1' Liverpool kick-off the first half - the match is underway!
1' In the minute 1, Ball safe as Liverpool is awarded a throw-in in their half.
2' Own goal! Emiliano Martinez scores in his own net to make it 0-1.
4' In Birmingham a free kick has been awarded the home team.
4' In the minute 4, Mohamed Salah gets his shot on target but fails to score for Liverpool.
5' Corner awarded to Liverpool.
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Simon Hooper awards Aston Villa a goal kick.
Simon Hooper awards Aston Villa a goal kick. 8' In the minute 8, A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
9' Aston Villa are pushing forward but Leon Bailey's finish is wide of the goal.
Aston Villa are pushing forward but Leon Bailey's finish is wide of the goal. 9' Liverpool have a goal kick.
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In the minute 11, Throw-in for Liverpool at Villa Park.
In the minute 11, Throw-in for Liverpool at Villa Park. 11' Liverpool are caught offside.
12' In the minute 12, Ollie Watkins instrumental with a fine assist.
14' Liverpool to take a throw-in in Aston Villa territory.
Liverpool to take a throw-in in Aston Villa territory. 15' Can Liverpool capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Aston Villa's half?
Can Liverpool capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Aston Villa's half? 15' In the minute 15, Goal kick for Aston Villa at Villa Park.
In the minute 15, Goal kick for Aston Villa at Villa Park. 16' Throw-in for Aston Villa in the half of Liverpool.
Throw-in for Aston Villa in the half of Liverpool. 17' Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Simon Hooper.
Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Simon Hooper. 18' In the minute 18, Can Aston Villa get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Liverpool's half?
In the minute 18, Can Aston Villa get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Liverpool's half? 19' Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.
Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half. 20' In Birmingham, Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.
In Birmingham, Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence. 20' In the minute 20, Simon Hooper signals a Aston Villa throw-in in Liverpool's half.
In the minute 20, Simon Hooper signals a Aston Villa throw-in in Liverpool's half. 21' Simon Hooper awards the away team a throw-in.
21' Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby is whistled for offside at Villa Park.
Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby is whistled for offside at Villa Park. 22' In the minute 22, Throw-in Liverpool.
22' Free kick Aston Villa.
Free kick Aston Villa. 23' In the minute 23, That's a fine assist from Joe Gomez.
27' Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.
Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half. 28' Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.
Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half. 30' In the minute 30, Aston Villa awarded a throw-in in their own half.
In the minute 30, Aston Villa awarded a throw-in in their own half. 32' Throw-in for Liverpool in their own half.
33' Important block from the Liverpool defence as John McGinn fires in a strike for Aston Villa.
Important block from the Liverpool defence as John McGinn fires in a strike for Aston Villa. 33' In the minute 33, Ball safe as Liverpool is awarded a throw-in in their half.
34' Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.
Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half. 35' Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Aston Villa.
Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Aston Villa. 36' In the minute 36, Diego Carlos for Aston Villa gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
In the minute 36, Diego Carlos for Aston Villa gets in a strike but fails to hit the target. 36' It's a goal kick for the away team in Birmingham.
37' Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.
Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half. 38' In the minute 38, Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.
38' Harvey Elliott (Liverpool) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
38' Free kick for Aston Villa in the half of Liverpool.
Free kick for Aston Villa in the half of Liverpool. 41' In the minute 41, Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Simon Hooper.
In the minute 41, Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Simon Hooper. 41' Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Liverpool in their own half.
42' In Birmingham Liverpool attack through Trent Alexander-Arnold. The finish is off target, however.
42' In the minute 42, Ball goes out of play for a Aston Villa goal kick.
In the minute 42, Ball goes out of play for a Aston Villa goal kick. 43' Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby gets his shot away but it misses the target.
Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby gets his shot away but it misses the target. 43' Liverpool have a goal kick.
44' In the minute 44, Throw-in for Liverpool at Villa Park.
