FT West Ham United 1 - 2
Aston Villa
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: West Ham: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
90+8' Safe hands from Alphonse Areola as he comes out and claims the ball
90+8' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
90+8' Oooh... that was a sitter! Tomas Soucek should have scored from that position
90+8' Tomas Soucek from West Ham sends an effort wide of target
90+7' Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
90+7' Tomas Soucek from West Ham heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
90+7' West Ham are in control of the ball.
90+6' A chance presents itself to Jaden Philogene-Bidace from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
90+6' The cross by Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+6' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90+5' Emerson wins an air challenge against Jaden Philogene-Bidace
90+5' Ball possession: West Ham: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
90+4' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Konstantinos Mavropanos from West Ham trips Jhon Duran
90+3' James Ward-Prowse swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+3' Kosta Nedeljkovic relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' West Ham are trying to create something here.
90+2' West Ham take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+2' The game is restarted.
90+2' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Emerson from West Ham trips Jaden Philogene-Bidace
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Kosta Nedeljkovic relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Ball possession: West Ham: 50%, Aston Villa: 50%.
90' Yellow card for Jaden Philogene-Bidace.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Jaden Philogene-Bidace from Aston Villa trips Crysencio Summerville
90' West Ham are trying to create something here.
89' Jaden Philogene-Bidace from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
89' West Ham are trying to create something here.
89' Safe hands from Alphonse Areola as he comes out and claims the ball
88' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
88' Niclas Fuellkrug from West Ham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Jean-Clair Todibo from West Ham trips Jhon Duran
87' Oooh... that was a sitter! Danny Ings should have scored from that position
87' Danny Ings sends a header towards goal, but Emiliano Martinez is there to comfortably save it
87' The cross by Crysencio Summerville from West Ham successfully finds a teammate in the box.
86' West Ham are trying to create something here.
86' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
86' West Ham are in control of the ball.
85' Ball possession: West Ham: 50%, Aston Villa: 50%.
85' Vladimir Coufal is leaving the field to be replaced by Jean-Clair Todibo in a tactical substitution.
85' Guido Rodriguez is leaving the field to be replaced by Danny Ings in a tactical substitution.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Niclas Fuellkrug from West Ham trips Youri Tielemans
84' Safe hands from Alphonse Areola as he comes out and claims the ball
84' Vladimir Coufal successfully blocks the shot
84' A shot by Jacob Ramsey is blocked.
84' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
84' Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
84' Max Kilman from West Ham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
83' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
83' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
82' The match resumes with a drop ball.
82' Matty Cash is injured and is replaced by Kosta Nedeljkovic.
81' Matty Cash is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
81' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
81' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
80' West Ham are in control of the ball.
80' Ball possession: West Ham: 49%, Aston Villa: 51%.
80' Ian Maatsen made the key pass for the goal!
79' Jacob Ramsey provided the assist for the goal.
79' G O O O A A A L - Jhon Duran scores with the left foot!78' Jaden Philogene-Bidace makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
78' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
78' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
77' West Ham are in control of the ball.
77' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
76' Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
76' James Ward-Prowse swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
76' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
76' A shot by Konstantinos Mavropanos is blocked.
75' Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
75' West Ham are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: West Ham: 49%, Aston Villa: 51%.
74' Leon Bailey is leaving the field to be replaced by Jaden Philogene-Bidace in a tactical substitution.
74' Lucas Digne is leaving the field to be replaced by Ian Maatsen in a tactical substitution.
74' Lucas Paqueta is leaving the field to be replaced by James Ward-Prowse in a tactical substitution.
73' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
73' Jarrod Bowen is leaving the field to be replaced by Crysencio Summerville in a tactical substitution.
73' Michail Antonio is leaving the field to be replaced by Niclas Fuellkrug in a tactical substitution.
73' Vladimir Coufal is penalised for pushing Amadou Onana.
73' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Alphonse Areola from West Ham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
73' Leon Bailey swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
72' The game is restarted.
72' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
71' Max Kilman from West Ham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
70' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
70' Ball possession: West Ham: 52%, Aston Villa: 48%.
