Thank you for following the live broadcast of this match with us, see you for the return match which will be played in seven days!11.10pm
90’+5′IT ENDS HERE! The first round of these semi-finals goes to Olympiakos, Aston Villa will need a feat in Greece!11.01pm
90’+3′Olympiakos restarts, Fortounis curls a shot from the edge with the ball finishing high10.58pm
90’+2′Low and tense cross from the left by Digne, blocks Tzolakis in two stages10.57pm
90′Five minutes of added time10.55pm
87′
MCGINN! He tries to turn towards goal after a good central incursion, watch out for Tzolakis who blocks!10.52pm
85′Bailey is also out, Zaniolo is in10.50pm
85′Two more changes in Aston Villa: Diaby out, Iroegbunam in10.50pm
84′DOUGLAS LUIZ MISSES THE PENALTY! Outside post and ball out, great chance wasted by the English!10.49pm
83′Rodinei booked, some skirmishes before taking the penalty00:27
83′
Yellow also for Diaby10.51pm
81′PENALTY FOR ASTON VILLA! Duran goes down after contact with Carmo, assigns the Guida penalty!10.47pm
80′OLSEN! He stretches out and avoids Olympiakos’ fifth goal, Chiquinho tried to volley it from outside the area!10.46pm
78′Watkins’ imprecise header from a free kick taken from the right, Aston Villa tries to straighten things out10.43pm
74′Changes are also arriving for Aston Villa: Rogers’ match ends, Duran’s begins10.39pm
72′
Watkins takes charge, but his shot is too central and easy prey for Tzolakis10.37pm
70′Change in Olympiakos: an excellent Podence leaves, Horta in his place10.35pm
67′GOAL! Aston Villa-OLYMPIAKOS 2-4! Goal from Hezze! The Argentinian’s shot from outside was decisively deflected by Konsa, nothing for Olsen to do! Greek Poker at Villa Park!10.34pm
64′Right-footed shot from a tight angle by Rogers, the ball ends up on the outside of the net10.29pm
61′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 on the bottom after the carom10.27pm
58′
Decisive closure by the new substitute Richards on Watkins’ low and treacherous cross!10.24pm
56′GOAL! Aston Villa-OLYMPIAKOS 2-3! El Kaabi hat-trick! The Moroccan attacker is also relentless from the spot and with extreme coolness displaces Olsen by opening the left-footed shot! The joy of the hosts lasted very little!10.22pm
55′PENALTY FOR OLYMPIAKOS! Breakaway from Retsos and arm from Douglas Luiz, no doubt for Guida!10.20pm
52′GOAL! ASTON VILLA-Olympiakos 2-2! Goal from Diaby! Bailey rewards the Frenchman’s incursion on the wing, who manages to score from the back line, passing the ball between the post and a guilty Tzolakis! Parity restored at Villa Park!10.22pm
50′Bailey tries to get fired up, his shot is blocked by the visitors’ block10.15pm
46′
LET’S START ONCE AGAIN! The second half has begun at Villa Park!10.10pm
46′Change at half-time for Olympiakos: Ortega comes out after having had some problems during the first half, Richards replaces him10.11pm
The second half will start a few moments late10.07pm
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
45’+3′END OF THE FIRST HALF! Olympiakos ahead at half-time!9.50pm
45’+3′
Douglas Luiz shoots badly on first intention following the support of a teammate on the development of a corner, the ball goes wide of the target9.49pm
45’+1′GOAL! ASTON VILLA-Olympiakos 1-2! Watkins goal! Bucking in the lane by Cash who serves Diaby centrally, who rewards Watkins’ cut and the English striker diagonally reopens the challenge at Villa Park!9.48pm
45′Three minutes of injury time9.46pm
44′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 Var room9.46pm
41′Now the challenge is becoming more competitive, many interventions from Guida are needed to calm the spirits on the pitch9.42pm
39′
OLYMPIAKOS OPPORTUNITY! Very quick restart from the guests, Fortounis converges from the right and her powerful diagonal just flies over the crossbar!9.41pm
37′Short free kick for McGinn who tries the shot, the Greek defense takes refuge in a corner9.38pm
36′Carmo fouls Bailey on the outside, a tricky free kick for Aston Villa9.37pm
32′Problems for Ortega, forced to temporarily leave the pitch9.33pm
29′GOAL! Aston Villa-OLYMPIAKOS 0-2! El Kaabi again! Retsos recovers in midfield and the ball goes to Chiquinho who serves Podence with a heel. The Portuguese draws a fantastic assist to reward the cut of the Moroccan center forward who controls with his head and beats Olsen again!9.31pm
24′
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 Greeks9.26pm
20′Aston Villa suffered the blow and Olympiakos continues to attack9.22pm
16′GOAL! Aston Villa-OLYMPIAKOS 0-1! Goal from El Kaabi! The Moroccan striker’s goal is good! Exceptional heel from Chiquinho, El Kaabi finds himself in front of Olsen and scores the opening goal! Report arrived from the VAR room!9.20pm
16′GOAL CANCELED THIS TIME AT OLYMPIAKOS! Chiquinho’s heel for El Kaabi who beats Olsen, but Guida’s assistant raises the flag!9.17pm
14′Douglas Luiz tries from distance, the ball bounces in front of Tzolakis who still manages to clear it9.15pm
13′
Aston Villa now insists, enveloping maneuver by the English who try to put Olympiakos on the ropes9.15pm
10′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 previously9.11pm
9′Rogers tries again, this time with first intention on a low cross from the left, the ball deflected into a corner9.13pm
6′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
2′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 limit9.04pm
1′
First ball touched by the guests, who will attack from left to right9.02pm
WHISTLE GUIDE! Aston Villa-Olympiakos has begun!9.01pm
Teams on the pitch at Villa Park! Almost everything is ready for the kick-off!9pm
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 midfield8.21pm
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, in his place the Swede Olsen, while Zaniolo returns to the bench8.20pm
OFFICIAL OLYMPIAKOS LINEUP: the guests respond with a 4-3-3: Tzolakis – Rodinei, Retsos, Carmo, Ortega – Chiquinho, Hezze, Iborra – Podence, El Kaabi, Fortounis8.16pm
OFFICIAL ASTON VILLA LINEUP: Emery opts for a 4-4-2: Olsen – Cash, Lenglet, Konsa, Digne – Rogers, McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Diaby – Bailey, Watkins8.18pm
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 Rumsas7.15pm
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 Italiano’s Viola in the final played in Prague.7.10pm
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
