FT Aston Villa 1 - 0
Crystal Palace
Commentary:
90+6' Both teams could have won today but Aston Villa just managed to carve out the victory
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Today's attendance is 41893.
90+6' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 59%, Crystal Palace: 41%.
90+6' Joachim Andersen wins an air challenge against Leon Bailey
90+6' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+6' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+5' Tyrick Mitchell makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+5' Calum Chambers wins an air challenge against Jean-Philippe Mateta
90+5' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
90+5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Crystal Palace: 42%.
90+5' Jhon Duran fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90+5' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+4' Wilfried Zaha is penalised for pushing Emiliano Martinez.
90+4' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
90+4' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+3' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
90+3' Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+2' Marc Guehi is penalised for pushing Jhon Duran.
90+2' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+1' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 59%, Crystal Palace: 41%.
90' Tyrick Mitchell makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
90' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90' Will Hughes swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' The cross by Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace successfully finds a teammate in the box.
89' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
88' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
88' Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace sends an effort wide of target
88' The cross by Will Hughes from Crystal Palace successfully finds a teammate in the box.
87' The referee is not having the complaints from Wilfried Zaha who is given a yellow card for dissent
87' The referee signals a free kick as Matty Cash from Aston Villa trips Wilfried Zaha
87' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
87' Calum Chambers relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Will Hughes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
87' Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
86' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
86' Marc Guehi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
86' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
85' Ollie Watkins is leaving the field to be replaced by Jhon Duran in a tactical substitution.
85' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 61%, Crystal Palace: 39%.
85' Marc Guehi successfully blocks the shot
85' Safe hands from Vicente Guaita as he comes out and claims the ball
85' A shot by John McGinn is blocked.
85' Lucas Digne creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
85' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
84' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
83' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
82' After a tactical foul, Naouirou Ahamada sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
82' Naouirou Ahamada from Crystal Palace goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Emiliano Buendia
82' Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
82' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
82' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Will Hughes
81' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
81' Albert Sambi Lokonga is leaving the field to be replaced by James McArthur in a tactical substitution.
80' The referee signals a free kick as Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace trips Ezri Konsa
80' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 60%, Crystal Palace: 40%.
80' Douglas Luiz pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked.
80' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Wilfried Zaha
79' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
79' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Naouirou Ahamada from Crystal Palace trips Lucas Digne
78' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
77' Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
77' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
76' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
76' Jordan Ayew is leaving the field to be replaced by Naouirou Ahamada in a tactical substitution.
75' Eberechi Eze is leaving the field to be replaced by Will Hughes in a tactical substitution.
75' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace is ruled offside.
75' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 59%, Crystal Palace: 41%.
74' Vicente Guaita makes a crucial save!
74' Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' Good effort by John McGinn as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
74' Leon Bailey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
74' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
74' Tyrick Mitchell successfully blocks the shot
73' A shot by Leon Bailey is blocked.
73' Douglas Luiz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
73' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jean-Philippe Mateta
72' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
72' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
72' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
71' The referee signals a free kick as Calum Chambers from Aston Villa trips Jean-Philippe Mateta
71' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
70' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Crystal Palace: 42%.
70' Alex Moreno is leaving the field to be replaced by Lucas Digne in a tactical substitution.
69' Jacob Ramsey is leaving the field to be replaced by Leon Bailey in a tactical substitution.
69' Eberechi Eze pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked.
69' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Matty Cash
69' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
68' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
68' Wilfried Zaha fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
68' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
67' Michael Olise is leaving the field to be replaced by Jean-Philippe Mateta in a tactical substitution.
66' After a tactical foul, Alex Moreno sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
66' Alex Moreno from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Michael Olise
66' Crystal Palace start a counter attack.
66' Vicente Guaita relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Albert Sambi Lokonga makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
66' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
66' Tyrone Mings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
65' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
65' Marc Guehi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
65' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Crystal Palace: 43%.
65' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
64' Calum Chambers comes back onto the field.
64' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
64' The game is restarted.
63' Calum Chambers is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
62' The referee played advantage but now goes back to show Cheick Oumar Doucoure from Crystal Palace his second yellow card for the previous foul.62' Calum Chambers 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' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
61' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
61' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
61' Cheick Oumar Doucoure makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
60' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Crystal Palace: 43%.
60' The game is restarted.
60' Boubacar Kamara is injured and is replaced by Calum Chambers.
59' Boubacar Kamara is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
58' Boubacar Kamara is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
57' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
57' Yellow card for Cheick Oumar Doucoure.
57' Reckless challenge there. Cheick Oumar Doucoure commits a rough foul on Boubacar Kamara
56' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
56' Boubacar Kamara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
56' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
56' Nathaniel Clyne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
56' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
56' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
55' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
55' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Crystal Palace: 43%.
