FTAston Villa
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Chelsea
Commentary:
90+5'Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 42%, Chelsea: 58%.
90+4'Today's attendance is 41907.
90+4'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
90+3'G O O O A A A L - Jorginho from Chelsea puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Emiliano Martinez was close to denying the opportunity.
90+2'After a tactical foul, Ezri Konsa sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
90+2'PENALTY - Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa concedes a penalty for tripping Romelu Lukaku.
90+2'Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+2'Chelsea start a counter attack.
90+2'Reece James relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2'Poor play by Andreas Christensen as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
90+2'Matty Cash puts in a cross...
90+1'Reece James relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1'A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
90+1'The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90'A shot by Carney Chukwuemeka is blocked.
90'Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Chelsea: 59%.
90'The game is restarted.
89'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
89'Matt Targett from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
89'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
88'Callum Hudson-Odoi has a great chance to score, but Emiliano Martinez comes out strongly to save!
88'Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea makes a great pass and space opens up...
88'Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box.
88'Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
88'Chelsea start a counter attack.
88'Andreas Christensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
88'Matt Targett puts in a cross...
87'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87'Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
87'Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
86'Marcos Alonso has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
86'Mason Mount of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
86'Some neat football here as Mason Mount from Chelsea plays a 1-2 with Romelu Lukaku.
86'Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85'Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
85'Anwar El-Ghazi relieves the pressure with a clearance
85'Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
85'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Chelsea: 59%.
85'Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
84'Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
84'Poor play by Matt Targett as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
84'Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
83'Great vision by Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
83'Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
83'Chelsea start a counter attack.
83'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
83'Chelsea are trying to create something here.
82'Chelsea are trying to create something here.
81'Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
81'Reece James swings in a cross from the free kick.
80'The referee signals a free kick as Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa trips Christian Pulisic
80'Chelsea are trying to create something here.
80'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Chelsea: 59%.
80'Anwar El-Ghazi shoots from outside the box, but Edouard Mendy has it under control
79'Andreas Christensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
79'Anwar El-Ghazi puts in a cross...
79'The game is in a period of relative inactivity, with neither side able to apply pressure.
78'Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
78'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
77'Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
77'Douglas Luiz swings in a cross from the free kick.
76'Morgan Sanson is leaving the field to be replaced by Anwar El-Ghazi in a tactical substitution.
76'The referee signals a free kick as Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea trips Matty Cash
76'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75'Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75'Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
75'Morgan Sanson goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
75'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Chelsea: 60%.
75'Matty Cash from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
74'Bertrand Traore of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
74'Reckless challenge there. Mateo Kovacic commits a rough foul on Bertrand Traore
74'Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by Carney Chukwuemeka in a tactical substitution.
73'Danny Ings is leaving the field to be replaced by Bertrand Traore in a tactical substitution.
73'The referee signals a free kick as Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea trips Jacob Ramsey
72'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
71'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
71'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
71'Romelu Lukaku relieves the pressure with a clearance
70'Douglas Luiz swings in a cross from the free kick.
70'After a tactical foul, Marcos Alonso sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
70'Marcos Alonso from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Matty Cash
70'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Chelsea: 62%.
69'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
69'Mason Mount from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Douglas Luiz
68'Chelsea are in control of the ball.
68'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
67'Christian Pulisic from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
67'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
67'How did he miss that? Mason Mount has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
67'Great skill from Mason Mount as he dribbles past his opponents
66'Could be a good chance here as Jorginho from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
66'Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
66'Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
66'Reece James goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
65'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Chelsea: 63%.
65'Yellow card for Tyrone Mings.
64'Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Romelu Lukaku
64'Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
63'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63'N'Golo Kante is leaving the field to be replaced by Mateo Kovacic in a tactical substitution.
62'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62'Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea concedes a foul on Morgan Sanson but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
62'Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
61'Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61'Danger averted there as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa clears the danger with a good tackle
61'N'Golo Kante sends a long ball upfield.
60'A chance presents itself to Danny Ings from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
60'Matty Cash from Aston Villa makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
60'Aston Villa start a counter attack.
60'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 34%, Chelsea: 66%.
59'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59'Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58'The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Callum Hudson-Odoi
58'Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
58'Marcos Alonso from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Douglas Luiz
57'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
56'Callum Hudson-Odoi provided the assist for the goal.
56'G O O O A A A L - Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea heads the ball home!
56'Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea puts in a great cross...
56'Chelsea are trying to create something here.
55'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55'The match is very one-sided right now. Chelsea are clearly dominating possession
55'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Chelsea: 64%.
54'Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54'Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
54'A chance opens up as N'Golo Kante from Chelsea successfully finds a team mate in the area...
54'Chelsea are trying to create something here.
54'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
53'Poor play by Matty Cash as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
53'Mason Mount puts in a cross...
53'Callum Hudson-Odoi goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
53'Marcos Alonso of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
52'Romelu Lukaku puts in a cross...
52'Thiago Silva is injured and is replaced by Andreas Christensen.
52'Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51'Chelsea are trying to create something here.
51'Chelsea are in control of the ball.
50'Mason Mount from Chelsea is ruled offside.
50'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Chelsea: 63%.
50'Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49'Chelsea are in control of the ball.
49'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48'The match resumes with a drop ball.
47'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
47'Emiliano Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
47'Antonio Ruediger puts in a cross...
47'Chelsea are in control of the ball.
46'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46'Chelsea with an attacking substitution here.
46'Trevoh Chalobah is leaving the field to be replaced by Romelu Lukaku in a tactical substitution.
