Quote from: eamonn on April 15, 2025, 10:55:19 PMIt's a real shame that our substitutions had the reverse effect intended. Ramsey and Watkins barely touched the ball. As for Asensio's one moment....he telegraphed where he was going to shoot but Donnarumma had already committed to attempting a point-blank save. Easy to say but Asensio has it in his locker to feint on the shot, pull it wide to his right and run through on goal to slot the ball into an empty net.We just couldn't build-up a head of steam for the last 10 minutes. PSG deserve credit for not allowing that to happen and they continued to look dangerous on the break. But unless Rashford was physically phucked, I would have left him on as he was beginning to purr. Hard to be too despondent though, we gave our all and showed battle and quality. Just hope the players can pick themselves up for the weekend as if we replicate that, we'll funeral the Toon.The way I saw it too, Eamonn. Thought Maatsen was awful too. The subs didn't work at all and Rogers struggling badly again on the right was the most obvious change.For maybe 25 mins after half time we humiliated one of the best teams in Europe. We had the chances too and brought three great saves. They eventually fought back off the ropes and held us off. From where we have been, the transformation has been remarkable. McGinn was peak Roy Keane tonight, he single handedly drove us back in the game. I thought Cash, Torres and Tielemans were excellent in that period too and Rashford finally came alive. To where things went wrong in the first half. To be fair the likes of Rooney called it correctly. We were tactically indisciplined really. Two terrible goals conceded, Kamara, who struggled surprisingly in both legs, and Konsa selling themselves for the goals. These are just things we have to learn. You can't really legislate for Martinez error but we were all over the place anyway. To turn it around so quickly after the break was remarkable.Martinez 6 - poor mistake for goal but some big saves late onCash 7 - tough first half but battled incredibly well in second against a top player Konsa 6 - awful first half but fine finish for goal. Not sure how he completely missed that headerTorres 7 - thought his distribution at times tonight was back to his best. Digne 6 - cautious enough performance, bit flat in first half but solid second. Missed his defensive nous when replaced, mindKamara 5 - not sure if it was the occasion or what but he made errors in this tie that he hasn't made all season. Just off it really with a lot of poor decisions and distribution Onana 6 - big call to start him. Fortunate to see the second half I thought, did improve to be fair McGinn 9 - a Villa legend, nothing else to say. Unless he was carrying an injury, that was a crazy decision to replace him before the 70th minRogers 5 - lively start in first 20 mins or so, one shot with left just went wide but I don't get the logic playing him in that position. Tielemans 8 - took a long time to get into the game, fortunate goal perhaps but outstanding when we were at our bestRashford 7 - very fortunate he saw the second half after a poor first 45 but nearly an iconic Villa Park goal only for an outstanding save. Wouldn't have taken him off either. Cracking assist. Asensio had the big chance, look it's a great save but I'm expecting him to try to go around the keeper. Ramsey had no impact at all. Watkins couldn't get into it either but PSG had regained control by then. Maatsen was very poor defensively, late shot could have made him a hero. Barkley didn't get enough time.
It's a real shame that our substitutions had the reverse effect intended. Ramsey and Watkins barely touched the ball. As for Asensio's one moment....he telegraphed where he was going to shoot but Donnarumma had already committed to attempting a point-blank save. Easy to say but Asensio has it in his locker to feint on the shot, pull it wide to his right and run through on goal to slot the ball into an empty net.We just couldn't build-up a head of steam for the last 10 minutes. PSG deserve credit for not allowing that to happen and they continued to look dangerous on the break. But unless Rashford was physically phucked, I would have left him on as he was beginning to purr. Hard to be too despondent though, we gave our all and showed battle and quality. Just hope the players can pick themselves up for the weekend as if we replicate that, we'll funeral the Toon.
Quote from: Small Rodent on April 16, 2025, 11:00:45 AMI didn't like the white scarves on TV. I kept thinking it was opposition fans and not Villa.Was the effect better in the stadium?They were only white on one side. The squad was on the other. I think they were chosen because they would stand out!
I didn't like the white scarves on TV. I kept thinking it was opposition fans and not Villa.Was the effect better in the stadium?
Rashford had them terrified , I think he should have stayed on.
Quote from: jon collett on April 16, 2025, 11:02:07 AMQuote from: Small Rodent on April 16, 2025, 11:00:45 AMI didn't like the white scarves on TV. I kept thinking it was opposition fans and not Villa.Was the effect better in the stadium?They were only white on one side. The squad was on the other. I think they were chosen because they would stand out!Has anyone come up with a half and half scarf that has Aston on one half and Villa on the other?
Great performance. Would have won if McGinn stayed on.
Quote from: TonyD on April 16, 2025, 11:40:56 AMGreat performance. Would have won if McGinn stayed on. That twat was aching for an excuse to send him off. We had no choice. See also: Cash, Matty... in the first leg.
Do you think McGinn should have had a pen in the first half?
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