In the minute 44, Throw-in for Liverpool at Villa Park. 44' Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Aston Villa.
Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Aston Villa. 45' Liverpool drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, At Villa Park the fourth official shows that 5 minutes will be added to the 1st half.
In the minute 45, At Villa Park the fourth official shows that 5 minutes will be added to the 1st half. 45' + 2 Simon Hooper awards the away team a throw-in.
45' + 3 Attention is being given to Aston Villa’s John McGinn and play has been suspended briefly.
Attention is being given to Aston Villa’s John McGinn and play has been suspended briefly. 45' + 3 In the minute 45, The match is underway again.
45' + 4 John McGinn returns to the field for Aston Villa after picking up a slight injury.
John McGinn returns to the field for Aston Villa after picking up a slight injury. 45' + 6 In Birmingham, Liverpool push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.
45' In the minute 45, Simon Hooper blows to end the first-half.
46' It's Aston Villa with the kick-off after the break.
It's Aston Villa with the kick-off after the break. 47' In Birmingham a free kick has been awarded the away team.
48' Great play from Harvey Elliott to set up the goal.
49' Can Aston Villa get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Liverpool's half?
Can Aston Villa get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Liverpool's half? 50' In the minute 50, Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Liverpool in their own half.
50' Free kick Aston Villa.
Free kick Aston Villa. 51' Simon Hooper awards Liverpool a goal kick.
54' In the minute 54, Aston Villa are whistled for offside.
In the minute 54, Aston Villa are whistled for offside. 54' Free kick for Liverpool in the half of Aston Villa.
Free kick for Liverpool in the half of Aston Villa. 52' Leon Bailey with an assist there.
55' Liverpool are too eager and fall into an offside trap.
55' In the minute 55, Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Aston Villa.
In the minute 55, Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Aston Villa. 56' Simon Hooper signals a Aston Villa throw-in in Liverpool's half.
Simon Hooper signals a Aston Villa throw-in in Liverpool's half. 56' Throw-in Liverpool.
58' In the minute 58, Throw-in for Liverpool in the half of Aston Villa.
In the minute 58, Throw-in for Liverpool in the half of Aston Villa. 59' Liverpool advance rapidly upfield but Simon Hooper blows for offside.
61' Corner awarded to Aston Villa.
Corner awarded to Aston Villa. 63' In the minute 63, Liverpool drive upfield and Harvey Elliott gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Aston Villa defender.
In the minute 63, Liverpool drive upfield and Harvey Elliott gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Aston Villa defender. 63' Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.
Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half. 63' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
64' In the minute 64, Aston Villa have a dangerous throw-in.
In the minute 64, Aston Villa have a dangerous throw-in. 64' Free kick for Liverpool in their own half.
65' Aston Villa make their 1 substitution with Nicolo Zaniolo replacing Youri Tielemans.
Aston Villa make their 1 substitution with Nicolo Zaniolo replacing Youri Tielemans. 66' In the minute 66, Simon Hooper signals a throw-in for Aston Villa, close to Liverpool's area.
In the minute 66, Simon Hooper signals a throw-in for Aston Villa, close to Liverpool's area. 66' Free kick for Aston Villa in the half of Liverpool.
Free kick for Aston Villa in the half of Liverpool. 67' Liverpool to take a throw-in in Aston Villa territory.
Liverpool to take a throw-in in Aston Villa territory. 67' In the minute 67, Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby breaks free at Villa Park. But the strike goes wide of the post.
In the minute 67, Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby breaks free at Villa Park. But the strike goes wide of the post. 67' It's a goal kick for the away team in Birmingham.
68' Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.
Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half. 68' In the minute 68, Liverpool awarded a free kick in their own half.
69' John McGinn (Aston Villa) has received a first yellow card.
John McGinn (Aston Villa) has received a first yellow card. 69' Nicolo Zaniolo for Aston Villa drives towards goal at Villa Park. But the finish is unsuccessful.
