65'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Brighton: 63%.
64'Marc Cucurella is leaving the field to be replaced by Solly March in a tactical substitution.
64'The ref blows his whistle. Adam Webster charged Marvelous Nakamba from behind and it's a free-kick
64'A shot by Adam Webster is blocked.
64'A shot by Leandro Trossard is blocked.
63'Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
63'The match is very one-sided right now. Brighton are clearly dominating possession
62'Brighton are trying to create something here.
62'Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61'Brighton are in control of the ball.
61'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
60'Pascal Gross swings in a cross from the free kick.
60'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Brighton: 60%.
59'Marvelous Nakamba commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
59'Reckless challenge there. Marvelous Nakamba commits a rough foul on Tariq Lamptey
59'Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
58'That's a great ball by Adam Webster from Brighton. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
58'Brighton are trying to create something here.
58'Marc Cucurella puts in a cross...
58'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
57'Tariq Lamptey from Brighton crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
57'Brighton are trying to create something here.
57'Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
56'Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Brighton: 60%.
55'Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54'Matt Targett from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
54'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54'Matt Targett comes back onto the field.
54'Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
53'Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
53'The game is restarted.
53'Matt Targett is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
53'Matt Targett is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
52'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
52'Matt Targett clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
52'Tariq Lamptey from Brighton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
51'Adam Webster from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
51'Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
51'Tariq Lamptey puts in a cross...
50'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Brighton: 59%.
50'Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Adam Lallana
50'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50'A shot by Emiliano Buendia is blocked.
49'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
49'After a tactical foul, Marc Cucurella sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
48'Marc Cucurella from Brighton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Emiliano Buendia
48'Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47'Jakub Moder from Brighton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jacob Ramsey
47'So nearly a goal there! Tyrone Mings's header looked destined for the back of the net but Jason Steele saves it!
47'John McGinn swings in a cross from the free kick.
46'The referee signals a free kick as Jakub Moder from Brighton trips Jacob Ramsey
46'The second half is underway.
45+3'Brighton had the ball in their control, but couldn’t go into the pause with the lead.
45+3'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Brighton: 60%.
45+2'Lewis Dunk from Brighton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ezri Konsa
45+2'Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the left.
45+2'Matty Cash clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45+2'A shot by Pascal Gross is blocked.
45+1'Emiliano Martinez saved a certain goal there! Tariq Lamptey found himself in a great scoring position but Emiliano Martinez denied him with a great save
45+1'Leandro Trossard of Brighton passes the ball to a team mate.
45+1'Jakub Moder puts in a cross...
45+1'Jakub Moder from Brighton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45+1'The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1'Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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: 41%, Brighton: 59%.
45'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
44'Great vision by Yves Bissouma from Brighton as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
44'Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
43'Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43'The game is restarted.
43'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
43'Danger! Matty Cash from Aston Villa successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
43'Matty Cash from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
42'Goal kick for Brighton.
42'Matt Targett from Aston Villa makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
41'John McGinn 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'Shane Duffy relieves the pressure with a clearance
40'John McGinn puts in a cross...
40'Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
40'Tyrone Mings sees his shot deflected off target
40'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Brighton: 62%.
40'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39'Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
39'Matty Cash from Aston Villa sends a deflected cross into the box.
39'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
38'Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38'Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37'Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37'The referee signals a free kick as Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa trips Adam Lallana
37'Danger averted there as Yves Bissouma from Brighton clears the danger with a good tackle
37'Adam Webster could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
36'Brighton are in control of the ball.
36'Obstruction as Tariq Lamptey cuts off the run of Danny Ings. A free-kick is awarded.
35'Great vision by Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
35'Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
35'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Brighton: 63%.
35'Pascal Gross from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
35'Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
34'Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
34'Tyrone Mings clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
34'Adam Webster sends a long ball upfield.
33'Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32'Tariq Lamptey from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
32'Brighton are trying to create something here.
32'The referee signals a free kick as Jakub Moder from Brighton trips John McGinn
31'Emiliano Martinez saved a certain goal there! Leandro Trossard found himself in a great scoring position but Emiliano Martinez denied him with a great save
31'Poor play by Jacob Ramsey as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
31'Marc Cucurella puts in a cross...
30'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Brighton: 62%.
30'Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
30'Matt Targett is penalised for pushing Tariq Lamptey.
29'Adam Webster comes back onto the field.
29'Safe hands from Jason Steele as he comes out and claims the ball
29'Danny Ings from Aston Villa had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
29'Could be a good chance here as Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
28'Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
28'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28'The game is restarted.
28'Adam Webster is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
26'Adam Webster is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
26'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
26'John McGinn from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
26'Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa successfully heads the ball to a team mate.
26'Matt Targett from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
26'Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
25'John McGinn sends a long ball upfield.
25'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Brighton: 57%.
24'Leandro Trossard from Brighton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Tyrone Mings
23'Brighton are in control of the ball.
23'Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
23'Brighton are trying to create something here.
22'Brighton plays a short goal kick.
21'Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
21'Marc Cucurella from Brighton crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
21'Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
20'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20'Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
20'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Brighton: 55%.
20'Adam Webster from Brighton crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
19'Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19'Brighton are in control of the ball.
18'Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17'The referee signals a free kick as Matt Targett from Aston Villa trips Tariq Lamptey
17'Brighton are in control of the ball.
16'The game is in a period of relative inactivity, with neither side able to apply pressure.
16'Brighton are trying to create something here.
15'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 52%, Brighton: 48%.
15'Brighton are in control of the ball.
14'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
14'The referee signals a free kick as Tariq Lamptey from Brighton trips Jacob Ramsey
13'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
13'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
12'Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12'So nearly a goal there! Matty Cash's header looked destined for the back of the net but Jason Steele saves it!
12'Matt Targett from Aston Villa puts in a great cross...
11'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11'Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Brighton: 54%.
10'Brighton are in control of the ball.
10'Safe hands from Jason Steele as he comes out and claims the ball
10'John McGinn heads the ball back across goal...
10'Shane Duffy relieves the pressure with a clearance
9'Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
9'Adam Webster clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
9'John McGinn puts in a cross...
9'Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
9'Matt Targett from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
8'Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
8'Adam Webster comes back onto the field.
7'The game is restarted.
7'Adam Webster is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
7'Adam Webster is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
7'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
7'Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
7'Jakub Moder from Brighton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
6'Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
6'Leandro Trossard puts in a cross...
6'Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
6'Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
5'Tariq Lamptey from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
5'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 51%, Brighton: 49%.
5'Brighton are trying to create something here.
4'Brighton are in control of the ball.
4'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4'Shane Duffy relieves the pressure with a clearance
4'Ollie Watkins puts in a cross...
3'Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
3'Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3'Goal kick for Brighton.
2'John McGinn from Aston Villa crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
2'Adam Webster relieves the pressure with a clearance
2'John McGinn puts in a cross...
2'Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
1'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1'Brighton are in control of the ball.
1'The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1'It's a cold day for playing football.
1'Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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