Aston Villa take the lead in the 49th minute after what was the best chance for Blackburn Rovers. Richard Dunne was dispossessed, allowing a shot by Jermaine Jones. The shot was saved by Brad Friedel, his first of the game. Just two minutes later, Aston Villa right-back Kyle Walker sent off down the field, but his shot was saved. Blackburn midfielder Keith Andrews gave the ball away to Ashley Young, and to compensate, elected to take down Young in the area. A silly mistake, as the Villa captain took the penalty cooly. His shot went in low and to the left, easily beating Paul Robinson and giving Aston Villa the 1-0 lead.
Aston Villa Vs. Blackburn Rovers: Ashley Young Converts From The Spot To Give Villa The Lead
But can Villa keep the lead and all three points? Villa are notorious this season for giving away the lead when scoring the first goal, and with the visitors now forced out of a pure defensive position, Villa fans will be on the edge of their seats, convinced that Blackburn’s equalizer will be coming at any moment.
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