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Thank you all for joining us in this intense duel with an exciting ending, it has been a pleasure to be with all of you, see you all again!
END OF THE GAME: ASTON VILLA'S GOAL
⚽ GOOOOAALLLL
ASTON VILLA GOAL, THE SIXTH.
The ball was filtered to Watkins who shot in a one-on-one, but Steele made a save. However, the rebound fell to Douglas Luiz who sent the ball into the back of the net.
🟨 90+5'
Yellow card for Jhon Duran for protesting;
⏱️ 90'
Eight minutes of added time
This was Watkins' third goal to finish off his hat trick
¡SOY YO! ¡SOY YO! 🫡 Ollie Watkins sabe que lo suyo es una EXHIBICIÓN ✨
Él robó, él creó y él remató para poner la puntilla del Aston Villa💣 ¡Así se culmina un HAT-TRICK!#PremierLeagueDAZN ⚽🏴 pic.twitter.com/p66xbmrBpX — DAZN España (@DAZN_ES) September 30, 2023
⚽ GOOOOAALLL
VILLA'S ASTON GOAL. THE FIFTH ARRIVES. Quick play after another Brighton loss. Watkins assists Ramsey who drives and with a tight shot sends the ball into the net.
⏱️ 83'
Simon Adingra almost reduced the deficit, but his shot from the edge of the area was deflected to a corner by Dibu Martinez after a handball.
🟨 79'
Center back Dunk now receives a yellow card
🟨 72'
Yellow card to Ansu Fati for his action on Konsa;
This was the goal of Ansu Fati
Ha venido para ser determinante, ha salido para levantar a un equipo hundido 🙌
Ansu Fati & Brighton, primer gol en la tarde más difícil: todo empieza aquí 🤩#PremierLeagueDAZN ⚽🏴 pic.twitter.com/5pUx5ma9zu — DAZN España (@DAZN_ES) September 30, 2023
⚽ GOOAAALL
ASTON VILLA GOAL. HAT TRICK FOR WATKINS
Another mistake by Brighton's backline and Watkins took advantage of it. He controlled the ball, switched legs and sent the ball into the back of the net to seal the game.
⏱️ 61'
A chance for Brighton after Mitoma's header is cleared by the backline, but the rebound is picked up by Ansu Fati, who shoots and is blocked by Aston Villa;
🟨 57'
The referee shows the yellow card to Konsa for wasting time;
⚽ GOOOOAALL
BRIGHTON GOAL. GOAL BY ANSU FATI.
The former FC Barcelona player reduces the gap on the scoreboard.
⏱️ 46'
The second half begins with a triple change for Brighton. Joao Pedro, Ansu Fati and Tariq Lamptey come in.
HALF TIME
End of the first part
⏱️ 45'
Four minutes of added extension time;
This was Watkins' second goal, who today is being the hero of Aston Villa.
✅ Acelerar el tiempo y pararlo
✅ Cocinarte un GOLAZO
✅ Hacer un DESTROZO al Brighton
Lo que está haciendo Watkins 🔥 Como para que Emery no se vuelva loco 🤪#PremierLeagueDAZN ⚽🏴 pic.twitter.com/cML4hWBZOO — DAZN España (@DAZN_ES) September 30, 2023
🟨 39'
Welbeck now gets a yellow card after fouling Kamara
⏱️ 37'
Douglas Luiz's shot from the edge of the area goes over the goal.
🟨 32'
Yellow for Lucas Digne for a foul on March, the second yellow card of the match and the first for a Villa player.
Watkins' first goal
Lo celebra con TODO Unai Emery y es que sus muchachos han hecho una jugada DE LIBRO 🔝
Golpea primero el Aston Villa 👊#PremierLeagueDAZN ⚽🏴 pic.twitter.com/hFpVLRQECA — DAZN España (@DAZN_ES) September 30, 2023
⏱️ 28'
Brighton's arrival that ended with a header from March that went over the goal;
⚽ GOOOAALL
ASTON VILLA GOAL. THE THIRD.
Diaby's shot touches Estupiñan and goes into his own goal.
⚽ GOOAALLL
ASTON VILLA GOAL. WAKINS' GOAL
The striker's double after a recovery by the home side that ended with a tight finish that was unreachable for the Brighton goalkeeper.
⏱️ 17'
Watkins, who has already scored the first goal, tries again, but this time his shot goes wide.
⚽ GOOOOAALLL
ASTON VILLA GOAL. WATKINS GOAL.
The home team goes ahead after a cross from Cash and Watkins finishes alone.
⏱️ 10'
Diaby's shot crashes into the Brighton defender
🟨 6'
The first yellow is for Douglas Luiz
⏱️ 5'
Both teams started the first few minutes of the game in a very tentative manner.
⏱️ 1'
The match begins. The first possession goes to Brighton
They take the field
The 22 players are already on the pitch. The match between Aston Villa and Brighton is about to start in a few moments.
Two teams in the upper zone
Brighton are currently third in the Premier League with 15 points, while Aston Villa are sixth with 12 points.
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Already in the stadium
How the Brighton players arrived at Villa Park
Albion have arrived at Villa Park! 👋 pic.twitter.com/0QeTljkuhp
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) September 30, 2023
XI Brighton
Steele; Veltman, Webster, Dunk, Estupiñán; Gilmour, Hilshenwood; March, Welbeck, Mitoma; Ferguson.
XI Aston Villa
Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Pau Torres, Digne; Zaniolo, Kamara, Douglas Luiz, McGinn; Diaby, Watkins.
WE RETURN
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Evan Fergusen, who at just 18 years of age is already capable of carrying a team on his shoulders. Last season he had 10 goals and three assists for the first team and this season he has four goals in six games. Of those goals, three came against Newcastle United.
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Moussa Diaby has been one of the additions of Aston Villa during this summer market from Bayer Leverkusen. The 24-year-old French striker has two goals and two assists in nine games this season. However, he has not scored since last August 27.
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Brighton also comes from being eliminated in the Carabao Cup against Chelsea by 1-0. However, in the Premier League they have won three consecutive victories, beating at Old Trafford and Newcastle United. They are not satisfied with what they achieved last season but they want more and right now they are third in the Premier League with 15 points, three points behind Manchester City, who is the leader.
Watch out for this Brighton player
They have just been eliminated in the Carabao Cup after losing 1-2 against Everton. While they have two wins in a row in the Premier League, the last one against Chelsea where they won at Stamford Bridge by 0-1 thanks to a goal by Watkins. Right now they are sixth in the Premier League with 12 points and two points away from the Champions League places.
Watch out for this Aston Villa player
The head-to-head record of these two teams is in favor of Aston Villa, who have won 15 times. Eight times that they have met have ended in a draw, while three times Brighton have won. These two teams have not met since May 2023, when Aston Villa won 2-1, precisely at Villa Park.
How is Brighton coming along?
The match will be played at Villa Park, a stadium located in the city of Birmingham. It was inaugurated in April 1897 and has a capacity for 42640 spectators.
How is Aston Villa coming along?
Aston Villa and Brighton will meet in the seventh round of the Premier League.
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