Commentary

All Important Goals
1' The referee blows his whistle to start the first-half. Aston Villa with the kick-off.
1' Can Aston Villa get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Tottenham's half?
1' In the minute 1, Aston Villa are pushing forward but Matty Cash's finish is wide of the goal.
3' Tottenham's Iyenoma Destiny Udogie breaks free at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.
3' Ball goes out of play for a Aston Villa goal kick.
3' In the minute 3, Dejan Kulusevski hits the post! Very nearly a goal there for Tottenham!
4' Pedro Porro (Tottenham) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.
4' Free kick Aston Villa.
5' In the minute 5, Aston Villa surge into the attack at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but Pau Torres’s header is off-target.
5' Robert Jones awards Tottenham a goal kick.
6' Aston Villa to take a throw-in in Tottenham territory.
8' In the minute 8, Bryan Salvatierra of Tottenham smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
8' Tottenham are coming forward and Pedro Porro gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
8' Goal kick for Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
9' In the minute 9, Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.
11' Robert Jones signals a free kick to Tottenham.
12' Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.
13' In the minute 13, Brennan Johnson for the home team is judged to be offside.
14' Throw-in for Tottenham close to the penalty box.
14' Robert Jones signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.
15' In the minute 15, Dejan Kulusevski of Tottenham is pulled up for offside.
16' Tottenham have a dangerous throw-in.
16' Throw-in Aston Villa.
17' In the minute 17, Robert Jones signals a throw-in for Tottenham, close to Aston Villa's area.
21' Tottenham have been awarded a corner by Robert Jones.
22' Corner awarded to Tottenham.
22' That's a fine assist from Pedro Porro.
27' Aston Villa are too eager and fall into an offside trap.
27' In the minute 27, Matty Cash (Aston Villa) has received a yellow card from Robert Jones.
27' Free kick for Tottenham in their own half.
28' Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Rodrigo Bentancur for Tottenham who is writhing in pain on the pitch.
29' In the minute 29, The match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is underway again.
29' Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur is on his feet again at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
30' Play has been interrupted briefly in London to check on Rodrigo Bentancur, who is grimacing with pain.
32' In the minute 32, The home team have replaced Rodrigo Bentancur with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. This is the 1 substitution made today by Ange Postecoglou.
32' Play has been resumed.
34' Throw-in for Tottenham in their own half.
35' In the minute 35, Dejan Kulusevski for Tottenham gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
35' It's a goal kick for the away team in London.
38' Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
38' In the minute 38, Tottenham awarded a free kick in their own half.
39' Robert Jones signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.
40' Robert Jones signals a Aston Villa throw-in in Tottenham's half.
40' In the minute 40, Free kick for Tottenham in the half of Aston Villa.
41' At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, John McGinn has been yellow-carded for the away team.
43' Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Robert Jones.
43' In the minute 43, Tottenham awarded a free kick in their own half.
44' Robert Jones blows against Tottenham's Son Heung-min for offside.
45' Free kick Aston Villa.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, In London Aston Villa attack through Diego Carlos. The finish is off target, however.
45' + 1 Tottenham have a goal kick.
45' + 1 6 minutes of injury time will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, The match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been interrupted briefly for a check on Pedro Porro, who is down injured.
45' + 3 Play has been resumed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
45' + 4 Robert Jones signals a free kick to Tottenham.
45' + 4 In the minute 45, Pedro Porro for Tottenham is back on the field again.
45' + 5 Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby gets his shot away but it misses the target.
45' + 5 Tottenham awarded a throw-in in their own half.
45' + 6 In the minute 45, In London a free kick has been awarded the away team.
45' + 7 Douglas Luiz with an assist there.
45' + 10 In the minute 45, A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
45' The first half has been concluded at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
46' It's Tottenham with the kick-off after the break.
46' In the minute 46, Aston Villa make their 1 substitution with Youri Tielemans replacing Moussa Diaby.
46' Unai Emery is making the team's 2 substitution at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with Leon Bailey replacing Matty Cash.
47' Free kick for Tottenham in the half of Aston Villa.
