Tyrone Mings grabbed the ball with his hands in his own area after a pass from his goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez who had just taken the throw-in. Aston Villa lost (1-0) in Bruges on this converted penalty by Hans Vanaken.
It’s not a Belgian joke, the gag is of English origin. Aston Villa fell into this new Champions League formula for the first time in a grotesque way. Bruges won at home this Wednesday benefiting from an absurd penalty, conceded senselessly by the Villans defense in the second half.
Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez had just put the ball back into play with a short pass intended for Mings in the area, but little did he know that his teammate was going to grab the ball with his hands, defying all logic. Even less to just rest it right next to him.
An absolutely mind-blowing sequence. And unfortunately heavy consequences for Unai Emery’s players, who paid a high price with this defeat which was already reaching out to them in the first period, it must also be said. Under pressure all match, the English club suffered a lot in the first act. Emiliano Martinez made some valuable saves before losing to this crazy penalty converted by opposing captain Hans Vanaken shortly before the hour mark (52nd).
Sixth in the Premier League, Aston Villa will travel to Liverpool before the international break. The Villans will then continue with the reception of Crystal Palace to better prepare to welcome Juventus in C1.
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