Villa Smash Bologna in Preseason Friendly
Aston Villa absolutely dominated Bologna in their latest preseason friendly, putting on a real show for the fans. The boys in claret and blue were on fire, cruising to a convincing 2-0 win. This victory was a real confidence booster ahead of the Premier League season kick-off.
The game was a real masterclass in how to play football. Villa looked sharp and organized, controlling the tempo and dictating the flow of the game. The midfield was like a well-oiled machine, with the likes of McGinn and Douglas Luiz bossing the midfield.
It was a great team performance all around. The defense was solid, barely allowing the Italian side a sniff at goal. Up front, Bailey and Watkins were a constant threat, linking up well and causing havoc in the Bologna box.
The goals themselves were absolute crackers! First, it was Watkins who opened the scoring with a thunderous strike from outside the box. Then, just before half-time, Bailey put the game beyond doubt with a classy finish after a slick move down the wing.
This victory was a real statement of intent from Unai Emery's side. It shows they're ready to take on the new season with real confidence and ambition. It was a truly awesome performance! The fans were loving it and the players were buzzing. This is just the start of what promises to be a thrilling season for Aston Villa.
Now, let's see if they can carry this momentum into the Premier League!