46'The second half is underway.
45+2'The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+2'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Chelsea: 61%.
45+2'Marcos Alonso from Chelsea tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1'Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1'The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1'Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1'Jacob Ramsey relieves the pressure with a clearance
45'Callum Hudson-Odoi puts in a cross...
45'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Chelsea: 60%.
45'Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45'Mason Mount from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45'Could be a good chance here as N'Golo Kante from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
44'Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but Edouard Mendy runs out to collect the ball
44'Could be a good chance here as Matty Cash from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
44'Chelsea are in control of the ball.
43'Marcos Alonso from Chelsea is ruled offside.
43'Chelsea start a counter attack.
42'Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
42'Danny Ings from Aston Villa find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
42'Could be a good chance here as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
42'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
41'Chelsea are in control of the ball.
41'Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
41'A shot by Matty Cash is blocked.
41'Matt Targett of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
40'A shot by Danny Ings is blocked.
40'Matty Cash of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
40'Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40'Great vision by Edouard Mendy from Chelsea as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
40'Morgan Sanson from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40'Aston Villa start a counter attack.
40'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Chelsea: 63%.
39'Chelsea are in control of the ball.
39'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38'Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
37'Dangerous challenge by Antonio Ruediger from Chelsea. Ezri Konsa on the receiving end of that.
37'Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ollie Watkins
36'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
36'Reece James puts in a cross...
36'Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
35'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 35%, Chelsea: 65%.
34'Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34'With that goal, Chelsea equalised. Game on!
34'G O O O A A A L - Jorginho from Chelsea puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Emiliano Martinez chose the wrong side.
33'The referee is not having the complaints from Emiliano Martinez who is given a yellow card for dissent
32'PENALTY - Matty Cash from Aston Villa concedes a penalty for tripping Callum Hudson-Odoi.
32'Marcos Alonso of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
32'Callum Hudson-Odoi has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
32'Christian Pulisic of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
32'Chelsea start a counter attack.
32'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31'Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31'Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
31'Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
30'Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30'Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
30'Thiago Silva puts in a cross...
30'Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30'Chelsea are in control of the ball.
30'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Chelsea: 64%.
29'Aston Villa managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
28'OWN GOAL - Reece James sends the ball into his own net!
28'Poor play by Reece James as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
28'Matt Targett puts in a cross...
28'Matty Cash from Aston Villa makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
28'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
28'Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
27'That's a great ball by Reece James from Chelsea. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
26'Danny Ings is penalised for pushing Jorginho.
26'Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
26'Danny Ings from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
25'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
25'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Chelsea: 63%.
24'Mason Mount from Chelsea crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
24'Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
24'Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
23'Matty Cash clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
23'Reece James from Chelsea makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
23'Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
23'Chelsea are in control of the ball.
22'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
21'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21'Reece James from Chelsea crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
20'Chelsea are in control of the ball.
20'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 34%, Chelsea: 66%.
20'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19'Great defending by Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea to prevent his team conceding a goal.
19'A shot by Ollie Watkins is blocked.
19'Aston Villa start a counter attack.
19'Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19'The game is restarted.
18'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
18'Danny Ings relieves the pressure with a clearance
18'Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
18'A shot by Mason Mount is blocked.
18'Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
17'Chelsea are trying to create something here.
17'Chelsea are in control of the ball.
17'Danger averted there as Thiago Silva from Chelsea clears the danger with a good tackle
17'Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
16'Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea concedes a foul on Ollie Watkins but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
16'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
16'That's a great ball by Marcos Alonso from Chelsea. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
15'Safe hands from Edouard Mendy as he comes out and claims the ball
15'Matty Cash puts in a cross...
15'Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
15'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Chelsea: 61%.
14'A shot by Danny Ings is blocked.
14'Aston Villa start a counter attack.
14'Marcos Alonso is penalised for pushing Emiliano Buendia.
14'Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jorginho
13'The ref blows his whistle. Emiliano Buendia charged Jorginho from behind and it's a free-kick
13'Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
12'Marcos Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance
12'Matty Cash puts in a cross...
12'Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
12'Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa sends a deflected cross into the box.
12'Trevoh Chalobah relieves the pressure with a clearance
12'Matt Targett from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
11'Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
11'Could be a good chance here as Matt Targett from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
11'Aston Villa start a counter attack.
11'Chelsea are in control of the ball.
10'Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
10'Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
10'Marcos Alonso from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
10'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Chelsea: 52%.
9'Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
9'That's a great ball by Marcos Alonso from Chelsea. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
8'Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
8'Marcos Alonso from Chelsea sends a deflected cross into the box.
8'Chelsea are trying to create something here.
7'Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7'The referee signals a free kick as Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea trips Douglas Luiz
6'Mason Mount from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
6'Marcos Alonso from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
6'Danger averted there as Matt Targett from Aston Villa clears the danger with a good tackle
6'Mason Mount from Chelsea tries to play a 1-2 with Reece James, but the ball is intercepted.
5'Chelsea are trying to create something here.
5'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Chelsea: 44%.
5'Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
4'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
3'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
3'The referee signals a free kick as Jorginho from Chelsea trips Douglas Luiz
2'Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
2'Safe hands from Edouard Mendy as he comes out and claims the ball
2'Matt Targett puts in a cross...
2'Jorginho from Chelsea concedes a foul on Morgan Sanson but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
1'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
1'The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1'It's a cold day for playing football.
1'Chelsea kick-off, and the game is underway.
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