Starting lineup
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen, Kamara, Tielemans, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Watkins.
Arsenal: Raya, White, Timber, Hincapie, Calafiori, Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Eze, Merino.
Goals: Cash 36' - Trossard 52'
85'
Trossard was taken off again, making way for Martinelli.
78'
Substitute Donyell Malen had a great chance to score Villa's second after Calafiori's mistake, but his right-footed effort went just wide of the post.
71'
Odegaard fired a thunderous left-footed shot into the top corner of the goal, but Martinez pushed it away with his fingertips.
64'
Aston Villa counter-attacked quickly. Rogers passed the ball down to Watkins to handle in the penalty area and then finished with a powerful left foot, forcing David Raya to show his talent.
60'
After the equalizer, Aston Villa pushed back to attack. Maatsen volleyed with his left foot, sending the ball flying over the crossbar.
52'
Goal (1-1, Trossard): Arsenal counter-attacked on the right flank. Saka crossed inside, causing the Villa defense to shift. Trossard quickly seized the opportunity to score from close range to equalize 1-1.
50'
Odegaard crossed conveniently for Trossard to volley with his left foot, sending the ball flying wide of the goal.
46'
Right at the beginning of the second half, coach Arteta strengthened the attack with the appearance of Gyokeres and Trossard.
End of first half
44'
Declan Rice dribbled the ball close to the penalty area and finished low. However, Martinez dived to catch it.
36'
Goal (1-0, Matty Cash): From a cross from the left wing by Pau Torres, Matty Cash quietly sneaked down to execute a beautiful volley into the Arsenal net.
28'
Aston Villa launched a clean attack. Matty Cash charged up the right flank and fired a powerful shot. Luckily for Arsenal, Declan Rice used his body to block the ball.
21'
Arsenal were pushing their opponents into a defensive position in their own half. Saka sneaked down and crossed for Eze to tap the ball into Villa's net from close range.
However, the linesman raised his flag for offside.
14'
Bukayo Saka had two shots in a minute with his foot and head but scored for Arsenal.
10'
Aston Villa responded with a resolute effort. Watkins made a brilliant tackle in the box to eliminate Timber and Hincapie. However, his final effort was not enough to overcome David Raya's excellent reflexes.
9'
With space outside the penalty area, Odegaard unleashed a powerful left-footed shot right at goalkeeper Martinez.
5'
The two teams entered the match with determination, constantly pressing each other, making it difficult for their opponents to launch attacks.
19:30
The match begins.
18:30
17:30
5:00 p.m.
Force information
Aston Villa: Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, Ross Barkley and Tyrone Mings are absent due to injury.
Arsenal: Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Gabriel Jesus, Trossard and Kai Havertz are all out. Declan Rice is available despite picking up a minor injury in midweek.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/ket-qua-bong-da-aston-villa-2-1-arsenal-vong-15-ngoai-hang-anh-2469995.html
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