Nicolo Zaniolo for Aston Villa drives towards goal at Villa Park. But the finish is unsuccessful. 69' In the minute 69, Free kick for Liverpool in their own half.
73' Liverpool's Joe Gomez breaks free at Villa Park. But the strike goes wide of the post.
Liverpool's Joe Gomez breaks free at Villa Park. But the strike goes wide of the post. 73' Ball goes out of play for a Aston Villa goal kick.
Ball goes out of play for a Aston Villa goal kick. 75' In the minute 75, Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Simon Hooper.
In the minute 75, Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Simon Hooper. 75' Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Liverpool in their own half.
75' Ryan Gravenberch is on a sub for Harvey Elliott for Liverpool.
75' In the minute 75, The away team replace Cody Gakpo with Darwin Nunez.
75' Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool) is making a 3 substitution, with Curtis Jones replacing Luis Diaz.
76' Jurgen Klopp is making the team's 4 substitution at Villa Park with Dominik Szoboszlai replacing Wataru Endo.
Jurgen Klopp is making the team's 4 substitution at Villa Park with Dominik Szoboszlai replacing Wataru Endo. 76' In the minute 76, Liverpool awarded a free kick in their own half.
78' Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Nicolo Zaniolo for Aston Villa who is writhing in pain on the pitch.
Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Nicolo Zaniolo for Aston Villa who is writhing in pain on the pitch. 79' Jhon Jader Duran (Aston Villa) has replaced the possibly injured Nicolo Zaniolo.
Jhon Jader Duran (Aston Villa) has replaced the possibly injured Nicolo Zaniolo. 79' In the minute 79, Calum Chambers is replacing Douglas Luiz for Aston Villa at Villa Park.
In the minute 79, Calum Chambers is replacing Douglas Luiz for Aston Villa at Villa Park. 80' Corner awarded to Liverpool.
80' Play has been resumed.
80' In the minute 80, Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) strikes at Villa Park but his header is cleared.
In the minute 80, Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) strikes at Villa Park but his header is cleared. 82' Throw-in for Aston Villa in their own half.
Throw-in for Aston Villa in their own half. 83' Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold is on target but unsuccessful.
83' In the minute 83, Corner awarded to Liverpool.
85' Goal! Jhon Jader Duran pulls one back for Aston Villa to make it 2-3.
Goal! Jhon Jader Duran pulls one back for Aston Villa to make it 2-3. 86' In Birmingham Liverpool drive forward through Mohamed Salah. His shot is on target but it's saved.
87' In the minute 87, Liverpool are caught offside.
87' Aston Villa awarded a throw-in in their own half.
Aston Villa awarded a throw-in in their own half. 87' Goal! Darwin Nunez extends Liverpool's lead to 2-4.
88' In the minute 88, Moussa Diaby instrumental with a fine assist.
90' Goal kick for Liverpool at Villa Park.
Goal kick for Liverpool at Villa Park. 90' + 1 9 minutes will be added to the 2nd half.
90' + 2 Moussa Diaby of Aston Villa smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
Moussa Diaby of Aston Villa smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though. 90' + 3 Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Simon Hooper.
Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Simon Hooper. 90' + 3 Simon Hooper awards the home team a throw-in.
90' + 4 Free kick for Liverpool in their own half.
90' + 5 A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
90' + 7 Liverpool have been awarded a corner by Simon Hooper.
90' + 7 Throw-in for Liverpool in the half of Aston Villa.
Throw-in for Liverpool in the half of Aston Villa. 90' + 7 Throw-in for Aston Villa in their own half.
Throw-in for Aston Villa in their own half. 90' + 8 In Birmingham a free kick has been awarded the away team.
90' + 8 Aston Villa needs to be cautious. Liverpool have an attacking throw-in.
Aston Villa needs to be cautious. Liverpool have an attacking throw-in.