Aston Villa Knock Tottenham Out of the FA Cup
Aston Villa delivered a statement performance to eliminate Tottenham Hotspur from the FA Cup in the Round of 32. In a match filled with intensity and drama, the Birmingham-based club proved their mettle against one of the Premier League's top sides, securing a 2-1 victory to advance to the next round.
While much of the post-match focus will be on Liverpool's shocking defeat to Championship side Plymouth Argyle, Aston Villa's triumph deserves equal attention. Villa showcased their quality and determination, ensuring it was Spurs who bowed out of the competition.
The victory was secured by two well-taken goals from Ramsey and Rogers, while Tottenham's consolation came late from Tel, who scored in the dying minutes, but it proved to be little more than a mere consolation for the North London side.
2024-25, England - FA Cup
Aston Villa - Tottenham 2:1 (1:0)
Goals: Ramsey J., 2 (1:0); Rogers M., 65 (2:0); Tel M., 90 (2:1)
Aston Villa: Martinez E.; Konsa (Bogarde L., 27); Digne (Maatsen I., 81); Kamara B.; McGinn J.; Tielemans; Ramsey J.; Robledo; Malen (Rashford, 67); Rogers M.; Bailey (Asensio, 67)
Bench: Olsen R.; Zych
Tottenham: Kinský; Porro; Spence D.; Danso; Gray; Bergvall; Kulusevski; Bentancur (Sarr P., 72); Moore (Bissouma, 46); Son Heungmin; Tel M.
Bench: Forster F.; Austin; Reguilón; Davies; Cassanova; Ajayi D-a
Yellow Cards: Bentancur 60; Bergvall 62; Porro 80
