Focue Provides the Latest and Most Up-to-Date News, What You Focus On is What You Get.
⎯ 《 Focue • Com 》
Matty Cash double ensures no European hangover for Aston Villa at Burnley
Matty Cash double ensures no European hangover for Aston Villa at Burnley
Matty Cash’s first Aston Villa goals in over a year inspired Unai Emery’s side to a 3-1 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor. Cash came into the side as the only unenforced change from Villa’s 5-0 midweek Europa Conference League play-off win over Hibernian, and ensured there was no European hangover for his side as he scored twice in the opening 20 minutes. Lyle Foster gave Burnley hope with a powerful strike two minutes into the second half, but Moussa Diaby restored Villa’s two-goal advantage just after the hour as they ended a five-match winless league run on the road. Burnley built their Sky Bet Championship title on the back of a 21-match unbeaten run at home, but have started life back in the Premier League with back-to-back defeats at Turf Moor. Cash, playing in an advanced role on the right side of Villa’s midfield, needed only eight minutes to break the deadlock, sliding in to poke home Ollie Watkins’ cross after John McGinn’s lofted ball over the top had left Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford caught in two minds. It was the Poland international’s first goal since the final day of the 2021-22 season and the drama of Manchester City’s title-winning come-from-behind win over Villa, but there would soon be another with Cash at the heart of a slick passing move. Cutting in from the right to collect Watkins’ pass, Cash laid the ball off for Diaby on the right side of the box, then charged into the centre to lash home the resulting cross. Burnley looked rusty after the postponement of last weekend’s trip to Luton left them with an enforced rest and were being overrun defensively as the chances kept coming. Cash, brimming with confidence, tried a spectacular volley from Lucas Digne’s deep cross in the 35th minute, but Hannes Delcroix, making his Burnley debut after arriving in midweek from Anderlecht, got in a block to send it over the crossbar. Cash again linked up with Diaby, whose deflected cross found Watkins, but Trafford was in the right place to deny him from point-blank range. Burnley had done little to threaten the goal of Robin Olsen, making his first Premier League start since New Year’s Day with Emi Martinez sidelined by a calf strain, but things changed immediately at the start of the second half. Johann Berg Gudmundsson, on as a substitute, headed a deep ball back into the box and Foster had the power to hold off Pau Torres, spinning to fire beyond Olsen. Burnley were suddenly on top. Sander Berge sent in a cross begging for a touch, then Zeki Amdouni caused panic between Torres and Olsen. More confusion between Olsen and Boubacar Kamara allowed Berge to run into the box, winning a corner from which Olsen did well to deny Delcroix a debut goal. Having coped with the pressure, Villa hit Burnley on the break just after the hour. McGinn shrugged off a shirt pull from Ameen Al-Dakhil to play in Digne, who pulled the ball back for Diaby to find the bottom right corner – the goal surviving a VAR check for offside. Watkins should have made it four in the 67th minute when he beat Delcroix to a low cross but Trafford again denied him from close range, holding smartly. Nicolo Zaniolo replaced Diaby to make his Villa debut and almost scored with his first involvement, seeing his shot deflected wide, but the Italy international should have squared for the unmarked Watkins. Cash, still fancying a hat-trick, shot narrowly wide with 10 minutes left while Zaniolo flashed a powerful effort just over. Burnley substitute Jay Rodriguez twice threatened Olsen’s goal late on, but there was no way back for the hosts. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Mikel Arteta certain Kai Havertz will prove a hit at Arsenal What next for Oleksandr Usyk after controversial win over Daniel Dubois? Christian Eriksen says Manchester United players expect kneejerk reactions
2023-08-27 23:09
KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in Antioch, California
KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in Antioch, California
ANTIOCH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 2, 2023--
2023-06-02 20:00
White House: Russia grain deal withdrawal has sparked price volatility
White House: Russia grain deal withdrawal has sparked price volatility
WASHINGTON Russia's withdrawal from a deal that had allowed Ukraine to export its badly needed grain has sparked
2023-07-28 02:52
Sordid and violent life of ex police chief James Burke resurfaces amid reports of botched Gilgo Beach murders probe
Sordid and violent life of ex police chief James Burke resurfaces amid reports of botched Gilgo Beach murders probe
James Burke was previously charged with with conspiring to obstruct justice and violating Christopher Loeb's civil rights
2023-07-18 20:20
A closer look at the goals that lit up the 2022-23 season
A closer look at the goals that lit up the 2022-23 season
