Key Events
In the 4th minute, Villa took an early lead! New signing Onana scored with a header, putting Villa ahead 1-0 away from home!
In the 35th minute, Soucek won a penalty, and Paqueta converted it to equalize for West Ham United, making the score 1-1!
Match Report
In the 22nd minute, Bailey used his speed to break through the defense and then got past the goalkeeper, but his shot hit the post and bounced out due to interference from a defender.
In the 32nd minute, McGinn followed up with a low shot that narrowly missed the target.
In the 40th minute, Emerson took a shot from a tight angle on the right, which was saved by Martinez.
At half-time, the match was tied at 1-1.
Player Lineups
West Ham United starting lineup: 23-Areola; 5-Coufal; 33-Emerson; 15-Mavropanos; 26-Kilman; 20-Bowen; 24-Rodrigues; 28-Soucek; 10-Paqueta; 14-Koudus; 9-Antonio; Substitutes: 1-Fabianski; 3-Cresswell; 29-van-Bisaca; 25-Todibo; 8-Ward-Prowse; 39-Owen; 18-Ins; 11-Firklug; 7-Summerville;
Aston Villa starting lineup: 23-Martinez; 12-Digne; 4-Konsa; 2-Cash; 14-Pau Torres; 7-McGinn; 8-Tielemans; 31-Bailey; 24-Onana; 27-Rodgers; 11-Watkins; Substitutes: 18-Joe Gosling; 3-Carlos; 22-Matterson; 20-Nedelkovik; 6-Barkley; 10-Buendia; 41-Ramsey; 9-Durhan; 19-Philogene;
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