Commentary:
90+7' Both teams could have won today but Aston Villa just managed to carve out the victory
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Today's attendance is 37220.
90+7' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Lille: 55%.
90+7' Lucas Chevalier from Lille intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+7' Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+7' Leny Yoro relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+7' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+6' Tiago Santos from Lille intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+6' The referee signals a free kick as Remy Cabella from Lille trips John McGinn
90+5' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Lille: 56%.
90+4' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa receives a yellow card for time wasting.
90+3' Angel Gomes is penalised for pushing Tim Iroegbunam.
90+3' Jonathan David from Lille is ruled offside.
90+2' The referee signals a free kick as Jhon Duran from Aston Villa trips Ismaily
90+2' Benjamin Andre wins an air challenge against Tim Iroegbunam
90+1' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
90+1' Yusuf Yazici from Lille tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
90+1' Benjamin Andre creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' John McGinn swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Lille: 59%.
89' Lille are in control of the ball.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Remy Cabella from Lille trips Ezri Konsa
87' Goal kick for Lille.
87' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
86' Bafode Diakite is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexsandro Ribeiro in a tactical substitution.
85' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Lille: 56%.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Remy Cabella from Lille trips Ezri Konsa
84' With the goal, Lille have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?
84' Remy Cabella provided the assist for the goal.
84' G O O O A A A L - Bafode Diakite from Lille heads the ball home!84' Remy Cabella from Lille swings in the corner from the left.
84' Tim Iroegbunam successfully blocks the shot
84' A shot by Benjamin Andre is blocked.
84' Tiago Santos creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
84' Lille with a potentially dangerous attack.
83' The referee signals a free kick as Alex Moreno from Aston Villa trips Tiago Santos
83' Goal kick for Lille.
82' Youri Tielemans is leaving the field to be replaced by Tim Iroegbunam in a tactical substitution.
82' Ollie Watkins is leaving the field to be replaced by Jhon Duran in a tactical substitution.
81' The game is restarted.
81' Bafode Diakite 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' A chance presents itself to Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
81' Ezri Konsa wins an air challenge against Bafode Diakite
81' The cross by Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
80' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
80' Tiago Santos relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Lille: 56%.
80' The game is restarted.
79' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
79' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
78' Gabriel Gudmundsson is leaving the field to be replaced by Angel Gomes in a tactical substitution.
78' Hakon Arnar Haraldsson is leaving the field to be replaced by Remy Cabella in a tactical substitution.
78' Lille are trying to create something here.
77' Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa is booked after several commited fouls.
77' The referee signals a free kick as Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa trips Hakon Arnar Haraldsson
75' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Lille: 57%.
75' Goal kick for Lille.
74' Lucas Digne is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Moreno in a tactical substitution.
74' Leon Bailey is leaving the field to be replaced by Moussa Diaby in a tactical substitution.
74' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
73' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
73' Ollie Watkins relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Good effort by Hakon Arnar Haraldsson as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
73' Yusuf Yazici from Lille swings in the corner from the right.
72' Gabriel Gudmundsson sends a header towards goal, but Emiliano Martinez is there to comfortably save it
72' The cross by Yusuf Yazici from Lille successfully finds a teammate in the box.
71' Douglas Luiz is penalised for pushing Ismaily.
71' Ismaily makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Lille: 56%.
70' Ezri Konsa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
70' Lille are in control of the ball.
69' Hakon Arnar Haraldsson from Lille is ruled offside.
68' Lille take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
68' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
68' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68' Lille are trying to create something here.
67' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
67' Diego Carlos from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
67' Lille are trying to create something here.
67' Ollie Watkins is penalised for pushing Tiago Santos.
66' Gabriel Gudmundsson from Lille is ruled offside.
66' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Lille is revoked due to offside.
65' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 42%, Lille: 58%.
65' Morgan Rogers is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicolo Zaniolo in a tactical substitution.
64' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Lille.
64' Yusuf Yazici made the key pass for the goal!
64' With the goal, Lille have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?
63' G O O O O A A A L! Lille score! Gabriel Gudmundsson is on the scoresheet.
63' The cross by Tiago Santos from Lille successfully finds a teammate in the box.
63' Lille take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
62' Lille are in control of the ball.
61' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
61' Lille are trying to create something here.
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Lille: 57%.
60' Edon Zhegrova is leaving the field to be replaced by Yusuf Yazici in a tactical substitution.
59' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
59' The ref blows his whistle. Tiago Santos charged Lucas Digne from behind and it's a free-kick
59' Edon Zhegrova from Lille goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lucas Digne
58' Lucas Digne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
58' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Nabil Bentaleb
57' Douglas Luiz made the key pass for the goal!
57' A wonderful team goal!
56' Leon Bailey provided the assist for the goal.
