Stadion Wankdorf
FT
(HT 0 - 2)
Georgi Kabakov
Young Boys
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Aston Villa
3
- Tielemans (27`)
- Ramsey (38`)
- Onana (86`)
Stadion Wankdorf
Georgi Kabakov
0
FT
3
(HT 0 - 2)
Young Boys
Aston Villa
- Tielemans (27`)
- Ramsey (38`)
- Onana (86`)
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Incredible support at home and abroad.
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That winning feeling!
- 90+6' Full time
Incredible! Unai Emery's Aston Villa were superb on the club's Champions League debut, brushing aside Young Boys.
Goals from Youri Tielemans, Jacob Ramsey and Amadou Onana did the damage, but Ollie Watkins and Jhon Durán also saw efforts ruled out as the visitors announced their arrival in the competition in some style.
Enjoy it, Villans!
- Full time
Match ends, Young Boys 0, Aston Villa 3.
- 90'+7' End of Second Half
Second Half ends, Young Boys 0, Aston Villa 3.
- 90'+6' miss
Attempt missed. Alan Virginius (Young Boys) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Tanguy Zoukrou.
- 90'+5' free kick lost
Foul by Jhon Durán (Aston Villa).
- 90'+5' free kick won
Tanguy Zoukrou (Young Boys) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+4' miss
Attempt missed. Cedric Itten (Young Boys) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 90'+3' corner
Corner, Young Boys. Conceded by Ezri Konsa.
- 90'+2' free kick won
Jhon Durán (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2' free kick lost
Foul by Filip Ugrinic (Young Boys).
- 90'+1' free kick lost
Foul by Jhon Durán (Aston Villa).
- 90'+1' free kick won
Mohamed Ali Camara (Young Boys) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1' added time
Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90' attempt blocked
Attempt blocked. Jhon Durán (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Emiliano Buendía.
- 90' free kick won
Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90' free kick lost
Foul by Alan Virginius (Young Boys).
- 89' offside
Offside, Young Boys. Meschack Elia is caught offside.
- 88' substitution
Substitution, Aston Villa. Emiliano Buendía replaces Morgan Rogers.
- 88' substitution
Substitution, Aston Villa. Ross Barkley replaces Lucas Digne.
- 87' substitution
Substitution, Aston Villa. Ian Maatsen replaces Youri Tielemans.
- 86' Goal
This one won't be ruled out!
Onana unleashes a fizzer from distance that skips off the turf and into the bottom corner. What a strike!
- 86' goal
Goal! Young Boys 0, Aston Villa 3. Amadou Onana (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Youri Tielemans.
- 85' Saved
Rogers comes close to the goal his performance deserves. A flowing move ends with the attacker calling the 'keeper into a low save.
- 85' attempt saved
Attempt saved. Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jacob Ramsey.
- 83' miss
Attempt missed. Filip Ugrinic (Young Boys) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Meschack Elia.
- 83' substitution
Substitution, Young Boys. Cedric Itten replaces Silvere Ganvoula.
- 83' substitution
Substitution, Young Boys. Darian Males replaces Joël Monteiro.
- 83' miss
Attempt missed. Jhon Durán (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jacob Ramsey.
- 82' attempt saved
Attempt saved. Silvere Ganvoula (Young Boys) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Filip Ugrinic.
- 81' miss
Attempt missed. Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Morgan Rogers.
- 79' contentious referee decisions
VAR Decision: No Goal Young Boys 0-2 Aston Villa.
- 79' yellow card
Jhon Durán (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.
- 78' yellow card
Joël Monteiro (Young Boys) is shown the yellow card.
- 78' VAR cancelled goal
Durán starts the move and finishes delightfully, running off to celebrate. However, for the second time on the night, VAR gives a handball in the build-up and it's disallowed.
- 78' VAR cancelled goal
GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Jhon Durán (Aston Villa) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
- 77' free kick lost
Hand ball by Amadou Onana (Aston Villa).
- 77' free kick won
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 77' free kick lost
Foul by Mohamed Ali Camara (Young Boys).
- 74' attempt saved
Attempt saved. Filip Ugrinic (Young Boys) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 73' free kick lost
Foul by Amadou Onana (Aston Villa).
- 73' free kick won
Silvere Ganvoula (Young Boys) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73' end delay
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 72' start delay
Delay in match because of an injury Diego Carlos (Aston Villa).
- 71' free kick won
Diego Carlos (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71' free kick lost
Foul by Silvere Ganvoula (Young Boys).
- 71' attempt saved
Attempt saved. Silvere Ganvoula (Young Boys) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Filip Ugrinic.
- 71' Saved
Emi beats Ganvoula's shot away after Carlos loses possession in a dangerous area.
- 70' free kick won
John McGinn (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70' free kick lost
Foul by Joël Monteiro (Young Boys).
