FT Aston Villa 1 - 1
Crystal Palace
Commentary:
90+6' Plenty of chances in this game but neither team could score the decisive goal
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 49%, Crystal Palace: 51%.
90+6' Today's attendance is 41136.
90+5' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+5' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+5' The referee signals a free kick as Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa trips Tyrick Mitchell
90+4' Jeffrey Schlupp relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
90+4' A shot by Douglas Luiz is blocked.
90+4' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+3' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
90+3' How did he miss that? Ollie Watkins has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
90+2' Could be a good chance here as Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+2' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90+2' John McGinn volleys a shot on target, but the keeper saves it.
90+2' Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Emiliano Buendia puts in a cross...
90+2' Lucas Digne tests Jack Butland with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
90+1' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Crystal Palace: 52%.
90+1' Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace goes a bit too far there as the pulls down John McGinn
90+1' A shot by Wilfried Zaha is blocked.
90' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
89' Cheikhou Kouyate commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
89' Reckless challenge there. Cheikhou Kouyate commits a rough foul on John McGinn
89' A shot by Conor Gallagher is blocked.
89' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
89' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Calum Chambers relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
88' Conor Gallagher swings in a cross from the free kick.
88' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Wilfried Zaha
87' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Conor Gallagher from Crystal Palace takes a free kick, but it ends up nowhere near the goalframe.
86' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Conor Gallagher
85' Cheikhou Kouyate 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: Aston Villa: 48%, Crystal Palace: 52%.
85' Philippe Coutinho shoots from outside the box, but Jack Butland has it under control
85' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
85' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
84' A shot by Emiliano Buendia is blocked.
84' A shot by Philippe Coutinho is blocked.
83' Lucas Digne puts in a cross...
83' The referee signals a free kick as Jeffrey Schlupp from Crystal Palace trips Emiliano Buendia
83' Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
82' What a super sub by the coach. Jeffrey Schlupp has just entered the pitch and is already on the scoresheet!
82' With that goal, Crystal Palace equalised. Game on!
81' Marc Guehi provided the assist for the goal.
81' G O O O A A A L - Jeffrey Schlupp scores with the left foot!81' Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace heads the ball to a team mate.
81' Conor Gallagher puts in a cross...
81' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Conor Gallagher swings in a cross from the free kick.
81' Ollie Watkins hand-balls.
81' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Crystal Palace: 52%.
80' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
79' Conor Gallagher puts in a cross...
79' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Odsonne Edouard puts in a cross...
78' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Eberechi Eze is leaving the field to be replaced by Jeffrey Schlupp in a tactical substitution.
78' Luka Milivojevic is leaving the field to be replaced by Christian Benteke in a tactical substitution.
78' The referee signals a free kick as Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace trips John McGinn
77' Nathaniel Clyne relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Douglas Luiz puts in a cross...
76' Odsonne Edouard commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
76' Reckless challenge there. Odsonne Edouard commits a rough foul on Emiliano Buendia
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Crystal Palace: 52%.
74' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
73' Matty Cash from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
71' The referee is not having the complaints from Patrick Vieira who is given a yellow card for dissent
71' Jean-Philippe Mateta is leaving the field to be replaced by Odsonne Edouard in a tactical substitution.
71' Danny Ings is leaving the field to be replaced by Emiliano Buendia in a tactical substitution.
71' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Aston Villa stands.
71' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Crystal Palace: 53%.
70' Aston Villa managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
69' Lucas Digne provided the assist for the goal.
69' G O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins scores with the right foot!69' Lucas Digne puts in a cross...
69' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
68' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Nathaniel Clyne puts in a cross...
67' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
66' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Crystal Palace: 53%.
66' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
66' Marvelous Nakamba is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Ramsey in a tactical substitution.
65' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
65' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
65' A shot from Conor Gallagher takes a deflection and it's an uncomfortable save for Emiliano Martinez who parries the ball back into play...
65' A shot by Tyrick Mitchell is blocked.
65' Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace passes the ball to a team mate.
65' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
65' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
64' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
63' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' The referee signals a free kick as Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace trips John McGinn
62' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' Calum Chambers relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Jean-Philippe Mateta puts in a cross...
61' Calum Chambers is penalised for pushing Wilfried Zaha.
60' Philippe Coutinho from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
60' Douglas Luiz puts in a cross...
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Crystal Palace: 52%.
59' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Nathaniel Clyne relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' John McGinn puts in a cross...
59' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
58' That looked a fine chance. Matty Cash from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
58' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
58' Joachim Andersen comes back onto the field.
58' The game is restarted.
