Premier League
Aug 21, 2013 7.45pm
2
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HT : 1 1
FT
  • Antonio Luna 6' goal
  • Branislav Ivanovic 71' yellowcard
  • Branislav Ivanovic 73' goal
  • goal Christian Benteke 45'
  • yellowcard Karim El Ahmadi 64'
  • yellowcard Ashley Westwood 72'
  • yellowcard Christian Benteke 76'
  • yellowcard Brad Guzan 90'

Half-Time Report: Christian Benteke strike sends Aston Villa in level

Benteke strike sends Villa in level

A Christian Benteke goal deep in first-half injury time has seen Aston Villa claw Chelsea back before the break.

The hosts took an early lead in unfortunate circumstances, as Antonio Luna inadvertently put the ball past keeper Brad Guzan after the American had saved a powerful effort from Eden Hazard.

Andreas Weimann and Karim El Ahmadi both had sight at goal but neither man could find the target.

However, good work from Gabriel Agbonlahor set up Benteke for his third goal of the season, sending the teams into the break on level terms.

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