"The first 45 minutes, we controlled the game like we planned. We created chances, we scored two goals, we dominated, and we defended very well. The second half, Spurs started pushing more, they scored a goal. Progressively in the second half, we were feeling better on the field. Again, good positioning and dominating with the ball. Not creating big chances but getting the control of the game like we planned and how we did in the first half."
"Buendia was involved in both Villa goals and netted for the first time in the FA Cup. He is now on six goals for the season in all competitions, his best return in a single campaign for the club. As for Rogers, he has been directly involved in more goals against Spurs in all competitions than he has against any other opponent in his professional career (six - four goals, two assists), scoring in all three of his appearances at this venue."
Aston Villa beat Tottenham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to reach the FA Cup fourth round after first-half goals from Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers. Tottenham reduced the deficit through Wilson Odobert and had goals from Randal Kolo Muani and Xavi Simons disallowed, but could not find an equaliser. Villa dominated the first half, created chances and defended well, then managed the second half under increased Spurs pressure to preserve the lead. Buendia scored his first FA Cup goal and has six goals this season, while Rogers has six goal involvements against Spurs and has scored in all three appearances at this venue. Villa remain in contention on three fronts.
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