FT Aston Villa 6 - 1
Brighton
Commentary:
90+9' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+9' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Brighton: 61%.
90+9' Brighton are in control of the ball.
90+7' G O O O A A A L - Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa scores from outside the box with the right foot!90+7' Oooh... that was a sitter! Ollie Watkins should have scored from that position
90+7' Good effort by Ollie Watkins as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+7' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+7' Tariq Lamptey hand-balls.
90+6' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Brighton: 61%.
90+5' A silly yellow card for Jhon Duran there as he kicks the ball away in frustration
90+5' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Simon Adingra
90+5' Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5' Billy Gilmour swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+4' Brighton are trying to create something here.
90+4' Joel Veltman relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Simon Adingra from Brighton is ruled offside.
90+2' The referee signals a free kick as Joel Veltman from Brighton trips Jacob Ramsey
90+2' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Carlos Baleba from Brighton trips Youri Tielemans
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 8 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Today's attendance is 40636.
90' Jhon Duran from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90' Billy Gilmour swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90' Boubacar Kamara is injured and is replaced by Youri Tielemans.
90' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Brighton: 61%.
90' Jacob Ramsey relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Boubacar Kamara is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Carlos Baleba from Brighton trips Boubacar Kamara
88' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
88' Billy Gilmour fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
88' Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
88' A shot by Joao Pedro is blocked.
87' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
87' Jack Hinshelwood is leaving the field to be replaced by Carlos Baleba in a tactical substitution.
85' Ollie Watkins provided the assist for the goal.
85' G O O O A A A L - Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!85' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Brighton: 60%.
85' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Jhon Duran from Aston Villa trips Tariq Lamptey
84' Kaoru Mitoma from Brighton is booked after several commited fouls.
84' Kaoru Mitoma is penalised for pushing Matty Cash.
84' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
83' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
83' Billy Gilmour swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
83' Simon Adingra shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
82' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
82' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
81' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
81' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Brighton: 61%.
80' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
79' Moussa Diaby is leaving the field to be replaced by Jhon Duran in a tactical substitution.
79' The referee shows Lewis Dunk the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
78' Moussa Diaby is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
78' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
77' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
77' Matty Cash successfully blocks the shot
77' A shot by Kaoru Mitoma is blocked.
77' Joel Veltman makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
76' Adam Webster from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
76' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
75' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Brighton: 61%.
74' John McGinn from Aston Villa concedes a foul on Kaoru Mitoma but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
74' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
73' Pau Torres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
73' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
73' Brighton are in control of the ball.
72' The referee shows Ansu Fati the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
71' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
71' Ansu Fati from Brighton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ezri Konsa
71' Jason Steele from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
70' The referee signals a free kick as Ansu Fati from Brighton trips Boubacar Kamara
70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Brighton: 62%.
70' Brighton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
69' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
69' Kaoru Mitoma from Brighton sends an effort wide of target
69' Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
69' A shot by Ansu Fati is blocked.
68' Jacob Ramsey wins an air challenge against Joel Veltman
68' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
67' Simon Adingra is penalised for pushing Lucas Digne.
65' Ollie Watkins made the key pass for the goal!
65' John McGinn provided the assist for the goal.
65' GOAL! - Ollie Watkins score from a shot with the left foot, that takes a deflection.65' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Brighton: 60%.
65' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Adam Webster from Brighton trips Ollie Watkins
64' Brighton are trying to create something here.
63' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
62' Brighton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
62' Solly March is leaving the field to be replaced by Simon Adingra in a tactical substitution.
61' The referee signals a free kick as Solly March from Brighton trips Douglas Luiz
61' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' Pau Torres successfully blocks the shot
61' A shot by Ansu Fati is blocked.
61' The cross by Solly March from Brighton successfully finds a teammate in the box.
60' The referee signals a free kick as Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa trips Kaoru Mitoma
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Brighton: 59%.
59' Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
59' A shot by Ansu Fati is blocked.
59' The referee signals a free kick as Pau Torres from Aston Villa trips Ansu Fati
58' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
58' Solly March makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa receives a yellow card for time wasting.
57' Nicolo Zaniolo is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Ramsey in a tactical substitution.
56' Ansu Fati from Brighton is ruled offside.
56' Jason Steele from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Adam Webster from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Brighton: 59%.
55' The referee signals a free kick as Tariq Lamptey from Brighton trips Moussa Diaby
54' Joao Pedro from Brighton is ruled offside.
53' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Kaoru Mitoma
53' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Brighton stands.
51' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Brighton.
50' Joao Pedro provided the assist for the goal.
50' G O O O A A A L - Ansu Fati is over the loose ball and puts it away with the left!50' The referee signals a free kick as Pau Torres from Aston Villa trips Joao Pedro
50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Brighton: 57%.
49' Brighton are in control of the ball.
48' Brighton are in control of the ball.
48' The game is restarted.
48' Ollie Watkins is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
47' Ollie Watkins is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
46' The referee signals a free kick as Joao Pedro from Brighton trips Ezri Konsa
46' The referee signals a free kick as Kaoru Mitoma from Brighton trips Matty Cash
46' Pervis Estupinan is leaving the field to be replaced by Tariq Lamptey in a tactical substitution.
