FT Aston Villa 4 - 2
Nottingham Forest
Commentary:
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Today's attendance is 42422.
90+6' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Nottingham Forest: 42%.
90+5' Goal kick for Nottingham Forest.
90+5' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+5' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
90+4' Harry Toffolo successfully blocks the shot
90+4' A shot by Morgan Rogers is blocked.
90+4' Nicolo Zaniolo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+4' Moussa Diaby creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+4' Morgan Rogers creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+4' The cross by Danilo from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+3' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+2' Ollie Watkins is leaving the field to be replaced by Morgan Rogers in a tactical substitution.
90+2' Leon Bailey is leaving the field to be replaced by Moussa Diaby in a tactical substitution.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1' A player from Nottingham Forest takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
90' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 61%, Nottingham Forest: 39%.
89' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
89' Clement Lenglet from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
88' Ryan Yates makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
88' Giovanni Reyna is penalised for pushing Lucas Digne.
87' Matty Cash from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Callum Hudson-Odoi
86' Goal kick for Nottingham Forest.
86' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
86' Leon Bailey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
86' Ryan Yates from Nottingham Forest 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' Andrew Omobamidele from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
85' John McGinn swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
85' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 62%, Nottingham Forest: 38%.
85' Ryan Yates successfully blocks the shot
85' Douglas Luiz takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
84' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Nottingham Forest goes a bit too far there as the pulls down John McGinn
83' Harry Toffolo successfully blocks the shot
83' A shot by Leon Bailey is blocked.
81' Youri Tielemans is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicolo Zaniolo in a tactical substitution.
81' Morgan Gibbs-White is leaving the field to be replaced by Giovanni Reyna in a tactical substitution.
81' The referee signals a free kick as Divock Origi from Nottingham Forest trips Clement Lenglet
80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 60%, Nottingham Forest: 40%.
80' Goal kick for Nottingham Forest.
80' Matty Cash from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
80' Jacob Ramsey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
80' Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Leon Bailey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
80' Matty Cash creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
79' Clement Lenglet wins an air challenge against Harry Toffolo
79' Clement Lenglet from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
79' A player from Nottingham Forest takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
78' Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
76' The referee signals a free kick as Andrew Omobamidele from Nottingham Forest trips Ollie Watkins
76' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
76' Oooh... that was a sitter! Ryan Yates should have scored from that position
76' Ryan Yates from Nottingham Forest fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
76' The cross by Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 60%, Nottingham Forest: 40%.
75' The referee signals a free kick as Leon Bailey from Aston Villa trips Danilo
75' Danilo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
73' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
73' Nicolas Dominguez is leaving the field to be replaced by Ryan Yates in a tactical substitution.
73' Andrew Omobamidele successfully blocks the shot
73' Lucas Digne takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
71' The referee signals a free kick as Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest trips Douglas Luiz
71' Danilo relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Nottingham Forest: 43%.
69' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
68' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
68' Callum Hudson-Odoi shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
66' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
66' Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' The match resumes with a drop ball.
65' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Nottingham Forest: 42%.
65' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
64' Harry Toffolo from Nottingham Forest goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Youri Tielemans
64' Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
64' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
64' Callum Hudson-Odoi goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
63' The cross by Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
62' Leon Bailey managed to score from an easy position.
61' GOAL! It's an easy finish as Leon Bailey from Aston Villa taps the ball into an open goal with the left foot!
61' Good effort by Ollie Watkins as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
61' Ollie Watkins creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
61' Youri Tielemans creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
61' Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
61' Andrew Omobamidele could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
61' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Nottingham Forest: 43%.
59' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
59' Alex Moreno is leaving the field to be replaced by Lucas Digne in a tactical substitution.
58' Nicolas Dominguez is penalised for pushing Leon Bailey.
58' Divock Origi wins an air challenge against Calum Chambers
57' Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest swings in the corner from the right.
57' The referee runs back to show Alex Moreno from Aston Villa a yellow card for the previous foul.
57' Clement Lenglet relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Neco Williams creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
56' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
55' Divock Origi from Nottingham Forest is ruled offside.
55' Divock Origi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Nottingham Forest: 43%.
55' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
54' Danilo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
54' Calum Chambers from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
54' Danilo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
54' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
53' POST! So nearly a goal by Youri Tielemans but his finish hits the post!
53' Alex Moreno creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
53' Leon Bailey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
52' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
51' The referee signals a free kick as Divock Origi from Nottingham Forest trips Douglas Luiz
51' Moussa Niakhate relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Nottingham Forest: 44%.
50' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
50' Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest sends an effort wide of target
50' Morgan Gibbs-White creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
48' Morgan Gibbs-White managed to score from an easy position.
48' Divock Origi provided the assist for the goal.