- 70' end delay
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 69' start delay
Delay in match because of an injury Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa).
- 68' free kick lost
Foul by Amadou Onana (Aston Villa).
- 68' free kick won
Filip Ugrinic (Young Boys) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Our flying Frenchman hasn't stopped tonight, up and down the left wing creating overloads for the visitors.
- 67' corner
Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Mohamed Ali Camara.
- 65' corner
Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Sandro Lauper.
- 65' attempt blocked
Attempt blocked. Jhon Durán (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 64' corner
Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by David von Ballmoos.
- 64' attempt saved
Attempt saved. Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 64' attempt blocked
Attempt blocked. John McGinn (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lucas Digne with a cross.
- 64' Saved
A brilliant save from the home goalkeeper! Ramsey powers a half volley at goal and von Ballmoos tips it over.
- 63' substitution
Substitution, Young Boys. Alan Virginius replaces Ebrima Colley.
- 63' substitution
Substitution, Young Boys. Abdu Conté replaces Jaouen Hadjam.
- 61' corner
Corner, Young Boys. Conceded by Amadou Onana.
- 60' free kick won
Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60' free kick lost
Foul by Zachary Athekame (Young Boys).
- 60' substitution
Substitution, Aston Villa. Jhon Durán replaces Ollie Watkins.
- 60' Substitute
Anyone fancy a repeat of Saturday's stunner? Durán comes on for Watkins
- 59' attempt saved
Attempt saved. Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Amadou Onana.
- 56' offside
Offside, Young Boys. Meschack Elia is caught offside.
- 54' Missed
Tielemans has a pop from a long-range free-kick and it dips viciously onto the top of the net.
- 54' miss
Attempt missed. Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
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- 53' yellow card
Meschack Elia (Young Boys) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 53' free kick won
Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 53' free kick lost
Foul by Meschack Elia (Young Boys).
- 52' attempt blocked
Attempt blocked. Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ollie Watkins.
- 50' free kick lost
Hand ball by Filip Ugrinic (Young Boys).
- 50' corner
Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Sandro Lauper.
- 49' offside
Offside, Young Boys. Meschack Elia is caught offside.
- 48' miss
Attempt missed. Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Lucas Digne.
- 46' yellow card
Sandro Lauper (Young Boys) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 46' free kick lost
Foul by Sandro Lauper (Young Boys).
- 46' free kick won
Amadou Onana (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Second Half begins Young Boys 0, Aston Villa 2.
- 46' Kickoff
We go again!
Diego Carlos is on for Lamare Bogarde at the break.
- 45' substitution
Substitution, Young Boys. Meschack Elia replaces Cheikh Niasse.
- 45' substitution
Substitution, Aston Villa. Diego Carlos replaces Lamare Bogarde.
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This man just keeps getting better. Young Boys' defence struggled to cope with him in the first half.
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What a 45 minutes from the Villans!
- 45+4' Half time
Sensational performance so far from Villa on our Champions League debut. Young Boys threatened early but Youri Tielemans' opener sparked a devastating spell that saw Jacob Ramsey bag a second and Ollie Watkins have one ruled out for a dubious handball decision.
Excellent work so far, lads!
- 45'+4' End of First Half
First Half ends, Young Boys 0, Aston Villa 2.
- 45'+3' free kick lost
Foul by Joël Monteiro (Young Boys).
- 45'+3' free kick won
Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1' free kick lost
Foul by Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
- 45'+1' free kick won
Tanguy Zoukrou (Young Boys) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1' added time
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 45' contentious referee decisions
VAR Decision: No Goal Young Boys 0-2 Aston Villa.
- 43' VAR cancelled goal
GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
- 43' free kick lost
Hand ball by Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
- 43' attempt blocked
Attempt blocked. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jacob Ramsey.
- 43' VAR cancelled goal
Watkins looks to have his goal, swinging his ruthless right foot and burying a shot from inside the area. However, it's disallowed after a VAR check for a handball in the build up. Very unfortunate for the striker.
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Raised in the Academy, shining in the Champions League.
- 42' end delay
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 41' start delay
Delay in match because of an injury Zachary Athekame (Young Boys).
- 40' miss
Attempt missed. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Morgan Rogers following a fast break.
- 40' Shot blocked
Villa are all over their opponents now! A last-ditch block denies Watkins after a superb run from Rogers.
- 38' goal
Goal! Young Boys 0, Aston Villa 2. Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ollie Watkins.
- 38' Goal
GOALLLLLLL!!!!!!
It's two! Crazy circumstances as Ramsey capitalises to make it 2-0. An awful back pass is pounced upon by Watkins, who is taken out by the 'keeper. Ramsey nips in and forages the ball before putting it past a retreating defender.
- 37' attempt saved
Attempt saved. Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Morgan Rogers.