58' Joachim Andersen is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
57' Joachim Andersen is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
56' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
56' Luka Milivojevic from Crystal Palace goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Danny Ings
55' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Crystal Palace: 53%.
54' Calum Chambers relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Great skill from Wilfried Zaha as he dribbles past his opponents
54' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
53' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
53' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' John McGinn relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Luka Milivojevic swings in a cross from the free kick.
52' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Conor Gallagher
51' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Crystal Palace: 54%.
50' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
50' Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
50' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' The game is restarted.
50' Ezri Konsa is injured and is replaced by Calum Chambers.
49' Ezri Konsa is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
47' Ezri Konsa is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
46' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
46' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' Crystal Palace has been the better team in this half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Crystal Palace: 52%.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Crystal Palace: 52%.
45' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' The game is restarted.
45' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
44' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
44' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
43' Nathaniel Clyne fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
43' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
42' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' The game is restarted.
42' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
41' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa trips Wilfried Zaha
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 49%, Crystal Palace: 51%.
40' Nathaniel Clyne from Crystal Palace goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ollie Watkins
39' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
39' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Cheikhou Kouyate puts in a cross...
39' Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
38' Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace heads the ball to a team mate.
38' Luka Milivojevic from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the left.
38' It's a good hit from long range by Nathaniel Clyne who forces a save from Emiliano Martinez. Corner kick.
38' Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
37' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
36' Philippe Coutinho from Aston Villa directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
36' Conor Gallagher is penalised for pushing Lucas Digne.
36' Tyrick Mitchell puts in a cross...
35' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Conor Gallagher puts in a cross...
35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 54%, Crystal Palace: 46%.
35' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
35' How did he miss that? Danny Ings has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
34' Great skill from Danny Ings as he dribbles past his opponents
34' Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
34' Could be a good chance here as John McGinn from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
34' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
33' Safe hands from Jack Butland as he comes out and claims the ball
33' Lucas Digne puts in a cross...
32' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
30' Wilfried Zaha is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa.
30' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Crystal Palace: 53%.
29' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' The game is restarted.
29' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
28' Reckless challenge there. John McGinn commits a rough foul on Nathaniel Clyne
27' Safe hands from Jack Butland as he comes out and claims the ball
27' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
26' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Crystal Palace: 57%.
26' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
25' Luka Milivojevic from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the right.
25' Ezri Konsa clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
25' Conor Gallagher puts in a cross...
25' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Wilfried Zaha tests Emiliano Martinez with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
24' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
22' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Conor Gallagher puts in a cross...
22' Crystal Palace start a counter attack.
21' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' The referee signals a free kick as Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace trips John McGinn
20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Crystal Palace: 52%.
19' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
19' Joachim Andersen puts in a cross...
19' Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
19' Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace heads the ball to a team mate.
18' Conor Gallagher from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the right.
18' Lucas Digne clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
18' Conor Gallagher from Crystal Palace passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
18' Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace passes the ball to a team mate.
18' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
17' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Douglas Luiz hand-balls.
16' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 50%, Crystal Palace: 50%.
16' The referee signals a free kick as Luka Milivojevic from Crystal Palace trips Philippe Coutinho
16' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
15' Eberechi Eze fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
15' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
14' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
14' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
14' Conor Gallagher commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
14' Reckless challenge there. Conor Gallagher commits a rough foul on John McGinn
13' Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
13' Luka Milivojevic from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the left.
13' Ezri Konsa clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
13' Conor Gallagher from Crystal Palace heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
13' Luka Milivojevic from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the right.
12' Nathaniel Clyne from Crystal Palace tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
12' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
12' Philippe Coutinho fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
11' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
11' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Matty Cash
11' A shot by Wilfried Zaha is blocked.
10' Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace heads the ball to a team mate.
10' Luka Milivojevic swings in a cross from the free kick.
10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 53%, Crystal Palace: 47%.
9' After a tactical foul, Tyrone Mings sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
9' The ref blows his whistle. Tyrone Mings charged Conor Gallagher from behind and it's a free-kick
9' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
9' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
8' Poor play by Joachim Andersen as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
8' John McGinn puts in a cross...
8' Tyrick Mitchell relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Ollie Watkins puts in a cross...
8' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
6' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Crystal Palace: 64%.
5' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
5' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
5' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
4' Danny Ings from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
4' Douglas Luiz puts in a cross...
3' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
2' Safe hands from Jack Butland as he comes out and claims the ball
2' Douglas Luiz puts in a cross...
2' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Nathaniel Clyne
2' The referee signals a free kick as Luka Milivojevic from Crystal Palace trips Lucas Digne
1' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Crystal Palace kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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