48' G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest with the right foot.48' Morgan Gibbs-White creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
48' Divock Origi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
46' Felipe is leaving the field to be replaced by Andrew Omobamidele in a tactical substitution.
46' Taiwo Awoniyi is leaving the field to be replaced by Divock Origi in a tactical substitution.
46' Murillo is leaving the field to be replaced by Harry Toffolo in a tactical substitution.
46' Pau Torres is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Calum Chambers.
46' The second half is underway.
45+7' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+6' Morgan Gibbs-White made the key pass for the goal!
45+6' Moussa Niakhate managed to score from an easy position.
45+6' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Nottingham Forest: 42%.
45+5' Taiwo Awoniyi provided the assist for the goal.
45+5' G O O O A A A L - Moussa Niakhate from Nottingham Forest taps the ball in! An easy finish for Moussa Niakhate45+5' Taiwo Awoniyi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
45+5' Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest swings in the corner from the right.
45+4' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
45+4' Nicolas Dominguez goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
45+3' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+3' The referee signals a free kick as Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest trips Alex Moreno
45+2' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+2' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Yellow card for Felipe.
45' Felipe from Nottingham Forest goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ollie Watkins
45' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
44' Goal kick for Nottingham Forest.
44' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
43' Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' John McGinn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
43' Goal kick for Nottingham Forest.
43' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
42' Ollie Watkins creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
41' Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest is ruled offside.
41' Callum Hudson-Odoi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
41' Felipe makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
41' Douglas Luiz wins an air challenge against Felipe
40' Matty Cash made the key pass for the goal!
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Nottingham Forest: 43%.
39' John McGinn provided the assist for the goal.
39' G O O O A A A L - Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa heads the ball home!39' The cross by John McGinn from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
39' Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
39' John McGinn swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
39' Danilo from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
38' The referee signals a free kick as Felipe from Nottingham Forest trips Ollie Watkins
37' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
37' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Callum Hudson-Odoi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
36' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
36' Pau Torres is penalised for pushing Taiwo Awoniyi.
36' Danilo relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' The referee signals a free kick as Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest trips Clement Lenglet
35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Nottingham Forest: 42%.
35' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
34' Murillo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
33' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
32' Murillo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
31' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
31' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 60%, Nottingham Forest: 40%.
30' Matty Cash made the key pass for the goal!
29' Jacob Ramsey provided the assist for the goal.
29' G O O O A A A L - Douglas Luiz scores with the right foot!29' Jacob Ramsey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
29' Matty Cash creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
28' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
28' Neco Williams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
27' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
26' The cross by John McGinn from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
25' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Nottingham Forest: 43%.
25' Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
24' The referee signals a free kick as Matty Cash from Aston Villa trips Callum Hudson-Odoi
24' Matz Sels from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
24' Youri Tielemans creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
24' Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
23' Ollie Watkins is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
22' The referee signals a free kick as Danilo from Nottingham Forest trips John McGinn
21' Safe hands from Matz Sels as he comes out and claims the ball
21' John McGinn swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
20' Good effort by Leon Bailey as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
20' Leon Bailey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Nottingham Forest: 43%.
20' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
19' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
18' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
18' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
18' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
17' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
16' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 54%, Nottingham Forest: 46%.
16' The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Dominguez from Nottingham Forest trips Youri Tielemans
15' After a tactical foul, Murillo sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
15' Murillo is penalised for pushing Douglas Luiz.
15' Matty Cash successfully blocks the shot
15' A shot by Callum Hudson-Odoi is blocked.
15' Clement Lenglet from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
14' The referee signals a free kick as Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa trips Anthony Elanga
13' Alex Moreno wins an air challenge against Felipe
13' Alex Moreno from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
13' A player from Nottingham Forest takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
12' Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
11' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
11' John McGinn from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
11' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 55%, Nottingham Forest: 45%.
10' Murillo from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
10' Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
10' Moussa Niakhate successfully blocks the shot
10' A shot by Ollie Watkins is blocked.
10' Jacob Ramsey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
9' Danilo relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
7' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Nottingham Forest fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
7' Pau Torres wins an air challenge against Taiwo Awoniyi
7' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
7' A player from Nottingham Forest takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
6' Danilo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
6' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 50%, Nottingham Forest: 50%.
5' John McGinn made the key pass for the goal!
5' Ollie Watkins managed to score from an easy position.
4' Leon Bailey provided the assist for the goal.
4' 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 Watkins4' Leon Bailey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
4' Leon Bailey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
4' John McGinn creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
3' Nicolas Dominguez is penalised for pushing Douglas Luiz.
3' Leon Bailey hand-balls.
3' Pau Torres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
2' The referee signals a free kick as Alex Moreno from Aston Villa trips Neco Williams
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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