FT Aston Villa 3 - 0
Bournemouth
Commentary:
90+5' Aston Villa with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Today's attendance is 41021.
90+5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Bournemouth: 44%.
90+5' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+5' The game is restarted.
90+5' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+4' Bertrand Traore is penalised for pushing Hamed Traore.
90+3' Jhon Duran fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Matias Vina from Bournemouth trips Matty Cash
90+2' Philip Billing is leaving the field to be replaced by Kieffer Moore in a tactical substitution.
90+1' Dango Ouattara is leaving the field to be replaced by Matias Vina in a tactical substitution.
90+1' John McGinn is leaving the field to be replaced by Calum Chambers in a tactical substitution.
90+1' Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by Jhon Duran in a tactical substitution.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Aston Villa stands.
90' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Bournemouth: 44%.
89' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
89' Tyrone Mings provided the assist for the goal.
89' G O O O A A A L - Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa heads the ball home!89' Tyrone Mings creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
89' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
89' David Brooks from Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
88' Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
88' Philip Billing from Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
87' Dominic Solanke successfully blocks the shot
87' A shot by Bertrand Traore is blocked.
87' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
87' Jefferson Lerma successfully blocks the shot
87' A shot by Douglas Luiz is blocked.
87' Good effort by Tyrone Mings as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
87' Ezri Konsa creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
87' Bertrand Traore swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
86' Marcos Senesi successfully blocks the shot
86' A shot by Ezri Konsa is blocked.
86' Jefferson Lerma from Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
86' Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
85' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Bournemouth: 44%.
85' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
84' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
84' Jack Stephens from Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
83' Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
83' Neto makes a crucial save!
83' Good effort by Ollie Watkins as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
82' The referee signals a free kick as Philip Billing from Bournemouth trips John McGinn
82' Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
81' Alex Moreno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
81' Emiliano Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Ollie Watkins provided the assist for the goal.
80' G O O O A A A L - Jacob Ramsey scores with the right foot!80' Ollie Watkins creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
80' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Bournemouth: 44%.
79' Yellow card for Jack Stephens.
79' Jack Stephens from Bournemouth goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ollie Watkins
79' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
79' Adam Smith is leaving the field to be replaced by David Brooks in a tactical substitution.
79' A chance presents itself to Jefferson Lerma from Bournemouth but his header goes wide
78' Lloyd Kelly from Bournemouth swings in the corner from the left.
78' Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
78' A shot by Antoine Semenyo is blocked.
78' Oooh... that was a sitter! Dominic Solanke should have scored from that position
77' Bournemouth with a potentially dangerous attack.
77' Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
77' Alex Moreno relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Antoine Semenyo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
76' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
75' Antoine Semenyo is penalised for pushing Matty Cash.
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Bournemouth: 43%.
75' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
74' Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
74' Bournemouth take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
74' The game is restarted.
74' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
74' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' Neto from Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74' Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
73' Jack Stephens successfully blocks the shot
73' A shot by Bertrand Traore is blocked.
73' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
72' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
72' Philip Billing swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
72' Tyrone Mings successfully blocks the shot
72' A shot by Dominic Solanke is blocked.
72' Oooh... that was a sitter! Dominic Solanke should have scored from that position
72' Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
71' Jack Stephens makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
71' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
71' Jack Stephens from Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
71' Jack Stephens from Bournemouth concedes a foul on Ollie Watkins but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
70' Ollie Watkins wins an air challenge against Jack Stephens
70' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
70' Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth sends an effort wide of target
70' Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Bournemouth: 43%.
69' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
69' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Aston Villa!
69' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
68' Jack Stephens from Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68' Jack Stephens from Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68' Adam Smith relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Philip Billing makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
67' John McGinn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
67' Philip Billing makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
67' Lloyd Kelly from Bournemouth concedes a foul on Bertrand Traore but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
66' Yellow card for Marcos Senesi.
66' The ref blows his whistle. Marcos Senesi charged John McGinn from behind and it's a free-kick
65' Leon Bailey is leaving the field to be replaced by Bertrand Traore in a tactical substitution.
65' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Bournemouth: 43%.
65' Antoine Semenyo is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa.
65' Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
65' John McGinn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
64' Emiliano Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Bournemouth take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
63' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
63' Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
63' Antoine Semenyo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
63' Emiliano Martinez makes a crucial save!
63' Philip Billing sends a direct free kick on target, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
61' The referee signals a free kick as Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa trips Dango Ouattara
61' Tyrone Mings successfully blocks the shot
61' A shot by Dango Ouattara is blocked.
61' Dominic Solanke creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
61' Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
60' Safe hands from Neto as he comes out and claims the ball
60' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Bournemouth: 44%.
60' Tyrone Mings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
60' Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
60' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Joe Rothwell is leaving the field to be replaced by Hamed Traore in a tactical substitution.
59' Jaidon Anthony is leaving the field to be replaced by Antoine Semenyo in a tactical substitution.
58' Yellow card for Jefferson Lerma.
