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Follow the live action and score updates from Aston Villa’s Europa League clash against Bologna.
The match at Villa Park ended with a dominant performance from the home side. The final score reflected their control throughout the game.
**Match Summary: Aston Villa 4-0 Bologna**
Aston Villa secured a convincing victory, effectively sealing their place in the next round. The goals came from Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Buendía, Morgan Rogers, and Ezri Konsa.
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**Key Moments:**
– **15′ – GOAL!** Ollie Watkins opened the scoring, heading in from close range after a brilliant assist from Emiliano Buendía. The play was started by Morgan Rogers, and the goal put Villa in complete control of the tie.
– **25′ – GOAL!** Emiliano Buendía doubled the lead, capitalizing on a defensive error by Bologna. He finished calmly past goalkeeper Ravaglia.
– **38′ – GOAL!** Morgan Rogers made it 3-0 with a stunning finish after a perfect counter-attack. He received the ball on the left and fired home, leaving the Bologna defense in disarray.
– **88′ – GOAL!** Ezri Konsa added the fourth, scoring from a corner kick. The defender’s header was decisive, ending any hopes of a Bologna comeback.
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**Match Details:**
– **Venue:** Villa Park, Birmingham
– **Referee:** Sánchez Martínez (Spain)
– **Yellow Cards:** Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna) received a yellow card for a clear foul.
**Second Half Action:**
The second half was less eventful, with Aston Villa managing the game comfortably. Bologna had few chances, with one notable attempt from Riccardo Orsolini that went wide. Morgan Rogers had a penalty saved by Ravaglia earlier in the half, but Villa’s defense remained solid throughout.
**Post-Match Analysis:**
Unai Emery’s side showed clinical finishing and defensive resilience. The win puts Aston Villa in a strong position heading into the next round of the competition.
