There were times in this match when I saw Villa's midfield coordination working pretty well, and the team as a whole kept a not very impressive Everton at bay. Until, that is, those last few minutes when the Villa attackers' wastefulness in front of goal was punished. The defence had become weary and let them through the gate. It so reminded me of Villa's last game against the Albion in 1959, when they scored late to cause Villa to go down.
Jack's wanting that extra half-minute before shooting, a further Samatta header over the bar, a Trezeguet mis-control and El Ghazi's astonishing lob over the bar when it needed more of a push to go into the net, were the pick of Villa's wasted opportunities.
But, again, it's a defender that has to score from a cute Conor free-kick to give Villa a much-needed lead. Mind you, Davis seemed to connect with the ball with a diving header before Konsa popped up, to cause the keeper to dive the wrong way. So that Davis effort was very useful.
What's the matter with Samatta? When he first arrived I thought he looked sharp and good, but since the re-start he's looked not very confident in front of goal. A pity. Davis, for me, looks the more useful player, but he still can't score either.
So, we go into the last two matches still with a chance for survival. But can we beat Arsenal? And can we then beat the Hammers? It is possible, but for as long as we waste our chances then there's doubt.
The old saying "what a load of wasters" comes to mind. Villa could have saved themselves by now with the chances available, but now we have two very big cup finals coming up.
Still, while there's life there's hope!
UTV!
Jack's wanting that extra half-minute before shooting, a further Samatta header over the bar, a Trezeguet mis-control and El Ghazi's astonishing lob over the bar when it needed more of a push to go into the net, were the pick of Villa's wasted opportunities.
But, again, it's a defender that has to score from a cute Conor free-kick to give Villa a much-needed lead. Mind you, Davis seemed to connect with the ball with a diving header before Konsa popped up, to cause the keeper to dive the wrong way. So that Davis effort was very useful.
What's the matter with Samatta? When he first arrived I thought he looked sharp and good, but since the re-start he's looked not very confident in front of goal. A pity. Davis, for me, looks the more useful player, but he still can't score either.
So, we go into the last two matches still with a chance for survival. But can we beat Arsenal? And can we then beat the Hammers? It is possible, but for as long as we waste our chances then there's doubt.
The old saying "what a load of wasters" comes to mind. Villa could have saved themselves by now with the chances available, but now we have two very big cup finals coming up.
Still, while there's life there's hope!
UTV!
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