Marco Asensio's Brace Fires Aston Villa To 2-0 Win Over Cardiff City

Marco Asensio라이브 바카라 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 Villa라이브 바카라 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.

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Updated on: 1 March 2025 12:34 pm

Britain soccer FA Cup fifth round Aston Villa vs Cardiff City: Omer Riza

English FA Cup fifth round: Cardiff City's head coach Omer Riza walks with his team | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

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.

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Britain soccer FA Cup fifth round Aston Villa vs Cardiff City: Marco Asensio

English FA Cup fifth round: Aston Villa's Marco Asensio celebrates after scoring his side's second goal | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

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.

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English FA Cup fifth round: Aston Villa's Marco Asensio celebrates after scoring the opening goal | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

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.

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Britain soccer FA Cup fifth round Aston Villa vs Cardiff City: Ezri Konsa

English FA Cup fifth round: Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa and Cardiff City's Rubin Colwill challenge for the ball | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

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.

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Britain soccer FA Cup fifth round Aston Villa vs Cardiff City: Ethan Horvath

English FA Cup fifth round: Cardiff City's goalkeeper Ethan Horvath saves a shot by Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

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.

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Britain soccer FA Cup fifth round Aston Villa vs Cardiff City: Ollie Watkins

English FA Cup fifth round: Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, right, reacts | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

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.

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Britain soccer FA Cup fifth round Aston Villa vs Cardiff City: Anwar Ei Ghazi

English FA Cup fifth round: Cardiff City's Anwar Ei Ghazi and Aston Villa's Ian Maatsen challenge for the ball | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

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.

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Britain soccer FA Cup fifth round Aston Villa vs Cardiff City: Leon Bailey

English FA Cup fifth round: Aston Villa's Leon Bailey, right, shoots on target | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

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.

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Britain soccer FA Cup fifth round Aston Villa vs Cardiff City: Youri Tielemans

English FA Cup fifth round: Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans and Cardiff City's Dylan Lawlor challenges for the ball | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

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.

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Britain soccer FA Cup fifth round Aston Villa vs Cardiff City: Marcus Rashford

English FA Cup fifth round: Aston Villa's Marcus Rashford and Cardiff City's Perry Ng challenges for the ball | Photo: AP/Darren Staples

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.