70' Emiliano Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Vladimir Coufal from West Ham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
69' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
68' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
68' The referee signals a free kick as Mohammed Kudus from West Ham trips Matty Cash
68' The referee signals a free kick as Guido Rodriguez from West Ham trips Leon Bailey
67' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
67' Goal kick for West Ham.
67' Oooh... that was a sitter! Jhon Duran should have scored from that position
67' Jhon Duran from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
67' Lucas Digne creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
66' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
66' Amadou Onana wins an air challenge against Lucas Paqueta
66' Leon Bailey is penalised for pushing Guido Rodriguez.
65' Lucas Paqueta from West Ham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ezri Konsa
65' Ball possession: West Ham: 54%, Aston Villa: 46%.
65' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
64' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
64' A chance presents itself to Michail Antonio from West Ham but his header goes wide
64' The cross by Vladimir Coufal from West Ham successfully finds a teammate in the box.
64' West Ham are trying to create something here.
63' Safe hands from Alphonse Areola as he comes out and claims the ball
63' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
63' The referee signals a free kick as Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa trips Mohammed Kudus
62' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
62' Ollie Watkins is leaving the field to be replaced by Jhon Duran in a tactical substitution.
62' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
62' John McGinn is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Ramsey in a tactical substitution.
61' Mohammed Kudus from West Ham sends an effort wide of target
60' West Ham are trying to create something here.
60' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
60' West Ham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
60' Ball possession: West Ham: 52%, Aston Villa: 48%.
60' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
59' West Ham are trying to create something here.
59' West Ham take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
58' Konstantinos Mavropanos from West Ham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
58' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
58' West Ham take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
58' Goal kick for West Ham.
58' A chance presents itself to Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
57' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
57' Konstantinos Mavropanos successfully blocks the shot
57' A shot by Morgan Rogers is blocked.
56' Konstantinos Mavropanos successfully blocks the shot
56' A shot by Youri Tielemans is blocked.
56' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
56' West Ham are trying to create something here.
55' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
55' Guido Rodriguez from West Ham fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
55' John McGinn from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' Jarrod Bowen swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
55' Ball possession: West Ham: 50%, Aston Villa: 50%.
55' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' West Ham are in control of the ball.
53' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
53' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Vladimir Coufal
52' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
52' Amadou Onana from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
52' West Ham start a counter attack.
51' Tomas Soucek from West Ham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
51' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Vladimir Coufal from West Ham trips Lucas Digne
50' Ball possession: West Ham: 50%, Aston Villa: 50%.
50' John McGinn from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Konstantinos Mavropanos
49' The referee signals a free kick as Vladimir Coufal from West Ham trips Ollie Watkins
49' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
49' Tomas Soucek from West Ham sends an effort wide of target
49' Lucas Digne successfully blocks the shot
49' A shot by Tomas Soucek is blocked.
48' Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48' Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa concedes a foul on Tomas Soucek but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
48' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
48' The match resumes with a drop ball.
47' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
46' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
46' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
46' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: West Ham: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
45+4' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
45+3' West Ham are trying to create something here.
45+3' Safe hands from Alphonse Areola as he comes out and claims the ball
45+3' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
45+3' West Ham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+3' Tomas Soucek wins an air challenge against Lucas Digne
45+2' Konstantinos Mavropanos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+2' Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa concedes a foul on Michail Antonio but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
45+2' Max Kilman from West Ham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Paqueta from West Ham trips John McGinn
45+1' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Goal kick for West Ham.
45' Leon Bailey fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
45' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
45' Ball possession: West Ham: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
45' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45' West Ham are trying to create something here.
44' West Ham take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
43' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
43' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
42' Safe hands from Alphonse Areola as he comes out and claims the ball
42' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
42' Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
42' Mohammed Kudus from West Ham heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
42' Jarrod Bowen from West Ham swings in the corner from the right.
41' Good effort by Emerson as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
40' Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
40' West Ham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
40' Lucas Digne wins an air challenge against Vladimir Coufal
40' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Ball possession: West Ham: 47%, Aston Villa: 53%.
40' West Ham are in control of the ball.
39' Max Kilman makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
39' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
38' With that goal, West Ham equalised. Game on!
37' G O O O A A A L - Lucas Paqueta from West Ham puts it away from the penalty spot with the left foot! Emiliano Martinez chose the wrong side.37' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - penalty for West Ham!
36' VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for West Ham.
