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90+9'Watford with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+9'Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
90+9'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+8'Ball possession: Watford: 38%, Aston Villa: 62%.
90+8'Safe hands from Daniel Bachmann as he comes out and claims the ball
90+8'Ezri Konsa puts in a cross...
90+8'Adam Masina relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+8'Tyrone Mings puts in a cross...
90+7'G O O O A A A L - Danny Ings from Aston Villa puts it away from the penalty spot in the middle with the right foot. Daniel Bachmann jumped on the right.
90+6'PENALTY - Adam Masina from Watford concedes a penalty for tripping Bertrand Traore.
90+6'Great skill from Bertrand Traore as he dribbles past his opponents
90+6'Dan Gosling relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5'Poor play by Christian Kabasele as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
90+5'John McGinn from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
90+5'Peter Etebo clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+5'Matty Cash from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+5'Ball possession: Watford: 38%, Aston Villa: 62%.
90+4'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
90+4'Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3'Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3'Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3'Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3'Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2'Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2'The game is restarted.
90+2'Ismaila Sarr from Watford is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+1'Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
90+1'Adam Masina is penalised for pushing Bertrand Traore.
90+1'Goal kick for Watford.
90+1'The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1'Danny Ings from Aston Villa had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
90'John McGinn of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
90'Juan Hernandez from Watford passes the ball in the box, but Emiliano Martinez comes out to smother the ball.
90'Ball possession: Watford: 39%, Aston Villa: 61%.
90'Goal kick for Watford.
89'That looked a fine chance. John McGinn from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
89'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
88'Goal kick for Watford.
87'Leon Bailey goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
86'After a tactical foul, Peter Etebo sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
86'The ref blows his whistle. Peter Etebo charged Jacob Ramsey from behind and it's a free-kick
86'Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85'Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85'Ball possession: Watford: 38%, Aston Villa: 62%.
84'Reckless challenge there. Matty Cash commits a rough foul on Juan Hernandez
84'Goal kick for Watford.
83'A shot by Leon Bailey is blocked.
83'Dan Gosling relieves the pressure with a clearance
83'Leon Bailey from Aston Villa makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
82'William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
82'Matty Cash puts in a cross...
82'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
81'Danny Ings from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
81'The referee signals a free kick as Craig Cathcart from Watford trips Leon Bailey
80'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80'Ball possession: Watford: 40%, Aston Villa: 60%.
79'Tom Cleverley is leaving the field to be replaced by Troy Deeney in a tactical substitution.
79'Ismaila Sarr is penalised for pushing Jacob Ramsey.
79'Watford are trying to create something here.
77'Danny Ings is penalised for pushing Tom Cleverley.
77'Christian Kabasele relieves the pressure with a clearance
77'Leon Bailey puts in a cross...
77'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76'Ball possession: Watford: 42%, Aston Villa: 58%.
75'William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
75'Leon Bailey puts in a cross...
75'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75'The referee signals a free kick as Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa trips Ismaila Sarr
74'Today's attendance is 20051.
73'Goal kick for Watford.
73'Bertrand Traore from Aston Villa crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
72'Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by Bertrand Traore in a tactical substitution.
71'The referee signals a free kick as Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa trips Peter Etebo
70'Ball possession: Watford: 41%, Aston Villa: 59%.
70'Leon Bailey provided the assist for the goal.
70'G O O O A A A L - John McGinn scores with the right foot!
70'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
70'Ball possession: Watford: 40%, Aston Villa: 60%.
70'Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70'Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
69'Juraj Kucka is leaving the field to be replaced by Dan Gosling in a tactical substitution.
69'What a super sub by the coach. Juan Hernandez has just entered the pitch and is already on the scoresheet!
67'Tom Cleverley provided the assist for the goal.
67'G O O O A A A L - Juan Hernandez scores with the right foot!
67'Great skill from Juan Hernandez as he dribbles past his opponents
66'Watford with a potentially dangerous attack.
66'Juan Hernandez from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
66'Ball possession: Watford: 41%, Aston Villa: 59%.
66'Emmanuel Dennis is injured and is replaced by Juan Hernandez.
65'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
65'The referee signals a free kick as Craig Cathcart from Watford trips Jacob Ramsey
65'A shot by Emmanuel Dennis is blocked.
