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90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Today's attendance is 52197.
90+5' Ball possession: Ajax: 52%, Aston Villa: 48%.
90+5' Ahmetcan Kaplan successfully blocks the shot
90+5' Clement Lenglet from Aston Villa heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
90+5' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
90+5' Ball possession: Ajax: 52%, Aston Villa: 48%.
90+4' Chuba Akpom from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Branco van den Boomen from Ajax trips Leon Bailey
90+3' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90+2' Ollie Watkins is penalised for pushing Chuba Akpom.
90+2' Ahmetcan Kaplan from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
90+2' Ahmetcan Kaplan successfully blocks the shot
90+2' A shot by Leon Bailey is blocked.
90+2' Nicolo Zaniolo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+1' Dangerous challenge by Devyne Rensch from Ajax. Emiliano Martinez on the receiving end of that.
90+1' The cross by Jorrel Hato from Ajax successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+1' Clement Lenglet from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90' Ball possession: Ajax: 53%, Aston Villa: 47%.
90' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
90' A chance presents itself to Chuba Akpom from Ajax but his header goes wide
90' The cross by Borna Sosa from Ajax successfully finds a teammate in the box.
89' Ajax are in control of the ball.
89' Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
88' Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
88' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
88' Ajax are in control of the ball.
88' Goal kick for Ajax.
87' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
87' Brian Brobbey is penalised for pushing John McGinn.
86' SENT OFF! - After a tactical foul, Tristan Gooijer gets his second yellow card.86' The ref blows his whistle. Tristan Gooijer charged Nicolo Zaniolo from behind and it's a free-kick
86' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
85' Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
85' Ball possession: Ajax: 55%, Aston Villa: 45%.
85' Ollie Watkins relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Clement Lenglet relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Brian Brobbey send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
84' The cross by Jordan Henderson from Ajax successfully finds a teammate in the box.
83' SENT OFF! - After a tactical foul, Ezri Konsa gets his second yellow card.83' Obstruction as Ezri Konsa cuts off the run of Chuba Akpom. A free-kick is awarded.
83' Ajax start a counter attack.
82' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
82' Goal kick for Ajax.
82' Devyne Rensch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
81' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
81' The game is restarted.
81' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
81' Devyne Rensch wins an air challenge against Ollie Watkins
81' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
80' Kristian Hlynsson is leaving the field to be replaced by Chuba Akpom in a tactical substitution.
80' Ball possession: Ajax: 58%, Aston Villa: 42%.
80' Kristian Hlynsson is penalised for pushing John McGinn.
79' Ajax start a counter attack.
79' Jorrel Hato makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
79' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
78' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
78' Goal kick for Ajax.
77' The referee signals a free kick as Kristian Hlynsson from Ajax trips Douglas Luiz
77' Ajax are in control of the ball.
76' Sivert Heggheim Mannsverk is leaving the field to be replaced by Branco van den Boomen in a tactical substitution.
76' Nicolo Zaniolo from Aston Villa receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
76' Dangerous challenge by Nicolo Zaniolo from Aston Villa. Ahmetcan Kaplan on the receiving end of that.
76' Emiliano Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Ball possession: Ajax: 60%, Aston Villa: 40%.
75' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
75' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
74' Ollie Watkins wins an air challenge against Ahmetcan Kaplan
74' The game is restarted.
74' Lucas Digne is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Moreno in a tactical substitution.
74' Tim Iroegbunam is injured and is replaced by Nicolo Zaniolo.
72' Tim Iroegbunam is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
72' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
71' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
71' Ajax are trying to create something here.
71' Ezri Konsa is penalised for pushing Diant Ramaj.
71' Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
70' Brian Brobbey from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
70' Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
70' Ball possession: Ajax: 60%, Aston Villa: 40%.
70' Borna Sosa from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
70' Jorrel Hato successfully blocks the shot
69' A shot by Leon Bailey is blocked.
69' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
68' Tristan Gooijer commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
68' Reckless challenge there. Tristan Gooijer commits a rough foul on Lucas Digne
68' Ajax are in control of the ball.
67' Emiliano Martinez makes a crucial save!
67' Good effort by Kenneth Taylor as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
67' The cross by Borna Sosa from Ajax successfully finds a teammate in the box.
67' Ajax are in control of the ball.
67' Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
66' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
66' Diant Ramaj from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66' Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
65' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
65' Ball possession: Ajax: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
65' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
64' A silly yellow card for Matty Cash there as he kicks the ball away in frustration
64' The referee signals a free kick as Tim Iroegbunam from Aston Villa trips Brian Brobbey
64' Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
63' Morgan Rogers is leaving the field to be replaced by Leon Bailey in a tactical substitution.
63' Moussa Diaby is leaving the field to be replaced by John McGinn in a tactical substitution.
62' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
61' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
61' Ahmetcan Kaplan from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' Kristian Hlynsson from Ajax is ruled offside.
61' Ahmetcan Kaplan wins an air challenge against Ollie Watkins
60' Goal kick for Ajax.
60' Ball possession: Ajax: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
59' The referee signals a free kick as Sivert Heggheim Mannsverk from Ajax trips Tim Iroegbunam
59' Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
59' Brian Brobbey from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
59' Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
58' Ahmetcan Kaplan relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
57' The referee signals a free kick as Tristan Gooijer from Ajax trips Lucas Digne
57' Tim Iroegbunam makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Ajax are in control of the ball.
