Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Match Commentary

1. 90+8' Full time That's all for today as the game is over.
2. 90+8' Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace) decides to speed play up with a short corner kick.
3. 90+3' Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace) brings down the pass, looks up and shoots from distance, but it's straight at a defender who unwittingly blocks it.
4. 90+1' Marco Bizot pulls off a great save to deny Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace), who makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick shot to the left side of the goal.
5. 90' We will have 7 min. of added time.
6. 90' It doesn’t look good for Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace); looks like he’ll have to leave the pitch!
7. 88' Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) steps up to take the corner, but the ball just sails in among the defenders.
8. 87' Yellow card Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Stuart Attwell had an easy-decision to make.
9. 86' We are about to witness a substitution. Nathaniel Clyne (Crystal Palace) is replacing Daichi Kamada.
10. 85' Here comes a substitution. Jean-Philippe Mateta is given a rest as he is replaced by Justin Devenny (Crystal Palace).
11. 84' Unai Emery has decided to make a change. Lamare Bogarde (Aston Villa) replaces Ian Maatsen.
12. 83' Substitution. Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) in, Donyell Malen out.
13. 83' Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace) trips an opposition player and Stuart Attwell signals a foul. It's a free kick to Aston Villa in a dangerous position.
14. 82' What a beautiful long-range strike by Donyell Malen (Aston Villa). He is quite unlucky as his shot flies just over the bar.
15. 82' Bradley-Paul Burrowes (Aston Villa) sends a cross into the box, but Dean Henderson comes off his line to gather the ball.
16. 81' The statistic for corner kicks – 9:0.
17. 78' Goal · 0–3 GOAL! The long throw finds Maxence Lacroix and his headed flick on is easily nodded into the net from close range by Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace). It's now 0:3.
18. 74' That will be all from John McGinn who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Pau Torres (Aston Villa).
19. 74' Unai Emery has decided to substitute Matty Cash and he is replaced by Bradley-Paul Burrowes (Aston Villa).
20. 73' A rebound spins to Donyell Malen (Aston Villa) inside the box, but his sliced shot flies just wide of the right post.
21. 72' Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Marco Bizot intercepts the ball.
22. 71' Substitution. Will Hughes did his best and is replaced by Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace).
23. 71' Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) attempts to convert a cross into a goal, but his promising header from near the penalty spot towards the roof of the net is denied by a decent save from Dean Henderson.
24. 68' Goal · 0–2 Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace) finds some space on the edge of the penalty box and smashes the ball into the top right corner! What a beauty!
25. 67' 8:2 – the total goal attempt statistics. The shots on goal statistics – 4:1.
26. 67' Matty Cash (Aston Villa) puts a dangerous cross into the box, but the corner is cleared by the first man.
27. 64' Matty Cash (Aston Villa) has the ability to send the ball deep into the penalty area from throw-ins and it can lead to very promising situations for his team.
28. 63' John McGinn (Aston Villa) whips the ball in from the long-range free kick, but the first man gets it clear.
29. 60' Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) is clearly in an offside position and the linesman raises his flag.
30. 59' A wild pass somehow finds Matty Cash (Aston Villa) in space, he steadies himself and shoots from mid-range but sends it just over the bar.
31. 59' A quickly taken corner by Aston Villa.
32. 59' Dean Henderson pulls off a great save to deny Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), who makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick low drive to the bottom left corner.
33. 58' Donyell Malen (Aston Villa) quickly takes the corner kick with a short pass.
34. 56' Oliver Glasner is forced to make a change. Adam Wharton is not able to carry on due to injury. He is replaced by Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace).
35. 55' The injury to Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) looks like it might have ended his involvement in this match.
36. 54' Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa) gets into a good scoring position. He creates some space for himself and tries his luck from distance. His decent effort towards the underside of the crossbar is, however, superbly saved by Dean Henderson!
37. 53' Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) breaks into the box and goes over after a challenge from an opposition player, but the ref signals NO penalty!
38. 52' Yellow card This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Will Hughes (Crystal Palace) was quite harsh and Stuart Attwell didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
39. 48' Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) darts into the penalty area to latch on to a pass, and he unleashes a low shot in the direction of the right post. Dean Henderson is alert and denies him with a nice save.
40. 48' Donyell Malen (Aston Villa) clips an inviting cross into the box, but there's no one in a position to get on the end of it.
41. 47' John McGinn (Aston Villa) takes the corner which is cleared.