65'Ken Sema from Watford directs a ball squarely in the box.
65'Ken Sema from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
64'Watford with a potentially dangerous attack.
64'Emmanuel Dennis comes back onto the field.
64'Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
64'The game is restarted.
63'Emmanuel Dennis is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
62'Emmanuel Dennis is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
62'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
62'Matty Cash from Aston Villa crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
62'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
61'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61'Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60'Anwar El-Ghazi is leaving the field to be replaced by Leon Bailey in a tactical substitution.
60'Ball possession: Watford: 41%, Aston Villa: 59%.
59'Ismaila Sarr from Watford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ashley Young
59'John McGinn relieves the pressure with a clearance
58'Tom Cleverley from Watford swings in the corner from the left.
58'Ezri Konsa clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
58'Ken Sema from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
58'Ismaila Sarr from Watford tries to play a 1-2 with Tom Cleverley, but the ball is intercepted.
57'Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
57'Adam Masina puts in a cross...
57'Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56'The match is being overshadowed by some very harsh play from both sides
55'After a tactical foul, Ken Sema sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
55'Ken Sema from Watford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Matty Cash
55'Ball possession: Watford: 40%, Aston Villa: 60%.
54'Tyrone Mings commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
54'Reckless challenge there. Tyrone Mings commits a rough foul on Craig Cathcart
54'The match resumes with a drop ball.
53'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
53'Adam Masina relieves the pressure with a clearance
53'Ashley Young puts in a cross...
53'Ken Sema relieves the pressure with a clearance
53'Matty Cash swings in a cross from the free kick.
52'The referee signals a free kick as Ken Sema from Watford trips Matty Cash
52'Good effort by Emmanuel Dennis as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
52'Emmanuel Dennis from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
51'Watford are trying to create something here.
51'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51'Christian Kabasele relieves the pressure with a clearance
51'Anwar El-Ghazi puts in a cross...
50'Watford plays a short goal kick.
50'Ball possession: Watford: 40%, Aston Villa: 60%.
50'John McGinn fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
50'Anwar El-Ghazi from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
50'The referee signals a free kick as Emmanuel Dennis from Watford trips Ezri Konsa
50'Goal kick for Watford.
49'Jacob Ramsey fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
49'Ken Sema relieves the pressure with a clearance
49'Matty Cash puts in a cross...
49'Christian Kabasele relieves the pressure with a clearance
49'Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
49'Jacob Ramsey sees his shot deflected off target
48'Emiliano Buendia of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
48'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
48'The referee signals a free kick as Emmanuel Dennis from Watford trips Marvelous Nakamba
47'Danny Ings from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
47'The referee signals a free kick as Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa trips Ismaila Sarr
46'Matt Targett is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Ramsey in a tactical substitution.
46'The second half is underway.
45+3'Watford has been the better team in this half
45+3'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3'Ball possession: Watford: 41%, Aston Villa: 59%.
45+2'Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Emmanuel Dennis
45+2'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1'Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1'The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1'William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
45'Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
45'Christian Kabasele clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45'Emiliano Buendia swings in a cross from the free kick.
45'Ball possession: Watford: 42%, Aston Villa: 58%.
45'The referee signals a free kick as Craig Cathcart from Watford trips Anwar El-Ghazi
44'Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
43'Juraj Kucka fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
43'Watford are trying to create something here.
43'Watford are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
42'Emmanuel Dennis provided the assist for the goal.
42'GOAL! - Ismaila Sarr score from a shot with the right foot, that takes a deflection.
41'Ismaila Sarr from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
41'Could be a good chance here as Emmanuel Dennis from Watford cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
41'Watford with a potentially dangerous attack.
41'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40'Ball possession: Watford: 41%, Aston Villa: 59%.
40'The referee signals a free kick as Ashley Young from Aston Villa trips Peter Etebo
40'Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
40'A chance presents itself to Christian Kabasele from Watford but his header goes wide
40'Ken Sema swings in a cross from the free kick.
39'Reckless challenge there. Tyrone Mings commits a rough foul on Ken Sema
39'Watford start a counter attack.
39'Danny Ings from Aston Villa had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
38'Matty Cash puts in a cross...