56' Jorrel Hato makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
56' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
55' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' Ajax are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Ajax: 62%, Aston Villa: 38%.
54' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
54' Jordan Henderson from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the left.
54' Emiliano Martinez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
53' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
53' Ajax are in control of the ball.
52' The game is restarted.
52' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
51' Devyne Rensch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
51' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
51' Reckless challenge there. Tim Iroegbunam commits a rough foul on Devyne Rensch
51' Jorrel Hato from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
50' Ball possession: Ajax: 63%, Aston Villa: 37%.
50' Borna Sosa from Ajax goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Moussa Diaby
49' Sivert Heggheim Mannsverk makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49' Ezri Konsa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49' Ajax are in control of the ball.
48' Morgan Rogers makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' Ahmetcan Kaplan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
47' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
46' Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
46' Kenneth Taylor makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
46' Pau Torres is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Matty Cash.
46' The second half is underway.
45+1' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+1' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45' Ball possession: Ajax: 60%, Aston Villa: 40%.
45' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
44' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
44' Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
44' Clement Lenglet from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' Tristan Gooijer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
43' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
42' Safe hands from Diant Ramaj as he comes out and claims the ball
42' Kenneth Taylor is penalised for pushing Clement Lenglet.
42' Morgan Rogers makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
42' Kristian Hlynsson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
41' Tristan Gooijer from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
41' The referee signals a free kick as Sivert Heggheim Mannsverk from Ajax trips Douglas Luiz
41' Tim Iroegbunam makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
40' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
40' Diant Ramaj relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Ball possession: Ajax: 64%, Aston Villa: 36%.
40' Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
39' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
39' Ajax are trying to create something here.
39' Kristian Hlynsson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
38' Ajax are in control of the ball.
38' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kenneth Taylor
37' Kenneth Taylor makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
37' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
37' Borna Sosa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
37' Douglas Luiz wins an air challenge against Jordan Henderson
36' The referee signals a free kick as Kenneth Taylor from Ajax trips Ezri Konsa
35' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
35' Ajax are in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Ajax: 63%, Aston Villa: 37%.
35' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
34' Oooh... that was a sitter! Brian Brobbey should have scored from that position
34' Brian Brobbey from Ajax sends an effort wide of target
34' Jorrel Hato creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
34' Tristan Gooijer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
33' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
33' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
32' Ajax are trying to create something here.
32' Ajax are in control of the ball.
32' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31' Jordan Henderson swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
31' Clement Lenglet relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
30' Jordan Henderson goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
30' Ball possession: Ajax: 58%, Aston Villa: 42%.
29' Clement Lenglet from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Brian Brobbey
29' Ajax are trying to create something here.
28' Ajax are in control of the ball.
28' Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
28' Emiliano Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Goal kick for Ajax.
27' Ahmetcan Kaplan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
27' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
27' Ajax are in control of the ball.
25' After having handled the ball, Ezri Konsa is booked.
25' Ezri Konsa hand-balls.
25' Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
25' The cross by Moussa Diaby from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
25' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Ajax: 56%, Aston Villa: 44%.
24' After a tactical foul, Sivert Heggheim Mannsverk sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
24' Sivert Heggheim Mannsverk from Ajax goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Youri Tielemans
24' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
23' Ajax are in control of the ball.
23' Reckless challenge there. Douglas Luiz commits a rough foul on Brian Brobbey
22' Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
22' Jorrel Hato relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
21' Ahmetcan Kaplan from Ajax goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ollie Watkins
21' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
20' Clement Lenglet makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
20' Ball possession: Ajax: 63%, Aston Villa: 37%.
20' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
19' Jorrel Hato makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
18' Borna Sosa from Ajax is ruled offside.
18' Ajax are trying to create something here.
18' Clement Lenglet from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
18' Ajax are in control of the ball.
17' Moussa Diaby shoots from outside the box, but Diant Ramaj has it under control
17' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
17' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
16' Brian Brobbey from Ajax is ruled offside.
16' Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
16' Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Ajax are trying to create something here.
15' Jordan Henderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Ball possession: Ajax: 56%, Aston Villa: 44%.
14' Kristian Hlynsson from Ajax goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Morgan Rogers
14' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
14' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
14' Kristian Hlynsson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
13' Ahmetcan Kaplan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
13' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
12' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
12' Ajax are trying to create something here.
11' Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
11' Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
11' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
10' Ajax are trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Ajax: 42%, Aston Villa: 58%.
9' Ajax are in control of the ball.
8' Goal kick for Ajax.
8' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
8' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
7' Clement Lenglet relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Ajax are trying to create something here.
6' The referee signals a free kick as Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa trips Kenneth Taylor
6' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
6' Ajax are in control of the ball.
5' Good effort by Moussa Diaby as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
5' Ball possession: Ajax: 47%, Aston Villa: 53%.
4' Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
4' Brian Brobbey from Ajax is ruled offside.
4' Ajax are in control of the ball.
3' Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
3' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
2' The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Henderson from Ajax trips Youri Tielemans
2' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Ajax start a counter attack.
2' The referee signals a free kick as Kenneth Taylor from Ajax trips Ezri Konsa
1' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
1' Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
1' Ajax 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' Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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