55' The referee signals a free kick as Alex Moreno from Aston Villa trips Michael Olise
54' Michael Olise makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
54' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
54' Dangerous challenge by Nathaniel Clyne from Crystal Palace. Ollie Watkins on the receiving end of that.
53' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
53' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
52' Boubacar Kamara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
52' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
52' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
52' Tyrick Mitchell makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
51' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
51' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Crystal Palace: 44%.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Alex Moreno from Aston Villa trips Jordan Ayew
50' Jordan Ayew makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
50' Alex Moreno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
50' Cheick Oumar Doucoure makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49' The referee signals a free kick as Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace trips Boubacar Kamara
49' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
49' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
49' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
48' The game is restarted.
48' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
48' Dangerous challenge by Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa. Marc Guehi on the receiving end of that.
47' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
47' Jordan Ayew wins an air challenge against Douglas Luiz
47' Marc Guehi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
47' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
46' The referee signals a free kick as Michael Olise from Crystal Palace trips Alex Moreno
46' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
46' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
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' Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+2' Boubacar Kamara is penalised for pushing Marc Guehi.
45+2' Marc Guehi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+2' Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+2' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+2' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
45+1' Safe hands from Vicente Guaita as he comes out and claims the ball
45+1' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
45+1' Tyrone Mings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
45' Oooh... that was a sitter! Ollie Watkins should have scored from that position
45' POST! So nearly a goal by Ollie Watkins but his finish hits the post!
45' Emiliano Buendia creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
45' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Crystal Palace: 42%.
45' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
44' Michael Olise creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
44' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
44' Safe hands from Vicente Guaita as he comes out and claims the ball
44' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
44' The cross by Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
43' The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace trips Ollie Watkins
43' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
43' Alex Moreno from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
42' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
42' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
42' Nathaniel Clyne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
41' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
41' The referee signals a free kick as Cheick Oumar Doucoure from Crystal Palace trips Emiliano Buendia
41' Matty Cash successfully blocks the shot
41' A shot by Wilfried Zaha is blocked.
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 63%, Crystal Palace: 37%.
40' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
40' Tyrone Mings could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
39' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
39' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
38' Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
38' John McGinn relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
37' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
37' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
36' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
36' Michael Olise from Crystal Palace takes a short corner kick from the right.
36' Boubacar Kamara relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 65%, Crystal Palace: 35%.
35' Obstruction as Cheick Oumar Doucoure cuts off the run of Douglas Luiz. A free-kick is awarded.
35' Jacob Ramsey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
34' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
34' Nathaniel Clyne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
33' Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace is ruled offside.
32' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
32' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Alex Moreno is penalised for pushing Michael Olise.
31' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
31' Tyrick Mitchell makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
31' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 66%, Crystal Palace: 34%.
30' Aston Villa managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
29' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
29' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
28' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
27' OWN GOAL - Joachim Andersen sends the ball into his own net!27' Matty Cash creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
26' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
26' The referee signals a free kick as Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa trips Wilfried Zaha
26' Tyrick Mitchell makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
25' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
25' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 65%, Crystal Palace: 35%.
25' Nathaniel Clyne relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
24' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
24' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
24' Nathaniel Clyne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
24' The referee signals a free kick as Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace trips Ezri Konsa
23' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
23' Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
22' Ezri Konsa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
22' Albert Sambi Lokonga makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
21' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
21' Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace is ruled offside.
20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 64%, Crystal Palace: 36%.
20' The referee signals a free kick as Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa trips Jordan Ayew
20' Eberechi Eze makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
19' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
19' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
18' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
18' Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
17' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
16' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
16' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jordan Ayew
16' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
15' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 66%, Crystal Palace: 34%.
15' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
15' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
15' A chance presents itself to John McGinn from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
15' Alex Moreno creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
14' Jacob Ramsey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
14' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
13' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
13' Nathaniel Clyne relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
13' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace is ruled offside.
13' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
12' Safe hands from Vicente Guaita as he comes out and claims the ball
12' Albert Sambi Lokonga from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
11' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
11' Michael Olise from Crystal Palace goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Boubacar Kamara
11' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
10' Jordan Ayew is penalised for pushing Douglas Luiz.
10' Douglas Luiz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 78%, Crystal Palace: 22%.
9' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
9' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
8' Michael Olise wins an air challenge against Tyrone Mings
8' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
8' Vicente Guaita relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Boubacar Kamara creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
8' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
7' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Crystal Palace is revoked due to offside.
6' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 73%, Crystal Palace: 27%.
5' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace is ruled offside.
5' G O O O O A A A L! Crystal Palace score! Wilfried Zaha is on the scoresheet.
5' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
4' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
4' Albert Sambi Lokonga successfully blocks the shot
4' A shot by Emiliano Buendia is blocked.
4' Ezri Konsa creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
4' The cross by John McGinn from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
3' John McGinn from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
3' The referee signals a free kick as Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace trips Matty Cash
3' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
2' Alex Moreno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
2' Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
1' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
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