Aston Villa thrash Sheffield United 1-0

Spread the love

Aston Villa FC managed to scale through today’s match with a narrow 1-0 win over Sheffield United through a header by Ezri Konsar.

Sheffield’s John Egan was shown red card few minutes into the match.

READ ALSO:  Current Premier League results, fixtures, Table

Konsa headed in fellow defender Tyrone Mings’ flick-on in the 63rd minute after Matt Targett whipped a corner in from the left.

Villa put United under pressure for long spells after visiting captain Egan was sent off for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity in a tussle with Ollie Watkins in the 12th minute.

READ ALSO:  Lampard, Klopp, Analyst react to Chelsea’s woeful loss to Liverpool – SUPERB ANALYSIS!

But the Blades missed a golden opportunity to score the opener after half an hour when John Lundstram was denied from the penalty spot by Villa debutant Emiliano Martinez, after a lengthy VAR review showed Targett had clipped Chris Basham in the box.

United regrouped and were solid in defence – clearing numerous crosses and presenting a threat on the break – but could not hold out to earn a share of the points.

Reaction and analysis from Villa Park
Martinez heroics as Villa battle to victory.

READ ALSO:  No-nonsense Liverpool sends a strong message, trounce Chelsea 2-0

Emiliano Martínez is the 12th goalkeeper to save a penalty on his Premier League debut for a team and first since Michael McGovern for Norwich vs Aston Villa in October 2019.

Villa got off to a good start and within a minute right-back Matty Cash – making his debut – fired a dangerous ball into the box but John McGinn’s volley flew over the bar.

United also threatened in the early exchanges and Konsa had to slide in at the near post to prevent a low cross from the right being poked in by David McGoldrick.

READ ALSO:  Man United Captain, Maguire speaks on what led to his arrest, his trial, next action

But Villa were gifted the upper hand inside a quarter of an hour when Egan pulled back Watkins as he raced on to Mings’ long ball and referee Graham Scott showed the red card.

Despite their numerical disadvantage, Lundstram could have given United the lead from the spot 20 minutes later but Martinez, who arrived from Arsenal for £17m earlier this month, dived to his right to deny the midfielder.

Conor Hourihane’s deliveries were causing problems and although Villa were unable to capitalise initially, they deserved to take the lead through Konsa’s header after Jack Grealish and Watkins each went close.

READ ALSO:  JUST IN: Fayose loses elder sister

It was Villa’s second victory in a week after they overcame League One side Burton Albion in the Carabao Cup second round.

Editor’s Note:  Advertise your products and services on our page to get maximum patronage.
Contact us on 08023851511, 09053330641 or waju73@yahoo.com for your advert placement, Press Release, Conference, Interview, Media and Publicity at minimal charges.

Nigerian army is our army, support them to win the war on terror.

SOJ WORLDWIDE…an ONLINE NEWS with a difference

www.sojworldnews.com (c) September 21, 2020

Be the first to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.


*


This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.