FT Chelsea 3 - 0
Aston Villa
Commentary:
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: Chelsea: 64%, Aston Villa: 36%.
90+5' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
90+5' Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
90+5' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+4' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
90+3' Christopher Nkunku is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa.
90+2' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+2' Goal kick for Chelsea.
90+2' John McGinn from Aston Villa fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
90+2' Malo Gusto from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2' Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+1' Levi Colwill successfully blocks the shot
90+1' A shot by Pau Torres is blocked.
90+1' Good effort by Jhon Duran as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+1' The cross by Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Levi Colwill from Chelsea trips Emiliano Buendia
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Benoit Badiashile from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jhon Duran
90' Ball possession: Chelsea: 64%, Aston Villa: 36%.
90' Moises Caicedo is penalised for pushing Emiliano Buendia.
89' Yellow card for Joao Felix.
89' Reckless challenge there. Joao Felix commits a rough foul on Youri Tielemans
89' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
89' A chance presents itself to Joao Felix from Chelsea but his header goes wide
89' Good effort by Noni Madueke as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
89' Good effort by Joao Felix as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
88' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
88' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
86' Romeo Lavia is leaving the field to be replaced by Malo Gusto in a tactical substitution.
86' Cole Palmer is leaving the field to be replaced by Joao Felix in a tactical substitution.
85' Ball possession: Chelsea: 64%, Aston Villa: 36%.
85' Noni Madueke is booked for diving.
85' Noni Madueke throws himself to the ground, attempting to win a free-kick, but the ref is not having it
84' Ollie Watkins is leaving the field to be replaced by Emiliano Buendia in a tactical substitution.
83' Noni Madueke provided the assist for the goal.
83' G O O O A A A L - Cole Palmer from Chelsea beats the keeper from outside the box with the left foot!82' Reckless challenge there. Ross Barkley commits a rough foul on Cole Palmer
82' Marc Cucurella relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
81' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
80' Ball possession: Chelsea: 65%, Aston Villa: 35%.
80' Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
79' The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea trips Ross Barkley
78' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
78' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
76' Benoit Badiashile is penalised for pushing Jhon Duran.
76' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
75' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Ball possession: Chelsea: 64%, Aston Villa: 36%.
75' Pau Torres successfully blocks the shot
75' A shot by Cole Palmer is blocked.
75' Romeo Lavia from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
75' The referee signals a free kick as Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea trips Youri Tielemans
75' Ezri Konsa wins an air challenge against Christopher Nkunku
74' Goal kick for Chelsea.
74' Youri Tielemans swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
73' Levi Colwill successfully blocks the shot
73' Ross Barkley from Aston Villa heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
73' Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
72' Marc Cucurella from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
71' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
71' Cole Palmer from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
71' Jadon Sancho is leaving the field to be replaced by Noni Madueke in a tactical substitution.
71' Nicolas Jackson is leaving the field to be replaced by Christopher Nkunku in a tactical substitution.
70' Matty Cash successfully blocks the shot
70' A shot by Jadon Sancho is blocked.
70' Ball possession: Chelsea: 64%, Aston Villa: 36%.
70' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
69' Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
69' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
68' Marc Cucurella from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68' Pau Torres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
68' Benoit Badiashile successfully blocks the shot
68' A shot by Jhon Duran is blocked.
67' Benoit Badiashile wins an air challenge against Jhon Duran
67' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
66' Jaden Philogene-Bidace is leaving the field to be replaced by Leon Bailey in a tactical substitution.
66' Morgan Rogers is leaving the field to be replaced by Jhon Duran in a tactical substitution.
66' Romeo Lavia from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down John McGinn
66' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
65' Robin Olsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Ezri Konsa could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
65' Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
65' The game is restarted.
64' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
64' Moises Caicedo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
63' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
63' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
62' Boubacar Kamara is leaving the field to be replaced by Ross Barkley in a tactical substitution.
61' Yellow card for Matty Cash.
61' Reckless challenge there. Matty Cash commits a rough foul on Enzo Fernandez
61' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' Enzo Fernandez is penalised for pushing Youri Tielemans.
60' Goal kick for Chelsea.
60' Wesley Fofana is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Benoit Badiashile.
