Match report
Aston Villa Defeats Wolves 2-1 in League Cup Thriller
Aston Villa
2–1
FT
Wolves
Oct 30, 2019
Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory over Wolves in a thrilling League Cup encounter, with Ahmed El Ghazi and Ahmed El Mohamady scoring the goals. Despite a valiant effort from the visitors, Wolves could only manage an equalizer through Patrick Cutrone, but it wasn't enough to prevent an Aston Villa triumph.
Key Facts
- • Aston Villa defeated Wolves 2-1 in the League Cup
- • El Ghazi opened the scoring for Aston Villa in the 28th minute
- • Patrick Cutrone scored for Wolves in the 54th minute
- • Ahmed El Mohamady sealed the win for Aston Villa in the 57th minute
- • Substitutions played a crucial role in maintaining the momentum
Lineups
Aston Villa
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 12 J. Steer (G)
- 27 Ahmed El Mohamady (D)
- 3 N. Taylor (D)
- 30 K. Hause (D)
- 15 E. Konsa (D)
- 14 C. Hourihane (M)
- 8 H. Lansbury (M)
- 17 Trézéguet (F)
- 21 A. El Ghazi (F)
- 6 Douglas Luiz (M)
- 39 K. Davis (F)
Substitutes
- 26 J. Kodjia
- 7 J. McGinn
- 11 M. Nakamba
- 5 J. Chester
- 25 Ø. Nyland
- 9 Wesley
- 24 F. Guilbert
Wolves
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 21 J. Ruddy (G)
- 5 R. Bennett (D)
- 4 Vallejo (D)
- 29 Rúben Vinagre (M)
- 23 D. Sanderson (M)
- 49 M. Kilman (D)
- 6 Bruno Jordão (M)
- 26 T. Perry (M)
- 77 C. Campbell (F)
- 10 P. Cutrone (F)
- 7 Pedro Neto (F)
Substitutes
- 56 B. Ashley-Seal
- 39 T. Taylor
- 66 Flávio Cristóvão
- 58 A. Samuels
- 59 O. Buur
- 76 L. Richards
- 11 Rui Patrício
Timeline
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28' Aston Villa Goal · Normal GoalA. El Ghazi · Assist: H. Lansbury
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50' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 1Off: Keinan Davis · On: J. Kodjia
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54' Wolves Goal · Normal GoalP. Cutrone · Assist: T. Perry
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57' Aston Villa Goal · Normal GoalAhmed El Mohamady · Assist: H. Lansbury
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68' Wolves subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Campbell · On: B. Ashley-Seal
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71' Wolves subst · Substitution 2Off: Bruno Jordão · On: T. Taylor
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77' Wolves subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Neto · On: Flávio Cristóvão
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81' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Lansbury · On: J. McGinn
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84' Aston Villa Card · Yellow CardJ. McGinn
Match Stats
| Stat | Aston Villa | Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 72% |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 7 |
| Corners | 10 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 673 | 280 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 4 |
| Possession | 71% | 29% |
| Accurate Passes | 599 | 201 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Aston Villa's early goal by El Ghazi in the 28th minute set the tone for the match
- ▸ Wolves' equalizer by Cutrone in the 54th minute brought the game back into balance
- ▸ El Mohamady's goal just three minutes later in the 57th minute proved crucial in securing the win for Aston Villa