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Qualified for the quarter-finals of the Europa Conference League this week, Aston Villa traveled to West Ham this Sunday afternoon. Unai Emery’s players were moved in the first act. After numerous interventions from Emiliano Martinez, the Argentinian goalkeeper had to give in to a header from Michail Antonio. The Jamaican took advantage of an excellent cross from Vladimir Coufal to open the scoring (29th). At the start of the second half, the Hammers striker thought of doubling the lead, but the VAR intervened for a handball.
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The Villans’ changes made the difference in the second act. In addition to the French entries of Moussa Diaby, scorer this week, and Lucas Digne, that of Nicolo Zaniolo was decisive. The Italian appeared following a counterattack led by Moussa Diaby to equalize (79th). At the very end of the match, the Hammers believed in victory with a confused goal. But after many minutes, the referee of the match finally refused him for a new hand. Even with this draw (1-1), Unai Emery’s players can lose their 4th place in the standings, synonymous with the Champions League. Tottenham with a game in hand can overtake them in the event of a victory.
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