58' Wesley Fofana is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
58' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
57' A chance presents itself to John McGinn from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
57' Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
57' Marc Cucurella relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Ollie Watkins makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
56' Jadon Sancho from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jaden Philogene-Bidace
56' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
55' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
55' Ball possession: Chelsea: 65%, Aston Villa: 35%.
54' Jaden Philogene-Bidace is booked for diving.
54' NO PENALTY! The ref believes Jaden Philogene-Bidace dived in the penalty box. Controversial!
54' Marc Cucurella relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Levi Colwill from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53' A shot by John McGinn is blocked.
53' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
53' Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
53' Enzo Fernandez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
53' Enzo Fernandez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
52' Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea is ruled offside.
51' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
51' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Romeo Lavia from Chelsea trips John McGinn
49' John McGinn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
47' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
46' John McGinn from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
46' Lucas Digne wins an air challenge against Pedro Neto
46' Emiliano Martinez is injured and is replaced by Robin Olsen.
46' The second half is underway.
45+6' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+6' Ball possession: Chelsea: 65%, Aston Villa: 35%.
45+5' The referee signals a free kick as Jaden Philogene-Bidace from Aston Villa trips Jadon Sancho
45+5' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
45+4' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+4' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+3' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
45+2' Good effort by Ollie Watkins as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
45+2' The cross by Jaden Philogene-Bidace from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
45+2' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+2' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45' Ball possession: Chelsea: 60%, Aston Villa: 40%.
45' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
44' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
43' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
42' Pedro Neto makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
42' Levi Colwill wins an air challenge against Morgan Rogers
42' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
41' Cole Palmer fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
41' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
40' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
40' The game is restarted.
40' Ball possession: Chelsea: 60%, Aston Villa: 40%.
39' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
39' Wesley Fofana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
36' Enzo Fernandez made the key pass for the goal!
36' Cole Palmer provided the assist for the goal.
36' G O O O A A A L - Enzo Fernandez scores with the right foot!36' Ball possession: Chelsea: 60%, Aston Villa: 40%.
36' Robert Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
35' Jadon Sancho from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
35' Robert Sanchez from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
35' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
34' John McGinn wins an air challenge against Romeo Lavia
34' Marc Cucurella is penalised for pushing Emiliano Martinez.
34' Enzo Fernandez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
33' Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
33' Enzo Fernandez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
30' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
30' Good effort by Nicolas Jackson as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
30' Emiliano Martinez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
30' Ball possession: Chelsea: 60%, Aston Villa: 40%.
29' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
28' The referee signals a free kick as Levi Colwill from Chelsea trips Morgan Rogers
28' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
27' Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
26' Levi Colwill is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa.
26' Boubacar Kamara successfully blocks the shot
26' A shot by Romeo Lavia is blocked.
26' Cole Palmer sees his indirect free-kick saved by the keeper.
25' Ball possession: Chelsea: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
23' Emiliano Martinez fouls an opponent.
23' Cole Palmer shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
23' Cole Palmer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
22' Jadon Sancho from Chelsea is ruled offside.
21' Wesley Fofana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
20' Enzo Fernandez is penalised for pushing Jaden Philogene-Bidace.
20' Ball possession: Chelsea: 57%, Aston Villa: 43%.
18' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
17' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
16' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
15' Oooh... that was a sitter! Ollie Watkins should have scored from that position
15' Good effort by Ollie Watkins as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
15' Ollie Watkins makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' Ball possession: Chelsea: 49%, Aston Villa: 51%.
14' Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea is ruled offside.
13' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
13' Pedro Neto fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
13' Chelsea start a counter attack.
13' Romeo Lavia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
13' Lucas Digne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
13' Jaden Philogene-Bidace goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
13' The cross by Lucas Digne from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
12' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Moises Caicedo from Chelsea trips John McGinn
11' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
10' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Chelsea: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
10' The game is restarted.
8' Jaden Philogene-Bidace is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
7' G O O O A A A L - Nicolas Jackson volleys the ball into the back of the net with the left foot.7' The cross by Marc Cucurella from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
7' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
7' Marc Cucurella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
6' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: Chelsea: 20%, Aston Villa: 80%.
4' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Wesley Fofana
4' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
3' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
3' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
3' The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea trips Boubacar Kamara
2' Wesley Fofana from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ollie Watkins
1' The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea trips Ezri Konsa
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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