Aston Villa clashed heads with Zrinjski at Stadion Bijeli Brijeg earlier this evening as they looked to secure a victory on the road in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The Villans made a good start to the game and managed to get to the half-time break with a goalless scoreline.
Nicolo Zaniolo gave Aston Villa the lead in the 61st minute. However, the home team responded positively and equaliser in the 87th minute thanks to Matija Malekinusic’s effort. The contest ended with Aston Villa earning a hard-fought 1-1 draw away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Aston Villa player performed during the contest against Zrinjski.
GK: Filip Marschall – 6/10
He didn’t have a save to make in the game and failed to keep a clean sheet.
RB: Matty Cash – 7/10
Cash kept things tidy at the back for most of the game and was bright on the ball.
CB: Ezri Konsa – 6/10
He struggled to keep things solid inside his half during his time on the pitch.
CB: Pau Torres – 8/10
Torres gave a good account of himself on the defensive third of the field.
LB: Alex Moreno – 7/10
He managed to impress at times in both halves.
CDM: Douglas Luiz – 6/10
Luiz passed the ball well but failed to make a difference in the opponent’s half.
CM: Moussa Diaby – 6/10
He caught the eye at times but there was no goal for him this evening.
CM: Nicolo Zaniolo – 8/10
Zaniolo was a real menace in the final third and managed to get his name on the scoresheet in the 61st minute.
CM: Leander Dendoncker – 6/10
He failed to cause problems for the opposition defenders.
ST: Jhon Duran – 5.5/10
Duran was a quiet presence in the final third for most of his time on the pitch.
ST: Jacob Ramsey – 7/10
Ramsey caused some headaches for his marker and was lively up top.
Substitutes:
CM: John McGinn – 7/10
McGinn added some energy to Emery’s midfield.
LB: Lucas Digne – 6/10
He failed to keep things solid at the back.
CB: Diego Carlos – 6/10
Carlos won’t be happy after allowing a late goal.
CB: Calum Chambers – 6/10
He failed to impress after coming off the bench.
CM: Tommi O’Reilly – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