46' Evan Ferguson is leaving the field to be replaced by Ansu Fati in a tactical substitution.
46' Danny Welbeck is leaving the field to be replaced by Joao Pedro in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+6' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+6' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 42%, Brighton: 58%.
45+6' The game is restarted.
45+5' Joel Veltman is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
45+5' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45+4' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
45+3' Nicolo Zaniolo volleys a shot on target, but Jason Steele is on hand to save it
45+3' The cross by Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
45+3' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+3' Adam Webster from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+3' Joel Veltman successfully blocks the shot
45+3' A shot by Nicolo Zaniolo is blocked.
45+2' Lewis Dunk successfully blocks the shot
45+2' A shot by Moussa Diaby is blocked.
45+2' The referee signals a free kick as Evan Ferguson from Brighton trips Boubacar Kamara
45+2' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Brighton: 54%.
45+1' Evan Ferguson from Brighton is ruled offside.
45' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
44' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Evan Ferguson
44' The referee signals a free kick as Nicolo Zaniolo from Aston Villa trips Joel Veltman
43' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
42' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
42' Goal kick for Brighton.
41' Joel Veltman from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
41' Joel Veltman from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Jack Hinshelwood from Brighton trips Matty Cash
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Brighton: 55%.
40' Goal kick for Brighton.
39' Yellow card for Danny Welbeck.
39' Reckless challenge there. Danny Welbeck commits a rough foul on Boubacar Kamara
38' John McGinn is penalised for pushing Billy Gilmour.
38' Goal kick for Brighton.
38' Douglas Luiz fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
38' Adam Webster successfully blocks the shot
38' Lucas Digne takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
36' The referee signals a free kick as Pervis Estupinan from Brighton trips Douglas Luiz
36' Pervis Estupinan from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
36' Goal kick for Brighton.
35' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Brighton: 56%.
35' The referee signals a free kick as Kaoru Mitoma from Brighton trips Boubacar Kamara
34' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
34' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
33' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
32' After a tactical foul, Lucas Digne sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
32' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Solly March
32' Dangerous challenge by Moussa Diaby from Aston Villa. Jason Steele on the receiving end of that.
32' The cross by Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
31' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Brighton: 54%.
30' Obstruction as Pervis Estupinan cuts off the run of John McGinn. A free-kick is awarded.
29' Evan Ferguson from Brighton is ruled offside.
29' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
29' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
28' A chance presents itself to Solly March from Brighton but his header goes wide
28' The cross by Joel Veltman from Brighton successfully finds a teammate in the box.
27' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Aston Villa stands.
27' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Aston Villa.
26' OWN GOAL - Pervis Estupinan sends the ball into his own net!26' A shot by Moussa Diaby is blocked.
26' Good effort by Moussa Diaby as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
26' Ollie Watkins creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
25' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
25' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
25' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Brighton: 59%.
25' Jack Hinshelwood from Brighton concedes a foul on John McGinn but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
24' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
24' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
24' Good effort by Moussa Diaby as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
24' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
23' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Aston Villa stands.
22' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Aston Villa.
21' Moussa Diaby provided the assist for the goal.
21' G O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins scores with the right foot!21' Joel Veltman could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Brighton: 56%.
20' Brighton are in control of the ball.
19' The referee signals a free kick as Pau Torres from Aston Villa trips Danny Welbeck
19' Brighton are in control of the ball.
18' Goal kick for Brighton.
18' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
18' Joel Veltman successfully blocks the shot
18' A shot by Ollie Watkins is blocked.
17' The referee signals a free kick as Nicolo Zaniolo from Aston Villa trips Joel Veltman
17' Joel Veltman makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
17' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
16' The referee signals a free kick as Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa trips Jack Hinshelwood
15' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 29%, Brighton: 71%.
15' Ollie Watkins managed to score from an easy position.
15' John McGinn made the key pass for the goal!
14' Matty Cash provided the assist for the goal.
14' G O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Ollie Watkins14' The cross by Matty Cash from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
14' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
13' Joel Veltman relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
12' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
12' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
11' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
11' Adam Webster successfully blocks the shot
11' A shot by Moussa Diaby is blocked.
10' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 33%, Brighton: 67%.
10' Reckless challenge there. Boubacar Kamara commits a rough foul on Billy Gilmour
9' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Pau Torres from Aston Villa trips Joel Veltman
8' Brighton are in control of the ball.
7' Yellow card for Douglas Luiz.
7' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa commits a foul by elbowing Billy Gilmour
6' Good effort by Pervis Estupinan as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
6' Jack Hinshelwood creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
6' Solly March makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Pervis Estupinan
5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Brighton: 62%.
4' The referee signals a free kick as Evan Ferguson from Brighton trips Ezri Konsa
4' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
3' The referee signals a free kick as Nicolo Zaniolo from Aston Villa trips Joel Veltman
3' Brighton are in control of the ball.
3' Safe hands from Jason Steele as he comes out and claims the ball
2' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
2' Jack Hinshelwood from Brighton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Boubacar Kamara
2' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
1' Solly March from Brighton is ruled offside.
1' It's a nice warm day for playing football.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Brighton are in control of the ball.
1' Brighton kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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