"They were close to going in front after just six minutes through Evann Guessand as he was sent clear on goal, but his effort was kept out by goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski. It only took Villa seven more minutes to find the breakthrough as captain John McGinn struck a fine effort into the bottom-right corner after being given too much space on the edge of the penalty area."
"The home side went close to getting a second as their strong start continued, but Skorupski thwarted Donyell Malen after he had been picked out by Boubacar Kamara. Bologna grew into the game in the second half, but Villa still had a chance to double their advantage from the penalty spot as Martin Vitik fouled Ollie Watkins inside the area, but Skorupski denied the England international from 12 yards."
Aston Villa beat Bologna 1-0 at Villa Park in their Europa League opener to claim their first victory of the season. John McGinn scored a well-placed strike into the bottom-right corner after being afforded space on the edge of the penalty area. Lukasz Skorupski produced several key saves, denying Evann Guessand early on and later saving Ollie Watkins' penalty after Martin Vitik fouled Watkins. Villa started strongly and threatened a second goal through Donyell Malen, while Bologna improved in the second half. Villa extended their strong European home form, remaining unbeaten in seven matches (W6 D1).
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