Aston Villa Books Group Stage Trip with Resounding Win
8-0 Aggregate Triumph Over Hibernian Secures Progression
Match Report and Highlights
Aston Villa secured their place in the group stage of the UEFA Europa Conference League with a comprehensive 8-0 aggregate victory over Hibernian. After a goalless first leg in Scotland, the English Premier League side put on a dominant display at Villa Park to seal their progression.
Ollie Watkins opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a close-range finish, setting the tone for a one-sided encounter. Leon Bailey doubled Villa's lead ten minutes later with a composed strike, before Jacob Ramsey put the game beyond doubt with a third goal just before halftime.
The second half was more of the same as Villa continued to pile on the pressure. Watkins completed his brace in the 55th minute, followed by goals from Philippe Coutinho and Ashley Young. Young capped off the scoring in the 87th minute, sealing an emphatic victory.
Aston Villa's impressive performance was a testament to their quality and determination. They controlled the tempo throughout the match, limiting Hibernian to very few chances. The victory marked their first European away win in over a decade and will give them confidence heading into the group stage.
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