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Aston Villa 0-1 Blackburn Rovers |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 09 May 2010 |
The 2009/10 campaign wound down in what is best described as typical fashion, the Villa's home form again shown as poor and ineffective particularly against inferior opposition.
O'Neill played his usual XI and a good crowd,almost a full-house, was on hand to see the final game of the season.
The first half had the look and feel of a final day encounter which was of no real interest to both teams.
The Villa had most of the chances to open the scoring but gailed to capitalise.
On 6 minutes Carew intercepted aback-pass but was out-hustled by Samba. From the resulting corner Robinson did well to save Collins' header.
Friedel earned his money touching a long-range effort over the goal-line and then Dunn first attempt on goal was wide.
Before the break Warnock limped off to be replaced by Luke Young, a rare appearance.
The visitor's thought they had won a penalty when Dunn went down under a challenge from Collins but he was only booked for diving. Replays suggest the ref might have got it wrong.
The breakthrough could have been moments later when Carew headed on DOwning's cross but Milner was unable to get the all important final touch.
The Villa had a spot-kick appeal turned down as Samba again clashed with Carew but referee Bennet again waved play on.
O'Neill brought on Heskey and Delfouneso for Carew and Agbolahor chasing the winner.
Unfortunately it came at the other end when Dunne got the final touch to Olsson's cross with 6 minutes left.
The Villa managed to hold onto 6th place as Liverpool were held to a draw at Hull.
Managing to win only 8 home league games tell's it's own story and once again proved to be the Villa's nemesis.
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