Asensio double sends Villa into FA Cup quarters

Aston Villa newcomer Marco Asensio struck twice in the second half to lead the Premier League team to a 2-0 victory over second-tier Cardiff City on Friday and into the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 10 years.
Feb 28, 2026, 05:35 pm - Reuters

Match Timeline

Aston Villa
Cardiff City
  • KO
  • HT
  • 45
  • 64
  • 65
  • 68
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Aston Villa 2, Cardiff City 0.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Aston Villa 2, Cardiff City 0.
90'+4'
Attempt missed. Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses the top left corner following a fast break.