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Ollie Watkins45+1'
John McGinn49'
John McGinn73'
Morgan Gibbs-White61'
AVL
4-2-3-1
Unai Emery Etxegoien
23
Martínez
2
Cash
4
Konsa
3
Lindelöf
22
Maatsen
44
Kamara
8
Tielemans
7
McGinn
27
Rogers
10
Buendía
11
Watkins
13
Victor
3
Williams
5
Murillo
31
Milenković
34
Aina
29
Bakwa
16
Domínguez
8
Anderson
10
Gibbs-White
21
Hutchinson
19
Jesus
Sean Dyche
NFO
4-5-1
Substitutions
| 12 | Lucas Digne |
| 16 | Andrés García |
| 17 | Donyell Malen |
| 19 | Jadon Sancho |
| 20 | Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba |
| 26 | Lamare Bogarde |
| 40 | Marco Bizot |
| 53 | George Lawrence Hemmings |
| 71 | Theodore James Carroll |
| 4 | Morato |
| 9 | Taiwo Awoniyi |
| 12 | Douglas Luiz |
| 15 | Arnaud Kalimuendo |
| 24 | James McAtee |
| 26 | Matz Sels |
| 35 | Oleksandr Zinchenko |
| 37 | Nicolò Savona |
| 44 | Zach Abbott |
Home
Away
4
Corners
4
73
Ball Possession %
27
27
Successful Dribbles Percentage
80
3
Assists
1
3
Goals
1
1
Yellowcards
2
Min
Home
Type
Away
45+1'
Ollie Watkins
Morgan Rogers
1-0
49'
John McGinn
Matty Cash
2-0
61'
2-1
Morgan Gibbs-White
Dilane Bakwa
65'
Dilane Bakwa
Foul
69'
James McAtee
Dilane Bakwa
69'
Jadon Sancho
Emiliano Buendía
69'
Lucas Digne
Ian Maatsen
69'
Nicolò Savona
Ola Aina
73'
John McGinn
Youri Tielemans
3-1
78'
Matz Sels
John Victor
83'
Lamare Bogarde
John McGinn
83'
Douglas Luiz
Nicolás Domínguez
83'
Donyell Malen
Ollie Watkins
83'
Arnaud Kalimuendo
Igor Jesus
89'
James McAtee
Foul
90'
Andrés García
Matty Cash
90+4'
Lamare Bogarde
Foul
Min.
Comment
The opening half of the match is underway.
2'
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the box. However, the goalkeeper, John Victor from Nottingham Forest, makes a crucial save right in the center of the goal, with the assist coming from Morgan Rogers.
3'
Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa earned a free kick in an offensive position.
3'
Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest committed a foul.
7'
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
7'
Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa committed a foul.
8'
Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
8'
Igor Jesus committed a foul on a Nottingham Forest player.
8'
Matty Cash from Aston Villa earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
10'
Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
10'
Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest committed a foul.
11'
The attempt is thwarted. Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Boubacar Kamara.
11'
Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa committed a foul.
11'
Nicolás Domínguez from Nottingham Forest earned a free kick in the defensive area.
14'
Igor Jesus commits a handball for Nottingham Forest.
14'
Offside call against Nottingham Forest. Igor Jesus is caught in an offside position.
17'
Corner kick awarded to Aston Villa, following a foul by Neco Williams.
17'
Missed opportunity! Ian Maatsen of Aston Villa took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, coming close but ultimately missing the target following a corner kick.
19'
Match halted due to an injury to Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.
19'
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
21'
Missed opportunity! Igor Jesus from Nottingham Forest attempted a header from the right side of the penalty area, but it went just wide. The assist came from Ola Aina.
23'
Corner awarded to Aston Villa after Elliot Anderson allowed the ball to go out.
23'
Dilane Bakwa from Nottingham Forest has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
23'
Matty Cash from Aston Villa committed a foul.
24'
Corner awarded to Nottingham Forest after Ian Maatsen allowed the ball to go out.
26'
The attempt on goal is denied. Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets intercepted. The assist came from Emiliano Buendía.
29'
Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
29'
Igor Jesus commits a foul against Nottingham Forest.
30'
A new offensive play unfolds as Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. However, Emiliano Martínez of Aston Villa makes a great save, pushing the ball away to the left corner. The assist came from Nicolás Domínguez.
30'
Corner awarded to Nottingham Forest after Matty Cash allowed the ball to go out.
31'
The attempt is thwarted. Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest fires a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
33'
Corner awarded to Nottingham Forest after Ian Maatsen allowed the ball to go out.
34'
Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
34'
Nikola Milenkovic committed a foul against Nottingham Forest.
35'
Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
35'
Igor Jesus committed a foul on a Nottingham Forest player.
41'
Corner kick awarded to Aston Villa after Neco Williams allowed the ball to go out.
42'
Dilane Bakwa of Nottingham Forest has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
42'
Youri Tielemans commits a foul against Aston Villa.
45'
Elliot Anderson committed a foul against Nottingham Forest.
45'
Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa earned a free kick in an offensive position.
45'
The fourth official has indicated there will be one minute of stoppage time.
45+1'
Goal! Aston Villa takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Nottingham Forest. Ollie Watkins scores with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
45+3'
The first half has concluded with Aston Villa leading Nottingham Forest 1-0.
45'
The second half is underway with Aston Villa leading Nottingham Forest 1-0.
47'
Igor Jesus of Nottingham Forest commits a handball.
