OLYMPIACOS vs ASTON VILLA LIVE - Updates from second leg of ...
Updated 09/05/2024 at 21:08 GMT
Right; that's me done for tonight. A disappointing night for Aston Villa, but congratulations to Olympiacos. Here's my full report - and thanks for joining me
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OLYMPIACOS 2-0 ASTON VILLA - Report
Olympiacos shattered Aston Villa’s dreams of reaching a first European final since 1982, as Ayoub El Kaabi’s brace secured a 2-0 win in the second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final, meaning the Greek side won the tie 6-2 on aggregate.
Things could not have got off to a worse start for the visitors, who found themselves 1-0 down within 10 minutes as El Kaabi, who bagged a hat-trick in the first leg, converted from Quini’s clever cross.
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That goal came against the run of play, as the Villans had been dominating possession, something they continued to do for the rest of the half but with little reward; enjoying 75% of the ball but seeing their best chance, a Leon Bailey piledriver, pushed around the post.
It was more of the same after the break, as Unai Emery was forced into a change before the hour mark, bringing Jhon Duran on in an attempt to prize open the resolute Olympiacos defence.
As they pushed forward, space was left open at the back, and El Kaabi duly exploited it when he netted his fifth goal of the tie with ten minutes remaining, extinguishing any faint hopes of a comeback.
A TOUGH NIGHT FOR THE VILLAINS
There are two games left in their season. Two points from those will guarantee Champions League football next season
"The [Olympiacos] fans have played their part over the course of the two games. It's a great atmosphere in here. What a night for them.
"For Aston Villa, it's been a great run, absolutely magnificent. Hopefully getting into the Champions League next year, so it's not all doom and gloom."
Peter Crouch: "Over the course of the two legs, [Olympiacos] much the better side. Aston Villa, yes, there will be some fatigue in the legs. They've played so many games. Some of these players have played 50 odd games. No excuses. They've just not finished the season well"
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FULL-TIME: OLYMPIACOS 2-0 ASTON VILLA (6-2 on aggregate)
And there goes the final whistle! Aston Villa's dreams of a first European final in 42 years are shattered. El Kaabi is the man of the moment. Olympiacos go through to face Fiorentina for the right to lift the UEFA Europa Conference League title.
An amazing looped header from way outside the box by Watkins, and he forces an excellent finger-tip stop by the goalkeeper, who pushes the ball over the bar
Villa have a corner, but before it gets taken, Duran is cautioned
Bailey and Cash are replaced by Kaine Hayden and Omari Kellyman, while Finley Munroe is also on for Lucas Digne
OLYMPIACOS FANS MAKING THEMSELVES HEARD
They have been loud all night, but the Greek fans are thoroughly enjoying themselves now! The stadium is bouncing; Villa look heartbroken
81'
GOAL! OLYMPIACOS 2-0 ASTON VILLA (Ayoub El Kaabi)
AND IT GETS GIVEN! VAR takes a look, he has timed his run perfectly, and Olympiacos have their second of the night - El Kaabi has his fifth of the tie! Surely game over now!
Goal
A. El Kaabi
Olympiacos
It's being checked. Was he off?
El Kaabi has the ball in the back of the net again, surging on to a ball over the top from the goalkeeper and slamming past Martinez, but he is narrowly offside
Quini comes off, replaced by Apostolos Apostolopoulos
On
A. Apostolopoulos
Olympiacos
The clock is well and truly running down now, and every time VIlla try and play their way into the box, it is dealt with fairly comfortably. Olympiacos have defended superbly
Iborra has been struggling with a slight injury over the last few minutes and he is replaced by Andre Horta
He gets a yellow for a tug on Chiquinho, who was threatening to burst forward
Yellow card
T. Iroegbunam
Aston Villa