38'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
38'Safe hands from Daniel Bachmann as he comes out and claims the ball
38'Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
38'Danny Ings from Aston Villa sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
37'Could be a good chance here as Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
36'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36'Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
36'Matty Cash puts in a cross...
36'Ball possession: Watford: 42%, Aston Villa: 58%.
36'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
36'Tom Cleverley swings in a cross from the free kick.
35'The referee signals a free kick as Matt Targett from Aston Villa trips Ismaila Sarr
35'Great skill from Ismaila Sarr as he dribbles past his opponents
35'Watford are trying to create something here.
34'Watford plays a short goal kick.
34'A chance presents itself to Ashley Young from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
33'Matt Targett puts in a cross...
33'Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
33'Matt Targett puts in a cross...
33'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33'Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
32'Juraj Kucka fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
32'Some neat football here as Juraj Kucka from Watford plays a 1-2 with Emmanuel Dennis.
32'Safe hands from Daniel Bachmann as he comes out and claims the ball
32'Ashley Young puts in a cross...
31'Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
31'That looked a fine chance. Ismaila Sarr from Watford directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
31'Ismaila Sarr from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
31'Watford are trying to create something here.
30'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30'Ball possession: Watford: 42%, Aston Villa: 58%.
30'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29'Ismaila Sarr from Watford makes an aerial pass in the box, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
29'Ismaila Sarr from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
28'Safe hands from Daniel Bachmann as he comes out and claims the ball
28'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
28'Ismaila Sarr shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
28'Watford are trying to create something here.
27'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26'Emmanuel Dennis comes back onto the field.
26'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26'The game is restarted.
26'Emmanuel Dennis is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
25'Ball possession: Watford: 36%, Aston Villa: 64%.
25'Emmanuel Dennis is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
25'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
24'Safe hands from Daniel Bachmann as he comes out and claims the ball
24'A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
23'The referee signals a free kick as Tom Cleverley from Watford trips John McGinn
23'Christian Kabasele relieves the pressure with a clearance
23'Anwar El-Ghazi puts in a cross...
23'Juraj Kucka commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
23'Reckless challenge there. Juraj Kucka commits a rough foul on John McGinn
21'Dangerous challenge by Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa. Juraj Kucka on the receiving end of that.
21'Ball possession: Watford: 38%, Aston Villa: 62%.
21'William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
20'Matt Targett puts in a cross...
20'Juraj Kucka is penalised for pushing Marvelous Nakamba.
19'Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ismaila Sarr
19'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18'William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
18'Ashley Young puts in a cross...
17'Ken Sema is penalised for pushing Matty Cash.
16'Watford are trying to create something here.
15'Ball possession: Watford: 50%, Aston Villa: 50%.
15'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15'The referee signals a free kick as Tom Cleverley from Watford trips Marvelous Nakamba
14'Ismaila Sarr from Watford directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
14'Watford are trying to create something here.
14'Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
13'Ismaila Sarr from Watford makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
12'The referee signals a free kick as Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa trips Ismaila Sarr
12'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
11'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
10'G O O O A A A L - Emmanuel Dennis scores!
10'A shot by Emmanuel Dennis is blocked.
10'Ismaila Sarr from Watford directs a ball squarely in the box.
10'Ismaila Sarr from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
9'Watford with a potentially dangerous attack.
9'Ball possession: Watford: 47%, Aston Villa: 53%.
9'Danny Ings from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
9'A shot by Emiliano Buendia is blocked.
9'A shot by Danny Ings is blocked.
9'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
7'The referee signals a free kick as Emmanuel Dennis from Watford trips Ezri Konsa
7'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7'Ball possession: Watford: 46%, Aston Villa: 54%.
6'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
6'Craig Cathcart puts in a cross...
6'Watford are trying to create something here.
6'Christian Kabasele relieves the pressure with a clearance
5'Matty Cash puts in a cross...
5'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4'Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
4'Watford are trying to create something here.
3'Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
3'Ismaila Sarr from Watford sends an effort wide of target
3'Tom Cleverley from Watford makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
3'Juraj Kucka from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
2'Ismaila Sarr from Watford directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
2'Ismaila Sarr from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
1'A shot by Emiliano Buendia is blocked.
1'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
1'Watford 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'A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1'Watford kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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