42. 47' Matty Cash (Aston Villa) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety. The referee points to the corner flag and Aston Villa will take a corner.
43. 46' Unai Emery makes a switch. Emiliano Buendia is coming on in place of Evann Guessand (Aston Villa) at the start of the second period.
44. 46' The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.
45. 45+5' The match has reached half-time.
46. 45+4' Will Hughes (Crystal Palace) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee.
47. 45+2' Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) plays in a hopeful cross, but it doesn't find its way to any of the attacking players. The ball goes out of play and Aston Villa will have a goal kick.
48. 45' 3 additional min. will be played.
49. 44' Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) found some space to play in a lofted pass, but he looks disappointed as none of his teammates managed to connect with it.
50. 41' Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa) connects with the corner kick around the penalty spot, but steers his header inches over the bar.
51. 41' Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will send the ball into the penalty box.
52. 41' Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) darts into the penalty area to latch on to a pass, and he unleashes a shot towards the roof of the net, but Dean Henderson is alert and denies him with a nice save.
53. 38' Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) plays a one-two with Will Hughes, but the move breaks down.
54. 35' Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.
55. 35' Crystal Palace seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
56. 33' Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa) tries to find Evann Guessand, but he puts too much power on the through ball. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Crystal Palace.
57. 31' 2:2 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams. The current number of shots on goal is 1:1.
58. 31' Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) takes the resultant free kick from the edge of the box and tries to find one of his teammates with a cross, but the keeper climbs high and gets to it first, collecting the ball with ease.
59. 29' Lovely cross from Daniel Munoz to find Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) deep in the box, but he steers his header well wide of the left post.
60. 29' Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) plays a through ball but overhits it.
61. 27' Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) whips in the corner, but one of the defending players gets a head on it and intercepts.
62. 26' Donyell Malen (Aston Villa) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
63. 25' Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) serves up a nice cross, but Marco Bizot punches the ball away.
64. 25' Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.
65. 24' Evann Guessand (Aston Villa) receives a precise low pass inside the box, controls it and sends it straight at Dean Henderson, who makes a comfortable save.
66. 22' Yellow card This is a yellow card! Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) is not happy with the decision, but from our point of view it was clear.
67. 21' Goal · 0–1 Goal! Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Marco Bizot into the bottom left corner.
68. 21' Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.
69. 20' Yellow card Marco Bizot (Aston Villa) is given a fully deserved yellow card.
70. 20' Marco Bizot (Aston Villa) performs a sliding tackle but catches his opponent's legs. The referee blows his whistle for an infringement. A penalty is awarded to Crystal Palace!
71. 16' Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) is in a clear offside position and the linesman raises his flag.
72. 16' Ball possession – 65:35.
73. 14' Yellow card Relief for Matty Cash (Aston Villa) as the ref sticks to his original yellow card decision after the VAR review.
74. 14' Red card Wait! The referee makes the VAR signal and he's going to review that incident from earlier. This could be a red card for Matty Cash (Aston Villa)! Let's see what he decides.
75. 13' Red card Matty Cash (Aston Villa) can count himself lucky for not being sent off after only receiving a caution from the referee.
76. 12' Stuart Attwell blows his whistle as Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) used excessive force in the tackle during an attack.
77. 11' Matty Cash (Aston Villa) takes the corner kick and sends a lovely ball into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and knocks the ball to safety.
78. 11' Donyell Malen (Aston Villa) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack. The ball goes out of play and Aston Villa have been awarded a corner kick.
79. 11' Matty Cash (Aston Villa) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender.
80. 10' Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) makes a slide tackle, but referee Stuart Attwell blows for a foul. It's a free kick to Aston Villa, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
81. 10' Some neat passing and movement from Aston Villa as they ping around some short passes in order to create a new attacking opportunity.
82. 7' Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) sends a low pass into the box, towards Ollie Watkins. However, he takes one touch too many and loses it to one of the defenders.
83. 5' Aston Villa control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
84. 2' Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa) finds enough space to climb high and plants a header way over the bar. What a poor effort.
85. 2' Matty Cash (Aston Villa) takes the corner with a short pass.
86. 1' Donyell Malen (Aston Villa) works the corner short instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
87. 1' One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Evann Guessand (Aston Villa). Aston Villa force a corner. They send men into the box.
88. 1' The first half has started.
89. The players are out and the match is about to start. Crystal Palace will have the kick-off.
90. Stuart Attwell is introduced as the referee for today's match.
91. The starting lineups of both teams are already revealed and you can check them out in the details of this match.