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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Press Association Sport Staff

The late Ollie Watkins strike that could prove to be crucial in Bologna clash

  • Aston Villa secured a 3-1 victory over Bologna in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.
  • Ollie Watkins scored a brace, including a stoppage-time goal, to give Villa a two-goal advantage.
  • Ezri Konsa opened the scoring for Aston Villa just before half-time, followed by Watkins' first goal early in the second half.
  • Bologna had an early goal disallowed by VAR for offside and later hit the crossbar, denying them a lead.
  • Jonathan Rowe scored late for Bologna to reduce the deficit, but Watkins' second goal restored Villa's two-goal lead.

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Battling Aston Villa take control of Europa League quarter-final with Ollie Watkins brace

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