FT Newcastle United 1 - 0
Aston Villa
Commentary:
90+8' Both teams could have won today but Newcastle just managed to carve out the victory
90+8' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+8' Ball possession: Newcastle: 37%, Aston Villa: 63%.
90+7' After a tactical foul, Jacob Ramsey sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
90+7' Obstruction as Jacob Ramsey cuts off the run of Bruno Guimaraes. A free-kick is awarded.
90+7' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+6' A shot from Allan Saint-Maximin takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
90+6' Great skill from Allan Saint-Maximin as he dribbles past his opponents
90+5' After a tactical foul, Leon Bailey sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
90+5' Leon Bailey is penalised for pushing Allan Saint-Maximin.
90+5' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+5' Ball possession: Newcastle: 38%, Aston Villa: 62%.
90+4' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
90+4' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
90+4' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90+4' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Lucas Digne is penalised for pushing Ryan Fraser.
90+2' Joseph Willock is leaving the field to be replaced by Bruno Guimaraes in a tactical substitution.
90+1' Dangerous challenge by Leon Bailey from Aston Villa. Paul Dummett on the receiving end of that.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Danny Ings from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but Martin Dubravka comes out to smother the ball.
90' A shot by Philippe Coutinho is blocked.
90' Ball possession: Newcastle: 38%, Aston Villa: 62%.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Willock from Newcastle trips Jacob Ramsey
89' A shot by Joseph Willock is blocked.
89' Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle passes the ball to a team mate.
89' After a tactical foul, Douglas Luiz sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
89' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joseph Willock
88' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
87' The referee signals a free kick as Paul Dummett from Newcastle trips Leon Bailey
87' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Allan Saint-Maximin puts in a cross...
86' Danny Ings from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
86' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' The referee signals a free kick as Chris Wood from Newcastle trips Douglas Luiz
85' Ball possession: Newcastle: 39%, Aston Villa: 61%.
85' John McGinn is leaving the field to be replaced by Carney Chukwuemeka in a tactical substitution.
84' Chris Wood is penalised for pushing Tyrone Mings.
84' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Today's attendance is 52207.
83' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' Goal kick for Newcastle.
82' Danny Ings from Aston Villa heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
82' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
82' Jonjo Shelvey commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
82' Reckless challenge there. Jonjo Shelvey commits a rough foul on Jacob Ramsey
82' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Great defending by Martin Dubravka from Newcastle to prevent his team conceding a goal.
81' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
81' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
80' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Ball possession: Newcastle: 38%, Aston Villa: 62%.
80' The ref blows his whistle. Fabian Schaer charged Danny Ings from behind and it's a free-kick
79' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Allan Saint-Maximin
78' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
78' Joelinton clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
77' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
77' Paul Dummett clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
77' Leon Bailey puts in a cross...
77' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa takes a free kick, but it ends up nowhere near the goalframe.
76' The game is restarted.
75' Ball possession: Newcastle: 40%, Aston Villa: 60%.
74' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
73' Joelinton from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Leon Bailey
73' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
73' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Tyrone Mings comes back onto the field.
73' The game is restarted.
72' Ollie Watkins is leaving the field to be replaced by Danny Ings in a tactical substitution.
72' Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by Leon Bailey in a tactical substitution.
72' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa is leaving the pitch because he needs to change his shirt.
71' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
71' Tyrone Mings is penalised for pushing Daniel Burn.
71' Douglas Luiz puts in a cross...
71' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Lucas Digne puts in a cross...
71' Joelinton relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
70' Ball possession: Newcastle: 41%, Aston Villa: 59%.
70' Matty Cash from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
70' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Lucas Digne swings in a cross from the free kick.
69' Emil Krafth hand-balls.
69' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
69' The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Willock from Newcastle trips John McGinn
69' Dangerous challenge by Joelinton from Newcastle. Emiliano Buendia on the receiving end of that.
68' Goal kick for Newcastle.
68' The game is restarted.
68' Martin Dubravka is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
67' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
67' John McGinn from Aston Villa crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
66' Yellow card for Daniel Burn.
66' The ref blows his whistle. Daniel Burn charged Ollie Watkins from behind and it's a free-kick
66' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
66' Allan Saint-Maximin is penalised for pushing Emiliano Buendia.
65' Goal kick for Newcastle.
65' A chance presents itself to Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
65' Lucas Digne puts in a cross...
65' Ball possession: Newcastle: 42%, Aston Villa: 58%.
64' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
64' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Aston Villa is revoked due to offside.
62' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
61' G O O O O A A A L! Aston Villa score! Ollie Watkins is on the scoresheet.
61' A shot by Philippe Coutinho is blocked.
61' Lucas Digne puts in a cross...
61' Philippe Coutinho of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
60' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
60' Ball possession: Newcastle: 41%, Aston Villa: 59%.
60' Allan Saint-Maximin is penalised for pushing Jacob Ramsey.
59' Calum Chambers relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Ryan Fraser puts in a cross...
59' Daniel Burn from Newcastle tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
59' Daniel Burn from Newcastle heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
59' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
58' Allan Saint-Maximin sees his shot deflected off target
58' Emiliano Buendia relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
58' John McGinn clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
58' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
57' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
57' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
57' Emil Krafth from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Philippe Coutinho
56' Douglas Luiz sends a direct free kick on target, but Martin Dubravka has it under control
55' Joseph Willock is penalised for pushing Douglas Luiz.
55' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Ball possession: Newcastle: 42%, Aston Villa: 58%.
54' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Matty Cash from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
54' Could be a good chance here as Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
54' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
54' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle is ruled offside.
53' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
52' Allan Saint-Maximin is penalised for pushing Matty Cash.
