Aston Villa-Olympiakos 2-4: final result and highlights

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IT ENDS HERE! The first round of these semi-finals goes to Olympiakos, Aston Villa will need a feat in Greece! 11.01pm

Olympiakos restarts, shot from Fortounis from the edge with the ball finishing high 22:58

Low and tense cross from the left by Digne, blocks Tzolakis in two stages 22:57

Five minutes of added time, 10.55pm

MCGINN! He tries to turn on goal after a good central incursion, watch out for Tzolakis who blocks! 10.52pm

Bailey is also out, Zaniolo is in, 10.50pm

Two more changes in Aston Villa: Diaby out, Iroegbunam in22:50

DOUGLAS LUIZ MISSES THE PENALTY! Outside post and ball out, great chance wasted by the English! 10.49pm

Rodinei booked, some skirmishes before taking the penalty00:27

Yellow also for Diaby22:51

PENALTY FOR ASTON VILLA! Duran goes down after contact with Carmo, assigns the penalty Guida! 10.47pm

OLSEN! He stretches out and avoids Olympiakos’ fifth goal, Chiquinho tried to volley from outside the area! 10.46pm

Watkins’ imprecise header from a free kick taken from the right, Aston Villa tries to straighten things out22:43

Substitutions are also arriving for Aston Villa: Rogers’ match ends, Duran’s begins22:39

Watkins takes charge, but his shot is too central and easy prey for Tzolakis22:37

Change in Olympiakos: an excellent Podence comes out, Horta in his place22:35

Right-footed shot from a tight angle by Rogers, the ball ends up on the outside of the net22:29

Bailey’s through ball for Watkins who runs towards Tzolakis’ goal, who is lucky to get the rebound with the English striker. Ball that ends up on the bottom after the carom 22:27

Decisive closure by new substitute Richards on Watkins’ low and treacherous cross! 10.24pm

PENALTY FOR OLYMPIAKOS! Breakaway from Retsos and arm from Douglas Luiz, no doubt for Guida! 10.20pm

Bailey tries to get fired up, his shot is blocked by the away block at 10.15pm

LET’S START ONCE AGAIN! The second half has begun at Villa Park! 10.10pm

Change at half-time for Olympiakos: Ortega comes out after having had some problems during the first half, Richards replaces him22:11

The second half will start a few moments late at 10.07pm

Fun first half at Villa Park! Departure of great character from the Greeks who, after having come close to scoring at the start, found the advantage thanks to Chiquinho’s heel invention and the impeccable finishing of the usual El Kaabi. The Moroccan center forward doubled the lead on the half hour, taking advantage of another high-class assist this time from Podence. Aston Villa stunned but returned to the match at the end of the first half thanks to Watkins’ winning diagonal, splendidly set up by Diaby. 9.52pm

END OF THE FIRST HALF! Olympiakos ahead at half-time!9.50pm

Douglas Luiz shoots badly on first intention following the support of a teammate following a corner, the ball goes wide 21:49

Three minutes of injury time 9.46pm

Having landed Bailey in the area, the English are clamoring for a penalty but according to Guida there are no conditions for the maximum punishment. Decision also confirmed by the Var21:46 room

Now the challenge is becoming more competitive, many interventions from Guida are needed to calm the spirits on the pitch 9.42pm

OLYMPIAKOS OPPORTUNITY! Very quick restart from the guests, Fortounis converges from the right and her powerful diagonal just flies over the crossbar 21:41

Short free kick for McGinn who tries the shot, the Greek defense takes refuge in the corner21:38

Carmo fouls Bailey on the outside, a tricky free kick for Aston Villa 21:37

Problems for Ortega, forced to temporarily leave the pitch at 9.33pm

Aston Villa struggles especially in the setting phase, Emery’s team is unable to find clean solutions in the exit phase also thanks to the excellent double line set up by the Greeks21:26

Aston Villa took the hit, they continue to attack Olympiakos21:22

GOAL CANCELED THIS TIME AT OLYMPIAKOS! Chiquinho’s heel for El Kaabi who beats Olsen, but Guida’s assistant raises the flag!9.17pm

Douglas Luiz tries from distance, the ball bounces in front of Tzolakis who still manages to clear it21:15

Aston Villa now insists, enveloping maneuver by the English who try to put Olympiakos on the ropes21.15

GOAL CANCELLED FOR BAILEY! Corner taken short with the ball which is then directed to the far post, Bailey heads the ball past a teammate but according to Guida there was a foul earlier 21:11

Rogers tries again, this time with first intention on a low cross from the left, the ball deflected into the corner 21:13

ROGERS! He receives the ball on the center left, converges and unleashes a great right-footed shot towards the bottom corner! Champion response from Tzolakis who deflects for a corner with an open hand! 9.07pm

Great save by Olsen on Iborra’s header, fed by Podence’s excellent cross from the outside! Guida recognizes the offside but the Spanish midfielder’s position was at the limit21:04

First ball touched by the guests, who will attack from left to right 21:02

WHISTLE GUIDE! Aston Villa-Olympiakos has begun! 9.01pm

Teams on the pitch at Villa Park! Almost everything is ready for the kick-off! 9.00pm

Mendilibar’s choices: the Spanish coach opts for a four-man defense made up of Rodinei, Retsos, Carmo and Ortega in front of goalkeeper Tzolakis. The extra man up front is called El Kaabi, the Greeks’ driving force in this Conference, with Podence and Fortounis on either side of him. Chiquinho, Hezze and Iborra are ready in the midfield at 20:21

Emery’s choices: Konsa and Lenglet will direct the defense, with Digne and Cash on the wings. McGinn and Douglas Luiz play in midfield supported on the sides by Diaby and Rogers. In front the tandem formed by Bailey and Watkins. Martinez is missing in goal, the Swede Olsen replaces him, while Zaniolo recovers on the bench20:20

OFFICIAL OLYMPIAKOS LINEUP: the guests respond with a 4-3-3: Tzolakis – Rodinei, Retsos, Carmo, Ortega – Chiquinho, Hezze, Iborra – Podence, El Kaabi, Fortounis20:16

OFFICIAL ASTON VILLA LINEUP: Emery opts for a 4-4-2: Olsen – Cash, Lenglet, Konsa, Digne – Rogers, McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Diaby – Bailey, Watkins20:18

Italian match direction for the match which will take place in a few minutes: the whistle will in fact be Marco Guida, assisted by assistants Meli and Peretti and by Valeri and Irrati who are the VAR staff. The fourth official is the Lithuanian Rumsas19:15

Aston Villa is the big favorite of the four teams remaining in the race, like Fiorentina who will be playing against Brugge in the other semi-final. Emery’s team would therefore have the chance to repeat last year’s English success of West Ham, who prevailed against Italian Viola in the final played in Prague.19:10

One of the finalists of the third edition of the Conference League will emerge from the double comparison that will begin this evening. The English come to the match after beating Ajax and Lille, and will host the first of two matches against Olympiakos who have overcome Ferenvaros, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Fenerbache on their way. 7.02pm

Welcome to the live broadcast of Aston Villa-Olympiakos, first leg of the Conference League semi-finals!6.57pm