Before watching the final of the Champions League, fans of the game number 1 had the opportunity to contemplate real English football. As part of the final match of the Championship play-offs, Aston Villa and Fulham. Team Steve Bruce at the last stage dealt with Middlesbrough, and "gardeners" passed the uncompromising Derby County.

Teams very carefully started the duel - no one tried to force the development of events. However, it was immediately evident that the fight is expected to be serious, and no one will remove the leg from the fight. The first dangerous moment ended with the capture of the gate - Sessenon gorgeous transmission cut the enemy's defense, and Carney in a melee beat Johnston. 0: 1.

Aston Villa tried to restore parity before the break - Snodgrass softly threw the ball at the Griwwish, and he powerfully struck from a profitable position, but there was not enough accuracy. As a result, the teams left to rest with the minimum advantage of "summer residents", and the second time began under the dictation of the team of Steve Bruce. Grillish figured out someone else's penalty area with several opponents and struck - Bettinelli was in place.

At the 70th minute Odoi played in a rough way against Grillish, who received the entire fight, and received a second yellow card. After that, Fulham went into the defense and held back the onslaught of the enemy. In the end of the match Steve Bruce released two more attackers, but the success of this move was not crowned. As a result, Fulham defended a minimal advantage and will play in the draw of the Premier League-2018/2019.

Aston Villa - Fulham 0: 1 Goal: Cairne, 23 Aston Villa: Johnston - El Muhammadi (Kojia, 77), Chester, Terry, Hatton - Snodgrass, Yedinak (Onom, 77), Hurihain (Hogan, 81), Adoma, Grillish, Grabban.

Fulham: Bettinelli - Fredericks, Odoi, Rome, Target - McDonald, Cairne, Johansen (Norwood, 72) - Camara, Mitrovic, Sessenon.

Warnings: Chester, Gillish, Hatton - Odoi, Camara.

Removal: Odoi, 70 (re-warning).