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Ollie Watkins continues red-hot form as Aston Villa ease past AZ Alkmaar
Ollie Watkins continues red-hot form as Aston Villa ease past AZ Alkmaar
Ollie Watkins continued his red-hot form as Aston Villa cruised to a statement 4-1 Europa Conference League win at AZ Alkmaar. The striker netted his 10th goal of the season and fourth in Europe this season on Thursday. Leon Bailey and Youri Tielemans – his first for Villa – put them in control in AZ Stadium after less than 25 minutes. Vangelis Pavlidis wasted the hosts’ best chances but Watkins and John McGinn added more goals after the break in Holland before Ibrahim Sadiq grabbed a consolation. It was the second time in two games Villa had scored four after their 4-1 Premier League win over West Ham on Sunday. Unai Emery celebrated a year in charge on Tuesday and victory underlined the progress his side have made, having been floundering in 14th and three points above the relegation zone 12 months ago. Villa host Alkmaar in two weeks knowing victory would see them take a giant leap to the knock-out stages, especially following an opening 3-2 defeat at Legia Warsaw in September. After two games in Group E, all four teams were locked on three points but Villa moved to remedy that quickly, opening the scoring just 13 minutes in. Watkins seized on a loose pass from Yukinari Sugawara and, while Boubacar Kamara’s ball was cut out, it fell for Bailey to control and rifle in low from the edge of the box. Alkmaar cried handball but the goal stood and 10 minutes later, the hosts were 2-0 down. Another poor pass, this time from Sven Mijnans, went straight to McGinn and his angled pass found Tielemans to bag his first Villa goal. Yet, 90 seconds later, the hosts should have pulled a goal back when Pavlidis fired over with just Emi Martinez to beat after Kamara was dispossessed on the edge of the box. Pavlidis had a goal disallowed for offside soon after but Villa regrouped and extended their lead six minutes after the break. AZ were picked apart by Watkins, Tielemans and Bailey, who saw his shot saved by Matt Ryan but it fell perfectly for Watkins to tap in the rebound. Five minutes later McGinn added a fourth when he turned in Bailey’s low cross at the near post. Sadiq pulled a surprise goal back with 25 minutes left when he latched onto Bruno Martins Indi’s crossfield pass and drilled the ball into the corner from the edge of the box. Tiago Dantas came close to a second, Tielemans deflecting his drive behind, with a comeback never on the cards. Read More West Ham suffer first European loss in 18 matches at hands of Olympiacos Brodie Retallick wins second-row start for New Zealand in World Cup final Ben Youngs ‘so content’ to sign off England career in bronze final at World Cup Sandro Tonali needs ’empathy and support’ after being banned for 10 months Jos Buttler: My future as captain out of my hands as England near World Cup exit Maro Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Tom Curry for reporting Mbongeni Mbonambi
2023-10-27 03:00
Thiago Silva sets new Chelsea record with Man City goal
Thiago Silva sets new Chelsea record with Man City goal
Thiago Silva is the brand new owner of one of Chelsea's all-time records following his goal in the club's 4-4 draw with Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.
2023-11-14 02:00
The death toll from a truck bomb at a checkpoint in Somalia rises to 21
The death toll from a truck bomb at a checkpoint in Somalia rises to 21
The death toll from a bombing attack at a government checkpoint in central Somalia has reached 21
2023-09-24 18:21
Carlos Alcaraz hits stunning shot before cramps; Novak Djokovic wins their French Open semifinal
Carlos Alcaraz hits stunning shot before cramps; Novak Djokovic wins their French Open semifinal
Novak Djokovic has defeated a cramping Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 in the French Open semifinals to move one win away from a record 23rd Grand Slam title
2023-06-10 00:39
India blocks Krafton's game under law it has used to ban China apps-source
India blocks Krafton's game under law it has used to ban China apps-source
By Aditya Kalra, Munsif Vengattil and Joyce Lee NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India blocked a popular battle-royale format game from Krafton
1970-01-01 08:00
GOP releases whistleblower testimonies from ex-IRS agents in Hunter Biden case
GOP releases whistleblower testimonies from ex-IRS agents in Hunter Biden case
House Republicans have released testimony from two IRS whistleblowers who allege that the Justice Department interfered with their yearslong investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter
2023-06-23 05:42
Jayson Tatum has 30 points and 12 rebounds, Celtics rout Pacers 155-104 to remain unbeaten
Jayson Tatum has 30 points and 12 rebounds, Celtics rout Pacers 155-104 to remain unbeaten
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 30 points and 12 rebounds in less than three quarters and the Boston Celtics used a blistering start to pull away from the Indiana Pacers, winning 155-104 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten.
2023-11-02 10:01
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2023-05-24 12:05
Key US inflation gauge cools further as rate hikes bite
Key US inflation gauge cools further as rate hikes bite
A key indicator of US inflation cooled in June to the lowest annual rate in over two years, although this remains above the central bank's target...
2023-07-28 21:42
UAW strike set to hit deep into the industry's supply base
UAW strike set to hit deep into the industry's supply base
By Timothy Aeppel Jeffrey Aznavorian has already cut output about 6% at his small auto parts factory outside
2023-09-22 23:20
Djokovic and Alcaraz close in on French Open semi-final showdown
Djokovic and Alcaraz close in on French Open semi-final showdown
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can set up a blockbuster French Open semi-final Tuesday as Ukraine's Elina Svitolina tackles Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in a politically-charged tussle where the only guarantee will be the absence...
2023-06-06 19:44
Tristan Tate demands 'death sentence' for 2 women involved in Claude Monet's artwork vandalism: 'These are war crimes'
Tristan Tate demands 'death sentence' for 2 women involved in Claude Monet's artwork vandalism: 'These are war crimes'
Tristan Tate wrote, 'Death sentence. I’m serious. Claude Monet is one of the great masters and his work is irreplaceable'
2023-06-16 14:53