47' In the minute 47, Robert Jones signals a free kick to Tottenham.
48' Tottenham are in shooting range from this free kick.
49' Tottenham push forward at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Giovani Lo Celso gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Aston Villa defence.
49' In the minute 49, Corner awarded to Tottenham.
49' Corner awarded to Tottenham.
50' Son Heung-min's header is off-target for Tottenham.
50' In the minute 50, It's a goal kick for the away team in London.
50' Can Tottenham capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Aston Villa's half?
51' Robert Jones awards Aston Villa a goal kick.
51' In the minute 51, Robert Jones awards the home team a throw-in.
52' Aston Villa's Leon Bailey gets in a shot on goal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.
54' Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Robert Jones.
54' In the minute 54, Aston Villa needs to be cautious. Tottenham have an attacking throw-in.
55' Son Heung-min gets his shot on target but fails to score for Tottenham.
58' Robert Jones signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.
59' In the minute 59, In London, Tottenham push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.
60' Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.
60' Aston Villa's John McGinn gets his shot away but it misses the target.
60' In the minute 60, Ball goes out of play for a Tottenham goal kick.
61' Throw-in for Aston Villa in the half of Tottenham.
61' In the minute 61, Youri Tielemans instrumental with a fine assist.
63' Tottenham awarded a free kick in their own half.
65' Throw-in high up the field for Tottenham in London.
66' In the minute 66, Throw-in for Tottenham in the half of Aston Villa.
67' Tottenham pushes forward through Pedro Porro, whose finish on goal is saved.
68' Tottenham have been awarded a corner by Robert Jones.
68' In the minute 68, Tottenham attack but Ben Davies's header doesn't find the target.
68' Goal kick for Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
69' Can Aston Villa get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Tottenham's half?
69' In the minute 69, Free kick Aston Villa.
70' Aston Villa drives forward and Lucas Digne gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
71' Corner awarded to Aston Villa.
71' In the minute 71, In London, Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) misses the target with a header.
71' Tottenham have a goal kick.
71' Ange Postecoglou (Tottenham) is making a 2 substitution, with Oliver Skipp replacing Bryan Salvatierra.
72' In the minute 72, Aston Villa's Leon Bailey gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Tottenham defender.
73' Brennan Johnson for Tottenham drives towards goal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.
73' In London Tottenham drive forward through Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. His shot is on target but it's saved.
73' In the minute 73, Tottenham have been awarded a corner by Robert Jones.
75' Throw-in for Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
75' Ball safe as Tottenham is awarded a throw-in in their half.
77' In the minute 77, Aston Villa have a goal kick.
78' Can Tottenham capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Aston Villa's half?
80' Tottenham awarded a throw-in in their own half.
80' In the minute 80, In London, Leon Bailey of Aston Villa is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.
80' Ball goes out of play for a Aston Villa goal kick.
81' Boubacar Kamara for Aston Villa drives towards goal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.
82' In the minute 82, Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.
82' Robert Jones awards Tottenham a goal kick.
82' Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) gets a yellow card.
83' In the minute 83, Corner awarded to Tottenham.
85' Tottenham push upfield but Robert Jones quickly pulls them for offside.
85' Tottenham drive into the zone and Pedro Porro is presented with a brilliant opportunity. But his strike hits the upright!
86' In the minute 86, Alejo Veliz is replacing Giovani Lo Celso for Tottenham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
89' Aston Villa are whistled for offside.
90' Aston Villa will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Tottenham.
90' + 1 6 minutes will be added to the 2nd half.
90' + 1 It's a goal kick for the away team in London.
90' + 1 Unai Emery (Aston Villa) is making a 3 substitution, with Jacob Ramsey replacing John McGinn.
90' + 2 Jhon Jader Duran Palacio is replacing Ollie Watkins for Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
90' + 2 Throw-in Tottenham.
90' + 3 Ball safe as Aston Villa is awarded a throw-in in their half.
90' + 3 In London a free kick has been awarded the home team.
90' + 4 It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Tottenham close to the penalty box.