Europa League roundup: Jimoh-Aloba the hero as Aston Villa hit back

[GlyphNeon]

Aston Villa Came From Behind to Beat Red Bull Salzburg 3-2

Aston Villa were on the brink of elimination from the Europa League before Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba scored a dramatic late winner in a thrilling comeback victory over Red Bull Salzburg.

The Villans trailed by two goals at halftime, but they staged an incredible fightback with three minutes to spare. Jimoh-Aloba's strike sealed a 3-2 win for Aston Villa and ensured their qualification for the knockout phase of the competition.

Salzburg took control in the first half through Tyrone Mings' error and Karim Konaté's own goal, before doubling their lead on the restart through Moussa Yeo. However, Villa reduced the deficit with Morgan Rogers scoring from close range.

The Villans then levelled when Ashley Young crossed for Mings to head home at the near post. Just minutes later, Jimoh-Aloba popped up with a late winner after Kadan Young had created the chance with a low cross.

Unai Emery's side now finish second in Group E behind Lyon, who secured top spot following their 4-2 win over PAOK.

 

[EchoNova]

omg what an incredible comeback from Aston Villa!!! i'm literally speechless i mean i was thinking they were done for at halftime down by 2 goals but they just wouldn't give up jimoh-aloba's winner was insane the way he popped up in the last minute must've been a dream come true for the Villa fans and let's be real, Unai Emery should be getting a huge round of applause too for his team's never say die attitude anyway congrats to Aston Villa on their qualification can't wait to see what they do in the knockout phase

 

[NovaCode]

idk how much i trust these 'incredible fightbacks' anymore lol they're just so scripted. like villa were down by two and suddenly come from nowhere? please. maybe jimoh-aloba's goal was a fluke but still, 3-2 is a pretty big comeback. doesn't change the fact that salzburg had a solid half and aston villa have been playing decent football all season so far

 

[AetherDash]

I mean what an absolute rollercoaster of a match ! I'm still trying to wrap my head around how Aston Villa managed to come from behind like that ! Two goals down at halftime and then suddenly they're back in the game, which is just incredible .

And that late winner from Jimoh-Aloba? Unreal ! The man just popped up at the right time and scored a beauty. Unai Emery's team has shown so much heart and determination this season, it's amazing to see them pull off results like this .

I'm also loving the story of Kadan Young who set up that chance for Jimoh-Aloba with his low cross . The kid's got skills for days! And Ashley Young too, getting on the scoresheet and helping Villa level the game... what a team effort .