52' Ryan Fraser puts in a cross...
52' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
52' Goal kick for Newcastle.
51' Matty Cash from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
51' Could be a good chance here as Philippe Coutinho from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
51' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
50' Goal kick for Newcastle.
50' Ball possession: Newcastle: 42%, Aston Villa: 58%.
50' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
50' John McGinn puts in a cross...
49' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
49' The referee signals a free kick as Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa trips Joelinton
48' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' The game is restarted.
48' Kieran Trippier is injured and is replaced by Emil Krafth.
48' Kieran Trippier is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
47' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
47' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
47' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' A shot by Matty Cash is blocked.
46' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+7' The only goal scored by Newcastle gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+7' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+7' Ball possession: Newcastle: 42%, Aston Villa: 58%.
45+6' Jonjo Shelvey goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
45+6' Joelinton from Newcastle tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+6' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle swings in the corner from the left.
45+5' Tyrone Mings could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
45+5' Goal kick for Newcastle.
45+5' Ball possession: Newcastle: 43%, Aston Villa: 57%.
45+5' Javier Manquillo is injured and is replaced by Paul Dummett.
45+4' A chance presents itself to Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
45+4' John McGinn from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
45+3' The game is restarted.
45+3' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
45+2' John McGinn sees his shot deflected off target
45+2' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
45+2' Ryan Fraser clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45+2' Douglas Luiz puts in a cross...
45+2' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
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' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Chris Wood is penalised for pushing John McGinn.
45' Javier Manquillo relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Matty Cash from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45' Ball possession: Newcastle: 43%, Aston Villa: 57%.
44' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle is ruled offside.
44' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
44' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
43' Chris Wood fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
43' Newcastle start a counter attack.
42' After a tactical foul, John McGinn sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
42' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Allan Saint-Maximin
42' Great defending by Joelinton from Newcastle to prevent his team conceding a goal.
41' Matty Cash from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
40' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Ball possession: Newcastle: 46%, Aston Villa: 54%.
39' After a tactical foul, Joelinton sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
39' Joelinton from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Emiliano Buendia
38' The referee signals a free kick as Ryan Fraser from Newcastle trips Lucas Digne
38' Javier Manquillo comes back onto the field.
38' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' The game is restarted.
38' Javier Manquillo is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
37' Javier Manquillo is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
36' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
36' Newcastle managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
35' Ball possession: Newcastle: 46%, Aston Villa: 54%.
35' G O O O A A A L Kieran Trippier curls the direct free kick into the back of the net with the right foot! Wonderful finish33' The referee signals a free kick as Calum Chambers from Aston Villa trips Joseph Willock
33' After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to revoke the penalty for Newcastle!
32' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
31' PENALTY! - Calum Chambers from Aston Villa commits a penalty against Joseph Willock.
31' Joseph Willock from Newcastle takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
31' A shot by Joseph Willock is blocked.
31' Joseph Willock from Newcastle takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
31' Newcastle start a counter attack.
30' John McGinn from Aston Villa is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
30' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Ball possession: Newcastle: 46%, Aston Villa: 54%.
29' Goal kick for Newcastle.
29' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
29' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
28' A chance presents itself to Chris Wood from Newcastle but his header goes wide
28' Ryan Fraser puts in a cross...
27' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
27' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Allan Saint-Maximin
27' Allan Saint-Maximin relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Lucas Digne swings in a cross from the free kick.
26' The referee signals a free kick as Kieran Trippier from Newcastle trips Ollie Watkins
26' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Ollie Watkins is penalised for pushing Kieran Trippier.
25' Ball possession: Newcastle: 43%, Aston Villa: 57%.
25' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
25' John McGinn relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Jonjo Shelvey puts in a cross...
24' The ref blows his whistle. Ollie Watkins charged Jonjo Shelvey from behind and it's a free-kick
24' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
24' Newcastle with a potentially dangerous attack.
23' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
22' The referee signals a free kick as Matty Cash from Aston Villa trips Joelinton
22' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Fabian Schaer comes back onto the field.
22' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
22' The game is restarted.
22' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle is leaving the pitch because he needs to change his shirt.
20' Fabian Schaer is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
20' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
20' Ball possession: Newcastle: 44%, Aston Villa: 56%.
20' Joseph Willock fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
19' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
19' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
19' Could be a good chance here as John McGinn from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
18' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
18' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
17' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
17' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
16' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
16' Goal kick for Newcastle.
15' Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
15' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
15' Could be a good chance here as Lucas Digne from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
15' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Newcastle: 43%, Aston Villa: 57%.
14' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' A shot by Emiliano Buendia is blocked.
14' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
13' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
13' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
13' Ryan Fraser puts in a cross...
13' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
12' Joelinton from Newcastle goes a bit too far there as the pulls down John McGinn
12' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
11' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
11' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
11' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Goal kick for Newcastle.
10' Ball possession: Newcastle: 53%, Aston Villa: 47%.
10' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa takes a free kick, but it ends up nowhere near the goalframe.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Javier Manquillo from Newcastle trips Ollie Watkins
9' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
8' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Fabian Schaer comes back onto the field.
7' The match resumes with a drop ball.
7' Fabian Schaer is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
5' Ball possession: Newcastle: 65%, Aston Villa: 35%.
5' Fabian Schaer is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
4' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
4' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Goal kick for Newcastle.
3' That's a great ball by Philippe Coutinho from Aston Villa. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
3' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
2' Daniel Burn from Newcastle is ruled offside.
1' John McGinn is penalised for pushing Javier Manquillo.
1' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Kieran Trippier heads the ball back across goal...
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Newcastle kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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