FT Aston Villa 3 - 0
Everton
Commentary:
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Today's attendance is 41888.
90+4' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Everton: 43%.
90+3' A shot by Bertrand Traore is blocked.
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' A shot by Bertrand Traore is blocked.
90+3' Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+2' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
90+2' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' A shot by Tom Davies is blocked.
90' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Everton: 43%.
89' Everton plays a short goal kick.
88' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
88' Anthony Gordon is penalised for pushing Ollie Watkins.
87' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
86' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
86' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Everton: 43%.
86' Matty Cash is leaving the field to be replaced by Bertrand Traore in a tactical substitution.
85' A chance presents itself to Michael Keane from Everton but his header goes wide
85' Lucas Digne swings in a cross from the free kick.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Matty Cash from Aston Villa trips Anthony Gordon
84' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
84' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' The referee signals a free kick as Tom Davies from Everton trips Douglas Luiz
82' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Leon Bailey is injured and is replaced by Ashley Young.
81' Alex Iwobi is leaving the field to be replaced by Tom Davies in a tactical substitution.
80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Everton: 44%.
80' Ben Godfrey is leaving the field to be replaced by Jonjoe Kenny in a tactical substitution.
79' Leon Bailey is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
79' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
79' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
79' Andros Townsend from Everton makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
78' A shot by Andre Gomes is blocked.
78' Lucas Digne from Everton successfully directs a ball squarely in the box and finds a team mate.
78' Great skill from Lucas Digne as he dribbles past his opponents
77' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Obstruction as Andre Gomes cuts off the run of Douglas Luiz. A free-kick is awarded.
77' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
76' After removing his shirt, the referee is forced to show Leon Bailey a yellow card.
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 55%, Everton: 45%.
75' Danny Ings provided the assist for the goal.
75' G O O O A A A L - Leon Bailey scores with the left foot!75' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
75' Danny Ings carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
75' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
74' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
73' Douglas Luiz goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
72' Allan is leaving the field to be replaced by Anthony Gordon in a tactical substitution.
72' Yellow card for Ben Godfrey.
72' Ben Godfrey is penalised for pushing Leon Bailey.
72' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
71' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Everton: 44%.
70' Everton plays a short goal kick.
70' Jacob Ramsey fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
69' OWN GOAL - Lucas Digne sends the ball into his own net!69' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
68' A shot by Matty Cash is blocked.
68' The referee signals a free kick as Allan from Everton trips Douglas Luiz
67' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Everton: 44%.
66' Douglas Luiz provided the assist for the goal.
66' G O O O A A A L - Matty Cash scores with the left foot!66' Great skill from Matty Cash as he dribbles past his opponents
65' Danger! Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
65' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
65' Demarai Gray from Everton sends an effort wide of target
65' Andros Townsend puts in a cross...
65' Everton with a potentially dangerous attack.
64' Andre Gomes from Everton crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
63' The referee signals a free kick as Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa trips Demarai Gray
63' Goal kick for Everton.
63' Jose Salomon Rondon is leaving the field to be replaced by Andre Gomes in a tactical substitution.
62' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
62' Jacob Ramsey puts in a cross...
62' Michael Keane relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Leon Bailey swings in a cross from the free kick.
61' Matt Targett is leaving the field to be replaced by Leon Bailey in a tactical substitution.
61' The referee signals a free kick as Ben Godfrey from Everton trips Matt Targett
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 55%, Everton: 45%.
59' Good effort by Alex Iwobi as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
59' Danger! Demarai Gray from Everton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
59' Everton are trying to create something here.
58' Andros Townsend from Everton crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
58' Everton with a potentially dangerous attack.
57' The referee signals a free kick as Axel Tuanzebe from Aston Villa trips Demarai Gray
56' Andros Townsend takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
55' Dangerous challenge by Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa. Andros Townsend on the receiving end of that.
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Everton: 44%.
55' Everton are in control of the ball.
54' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Allan
53' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
53' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
53' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
53' Yerry Mina relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Douglas Luiz swings in a cross from the free kick.
52' The referee signals a free kick as Alex Iwobi from Everton trips Matty Cash
52' Everton are in control of the ball.
51' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Andros Townsend
51' Yerry Mina relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 55%, Everton: 45%.
50' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
49' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa plays a cheeky 1-2 with Ollie Watkins.
48' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Everton plays a short goal kick.
48' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
47' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
47' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
46' A chance opens up as Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa successfully finds a team mate in the area...
46' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 54%, Everton: 46%.
45+2' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+2' Matty Cash from Aston Villa makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
45+1' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Goal kick for Everton.
45' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Everton: 44%.
44' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
44' Andros Townsend shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
44' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
43' Ben Godfrey puts in a cross...
43' Goal kick for Everton.
42' Axel Tuanzebe from Aston Villa heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
42' Matt Targett swings in a cross from the free kick.
41' Abdoulaye Doucoure is penalised for pushing Douglas Luiz.
41' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 60%, Everton: 40%.
40' John McGinn is injured and is replaced by Marvelous Nakamba.
39' Everton are in control of the ball.
38' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
38' A shot by Jacob Ramsey is blocked.
38' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
38' Poor play by Matt Targett as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
37' Demarai Gray puts in a cross...
37' Demarai Gray from Everton takes a short corner kick from the left.
37' John McGinn clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
37' Allan puts in a cross...
37' Demarai Gray from Everton swings in the corner from the left.
36' Alex Iwobi from Everton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
36' Matty Cash from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
36' Tyrone Mings puts in a cross...
35' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 59%, Everton: 41%.
34' Goal kick for Everton.
34' Matty Cash fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
34' A shot by John McGinn is blocked.
33' Jose Salomon Rondon from Everton is ruled offside.
33' Abdoulaye Doucoure puts in a cross...
33' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Allan puts in a cross...
32' Matt Targett comes back onto the field.
32' Matt Targett is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
31' Matt Targett is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
31' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 66%, Everton: 34%.
31' Ben Godfrey is penalised for pushing Tyrone Mings.
30' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Lucas Digne puts in a cross...
30' Alex Iwobi from Everton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
30' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Andros Townsend puts in a cross...
30' Everton are trying to create something here.
29' Everton are in control of the ball.
29' A shot by Demarai Gray is blocked.
29' Great skill from Demarai Gray as he dribbles past his opponents
28' Ollie Watkins puts in a cross...
28' Everton plays a short goal kick.
28' John McGinn fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
28' Yerry Mina relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Ben Godfrey could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
27' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
27' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Andros Townsend from Everton sends a deflected cross into the box.
25' The referee signals a free kick as Matty Cash from Aston Villa trips Lucas Digne
25' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 71%, Everton: 29%.
25' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Matt Targett from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
24' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Lucas Digne puts in a cross...
21' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 71%, Everton: 29%.
21' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' John McGinn is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
19' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
19' Allan relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
18' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
17' Demarai Gray from Everton directs a ball squarely in the box.
17' Demarai Gray from Everton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
17' Everton start a counter attack.
17' Danny Ings from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
17' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
16' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
16' A chance presents itself to Michael Keane from Everton but his header goes wide
16' Andros Townsend from Everton swings in the corner from the right.
16' Tyrone Mings clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
16' Lucas Digne puts in a cross...
16' Lucas Digne from Everton plays a cheeky 1-2 with Alex Iwobi.
15' Everton plays a short goal kick.
15' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 73%, Everton: 27%.
15' Danny Ings sends a shot inches wide. Close!
15' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa successfully heads the ball to a team mate.
15' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa successfully heads the ball to a team mate.
15' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
14' The referee signals a free kick as Michael Keane from Everton trips Ollie Watkins
13' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
12' Safe hands from Asmir Begovic as he comes out and claims the ball
11' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
11' Matt Targett from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
11' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Everton plays a short goal kick.
10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 65%, Everton: 35%.
10' Matty Cash from Aston Villa crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
9' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
8' Everton start a counter attack.
8' Allan relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
7' Lucas Digne clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
7' Poor play by Michael Keane as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
7' So nearly a goal there! Tyrone Mings's header looked destined for the back of the net but Asmir Begovic saves it!
7' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
6' Lucas Digne from Everton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
6' Everton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 50%, Everton: 50%.
5' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
4' A chance presents itself to Jose Salomon Rondon from Everton but his header goes wide
4' Andros Townsend from Everton swings in the corner from the right.
4' Jose Salomon Rondon from Everton sends an effort wide of target
4' Ben Godfrey puts in a cross...
3' Jose Salomon Rondon from Everton is ruled offside.
3' Everton plays a short goal kick.
2' Everton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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