Another high-quality Premier League season is drawing to a close and there have been a number of brilliant goals throughout it. Here, the PA news agency picks out the strikes that have lit up the season. Allan Saint-Maximin (v Wolves, August) Newcastle needed something special to keep their early unbeaten run intact and Allan Saint-Maximin delivered. With the clock approaching 90 minutes, the winger sent a stunning first-time volley from the edge of the area into the bottom corner to earn a 1-1 draw at Wolves. Miguel Almiron (v Fulham, October) Newcastle enjoyed their Autumn trip down by the Thames with a 4-1 romp at Fulham and Miguel Almiron scored a brilliant goal. The winger played a one-two with Bruno Guimaraes and delivered a sublime volley from an angle that made it 2-0. Youri Tielemans (v Wolves, October) Leicester did not have much to shout about during the season, but their 4-0 win at Wolves in October was a rare day in the sun. And it all started with a special goal from Youri Tielemans, who spanked a clearance into the top corner from 20 yards. Demarai Gray (v Man City, December) Everton earned one of the biggest shocks of the season when they stole a point in a 1-1 draw at Manchester City on New Year’s Eve. And Demarai Gray’s goal was worthy of it as he curled in to the top corner from the angle of the penalty area. Marcus Rashford (v Arsenal, January) The England forward had a brilliant individual campaign and scored a fine solo goal in a thrilling game at Arsenal, which Manchester United lost 3-2. Willian (v Nottm Forest, February) The Brazilian veteran had one of the best seasons of his career for Fulham and there was nothing better than his goal in the home win over Forest. He picked up the ball at the far post, made light work of Renan Lodi and then sent in a curling effort that beat four Forest defenders and went into the top corner. Jonny (v Leeds, March) There was not much to shout about for Wolves during their home game with Leeds, other than a brilliant goal by Jonny. The Portuguese defender, who was later sent off, latched on to a stray pass and sent a 40-yard first-time volley into an unguarded net as his side went down 4-2. Matheus Nunes (v Chelsea, April) Wolves claimed back-to-back goal of the month wins thanks to Matheus Nunes’ impressive strike in the 1-0 win against Chelsea. The ball fell to the Portuguese at the far post and he thundered a first time shot across goal and into the top corner of the goal. Erling Haaland (v Southampton, April) Having scored so many goals throughout the course of the season it was inevitable that one of them was going to be special. And his second of two in a 4-1 romp at Southampton fitted the bill as he produced a stunning overhead kick from Jack Grealish’s cross. Ilkay Gundogan (v Everton, May) The City machine was in full flow and Ilkay Gundogan got things going at Everton with a sublime opener. Captain for the day, the Germany international controlled Riyad Mahrez’s cross on his knee and, with his back to goal, flicked the ball past Jordan Pickford and into the net. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Mac City claim title for third successive time – The 2022-23 season in pictures From Conte and Tuchel’s clash to Kane’s heroics – Premier League best moments Premier League team of the season: Trippier, Haaland and Saka make our best XI
2023-05-26 19:00
Real Madrid 3-2 AC Milan: Pictures & talking points from pre-season friendly in California
Real Madrid 3-2 AC Milan: Pictures & talking points from pre-season friendly in California
Goals from Federico Valverde and Vinicius Junior fired Real Madrid to a 3-2 victory over AC Milan, while Jude Bellingham impressed on his debut.
2023-07-24 16:55
Vikings to host Titans, Cards for joint training camp practices in successive weeks
Vikings to host Titans, Cards for joint training camp practices in successive weeks
The Minnesota Vikings will have two different teams come to training camp this year
2023-05-31 05:30
Killing of alleged collaborator exposes Palestinian tensions
Killing of alleged collaborator exposes Palestinian tensions
The killing of 23-year-old Palestinian Zuhair al-Ghaleeth in West Bank city of Nablus on April 8 marked the first slaying of a suspected Israeli intelligence collaborator in nearly two decades
1970-01-01 08:00
2023 NBA Finals: How to watch the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat compete for the Larry O'Brien trophy
2023 NBA Finals: How to watch the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat compete for the Larry O'Brien trophy
It is the tale of two of the NBA's most beloved players.
2023-06-01 19:01
Men's 200 Meter Semifinals at World Championships Delayed Due to Golf Cart Collision
Men's 200 Meter Semifinals at World Championships Delayed Due to Golf Cart Collision
Yikes.
2023-08-25 03:51
Bills' high-scoring offense takes flight in traveling to play Jaguars in London
Bills' high-scoring offense takes flight in traveling to play Jaguars in London
Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills' high-scoring offense is taking flight across the Atlantic for a “home” game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday
2023-10-07 00:01
Andy McDonald: Labour suspends MP for comments at Pro-Palestinian rally
Andy McDonald: Labour suspends MP for comments at Pro-Palestinian rally
The party says comments made by Andy McDonald at the weekend were "deeply offensive".
2023-10-31 02:48