- 37' Saved
Ramsey works half a yard for a shot on the edge of the box but his shot is well dealt with by the 'keeper. Villa are having a really good spell since the opener.
- 35' miss
Attempt missed. Zachary Athekame (Young Boys) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 34' corner
Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Zachary Athekame.
- 33' yellow card
Cheikh Niasse (Young Boys) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 33' free kick won
Amadou Onana (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 33' free kick lost
Foul by Cheikh Niasse (Young Boys).
- 32' free kick lost
Foul by Silvere Ganvoula (Young Boys).
- 32' free kick won
Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31' corner
Corner, Young Boys. Conceded by Lamare Bogarde.
- 30' miss
Attempt missed. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Morgan Rogers.
- 28'
The scorer of Aston Villa's FIRST Champions League goal, Youri Tielemans!
- 27' goal
Goal! Young Boys 0, Aston Villa 1. Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by John McGinn with a cross following a corner.
- 27' Goal
GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL!
Youri fires us ahead at the end of a superb corner routine. He controls the ball in space towards the back of the area before thrashing an effort into the far corner.
- 26' corner
Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Mohamed Ali Camara.
- 26' miss
Attempt missed. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
- 25' free kick won
Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 25' free kick lost
Foul by Zachary Athekame (Young Boys).
- 24' miss
Attempt missed. John McGinn (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ollie Watkins with a headed pass.
- 24' Missed
Villa go close for the first time tonight. Watkins cushions a header into the path of McGinn, who steams onto the ball and bends a shot narrowly wide.
- 22' Missed
Wow - what a hit from Colley! The winger lets rip from distance and sends a fierce, dipping effort onto the roof of the net. Close.
- 22' miss
Attempt missed. Ebrima Colley (Young Boys) right footed shot from long range on the left is just a bit too high. Assisted by Filip Ugrinic.
- 20' free kick lost
Foul by Lamare Bogarde (Aston Villa).
- 20' free kick won
Filip Ugrinic (Young Boys) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 19' end delay
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 18'
A chance for Villa to catch their breath after a tough start in Bern as Hadjam and Onana require treatment. Young Boys have been dangerous down the left, causing Bogarde some troubles.
- 18' start delay
Delay in match because of an injury Amadou Onana (Aston Villa).
- 18' start delay
Delay in match because of an injury Jaouen Hadjam (Young Boys).
- 17' attempt blocked
Attempt blocked. Jaouen Hadjam (Young Boys) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Ebrima Colley.
- 17' free kick lost
Foul by Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa).
- 17' free kick won
Cheikh Niasse (Young Boys) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 16' free kick won
Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16' free kick lost
Foul by Zachary Athekame (Young Boys).
- 15' offside
Offside, Young Boys. Silvere Ganvoula is caught offside.
- 12' miss
Attempt missed. Filip Ugrinic (Young Boys) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 12' attempt saved
Attempt saved. Ebrima Colley (Young Boys) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 12' Saved
A more difficult save from Emi this time as Colley fires goalwards from a tight angle. His effort is parried away and Ugrinic puts the follow-up wide. A strong start from the hosts.
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Hunting his first Champions League goal.
- 10' free kick won
Ebrima Colley (Young Boys) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 10' free kick lost
Foul by Lamare Bogarde (Aston Villa).
- 8' attempt saved
Attempt saved. Filip Ugrinic (Young Boys) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 8' Saved
A routine save for Emi from Ugrinic's tame free-kick.
- 7' free kick won
Zachary Athekame (Young Boys) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 7' free kick lost
Foul by Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa).
- 5' free kick lost
Foul by Amadou Onana (Aston Villa).
- 5' free kick won
Cheikh Niasse (Young Boys) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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There were tributes to our European Cup winner ahead of kick-off, with the players also wearing black armbands.
First Half begins.
- 1' Kickoff
Aston Villa's Champions League campaign is underway. 💫
Up The Villa!
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Ready for action! 👊
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Ready for the biggest stage. 😀
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The World's No.1. 💪
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Ready to step into Europe's elite for the first time since 1983...👊
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Pitch inspection for Amadou. 🧐
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From the Championship to the Champions League. 🫡
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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Champions League vibes. 👌
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“We have to try to enjoy each match, each moment. And now we are starting in this competition, we are, of course, very motivated."
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Tonight's opponents Young Boys are reigning Swiss Super League champions, but they've found it tough going this term under a new head coach. Find out more about them here.
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Three hours until kick-off...🤩
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“We achieved something really good last year, finishing fourth in the Premier League and now we’re here playing in the Champions League. So, first game for us, and we’re really excited to get going in this competition.”
Read more from Youri Tielemans ahead of the game.
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Villa got to grips with the artificial surface at Stadion Wankdorf yesterday. View a gallery from the training session here.
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After a 41-year absence from Europe's top competition, we make our return tonight. ⭐️
A glorious read. Here's the match report from Bern.