FT Aston Villa 2 - 1
Leeds United
Commentary:
90+8' Both teams could have won today but Aston Villa just managed to carve out the victory
90+8' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+8' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 54%, Leeds: 46%.
90+8' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+8' Philippe Coutinho wins an air challenge against Tyler Adams
90+7' Leeds take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+7' Patrick Bamford from Leeds is ruled offside.
90+6' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+6' Liam Cooper wins an air challenge against Leon Bailey
90+5' Dangerous challenge by Liam Cooper from Leeds. Boubacar Kamara on the receiving end of that.
90+5' Sam Greenwood swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 55%, Leeds: 45%.
90+5' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' Rodrigo from Leeds heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
90+5' The cross by Sam Greenwood from Leeds successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+4' Ashley Young is penalised for pushing Wilfried Gnonto.
90+4' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+4' Ashley Young relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Sam Greenwood from Leeds trips Morgan Sanson
90+3' Liam Cooper wins an air challenge against Leon Bailey
90+2' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa receives a yellow card for time wasting.
90+2' Patrick Bamford from Leeds is ruled offside.
90+1' Leeds take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+1' The ref blows his whistle. Alex Moreno charged Joe Gelhardt from behind and it's a free-kick
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Leeds take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90' Tyler Adams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90' Douglas Luiz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90' Junior Firpo from Leeds intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 55%, Leeds: 45%.
89' The referee shows Illan Meslier the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
89' Dangerous challenge by Illan Meslier from Leeds. Philippe Coutinho on the receiving end of that.
89' Illan Meslier could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
89' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
89' Danny Ings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
88' Leeds take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
88' Robin Koch is leaving the field to be replaced by Junior Firpo in a tactical substitution.
87' The referee signals a free kick as Patrick Bamford from Leeds trips Ezri Konsa
87' Leeds take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
86' Leeds take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
86' Goal kick for Leeds.
86' A lob by Philippe Coutinho from Aston Villa goes wide.
85' Robin Koch could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
85' Patrick Bamford makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
85' Robin Koch from Leeds intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
85' Dangerous challenge by Alex Moreno from Aston Villa. Joe Gelhardt on the receiving end of that.
85' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Leeds: 44%.
84' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
84' Douglas Luiz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
84' Liam Cooper makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
84' With the goal, Leeds have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?
83' Joe Gelhardt provided the assist for the goal.
83' G O O O A A A L - Patrick Bamford scores with the left foot!83' Wilfried Gnonto creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
83' Leeds with a potentially dangerous attack.
83' Ashley Young could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
82' Leeds are in control of the ball.
81' Jacob Ramsey is leaving the field to be replaced by Morgan Sanson in a tactical substitution.
81' Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by Philippe Coutinho in a tactical substitution.
81' The referee signals a free kick as Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa trips Rodrigo
81' Rodrigo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
80' Today's attendance is 42008.
80' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Leeds: 43%.
80' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
79' Liam Cooper successfully blocks the shot
79' A shot by Leon Bailey is blocked.
79' Liam Cooper from Leeds intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
79' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Rodrigo from Leeds trips Emiliano Buendia
78' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
78' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
77' Brenden Aaronson is leaving the field to be replaced by Joe Gelhardt in a tactical substitution.
77' Marc Roca is leaving the field to be replaced by Sam Greenwood in a tactical substitution.
77' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77' Marc Roca makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
76' Danny Ings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
76' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Marc Roca swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
76' Tyrone Mings successfully blocks the shot
76' A shot by Wilfried Gnonto is blocked.
75' Leeds are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Leeds: 43%.
75' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Brenden Aaronson
75' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
75' Luke Ayling from Leeds heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
75' Marc Roca from Leeds swings in the corner from the left.
74' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74' A player from Leeds takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
74' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Leeds are trying to create something here.
73' Illan Meslier makes a crucial save!
73' Oooh... that was a sitter! Danny Ings should have scored from that position
73' Good effort by Danny Ings as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
73' Douglas Luiz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
73' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
72' Goal kick for Leeds.
72' Alex Moreno from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
72' Jacob Ramsey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
72' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
72' Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
72' A shot by Maximilian Woeber is blocked.
71' Leeds are trying to create something here.
71' Leeds take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
70' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
70' Goal kick for Leeds.
70' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
70' Danny Ings wins an air challenge against Liam Cooper
70' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Leeds: 43%.
69' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
69' Maximilian Woeber relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
69' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
68' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
68' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
68' Rodrigo from Leeds sends an effort wide of target
68' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
67' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
67' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
67' Leeds are in control of the ball.
67' Jack Harrison is leaving the field to be replaced by Patrick Bamford in a tactical substitution.
66' Pascal Struijk is leaving the field to be replaced by Maximilian Woeber in a tactical substitution.
66' That goal for Aston Villa came against the run of play
65' GOAL! After a review of the situation, the referee changed the initial decision and awards a goal for Aston Villa!
65' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Leeds: 44%.
65' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
64' G O O O O A A A L - Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa heads home the loose ball64' Leon Bailey shoots from outside the box, but Illan Meslier has it under control
64' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
64' Ashley Young makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
64' Tyler Adams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
64' Leon Bailey could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
63' Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa receives a yellow card for time wasting.
63' Reckless challenge there. Luke Ayling commits a rough foul on Alex Moreno
62' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
61' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
61' Rodrigo from Leeds sends an effort wide of target
61' Leeds with a potentially dangerous attack.
61' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Luke Ayling
60' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
60' Tyler Adams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
60' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
60' Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
60' Brenden Aaronson from Leeds takes a short corner kick from the right.
60' Danny Ings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Leeds: 44%.
59' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Brenden Aaronson
59' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
59' Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
59' Luke Ayling makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
58' Dangerous challenge by Luke Ayling from Leeds. Jacob Ramsey on the receiving end of that.
58' Leeds are trying to create something here.
58' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
58' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
57' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' Leeds are trying to create something here.
57' Pascal Struijk makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
56' Goal kick for Leeds.
56' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
56' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
55' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Leeds: 44%.
55' Rodrigo from Leeds is ruled offside.
55' Luke Ayling wins an air challenge against Leon Bailey
54' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
54' The match resumes with a drop ball.
54' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
53' Jack Harrison wins an air challenge against Jacob Ramsey
53' Jacob Ramsey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
53' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
53' Emiliano Martinez makes a crucial save!
53' Good effort by Wilfried Gnonto as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
53' Brenden Aaronson creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
53' Leeds are trying to create something here.
52' Leeds take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
52' Good effort by Alex Moreno as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
52' Jacob Ramsey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
52' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
51' The referee signals a free kick as Marc Roca from Leeds trips Douglas Luiz
51' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' Liam Cooper wins an air challenge against Emiliano Buendia
50' Dangerous challenge by Wilfried Gnonto from Leeds. Emiliano Buendia on the receiving end of that.
50' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
50' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Leeds: 42%.
49' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
49' Jack Harrison swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
49' Ashley Young successfully blocks the shot
48' A shot by Brenden Aaronson is blocked.
48' Jack Harrison creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
48' Leeds start a counter attack.
48' Rodrigo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' Tyrone Mings could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
48' Robin Koch successfully blocks the shot
48' A shot by Danny Ings is blocked.
48' The cross by Alex Moreno from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
48' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
47' Robin Koch from Leeds concedes a foul on Danny Ings but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
47' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
46' The referee signals a free kick as Luke Ayling from Leeds trips Alex Moreno
46' The second half is underway.
45+9' The only goal scored by Aston Villa gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+9' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+8' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 55%, Leeds: 45%.
45+8' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
45+8' Leeds are in control of the ball.
45+8' Alex Moreno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+8' Brenden Aaronson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+8' Jacob Ramsey wins an air challenge against Luke Ayling
45+7' The game is restarted.
45+7' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
45+7' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
45+6' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
45+6' Dangerous challenge by Danny Ings from Aston Villa. Marc Roca on the receiving end of that.
45+6' Marc Roca makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+5' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 55%, Leeds: 45%.
45+5' Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa concedes a foul on Brenden Aaronson but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
45+4' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+4' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+3' Leeds take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+3' Boubacar Kamara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+3' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+3' Ashley Young relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+3' Leeds are trying to create something here.
45+2' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
45+2' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Rodrigo from Leeds is ruled offside.
45+1' The cross by Wilfried Gnonto from Leeds successfully finds a teammate in the box.
45+1' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Jack Harrison swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
45' Ashley Young successfully blocks the shot
45' A shot by Wilfried Gnonto is blocked.
45' Emiliano Martinez makes a crucial save!
