04/21/2024 10:13 a.m. Updated on 04/21/2024 1:03 p.m.
After achieving a historic qualification to the semifinals of the Conference League with the Draw Martínez as the protagonist, the Aston Villa victory 3 to 1 al Bournemouth on date 34 of the Premier. With this result, those led by Unai Emery (who have no mathematical chance of winning the championship) They stayed fourth and achieved their main objective: continue adding three to get a ticket to the next Champions League.
During the first half, more specifically at 15 minutes, the Argentine goalkeeper avoided what might have been the opening goal of the match with a phenomenal save that allowed him to keep the score tied at zero.
However, the local team’s fatigue was felt early and they paid dearly: at 31′, Dominic Solanke He put the visitor ahead from twelve steps and left the world champion with no chance of stopping the shot.
However, at the worst moment, the Villains knew how to turn the story around and, with seconds left before the end of the initial 45 minutes, Morgan Rogers He scored the partial equality before retiring to the locker room and gave the team some fresh air.
Already in the second part, the situation was different: the Aston Villa He had greater control and reflected it with another goal, which came following 12 minutes thanks to Moussa Diaby.
When everything seemed to indicate that the game was going to end in favor of the team Emiliano With a short victory, another goal broke the scoreboard and increased the difference in favor of the Villains. With 12 minutes left, Leon Bailey He put the third and lowered the hammer to the match.
With this result and a solid performance by the Argentine goalkeeper, the match ended 3 to 1 in favor of the local team, who celebrated with their people at Villa Park.
Aston Villa beat Bournemouth. (REUTER)
What lies ahead for Aston Villa
Four dates before the end of the Premier League, the Aston Villa He is fourth in the standings with 66 points to his name. With this new victory, the men of Unai Emery They did their homework to be able to get a place in the next Champions League. However, they must win their remaining commitments (Chelsea, Brighton, Liverpool y Crystal Palace) to secure the position. In turn, shortly before the championship definition, the Villains will play the Conference League semifinal once morest the Olympiakos from Greece.
