"Ollie Watkins enjoyed a feast in Italy's culinary capital, scoring two second half goals against a pumped-up Bologna side to take a comfortable lead back to Birmingham."
"Bologna dominated much of the play, but after a flap by goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia had let Konsa in on the cusp of half-time, Villa managed the game effectively."
"Bologna were careful with the ball while Villa went direct and often looked ragged as a result, with Bologna's wingers being the most dangerous players on the pitch."
"A superb take on the chest from a direct pass sent the former Norwich man clear in the 26th minute and he teed up Santiago Castro whose shot bobbled up off Ezri Konsa."
Ollie Watkins scored two second-half goals, contributing to Aston Villa's 3-1 victory over Bologna in the Europa League quarter-finals. Ezri Konsa opened the scoring after a mistake by Bologna's goalkeeper. Despite Bologna dominating possession and creating chances, Villa managed the game effectively. A late goal from Bologna's Jonathan Rowe was answered by Villa's third goal in injury time. Previous encounters had seen Villa narrowly defeat Bologna, but this away match proved challenging, with Bologna's wingers posing significant threats throughout the match.
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