45' Oooh... that was a sitter! Jack Harrison should have scored from that position
45' Good effort by Jack Harrison as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
45' Luke Ayling creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
45' The cross by Tyler Adams from Leeds successfully finds a teammate in the box.
45' Leeds start a counter attack.
45' Liam Cooper wins an air challenge against Danny Ings
45' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 55%, Leeds: 45%.
44' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
44' Ashley Young makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
44' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
43' Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
43' Leeds are trying to create something here.
43' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
43' Alex Moreno from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' Jack Harrison swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
43' Alex Moreno successfully blocks the shot
43' Good effort by Rodrigo as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
43' Jack Harrison creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
42' Leeds are trying to create something here.
42' Danny Ings from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
42' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
41' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' The cross by Tyler Adams from Leeds successfully finds a teammate in the box.
41' Leeds are trying to create something here.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Pascal Struijk
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Leeds: 42%.
40' Leeds take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
39' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
39' Leeds take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
39' Liam Cooper wins an air challenge against Emiliano Buendia
38' Pascal Struijk is penalised for pushing Emiliano Buendia.
38' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
37' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
37' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
37' Jack Harrison swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
37' Ashley Young successfully blocks the shot
37' A shot by Rodrigo is blocked.
37' Leeds are trying to create something here.
36' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
36' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
36' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
36' Jack Harrison swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
35' Jacob Ramsey relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Leeds with a potentially dangerous attack.
35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 62%, Leeds: 38%.
35' Leeds are trying to create something here.
35' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
34' Marc Roca makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
34' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
34' Leeds are trying to create something here.
34' Tyler Adams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' Yellow card for Robin Koch.
33' Robin Koch is penalised for pushing Jacob Ramsey.
32' Rodrigo from Leeds is ruled offside.
32' Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
32' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
32' The game is restarted.
32' Ollie Watkins is injured and is replaced by Danny Ings.
30' Ollie Watkins is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
30' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
30' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 61%, Leeds: 39%.
29' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
29' Leeds take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
28' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
28' Goal kick for Leeds.
27' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
27' Tyler Adams from Leeds goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Boubacar Kamara
27' Illan Meslier from Leeds intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
27' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
26' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
25' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Leeds: 42%.
25' Dangerous challenge by Alex Moreno from Aston Villa. Luke Ayling on the receiving end of that.
24' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
24' Leeds are trying to create something here.
24' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
23' Oooh... that was a sitter! Jack Harrison should have scored from that position
23' Jack Harrison from Leeds sends an effort wide of target
22' Obstruction as Douglas Luiz cuts off the run of Wilfried Gnonto. A free-kick is awarded.
21' Leeds are trying to create something here.
21' Ashley Young from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Rodrigo
20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 63%, Leeds: 37%.
20' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
20' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
19' Leeds take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
19' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
18' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
18' Alex Moreno from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
18' Jack Harrison swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
18' Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' The cross by Jack Harrison from Leeds successfully finds a teammate in the box.
17' Leeds are trying to create something here.
17' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
16' Luke Ayling is penalised for pushing Jacob Ramsey.
16' Robin Koch is penalised for pushing Ollie Watkins.
15' Ashley Young makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
15' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 71%, Leeds: 29%.
15' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
15' Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
15' A shot by Marc Roca is blocked.
14' Leeds are trying to create something here.
14' Robin Koch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
14' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
14' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
14' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
12' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
12' Leeds are trying to create something here.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Brenden Aaronson from Leeds trips Douglas Luiz
11' Boubacar Kamara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
10' Ollie Watkins wins an air challenge against Robin Koch
10' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
10' The game is restarted.
10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 61%, Leeds: 39%.
10' Lucas Digne is injured and is replaced by Alex Moreno.
6' Lucas Digne is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
6' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
6' Tyrone Mings successfully blocks the shot
6' A shot by Brenden Aaronson is blocked.
6' Leeds start a counter attack.
6' Lucas Digne could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
6' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 60%, Leeds: 40%.
5' Dangerous challenge by Marc Roca from Leeds. Ashley Young on the receiving end of that.
4' Ashley Young made the key pass for the goal!
3' Boubacar Kamara provided the assist for the goal.
3' G O O O A A A L - Leon Bailey scores with the left foot!3' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
3' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
3' Jack Harrison swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
2' Leeds take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
2' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Leeds are trying to create something here.
1' Tyler Adams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
1' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
1' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
1' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Leeds kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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