BIRMINGHAM – Results Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Of Premier League 2023-2024 already known. The duel at Villa Park Stadium, Birmingham, England, Wednesday (31/1/2024) early morning WIB, ended with a score of 3-1 for The Magpies.
Newcastle scored a goal brace Fabian Schar (32′, 36′) and Alex Moreno’s suicide (52′). Meanwhile, Villa responded once through a goal from Ollie Watkins (71′).
The Course of the Match
A tight duel ensued from the moment referee John Brooks blew his whistle. It is not surprising that the first chance was created in the 20th minute when Anthony Gordon’s shot was saved by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. A moment later, Alexander Isak’s chance went sideways.
The match took place at a high tempo after that opportunity. The goal was finally scored in the 32nd minute. Kieran Trippier’s corner kick was met with a sweet shot by Schar to give Newcastle a 1-0 lead.
After four minutes, the defender with a Swiss passport put his name on the scoreboard again. Through a corner kick, Schar grabbed a wild ball into the goal mouth to double the visitors’ lead 2-0.
Aston Villa’s best chance was recorded in the fourth minute of first half injury time. Unfortunately, John McGinn’s shot from very close range went over! Newcastle are 2-0 up The Villans during breaks.
After the break, again the visitors’ set-ball scheme almost became the third goal. This time, Sven Botman’s header was still sideways from Martinez’s goal. Eddie Howe’s boys are really hot!
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The third goal was created for Newcastle in the 52nd minute. Intending to block it, Alex Moreno instead scored an own goal because his foot deflected Jacob Murphy’s ball into the goal.
Behind three goals, Villa tried to get back up. Ollie Watkins’ kick was able to reduce the score in the 71st minute to 1-3. After the goal, Unai Emery’s men continued to attack the opponent’s defense. Unfortunately, the score lasted until dispersal.
PLAYER LINEUP
ASTON VILLA XI (4-4-2): Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Clement Lenglet, Alex Moreno; John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara (Jacob Ramsey 63′), Douglas Luiz, Youri Tielemans (Nicolo Zaniolo 63′); Moussa Diaby (Leon Bailey 62′), Ollie Watkins
Coach: Unai Emery
NEWCASTLE UNITED XI (4-3-3): Martin Dubravka; Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Sven Botman, Dan Burn; Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley (Tino Delivery 75′); Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isaac (Michael Almiron 43′), Anthony Gordon (Emil Krafth 90+9′)
Coach: Eddie Howe