FT Liverpool 2 - 0
Aston Villa
Commentary:
90+5' Liverpool with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Today's attendance is 60292.
90+5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 63%, Aston Villa: 37%.
90+5' Pau Torres wins an air challenge against Dominik Szoboszlai
90+4' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
90+4' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+3' Jhon Duran is penalised for pushing Luis Diaz.
90+3' Luis Diaz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+3' Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Youri Tielemans
90+3' Ian Maatsen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+2' Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2' Luis Diaz from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ezri Konsa
90+2' The cross by Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+1' The ref blows his whistle. Virgil van Dijk charged Morgan Rogers from behind and it's a free-kick
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Cody Gakpo from Liverpool trips Ezri Konsa
90' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
90' Ball possession: Liverpool: 63%, Aston Villa: 37%.
90' John McGinn from Aston Villa concedes a foul on Ryan Gravenberch but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
90' Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
89' Youri Tielemans swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
89' Conor Bradley from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
89' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
89' Conor Bradley from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
89' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
88' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
88' Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' John McGinn from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
88' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
87' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
87' The game is restarted.
87' Alexis Mac Allister is leaving the field to be replaced by Wataru Endo in a tactical substitution.
86' Pau Torres is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
85' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
85' Ball possession: Liverpool: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
84' Diego Carlos with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
84' Mohamed Salah managed to score from an easy position.
84' G O O O O O A A L - Mohamed Salah finds the net with the left foot!84' Liverpool start a counter attack.
84' Dominik Szoboszlai relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
84' Conor Bradley from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
83' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
83' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
82' Goal kick for Liverpool.
82' Jaden Philogene-Bidace from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
82' The cross by John McGinn from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
82' Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
81' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
81' Conor Bradley from Liverpool concedes a foul on Pau Torres but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
81' Ezri Konsa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
81' Liverpool start a counter attack.
81' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
81' Ian Maatsen swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
80' Cody Gakpo from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80' Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
80' Ball possession: Liverpool: 68%, Aston Villa: 32%.
80' Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80' Youri Tielemans swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
79' Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
79' Luis Diaz from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jaden Philogene-Bidace
78' The referee signals a free kick as Jaden Philogene-Bidace from Aston Villa trips Andrew Robertson
78' Luis Diaz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
78' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
77' Jhon Duran from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
76' After a tactical foul, Boubacar Kamara sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
76' Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ryan Gravenberch
76' Alexis Mac Allister makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
76' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
76' John McGinn from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
75' Ian Maatsen could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
75' Ball possession: Liverpool: 68%, Aston Villa: 32%.
75' Diego Carlos from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Luis Diaz
75' Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Ryan Gravenberch from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
74' Amadou Onana is leaving the field to be replaced by Boubacar Kamara in a tactical substitution.
74' Lucas Digne is leaving the field to be replaced by Ian Maatsen in a tactical substitution.
73' Jaden Philogene-Bidace from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
73' Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
72' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
72' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
72' Cody Gakpo from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
71' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
71' Good effort by Cody Gakpo as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
71' A chance presents itself to Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool but his header goes wide
71' The cross by Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
70' Dangerous challenge by John McGinn from Aston Villa. Mohamed Salah on the receiving end of that.
70' Ball possession: Liverpool: 67%, Aston Villa: 33%.
69' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
68' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68' The match is very one-sided right now. Liverpool are clearly dominating possession
67' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
67' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
66' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
66' Virgil van Dijk wins an air challenge against Jaden Philogene-Bidace
66' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
65' Leon Bailey is leaving the field to be replaced by Jaden Philogene-Bidace in a tactical substitution.
65' Ollie Watkins is leaving the field to be replaced by Jhon Duran in a tactical substitution.
65' Curtis Jones is leaving the field to be replaced by Dominik Szoboszlai in a tactical substitution.
65' Darwin Nunez is leaving the field to be replaced by Cody Gakpo in a tactical substitution.
65' Ball possession: Liverpool: 67%, Aston Villa: 33%.
65' A chance presents itself to Luis Diaz from Liverpool but his header goes wide
65' The cross by Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa trips Conor Bradley
63' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
63' The cross by Curtis Jones from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
62' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
62' Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Darwin Nunez shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
61' Virgil van Dijk makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
61' Youri Tielemans successfully blocks the shot
61' A shot by Mohamed Salah is blocked.
61' Liverpool start a counter attack.
61' Andrew Robertson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
61' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
60' Darwin Nunez from Liverpool is ruled offside.
60' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
60' Ball possession: Liverpool: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
59' Diego Carlos is penalised for pushing Virgil van Dijk.
59' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
59' Conor Bradley relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
59' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Aston Villa!
58' VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Aston Villa.
58' Conor Bradley from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' The referee signals a free kick as Conor Bradley from Liverpool trips Ollie Watkins
57' Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
56' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
56' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
56' John McGinn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
55' Ball possession: Liverpool: 64%, Aston Villa: 36%.
54' Luis Diaz from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Morgan Rogers
54' Conor Bradley relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Mohamed Salah could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
53' Virgil van Dijk makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
53' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
53' Darwin Nunez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
53' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
53' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
52' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
51' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
50' Curtis Jones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
50' Ball possession: Liverpool: 62%, Aston Villa: 38%.
49' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
49' Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Luis Diaz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
49' A chance presents itself to Darwin Nunez from Liverpool but his header goes wide
48' The cross by Andrew Robertson from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
48' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' The cross by Mohamed Salah from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
48' Diego Carlos from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Luis Diaz
47' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
47' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
46' Goal kick for Liverpool.
46' Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
46' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
46' Ibrahima Konate could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
46' The second half is underway.
45+5' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 60%, Aston Villa: 40%.
45+4' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+4' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+4' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
45+3' Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa is booked after several commited fouls.
45+3' Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Curtis Jones
45+3' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+2' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
45+2' The game is restarted.
45+2' Jacob Ramsey is injured and is replaced by John McGinn.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Jacob Ramsey is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
45' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45' Ball possession: Liverpool: 58%, Aston Villa: 42%.
45' Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
44' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
44' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
44' Ryan Gravenberch fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
44' Amadou Onana from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
44' Andrew Robertson swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
43' Jacob Ramsey relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' The cross by Luis Diaz from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
43' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
42' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
41' Darwin Nunez shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
41' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
40' Ball possession: Liverpool: 58%, Aston Villa: 42%.
39' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
39' Goal kick for Liverpool.
38' Caoimhin Kelleher could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
38' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
38' The cross by Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
38' Ryan Gravenberch successfully blocks the shot
38' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
38' Caoimhin Kelleher makes a crucial save!
38' Diego Carlos sends a header towards goal, but Caoimhin Kelleher is there to comfortably save it
38' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
38' Amadou Onana sends a header towards goal, but Caoimhin Kelleher is there to comfortably save it
38' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
37' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
37' Amadou Onana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
36' Goal kick for Liverpool.
36' Conor Bradley relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Liverpool: 57%, Aston Villa: 43%.
34' The referee shows Morgan Rogers the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
34' Reckless challenge there. Morgan Rogers commits a rough foul on Virgil van Dijk
34' Alexis Mac Allister makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
34' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
34' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
33' Curtis Jones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' Ryan Gravenberch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
32' Oooh... that was a sitter! Darwin Nunez should have scored from that position
32' Darwin Nunez from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
32' Mohamed Salah creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
32' Conor Bradley relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
32' Liverpool start a counter attack.
32' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
31' Ryan Gravenberch from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
31' The ref blows his whistle. Conor Bradley charged Jacob Ramsey from behind and it's a free-kick
30' Ball possession: Liverpool: 57%, Aston Villa: 43%.
30' Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ibrahima Konate
30' Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
28' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
27' The referee signals a free kick as Darwin Nunez from Liverpool trips Diego Carlos
27' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
27' The cross by Luis Diaz from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
27' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
26' Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Amadou Onana relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa concedes a foul on Mohamed Salah but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
25' Goal kick for Liverpool.
25' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
25' Ollie Watkins makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
25' Luis Diaz could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
25' The game is restarted.
25' Ball possession: Liverpool: 59%, Aston Villa: 41%.
25' Trent Alexander-Arnold is injured and is replaced by Conor Bradley.
23' Trent Alexander-Arnold is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
23' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
22' The referee signals a free kick as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa trips Ibrahima Konate
22' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
22' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
21' Liverpool managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
20' Virgil van Dijk made the key pass for the goal!
20' Darwin Nunez managed to score from an easy position.
20' Mohamed Salah provided the assist for the goal.
20' G O O O A A A L - Darwin Nunez scores with the right foot!20' Mohamed Salah creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
20' Liverpool start a counter attack.
20' Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
19' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
19' Diego Carlos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
18' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
18' Andrew Robertson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
17' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
17' Ezri Konsa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
17' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
16' Goal kick for Liverpool.
16' A chance presents itself to Leon Bailey from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
16' The cross by Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
15' Ball possession: Liverpool: 62%, Aston Villa: 38%.
15' Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
15' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
15' Amadou Onana successfully blocks the shot
15' A shot by Darwin Nunez is blocked.
14' Andrew Robertson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
14' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
14' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
14' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
12' Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mohamed Salah
12' Ibrahima Konate successfully blocks the shot
12' A shot by Jacob Ramsey is blocked.
11' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
11' Goal kick for Liverpool.
11' Ollie Watkins fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
11' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
10' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
10' Ball possession: Liverpool: 67%, Aston Villa: 33%.
9' Ibrahima Konate is penalised for pushing Amadou Onana.
9' Andrew Robertson swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
8' Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
7' Andrew Robertson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
7' Diego Carlos relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' The cross by Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
7' Obstruction as Youri Tielemans cuts off the run of Ryan Gravenberch. A free-kick is awarded.
6' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Curtis Jones
6' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
6' Pau Torres successfully blocks the shot
6' A shot by Mohamed Salah is blocked.
5' Liverpool start a counter attack.
5' Amadou Onana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 71%, Aston Villa: 29%.
4' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
4' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
4' Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Ryan Gravenberch from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ollie Watkins
3' Lucas Digne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
2' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
2' Diego Carlos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' The cross by Mohamed Salah from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
1' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
1' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Liverpool kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
1' Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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