56' G O O O A A A L - John McGinn from Aston Villa beats the keeper from outside the box with the left foot!56' Leon Bailey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
56' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
56' Tiago Santos successfully blocks the shot
56' A shot by Youri Tielemans is blocked.
56' Leon Bailey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Lille: 57%.
54' The referee signals a free kick as Benjamin Andre from Lille trips Douglas Luiz
54' Nabil Bentaleb successfully blocks the shot
54' A shot by Lucas Digne is blocked.
54' A shot by Douglas Luiz is blocked.
53' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
52' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
52' Lille are trying to create something here.
52' Benjamin Andre makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
52' Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
52' Safe hands from Lucas Chevalier as he comes out and claims the ball
51' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
50' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Lille: 59%.
50' After a tactical foul, Douglas Luiz sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
50' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Hakon Arnar Haraldsson
49' John McGinn is penalised for pushing Ismaily.
49' Good effort by Leon Bailey as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
49' Ollie Watkins creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
49' The cross by Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
49' Gabriel Gudmundsson from Lille goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ezri Konsa
48' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
48' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
47' Edon Zhegrova from Lille is ruled offside.
46' Lucas Digne is penalised for pushing Tiago Santos.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' The only goal scored by Aston Villa gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Lille: 60%.
45+2' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' Ezri Konsa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+2' Lille with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+1' The referee shows Paulo Fonseca the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Benjamin Andre
45+1' Leny Yoro from Lille intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Lille: 60%.
45' The referee signals a free kick as Tiago Santos from Lille trips Douglas Luiz
45' Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45' Lille are trying to create something here.
44' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
43' Diego Carlos from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Tiago Santos
42' Diego Carlos relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Edon Zhegrova from Lille swings in the corner from the right.
42' Good effort by Jonathan David as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
42' Hakon Arnar Haraldsson creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
41' Lille with a potentially dangerous attack.
41' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Lille: 59%.
40' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
39' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
39' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
38' Lille take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
37' Jonathan David from Lille is ruled offside.
37' Lille are trying to create something here.
36' Goal kick for Lille.
36' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
36' John McGinn creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
36' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
35' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
35' A shot by Gabriel Gudmundsson is blocked.
35' Lille are trying to create something here.
35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Lille: 59%.
35' Goal kick for Lille.
34' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
34' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
34' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
33' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
33' Lille are trying to create something here.
32' Emiliano Martinez makes a crucial save!
32' Oooh... that was a sitter! Bafode Diakite should have scored from that position
32' Good effort by Bafode Diakite as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
32' Hakon Arnar Haraldsson creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
31' Lille with a potentially dangerous attack.
31' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
30' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Lille: 61%.
30' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
29' Tiago Santos comes back onto the field.
29' Ismaily makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
29' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
28' Tiago Santos is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
27' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
26' Lille are trying to create something here.
25' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 42%, Lille: 58%.
24' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
24' Good effort by Edon Zhegrova as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
24' Gabriel Gudmundsson creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
24' Lucas Chevalier from Lille intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
24' Morgan Rogers swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
23' Bafode Diakite successfully blocks the shot
23' A shot by Ollie Watkins is blocked.
23' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
23' Douglas Luiz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
22' The referee signals a free kick as Ismaily from Lille trips Leon Bailey
21' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
21' Good effort by Edon Zhegrova as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
20' Lille with a potentially dangerous attack.
20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Lille: 57%.
20' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
20' The game is restarted.
19' John McGinn is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
19' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
19' Lille start a counter attack.
18' Jonathan David makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
18' The referee signals a free kick as Nabil Bentaleb from Lille trips John McGinn
18' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
17' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
16' Lille are in control of the ball.
16' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
16' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Lille: 56%.
14' Ollie Watkins managed to score from an easy position.
14' Aston Villa managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
13' John McGinn provided the assist for the goal.
13' G O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa heads the ball home!13' John McGinn from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
13' Ismaily relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Leny Yoro from Lille intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
13' Ollie Watkins volleys a shot on target, but Lucas Chevalier is on hand to save it
13' Ezri Konsa creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
13' Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
12' Benjamin Andre successfully blocks the shot
12' A shot by Ollie Watkins is blocked.
12' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
11' Benjamin Andre from Lille intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
11' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
11' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Lille: 63%.
10' Lille are trying to create something here.
9' Lille take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
9' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
8' The referee signals a free kick as Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa trips Benjamin Andre
7' Jonathan David from Lille is ruled offside.
7' Lille with a potentially dangerous attack.
7' Lille are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 51%, Lille: 49%.
5' Lille take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
5' Diego Carlos relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
4' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
4' The referee signals a free kick as Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa trips Nabil Bentaleb
3' Lille are in control of the ball.
2' Goal kick for Lille.
2' The cross by Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
1' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Lille kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Villa Park, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
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