Cardiff City's head coach Omer Riza, second from left, walks with his team after the English FA Cup fifth round soccer match between Aston Villa and Cardiff City at the Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, England.
Marco Asensio's Brace Fires Aston Villa To 2-0 Win Over Cardiff City
Marco Asensio바카라™s double powered Aston Villa past Cardiff City 2-0 at Villa Park, securing a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals. The hosts dominated but found Cardiff City goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in top form, making seven crucial saves. Aston Villa바카라™s early chances went begging, but their persistence paid off after the break. Marcus Rashford set up Marco Asensio for the opener before the Spaniard curled in a second late on. It marked his fourth goal since joining on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, with a Champions League clash against Club Brugge up next.
English FA Cup fifth round: Aston Villa's Marco Asensio celebrates after scoring his side's second goal
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Aston Villa's Marco Asensio celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English FA Cup fifth round soccer match between Aston Villa and Cardiff City at the Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, England.
English FA Cup fifth round: Aston Villa's Marco Asensio celebrates after scoring the opening goal
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Aston Villa's Marco Asensio, centre left, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the English FA Cup fifth round soccer match between Aston Villa and Cardiff City at the Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, England.
English FA Cup fifth round: Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa and Cardiff City's Rubin Colwill challenge for the ball
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Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa, right, and Cardiff City's Rubin Colwill challenge for the ball during the English FA Cup fifth round soccer match between Aston Villa and Cardiff City at the Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, England.
English FA Cup fifth round: Cardiff City's goalkeeper Ethan Horvath saves a shot by Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins
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Cardiff City's goalkeeper Ethan Horvath, left, saves a shot by Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, second from right, reacts during the English FA Cup fifth round soccer match between Aston Villa and Cardiff City at the Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, England.
English FA Cup fifth round: Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, right, reacts
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Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, right, reacts during the English FA Cup fifth round soccer match between Aston Villa and Cardiff City at the Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, England.
English FA Cup fifth round: Cardiff City's Anwar Ei Ghazi and Aston Villa's Ian Maatsen challenge for the ball
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Cardiff City's Anwar Ei Ghazi, top, and Aston Villa's Ian Maatsen, right, challenge for the ball during the English FA Cup fifth round soccer match between Aston Villa and Cardiff City at the Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, England.
English FA Cup fifth round: Aston Villa's Leon Bailey, right, shoots on target
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Aston Villa's Leon Bailey, right, shoots on target during the English FA Cup fifth round soccer match between Aston Villa and Cardiff City at the Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, England.
English FA Cup fifth round: Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans and Cardiff City's Dylan Lawlor challenges for the ball
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Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans, right, and Cardiff City's Dylan Lawlor challenges for the ball during the English FA Cup fifth round soccer match between Aston Villa and Cardiff City at the Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, England.
English FA Cup fifth round: Aston Villa's Marcus Rashford and Cardiff City's Perry Ng challenges for the ball
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Aston Villa's Marcus Rashford, right, and Cardiff City's Perry Ng challenges for the ball during the English FA Cup fifth round soccer match between Aston Villa and Cardiff City at the Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, England.
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