Aston Villa 1-3 Liverpool
December 26th 2022 Aston Villa 1-3 Liverpool football match highlights and all goals. You can watch this video here and for you can find all football highlights here.
Goals of Home:
- 59' Ollie Watkins (Assist Douglas Luiz)
Goals of Away:
- 5' Mohamed Salah (Assist Andy Robertson)
- 37' Virgil Van Dijk (Assist Mohamed Salah)
- 81' Stefan Bajcetic
Yellow Cards of Home:
Yellow Cards of Away:
Red Cards of Home:
Red Cards of Away:
Referee: Paul Tierney (England)
Venue: Villa Park
Spectators:
Commentary:
Welcome to Villa Park, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute' s silence.
The referee starts the match.
1' Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
1' John McGinn creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
1' Good effort by Ollie Watkins as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
2' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
2' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
3' Tyrone Mings is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
5' The game is restarted.
5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Liverpool: 64%.
5' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
5' Leon Bailey wins an air challenge against Darwin Nunez
5' The cross by Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
5' Andrew Robertson creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
5' G O O O A A A L – Mohamed Salah scores with the left foot!
5' Andrew Robertson provided the assist for the goal.
5' Trent Alexander-Arnold made the key pass for the goal!
6' Liverpool managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
6' The referee signals a free kick as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Liverpool trips Ezri Konsa
7' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
7' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
7' Liverpool start a counter attack.
8' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
8' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
8' John McGinn creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
9' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
9' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
9' Good effort by Leon Bailey as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
10' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Liverpool: 52%.
10' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
10' Ashley Young makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
10' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
11' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent' s half of the field.
11' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
12' Robin Olsen from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
12' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent' s half of the field.
13' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
13' The cross by Andrew Robertson from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
13' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
13' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
14' The cross by Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
14' Leon Bailey goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
14' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
14' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Liverpool: 57%.
15' Lucas Digne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
15' Fabinho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' Darwin Nunez is penalised for pushing Lucas Digne.
16' Ashley Young could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
16' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
16' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
16' Dangerous challenge by Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool. Leon Bailey on the receiving end of that.
17' The cross by John McGinn from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
17' John McGinn creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
17' Ollie Watkins sends a header towards goal, but Alisson Becker is there to comfortably save it
17' Liverpool start a counter attack.
18' Darwin Nunez from Liverpool is ruled offside.
18' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Boubacar Kamara
18' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
18' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
19' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
19' The ref blows his whistle. Douglas Luiz charged Andrew Robertson from behind and it' s a free-kick
19' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Liverpool: 63%.
20' The game is restarted.
20' The cross by Andrew Robertson from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
20' Joel Matip from Liverpool is ruled offside.
21' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
21' Virgil van Dijk makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
22' Liverpool start a counter attack.
22' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent' s half of the field.
23' Trent Alexander-Arnold wins an air challenge against Emiliano Buendia
23' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
23' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
24' Andrew Robertson swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
24' Virgil van Dijk is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa.
25' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Liverpool: 64%.
25' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
25' Ashley Young from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
25' The cross by Andrew Robertson from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
25' A chance presents itself to Darwin Nunez from Liverpool but his header goes wide
25' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
26' Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
26' Virgil van Dijk makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
26' Fabinho hand-balls.
27' Thiago Alcantara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
27' Trent Alexander-Arnold could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
28' Joel Matip makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
28' Liverpool start a counter attack.
28' Ezri Konsa could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
28' Darwin Nunez volleys a shot on target, but Robin Olsen is on hand to save it
28' Oooh… that was a sitter! Darwin Nunez should have scored from that position
28' Robin Olsen makes a crucial save!
29' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
29' Lucas Digne hand-balls.
30' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Liverpool: 63%.
30' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
30' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
31' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
31' Thiago Alcantara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
31' Jordan Henderson creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
31' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
31' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
31' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
32' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
32' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
33' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
33' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
33' Liverpool start a counter attack.