36' PENALTY - Matty Cash from Aston Villa concedes a penalty for tripping Tomas Soucek.
35' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa concedes a foul on Jarrod Bowen but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
35' Ball possession: West Ham: 44%, Aston Villa: 56%.
35' West Ham are trying to create something here.
34' West Ham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
34' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' West Ham are trying to create something here.
33' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
33' Goal kick for West Ham.
33' John McGinn from Aston Villa sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
33' Vladimir Coufal successfully blocks the shot
32' A shot by John McGinn is blocked.
32' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
32' Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
32' West Ham start a counter attack.
32' Max Kilman relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Max Kilman from West Ham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31' Yellow card for Lucas Paqueta.
31' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Paqueta from West Ham trips Youri Tielemans
30' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
30' Konstantinos Mavropanos relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Ball possession: West Ham: 43%, Aston Villa: 57%.
30' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
30' Jarrod Bowen swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
29' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
29' West Ham are trying to create something here.
29' Amadou Onana wins an air challenge against Tomas Soucek
29' West Ham 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.
27' Mohammed Kudus from West Ham is ruled offside.
27' Goal kick for West Ham.
26' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
26' West Ham are in control of the ball.
26' Michail Antonio is penalised for pushing Amadou Onana.
25' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
25' Ball possession: West Ham: 48%, Aston Villa: 52%.
25' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
24' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
24' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
23' West Ham take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
23' Goal kick for West Ham.
23' Oooh... that was a sitter! Leon Bailey should have scored from that position
23' POST! So nearly a goal by Leon Bailey but his finish hits the post!
23' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
22' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
21' Youri Tielemans is penalised for pushing Jarrod Bowen.
21' A shot by Leon Bailey is blocked.
21' Max Kilman from West Ham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
21' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
21' The referee signals a free kick as Amadou Onana from Aston Villa trips Mohammed Kudus
20' Ball possession: West Ham: 44%, Aston Villa: 56%.
20' The referee signals a free kick as Jarrod Bowen from West Ham trips Amadou Onana
20' West Ham are trying to create something here.
19' Goal kick for West Ham.
18' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
18' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
17' A shot by Michail Antonio is blocked.
17' West Ham are trying to create something here.
16' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Paqueta from West Ham trips Youri Tielemans
16' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
16' West Ham are trying to create something here.
15' The referee signals a free kick as Emerson from West Ham trips Leon Bailey
15' Konstantinos Mavropanos from West Ham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
15' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
15' Ball possession: West Ham: 56%, Aston Villa: 44%.
15' Lucas Paqueta successfully blocks the shot
14' A shot by Youri Tielemans is blocked.
14' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
14' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
13' Konstantinos Mavropanos from West Ham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
13' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
12' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
12' West Ham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
12' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
11' West Ham are in control of the ball.
11' Safe hands from Alphonse Areola as he comes out and claims the ball
11' Good effort by Morgan Rogers as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
10' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: West Ham: 55%, Aston Villa: 45%.
10' Guido Rodriguez is penalised for pushing John McGinn.
10' Amadou Onana from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
9' Amadou Onana from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Leon Bailey from Aston Villa trips Mohammed Kudus
8' After a tactical foul, Leon Bailey sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
8' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mohammed Kudus
8' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
7' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
7' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa concedes a foul on Max Kilman but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
7' West Ham are trying to create something here.
7' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' West Ham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
6' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
6' The referee signals a free kick as Matty Cash from Aston Villa trips Mohammed Kudus
5' West Ham are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: West Ham: 30%, Aston Villa: 70%.
5' Aston Villa managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
5' Amadou Onana managed to score from an easy position.
4' Youri Tielemans provided the assist for the goal.
4' G O O O A A A L - Amadou Onana from Aston Villa heads the ball home!4' Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
3' Konstantinos Mavropanos from West Ham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
3' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
3' The referee signals a free kick as Mohammed Kudus from West Ham trips Morgan Rogers
3' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
3' Tomas Soucek from West Ham sends an effort wide of target
2' West Ham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
2' Konstantinos Mavropanos from West Ham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
1' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
1' Max Kilman from West Ham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
1' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
1' Vladimir Coufal from West Ham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down John McGinn
1' West Ham are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' West Ham kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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