Champions League: Aston Villa record third win against Viking
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on MyJoyOnline
Aston Villa beat Viking 3-1 in the Champions League to make it three wins in three matches. Ross Barkley, Emiliano Buendía from the penalty spot and an own goal by Henrik Heggheim scored for the English club, according to MyJoyOnline.
Aston Villa recorded a third win in three Champions League matches by beating Viking at Villa Park, with MyJoyOnline not specifying the final score. Ross Barkley opened the scoring in the 23rd minute from an Ibrahim Mbaye corner, before Emiliano Buendía converted a penalty eight minutes before half-time after a foul on Alysson was confirmed by the video assistant referee (VAR).
Alysson then forced an own goal from Norwegian defender Henrik Heggheim in the 62nd minute. Viking reduced the deficit with four minutes remaining through Peter Christiansen, whose goal was given by VAR after initially being ruled offside. The English side thus extended its run of consecutive home wins in European competition to 12.
The victory extends Aston Villa’s strong European form, having previously beaten Fenerbahçe 6-0. In the previous round, Viking held Bayern Munich to a 3-3 draw. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery also brought on Alejandro Garnacho in the second half; the striker on loan from Chelsea almost scored, but his effort was saved by goalkeeper Arlid Ostbo.
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