58' The ref blows his whistle. Jefferson Lerma charged Jacob Ramsey from behind and it's a free-kick
58' Tyrone Mings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
58' Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
57' Douglas Luiz sends a header towards goal, but Neto is there to comfortably save it
57' The cross by Leon Bailey from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
57' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
57' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
57' Leon Bailey fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
56' Ollie Watkins wins an air challenge against Jack Stephens
56' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
56' Lloyd Kelly makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 59%, Bournemouth: 41%.
55' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
55' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
54' Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
54' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
54' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53' Philip Billing swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
53' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53' Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
51' Good effort by Ollie Watkins as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
50' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
50' Emiliano Buendia is penalised for pushing Jaidon Anthony.
50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Bournemouth: 42%.
49' Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49' Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
49' Alex Moreno shoots from outside the box, but Neto has it under control
49' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
49' Lloyd Kelly from Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48' Jefferson Lerma from Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48' The referee signals a free kick as Jefferson Lerma from Bournemouth trips John McGinn
47' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
47' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
47' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
47' Dango Ouattara wins an air challenge against Alex Moreno
46' Alex Moreno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' The only goal scored by Aston Villa gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Bournemouth: 42%.
45+3' Alex Moreno is penalised for pushing Dominic Solanke.
45+2' Dango Ouattara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+2' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
45+2' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
45+1' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+1' John McGinn wins an air challenge against Jaidon Anthony
45+1' Goal kick for Bournemouth.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+1' The game is restarted.
45' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45' Marcos Senesi relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Bournemouth: 42%.
44' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
44' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
44' Adam Smith swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
44' Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
43' Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
42' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
42' Tyrone Mings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
41' Bournemouth take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
41' Goal kick for Bournemouth.
41' Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
40' Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
40' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Aston Villa!
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Bournemouth: 42%.
40' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
39' Jack Stephens successfully blocks the shot
39' A shot by Jacob Ramsey is blocked.
39' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
38' Dango Ouattara relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
38' Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
38' Lloyd Kelly makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
37' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
37' Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
36' Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
36' Yellow card for John McGinn.
36' Dangerous challenge by John McGinn from Aston Villa. Marcos Senesi on the receiving end of that.
35' Tyrone Mings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Bournemouth: 42%.
34' Alex Moreno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
34' Goal kick for Bournemouth.
34' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
34' The cross by Alex Moreno from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
34' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
33' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
32' Bournemouth take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
32' Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
32' The referee signals a free kick as Joe Rothwell from Bournemouth trips Douglas Luiz
31' Jack Stephens from Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
30' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Bournemouth: 43%.
30' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
30' Jack Stephens is penalised for pushing Ollie Watkins.
29' Tyrone Mings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
28' Good effort by Ollie Watkins as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
28' Oooh... that was a sitter! Ollie Watkins should have scored from that position
28' Emiliano Buendia creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
28' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
28' Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth is ruled offside.
27' Marcos Senesi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
27' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
27' Dango Ouattara sends a header towards goal, but Emiliano Martinez is there to comfortably save it
27' Jaidon Anthony from Bournemouth swings in the corner from the left.
26' Good effort by Dominic Solanke as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
26' Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
26' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 69%, Bournemouth: 31%.
24' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Marcos Senesi
23' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
23' Joe Rothwell makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
23' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
23' John McGinn relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
21' The referee signals a free kick as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa trips Adam Smith
21' Dango Ouattara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
21' Jaidon Anthony from Bournemouth is ruled offside.
20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 72%, Bournemouth: 28%.
19' Philip Billing from Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
19' Dominic Solanke is penalised for pushing Douglas Luiz.
19' Lloyd Kelly makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
18' Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
17' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
17' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
17' Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
16' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Marcos Senesi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
16' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 72%, Bournemouth: 28%.
14' Yellow card for Philip Billing.
14' The referee signals a free kick as Philip Billing from Bournemouth trips John McGinn
14' John McGinn from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
14' Bournemouth take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
14' Tyrone Mings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
14' Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
13' Bournemouth take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
13' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
13' A chance presents itself to Philip Billing from Bournemouth but his header goes wide
12' The cross by Adam Smith from Bournemouth successfully finds a teammate in the box.
12' Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa trips Dominic Solanke
11' Dominic Solanke makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
11' Lloyd Kelly from Bournemouth intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
11' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
11' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
11' John McGinn could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
10' Alex Moreno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 79%, Bournemouth: 21%.
9' Marcos Senesi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
9' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
9' Dominic Solanke is penalised for pushing Tyrone Mings.
9' Aston Villa managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
7' Leon Bailey provided the assist for the goal.
7' G O O O A A A L - Douglas Luiz scores with the right foot!7' Leon Bailey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
7' A shot by Ollie Watkins is blocked.
6' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
6' Tyrone Mings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
6' Bournemouth are trying to create something here.
6' Jack Stephens makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
6' Adam Smith makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' John McGinn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
5' Marcos Senesi relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 95%, Bournemouth: 5%.
5' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
4' Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3' Goal kick for Bournemouth.
3' Bournemouth take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
3' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
2' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
2' Dango Ouattara relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
1' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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