UEFA Champions League 26/27 · Round 2 · WED, OCT 14
Aston Villa vs Fenerbahce Istanbul match report: Aston Villa overwhelm Fenerbahce Istanbul
Aston Villa put six past Fenerbahce Istanbul in a UEFA Champions League match that finished 6-0. The home side led 3-0 at half-time and added three more after the break.
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Final score
Aston Villa beat Fenerbahce Istanbul 6-0. The home side led 3-0 at half-time and added three more goals in the second half. The result is recorded as a home win.
Goals
Johan Manzambi opened the scoring in the 12th minute. Nicolas Jackson made it 2-0 in the 31st minute, assisted by Boubacar Kamara, and added a third in the 39th minute, assisted by Ross Barkley. Ross Barkley scored from the penalty spot in the 68th minute and again in the 72nd minute, assisted by Ibrahim Mbaye. Tammy Abraham completed the scoring in the 90th minute, assisted by Alysson.
Match flow
Neither side held the upper hand in the first half. Fenerbahce Istanbul were on top for most of the second half. Fenerbahce Istanbul were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Aston Villa had 13 shots on target to Fenerbahce Istanbul's 5. The home side also had 9 corners to the away side's 7. Possession was even at 50 percent each.
Discipline
Aston Villa received no yellow cards and no red cards. Fenerbahce Istanbul received two yellow cards and no red cards. The match official was Ivan Kruzliak.
Streaks
Fenerbahce Istanbul's defeat ended an unbeaten run of 7 UEFA Champions League matches.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Aston Villa the favourites, at an implied 57%; Aston Villa won the match.
What it means
Aston Villa are in 3rd place with 6 points and a goal difference of 7. Fenerbahce Istanbul are in 28th place with 1 point and a goal difference of -6.
Verdict
Aston Villa were clinical in front of goal, scoring six times from 13 shots on target. Fenerbahce Istanbul had more dangerous attacks but could not convert their territory into goals. The result moves Aston Villa up to 3rd in the table, while Fenerbahce Istanbul remain in 28th.