In Thursday’s early kick off Aston Villa caretaker-manager Kevin MacDonald watched his young side score a crucial away goal in their 1-1 draw with Rapid Vienna on an intimidating European night.
firm chance
A year ago predecessor Martin O’Neill’s side suffered a 1-0 defeat to the same opponents in the first leg of their Europa League play-off, ultimately heading out of the competition on the away goals rule.
But Villa now have a firm chance to avenge that exit after a 1-1 first-leg draw at the same stage at the Gerhard Hanappi Stadium, with 20-year-old Barry Bannan scoring the precious away goal.
Later, Liverpool play Trabzonspor and Manchester City face FC Timisoara v Man City.
“Kevin MacDonald watched his young side score a crucial away goal in their 1-1 draw with Rapid Vienna “.
Credits: PremierLeague.com
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