49'
Goal! Aston Villa leads 2-0 against Nottingham Forest. John McGinn scores with a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
50'
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
50'
Morgan Rogers committed a foul against Aston Villa.
51'
A shot is deflected. Nicolás Domínguez from Nottingham Forest attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Elliot Anderson.
51'
Morgan Rogers committed a foul against Aston Villa.
52'
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest earned a free kick in the defensive area.
52'
Neco Williams of Nottingham Forest earned a free kick in the defensive area.
54'
Missed opportunity! Dilane Bakwa of Nottingham Forest attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it went just wide. The assist came from Omari Hutchinson.
56'
Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa earned a free kick in an offensive position.
56'
Nikola Milenkovic commits a foul on a Nottingham Forest player.
57'
Missed opportunity! Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it narrowly missed the target following a free kick.
60'
John McGinn of Aston Villa earned a free kick on the right flank.
60'
John McGinn from Aston Villa was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
61'
Goal! Aston Villa 2, Nottingham Forest 1. Morgan Gibbs-White scores for Nottingham Forest with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area into the bottom left corner. The assist comes from Dilane Bakwa.
63'
Neco Williams committed a foul for Nottingham Forest.
63'
Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
63'
Ollie Watkins committed a foul for Aston Villa.
63'
Nikola Milenkovic from Nottingham Forest has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
64'
A fresh offensive push unfolds as Ola Aina from Nottingham Forest takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards out. The attempt is expertly stopped by Aston Villa's goalkeeper, Emiliano Martínez, who makes the save right in the middle of the goal. The assist comes from Morgan Gibbs-White.
64'
Fouled by Dilane Bakwa of Nottingham Forest.
64'
Ian Maatsen of Aston Villa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
65'
Dilane Bakwa of Nottingham Forest has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
66'
The attempt is thwarted. Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa fires a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
66'
Corner awarded to Aston Villa after Neco Williams allowed the ball to go out.
67'
Corner kick awarded to Aston Villa after Dilane Bakwa allowed the ball to go out of play.
68'
Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
68'
Nicolás Domínguez from Nottingham Forest committed a foul.
69'
Substitution for Aston Villa: Lucas Digne is coming off, and Ian Maatsen is taking his place.
69'
Substitution for Aston Villa: Jadon Sancho replaces Emiliano Buendía.
69'
Substitution for Nottingham Forest: Nicolò Savona is coming on to replace Ola Aina.
69'
Substitution for Nottingham Forest: James McAtee comes on to replace Dilane Bakwa.
70'
The attempt is thwarted. Jadon Sancho from Aston Villa fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Lucas Digne.
71'
Elliot Anderson committed a foul on a Nottingham Forest player.
71'
Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa was awarded a free kick in the attacking zone.
72'
Aston Villa is caught offside. Matty Cash is in an offside position.
73'
Goal! Aston Villa leads Nottingham Forest 3-1. John McGinn scores with a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom left corner of the net. The assist comes from Youri Tielemans after a quick counterattack.
73'
Match halted due to an injury to John Victor from Nottingham Forest.
77'
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
78'
Substitution for Nottingham Forest: Matz Sels is coming on to replace John Victor due to an injury.
78'
Another offensive push from Nottingham Forest. Morgan Gibbs-White takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Emiliano Martínez of Aston Villa makes a great save, stopping it in the top right corner.
78'
Corner awarded to Nottingham Forest after a deflection off Emiliano Martínez.
79'
Offside call against Nottingham Forest. James McAtee has been caught in an offside position.
80'
Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa earned a free kick on the right flank.
80'
Igor Jesus committed a foul on a Nottingham Forest player.
82'
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa committed a foul.
82'
Matz Sels from Nottingham Forest has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
83'
Substitution for Aston Villa: Donyell Malen replaces Ollie Watkins.
83'
Substitution for Aston Villa: Lamare Bogarde comes on to replace John McGinn.
84'
Substitution for Nottingham Forest: Douglas Luiz comes on to replace Nicolás Domínguez.
84'
Substitution for Nottingham Forest: Arnaud Kalimuendo replaces Igor Jesus.
84'
Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest committed a foul.
84'
Lamare Bogarde from Aston Villa earned a free kick in the defensive area.
89'
James McAtee committed a foul against Nottingham Forest.
89'
Lamare Bogarde from Aston Villa has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
89'
James McAtee of Nottingham Forest has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
90'
Substitution for Aston Villa: Andrés García comes on to replace Matty Cash.
90+1'
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 7 minutes of stoppage time.
90+2'
Youri Tielemans commits a foul against Aston Villa.
90+2'
Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
90+3'
Offside call against Nottingham Forest. Arnaud Kalimuendo has been caught in an offside position.
90+4'
Douglas Luiz committed a foul against Nottingham Forest.
90+4'
Lamare Bogarde from Aston Villa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
90+4'
Lamare Bogarde from Aston Villa committed a foul.
90+4'
Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest earned a free kick in an offensive position.
90+4'
Lamare Bogarde from Aston Villa has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
90+5'
Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa earned a free kick in the defensive area.
90+5'
Murillo commits a foul against Nottingham Forest.
90+7'
A fresh offensive push unfolds as Arnaud Kalimuendo of Nottingham Forest takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Emiliano Martínez of Aston Villa makes a save, diving to his right to deny the attempt.
90+8'
The second half has concluded with Aston Villa securing a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest.
That's a wrap! The match has concluded with Aston Villa triumphing over Nottingham Forest, finishing at 3-1.