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Aston Villa 4-0 Roma: Goals and Highlights



 

Aston Villa convincingly defeated AS Roma 4-0 in their pre-season friendly at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium in Walsall on August 6, 2025. This emphatic win marked Aston Villa’s second victory of their pre-season campaign under manager Unai Emery.

Match Highlights and Goals

  • 15th minute: Emiliano Buendía opened the scoring with a stunning curved free-kick that beat the Roma goalkeeper, setting the tone for Villa’s dominant performance.

  • 17th minute: Jacob Ramsey quickly doubled the lead, finishing confidently inside the box after a precise vertical pass from Youri Tielemans.

  • 40th minute: Ollie Watkins headed home a well-delivered cross, making it 3-0 before halftime and marking his fourth pre-season goal.

  • 85th minute: Donyell Malen capped the win with a composed goal after fending off defenders, delivering a clinical finish to seal the 4-0 victory.

Tactical and Team Performance

Aston Villa controlled much of the match despite Roma having a slight possession edge. Villa took advantage of their chances with clinical finishing, converting all four shots on target. Defensively, Villa were resolute, limiting Roma’s opportunities and keeping a clean sheet.

The team showed coordinated pressure and effective width through the wingers, with notable contributions from midfielders like Buendía and Ramsey in creating goal-scoring chances. The defensive line, led by captain Tyrone Mings, kept Roma’s attack largely at bay.

Notable Players

  • Emiliano Buendía: Opened the scoring with a memorable free-kick and was instrumental in Villa’s attacking play throughout.

  • Jacob Ramsey: Scored Villa’s second goal and displayed a confident midfield presence.

  • Ollie Watkins: Continued his fine pre-season form with a strong headed goal.

  • Donyell Malen: Impressively scored the fourth, showing strength and composure against defenders.

Match Overview

Roma struggled to impose themselves and managed very few clear chances, registering only one shot on target. Villa’s clinical finishing and structured play highlighted their readiness for the upcoming season.

This dominating win sends a strong message about Aston Villa’s form and ambitions as the club prepares for competitive fixtures ahead.

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