Aston Villa have defeated Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park to close in on European football next season, MySportDab reports.
First Half Report
It was a cagey start as the match kicked off with both sides struggling to dominate the game.
Aston Villa took a surprise lead just eight minutes into the game after Jacob Ramsey fired a low shot pass Forster.
Tottenham ramped up attempts to restore parity all to no avail as Aston Villa held on to maintain the lead.
Son Heung-Min nearly found the equaliser for Tottenham when he latched on Richarlison’s pass with a wide space ahead of him.
The South Korean came one-on-one with Martinez and successfully rounded him before hitting the woodwork with a curve strike.
Aston Villa slightly lost possession to the visitors but were threatening when breaking on counters.
The first half ended with Aston Villa holding on to the narrow 1-0 lead.
Second Half Report
Tottenham continued to dominate proceedings in the second half but could not break the goal deadlock.
Aston Villa were building momentum into the game and were maintaining their threats upfront.
The game continued with both sides unable to find a second half goal.
In the 76th minute, Aston Villa sank Tottenham comeback hopes with Douglas Luiz doubling the lead for the home side.
Harry Kane was able to get a let consolation for Tottenham after he converted a penalty to to make it 2-1.
The visitors made a late push to find an equaliser all to no avail as they settle for a 2-1 defeat after the final whistle.
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