🤩 Villa star man continues incredible output with vital UEL goal | OneFootball

Aston Villa needed their big players to step up and claw back into the Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest.

The Tricky Trees held a slender 1-0 aggregate lead, but Villa were quickly back on level terms in the second leg.

Unai Emery's side grew confidently as the first half progressed and were eventually rewarded for their persistence.

With 10 minutes of the half remaining, Emi Buendia skipped past two players with some fancy footwork and squared to top scorer Ollie Watkins inside the six-yard box.

The England striker made no mistake, converting from a few yards out to level the tie and continuing his incredible goals and assist numbers for the Birmingham outfit.

The stage is set for a captivating final 45 minutes in this semi-final.

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