33' Mohamed Salah creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
34' Darwin Nunez from Liverpool is ruled offside.
34' The ref blows his whistle. Ashley Young charged Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from behind and it' s a free-kick
35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 34%, Liverpool: 66%.
35' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
35' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent' s half of the field.
36' Thiago Alcantara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
36' Liverpool start a counter attack.
36' Good effort by Darwin Nunez as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
36' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Trent Alexander-Arnold swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
37' Tyrone Mings could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
37' Mohamed Salah creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
37' G O O O A A A L – Virgil van Dijk scores with the left foot!
37' Mohamed Salah provided the assist for the goal.
38' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
39' Liverpool start a counter attack.
39' The cross by Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
39' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 34%, Liverpool: 66%.
40' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
41' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
41' Joel Matip relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
42' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
42' Leon Bailey hand-balls.
43' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
43' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
44' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
44' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
44' The game is restarted.
45' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent' s half of the field.
45' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
45' Ashley Young makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45' Andrew Robertson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45' Boubacar Kamara relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Liverpool: 63%.
45' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45' Jordan Henderson shoots from outside the box, but Robin Olsen has it under control
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mohamed Salah
45+2' The cross by Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
45+2' Good effort by Darwin Nunez as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
45+2' Oooh… that was a sitter! Darwin Nunez should have scored from that position
45+2' The cross by Leon Bailey from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
45+3' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
45+3' Fabinho from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+3' Mohamed Salah is penalised for pushing Douglas Luiz.
45+4' Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+4' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Liverpool: 61%.
45+4' It' s over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Liverpool has been the better team in this half
46' The second half is underway.
46' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent' s half of the field.
46' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
46' Douglas Luiz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
46' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
47' VAR – GOAL! – The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
47' VAR CHECK OVER – No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
47' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
47' Tyrone Mings wins an air challenge against Darwin Nunez
47' Douglas Luiz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' The cross by Lucas Digne from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
48' John McGinn sends a header towards goal, but Alisson Becker is there to comfortably save it
48' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
48' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
49' The cross by Lucas Digne from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
49' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
49' Goal kick for Liverpool.
49' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Liverpool: 60%.
50' A shot by John McGinn is blocked.
50' Fabinho successfully blocks the shot
50' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
50' The ref blows his whistle. Thiago Alcantara charged Ashley Young from behind and it' s a free-kick
51' Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' Liverpool start a counter attack.
51' Good effort by Mohamed Salah as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
51' Oooh… that was a sitter! Mohamed Salah should have scored from that position
52' Robin Olsen makes a crucial save!
52' Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Andrew Robertson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
52' Ollie Watkins relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
52' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
52' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53' Fabinho from Liverpool tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
53' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
53' Virgil van Dijk wins an air challenge against John McGinn
53' Darwin Nunez wins an air challenge against Ezri Konsa
54' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
54' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Liverpool: 59%.
55' Virgil van Dijk makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
55' Boubacar Kamara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
55' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
55' Good effort by Lucas Digne as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
56' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
56' The cross by Darwin Nunez from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
56' Douglas Luiz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
56' Andrew Robertson could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
56' Emiliano Buendia creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
56' Goal kick for Liverpool.
57' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent' s half of the field.
58' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
58' The cross by Lucas Digne from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
58' Leon Bailey goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
58' Joel Matip makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
58' Goal kick for Liverpool.
58' Trent Alexander-Arnold relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' The cross by Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
59' Douglas Luiz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
59' G O O O A A A L – Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa heads the ball home!
59' Douglas Luiz provided the assist for the goal.
59' John McGinn made the key pass for the goal!
60' With the goal, Aston Villa have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Liverpool: 57%.
60' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
60' Trent Alexander-Arnold relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
61' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
61' Joel Matip relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' A shot by John McGinn is blocked.
61' Jordan Henderson successfully blocks the shot
61' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
62' The game is restarted.
62' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent' s half of the field.
62' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
63' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
63' Fabinho wins an air challenge against Boubacar Kamara
63' Ashley Young from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
63' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
64' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
64' Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Boubacar Kamara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
64' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
64' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
64' Joel Matip from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65' The cross by Lucas Digne from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
65' Thiago Alcantara relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Joel Matip from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Liverpool: 57%.
65' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Liverpool start a counter attack.
65' Robin Olsen from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
67' Thiago Alcantara is leaving the field to be replaced by Naby Keita in a tactical substitution.
67' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is leaving the field to be replaced by Harvey Elliott in a tactical substitution.
67' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
68' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
68' Safe hands from Robin Olsen as he comes out and claims the ball
69' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
69' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Liverpool: 56%.
70' Ashley Young from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
70' Robin Olsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
71' Mohamed Salah creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
71' Naby Keita goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
71' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
71' Joel Matip from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
71' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent' s half of the field.
71' Trent Alexander-Arnold relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Joel Matip makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
72' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
73' Joel Matip from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
73' Ollie Watkins is penalised for pushing Alisson Becker.
73' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
74' Virgil van Dijk makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
74' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
74' Fabinho relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Liverpool: 56%.
75' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
75' Joel Matip makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
75' Liverpool start a counter attack.
76' Mohamed Salah creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
76' Darwin Nunez from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
76' Oooh… that was a sitter! Darwin Nunez should have scored from that position
76' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
76' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
77' Reckless challenge there. Fabinho commits a rough foul on Boubacar Kamara
77' Joel Matip from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77' Tyrone Mings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
77' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
78' Leon Bailey is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
79' Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving the field to be replaced by Joseph Gomez in a tactical substitution.
79' Jordan Henderson is leaving the field to be replaced by Stefan Bajcetic in a tactical substitution.
79' Leon Bailey is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
80' The match resumes with a drop ball.
80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Liverpool: 54%.
80' The cross by Ashley Young from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
80' Joel Matip relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
81' Liverpool start a counter attack.
81' Joseph Gomez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
81' Robin Olsen from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
81' G O O O A A A L – Stefan Bajcetic reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!
82' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
82' Liverpool start a counter attack.
82' Darwin Nunez shoots from outside the box, but Robin Olsen has it under control
82' Ashley Young relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
83' Stefan Bajcetic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
83' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent' s half of the field.
83' Naby Keita makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
84' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
84' Robin Olsen from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
84' Naby Keita makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
84' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
84' Darwin Nunez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
85' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Fabinho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
85' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Liverpool: 54%.
85' Tyrone Mings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
85' Reckless challenge there. Stefan Bajcetic commits a rough foul on Boubacar Kamara
86' Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by Leander Dendoncker in a tactical substitution.
86' Leon Bailey is leaving the field to be replaced by Danny Ings in a tactical substitution.
86' Boubacar Kamara is leaving the field to be replaced by Philippe Coutinho in a tactical substitution.
87' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
87' Joel Matip makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
87' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
87' Philippe Coutinho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
87' The referee signals a free kick as Harvey Elliott from Liverpool trips Douglas Luiz
88' Darwin Nunez is leaving the field to be replaced by Ben Doak in a tactical substitution.
88' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent' s half of the field.
89' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
89' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mohamed Salah
89' Liverpool start a counter attack.
90' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Liverpool: 54%.
90' Andrew Robertson swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90' Safe hands from Robin Olsen as he comes out and claims the ball
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Ashley Young makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+1' Stefan Bajcetic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+1' Douglas Luiz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+1' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
90+2' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90+2' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+3' Lucas Digne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+3' Dangerous challenge by Naby Keita from Liverpool. Ollie Watkins on the receiving end of that.
90+4' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+4' The cross by Lucas Digne from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+4' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
90+4' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Stefan Bajcetic from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90+5' Joel Matip makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Liverpool: 53%.
90+5' That' s it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Liverpool with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
