FT Aston Villa 0 - 2
Chelsea
Commentary:
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Today's attendance is 41907.
90+6' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Chelsea: 59%.
90+6' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the left.
90+6' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Chelsea: 59%.
90+5' Tyrone Mings comes back onto the field.
90+5' Mason Mount makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+5' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+5' Tyrone Mings is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
90+3' Tyrone Mings is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
90+3' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+2' Armando Broja wins an air challenge against Tyrone Mings
90+2' Goal kick for Chelsea.
90+2' Thiago Silva comes back onto the field.
90+1' The match resumes with a drop ball.
90+1' Thiago Silva is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Chelsea: 59%.
90' Thiago Silva is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
89' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
89' Trevoh Chalobah successfully blocks the shot
89' A shot by Philippe Coutinho is blocked.
89' Raheem Sterling is leaving the field to be replaced by Armando Broja in a tactical substitution.
88' Raheem Sterling from Chelsea is ruled offside.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Philippe Coutinho from Aston Villa trips Jorginho
88' Mason Mount successfully blocks the shot
88' A shot by Emiliano Buendia is blocked.
88' Thiago Silva from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
87' Ashley Young swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
87' Cesar Azpilicueta relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' The cross by Ashley Young from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
87' Ashley Young makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
86' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Ezri Konsa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
86' The cross by Ben Chilwell from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Mason Mount
85' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Chelsea: 60%.
84' Good effort by Raheem Sterling as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
84' Philippe Coutinho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
84' Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
83' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Yellow card for Mason Mount.
83' Mason Mount from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Emiliano Buendia
83' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Cesar Azpilicueta makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
81' The referee signals a free kick as Conor Gallagher from Chelsea trips Philippe Coutinho
81' Jorginho wins an air challenge against Philippe Coutinho
80' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Chelsea: 61%.
80' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' Conor Gallagher wins an air challenge against Douglas Luiz
79' Conor Gallagher makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
79' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Jacob Ramsey is leaving the field to be replaced by Leander Dendoncker in a tactical substitution.
78' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
77' The referee signals a free kick as Conor Gallagher from Chelsea trips Philippe Coutinho
77' Ashley Young makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
76' The referee signals a free kick as Ashley Young from Aston Villa trips Ruben Loftus-Cheek
76' Ruben Loftus-Cheek makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
76' Goal kick for Chelsea.
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Chelsea: 60%.
75' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
75' The cross by Matty Cash from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
75' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
74' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
74' John McGinn is leaving the field to be replaced by Philippe Coutinho in a tactical substitution.
73' Ashley Young makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
72' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
72' A chance presents itself to Raheem Sterling from Chelsea but his header goes wide
72' The cross by Conor Gallagher from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
71' Goal kick for Chelsea.
71' Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
70' Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
70' Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
70' John McGinn swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Chelsea: 61%.
70' Conor Gallagher relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' Kalidou Koulibaly from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Leon Bailey is leaving the field to be replaced by Emiliano Buendia in a tactical substitution.
65' G O O O A A A L Mason Mount curls the direct free kick into the back of the net with the right foot! Wonderful finish65' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Chelsea: 60%.
65' Mateo Kovacic is leaving the field to be replaced by Jorginho in a tactical substitution.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa trips Mason Mount
62' John McGinn volleys a shot on target, but Kepa Arrizabalaga is on hand to save it
62' Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
62' The cross by Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
61' Yellow card for Kalidou Koulibaly.
61' The referee signals a free kick as Kalidou Koulibaly from Chelsea trips Jacob Ramsey
61' Leon Bailey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
61' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ruben Loftus-Cheek
60' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Chelsea: 59%.
59' Danny Ings from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
58' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is leaving the field to be replaced by Conor Gallagher in a tactical substitution.
58' Goal kick for Chelsea.
58' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
57' Kalidou Koulibaly makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57' Douglas Luiz wins an air challenge against Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
56' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' Ollie Watkins goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
56' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's 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
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Chelsea: 61%.
54' Goal kick for Chelsea.
54' A chance presents itself to Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
54' The cross by Matty Cash from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
54' Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
54' Kalidou Koulibaly relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Ollie Watkins wins an air challenge against Thiago Silva
53' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Kalidou Koulibaly makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
53' Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
52' Goal kick for Chelsea.
52' A chance presents itself to Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
52' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
52' Thiago Silva from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
52' Leon Bailey swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
51' Thiago Silva from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' Thiago Silva from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
50' Tyrone Mings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Chelsea: 60%.
49' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
49' Ruben Loftus-Cheek makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
47' Mason Mount is penalised for pushing Douglas Luiz.
47' Tyrone Mings successfully blocks the shot
47' A shot by Mason Mount is blocked.
46' Cesar Azpilicueta creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
46' The cross by Ben Chilwell from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
46' Kai Havertz is leaving the field to be replaced by Kalidou Koulibaly in a tactical substitution.
46' Marc Cucurella is leaving the field to be replaced by Cesar Azpilicueta in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Chelsea: 60%.
45+2' John McGinn is penalised for pushing Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
45+2' Ruben Loftus-Cheek makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+2' Kepa Arrizabalaga relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' The cross by Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
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 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' John McGinn wins an air challenge against Ruben Loftus-Cheek
45' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Chelsea: 63%.
45' Goal kick for Chelsea.
45' A chance presents itself to Danny Ings from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
45' The cross by Matty Cash from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
44' Marc Cucurella successfully blocks the shot
44' A shot by Danny Ings is blocked.
44' Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' John McGinn wins an air challenge against Mateo Kovacic
43' Marc Cucurella from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ollie Watkins
42' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
41' John McGinn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
41' Kai Havertz is penalised for pushing Ashley Young.
41' CROSSBAR! A shot from Raheem Sterling stings the crossbar!
40' Kai Havertz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
40' Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Chelsea: 64%.
39' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kai Havertz
39' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down John McGinn
38' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' The referee signals a free kick as Leon Bailey from Aston Villa trips Ruben Loftus-Cheek
37' Jacob Ramsey comes back onto the field.
36' Goal kick for Chelsea.
36' Leon Bailey goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
36' Jacob Ramsey is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Chelsea: 64%.
34' Jacob Ramsey is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
33' Yellow card for Ben Chilwell.
33' Reckless challenge there. Ben Chilwell commits a rough foul on Jacob Ramsey
32' Douglas Luiz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
32' Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
32' Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
31' Kepa Arrizabalaga makes a crucial save!
31' Danny Ings sends a header towards goal, but Kepa Arrizabalaga is there to comfortably save it
31' The cross by Leon Bailey from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
31' Good effort by Kai Havertz as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
30' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
30' Safe hands from Kepa Arrizabalaga as he comes out and claims the ball
30' The cross by Leon Bailey from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
30' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 33%, Chelsea: 67%.
30' Mateo Kovacic wins an air challenge against Matty Cash
30' Kai Havertz wins an air challenge against Jacob Ramsey
29' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Kepa Arrizabalaga makes a crucial save!
29' Good effort by Danny Ings as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
29' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
28' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Ashley Young wins an air challenge against Raheem Sterling
27' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mason Mount
27' Kepa Arrizabalaga makes a crucial save!
27' Good effort by John McGinn as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
27' The cross by Ashley Young from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
26' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 30%, Chelsea: 70%.
25' Ruben Loftus-Cheek makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
25' Douglas Luiz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
24' Mason Mount makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
23' Ezri Konsa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
23' Ruben Loftus-Cheek makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
22' The ref blows his whistle. Matty Cash charged Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from behind and it's a free-kick
22' Danny Ings from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
22' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa sees his effort hit the post after the keeper parries the ball.
21' Good effort by John McGinn as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
21' The cross by Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
20' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Chelsea: 63%.
20' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
18' The ref blows his whistle. John McGinn charged Ruben Loftus-Cheek from behind and it's a free-kick
17' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
16' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Mason Mount
15' Goal kick for Chelsea.
15' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Chelsea: 54%.
15' CROSSBAR! A header from Leon Bailey hits the crossbar!
15' John McGinn creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
15' Thiago Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
14' Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
14' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' The referee signals a free kick as Kai Havertz from Chelsea trips Jacob Ramsey
11' The match resumes with a drop ball.
11' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
11' Ollie Watkins wins an air challenge against Trevoh Chalobah
10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 65%, Chelsea: 35%.
10' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
10' Mateo Kovacic fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
9' Ruben Loftus-Cheek makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
9' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
9' John McGinn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
8' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' G O O O A A A L - Mason Mount volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right foot.6' Tyrone Mings with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 78%, Chelsea: 22%.
5' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
4' Goal kick for Chelsea.
3' Ashley Young makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Douglas Luiz volleys a shot on target, but Kepa Arrizabalaga is on hand to save it
2' Thiago Silva successfully blocks the shot
2' A shot by Danny Ings is blocked.
2' Ezri Konsa creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
2' The cross by Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
1' Marc Cucurella is penalised for pushing Leon Bailey.
1' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's 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' Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
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