Feb 12 • 14:42 UTC 🇶🇦 Qatar Al Jazeera

Video.. Aston Villa's Corner Goal Captivates Attention in the Premier League

Aston Villa's unusual corner goal against Brighton in the Premier League garnered attention for its well-coordinated execution.

Aston Villa scored a stunning goal against Brighton in the Premier League that has been the talk of the town due to the impressive coordination between players. The goal occurred in the 86th minute of the match when Aston Villa was awarded a corner kick. Jamaican player Leon Bailey took the corner, and what stood out was when defender Tyrone Mings approached Bailey at the corner spot, conversing with him before moving toward Brighton's penalty area. Bailey then delivered a perfectly timed cross aimed at Mings, who headed it towards the goal. The goal took a twist as Brighton defender Jack Hinshelwood inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net during its journey to the goal, resulting in an own goal attributed to Mings' well-orchestrated play. Aston Villa celebrated the creativity of the goal on their social media platform 'X', sharing a video of the moment and commenting on how the players seemed to share the same vision, which yielded successful results. This goal not only showcased Aston Villa's tactical prowess but also solidified their position in the Premier League standings. Following this match, Aston Villa enhanced their ranking to third place with 50 points, trailing just behind Manchester City, who is in second with 53 points, highlighting the competitive nature of the league as each team vies for the top spots.

📡 Similar Coverage