The Premier League returned after being suspended the previous day due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II and Aston Villa, led by Philippe Coutinho, felt the break as they moved three points clear of the relegation place after securing their second victory of the season against Southampton. championship (1-0).
As per the decision of the Premier League, the players wore black armbands and before the match a minute’s silence was observed and a singer sang the English anthem in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The first half hour was difficult and lacked continuity and, despite Aston Villa’s dominance, there were only approaches in the same areas without scoring any chances.
Early-moment sparks from Kyle Walker-Peters and Moussa Djenepo down Southampton’s right flank were the only things salvaged from the match as Philippe Coutinho’s ascendancy in the game gradually increased.
Two chances for Coutinho
Already in the last quarter of an hour of the first half, the former Barça midfielder starred on the first two occasions. The first graduated diagonally from the left wing with a slightly elevated whip (34′).
Soon after, Ashley Young’s cross into the box eluded the Southampton defense and Courinho, alone at the far post, headed over, forcing Gavin Bazunu to shine (41′).
Ramsey frustrates Bazunu and shoots to make it 1-0
In the following corner, the Irish goalkeeper made another save to deflect Ollie Watkins’ header from a Coutinho cross, the ball hit the crossbar and fell to Jacob Ramsey, making it 1-0 (41′) .
Aston Villa, who were released in this section before the break, had 2-0 in extra time with the internship of Leon Bailey, whose cross shot was very close to the post.
Young Andalusian and former Barça player Juan Larios made his debut
Ralph Hasenhuttl, Southampton manager, made a double change at the intermission and at left back Romain Perraud was replaced by Andalusian Juan Larios, who at 18 made his Premier League debut after arriving this summer from Manchester City. It was two seasons before the ‘citizens’ incorporated Barça’s base football.
The second half was more like the first period of the match, with a lot of balance and a relentless fight for every ball, but no chances. The most emotional moment occurred in the 70th minute, the number of years of the reign of Elizabeth II, when the fans offered emotional applause to the monarch.
First match unbeaten since April 30
Aston Villa managed to keep a clean sheet for the first time since April 30 after 12 consecutive games without achieving it and Steven Gerrard, fearing for his position, breathed a sigh of relief after leaving the relegation zone last time out. day with 1 -1 against Manchester city.
Source: La Verdad
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