""It was massive. First half they put us under a lot of pressure and were dominating the game. We got lucky, at halftime I said to the boys we got lucky and need to wake up.""
""That goal at the end takes the sting out of the game and a two-goal lead going back to Villa Park we are going to make it tough for them. We have to keep pushing, we are in a good spot.""
""Happy but getting balance in everything we played the first leg it is a fantastic result.""
Aston Villa secured a 3-1 victory against Bologna in the Europa League quarterfinal first leg. Despite Bologna's strong first-half performance, Villa took the lead with a goal from Ezri Konsa. Ollie Watkins scored twice, including a late goal that restored a two-goal advantage. Watkins acknowledged the team's luck in the first half and stressed the importance of staying focused. Villa's win marked their eighth consecutive victory in the Europa League, positioning them well for the second leg at home.
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