Aston Villa v Olympiacos live – UEFA Europa Conference League latest as Ayoub El Kaabi fires hat-trick to stun Unai Emery's side in semi-final first leg

UEFA Europa Conference League / Semi-final

Villa Park / 02.05.2024

Aston Villa

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Olympiacos

O. Watkins(45+1')
M. Diaby(52')

A. El Kaabi(16', 29', 56' PEN)
S. Hezze(67')

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ByDesmond Kane

Updated 02/05/2024 at 21:03 GMT

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Highlights

End of 2nd Half

90+5'

THERE GOES THE FINAL WHISTLE!

A stunning victory for Olympiacos, who run out 4-2 winners on the night. A crushing night of disappointment for the Villa fans, but no more than the visitors deserved.

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90+1'

HEADING FOR FIVE ADDED MINUTES

What a night out for the visiting fans. A famous victory and this looks like a done deal for Olympiacos. A job well done too.

88'

MCGINN TRIES TO BEGIN SALVAGE OPERATION

But his shot at goal didn't have the direction to beat the frame of visiting keeper Tzolakis, who is equal to the task in making the save.

86'

COUPLE OF YELLOW CARDS DOLED OUT

Think they were for dissent as Moussa Diaby and Rodinei pick up cautions.

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85'

MORE CHANGES ON THE WAY

Villa opted for further alterations for the closing moments. Tim Iroegbunam replaces Moussa Diaby as Nicolò Zaniolo takes over from Leon Bailey.

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83'

VILLA MISS THE PENALTY!

Would you believe it! When it rains it pours. Douglas Luiz places the penalty to the keeper's left, but it hits the outside of a post and flies wide. Tzolakis guessed right, but didn't matter in the end. A huge moment.

81'

PENALTY TO ASTON VILLA!

David Carmo with a late challenge on Dhuran and the referee had no hesitation. Clear foul in hauling back the Villa player. Suddenly chance for Villa to pull another goal back.

80'

OLSEN DENIES OLYMPIACOS A FIFTH GOAL

Chiquinho tries his luck by swinging a right boot at the ball, but Olsen is well positioned to make a solid stop. Big save that had to be made.

79'

NEWS OF A VILLA CHANGE

Jhon Durán has replaced Morgan Rogers with Villa chasing a third goal at home that wouldn't be enough to prevent defeat.

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78'

VILLA FINDING THIS TOUGH TO SWALLOW

Luiz with the free-kick, but nodded well over the bar and wide by Watkins. This really wasn't supposed to be the script when Villa levelled up early in the second period.

76'

VIDEO: ALL LEVEL IN FLORENCE

No nearer to finding out if Fiorentina or Brugge will be taking their place in the final. Which is due to be held in Athens on May 29.

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74'

VIDEO: VILLA SHIP A FOURTH GOAL

Look away now Villa fans. Not what was in the script for the evening.

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72'

VILLA PARK MORE LIKE A SNOOKER HALL

Not much noise from the home fans after recent happenings as a tame effort at goal by Watkins is well held by Tzolakis.

70'

THE GREEK SIDE OPT TO SHUFFLE THE PACK

André Horta replaces Daniel Podence for the visitors, who are heading for a huge victory as it stands.

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68'

A GREEK TRAGEDY FOR VILLA

They hit back from 2-0 down, but suddenly have another mountain to climb here with Olympiacos restoring their two-goal lead ahead of next week's return leg.

66'

GOAL! ASTON VILLA 2-4 OLYMPIACOS (HEZZE)

This is the semi-final that keeps on giving as Santiago Hezze lets fly from distance. Comes off the back of Konsa with Olsen scrambling back. Can't keep it out. A deflected fourth for the visitors. 4-2 now.

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64'

ROGERS GOES FOR GLORY

But just couldn't get his boot around the ball as he drives a shot into the side netting. Worth a pop, but difficult angle to score from. Here is Diabiy showing how it should be done earlier.

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62'

VIDEO: THREE AND EASY FOR EL KAABI

How about hitting a hat-trick on your trip to Villa Park. A few Premier League clubs might be watching this forward with some interest tonight.

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60'

WATKINS DENIED BY THE VISITING KEEPER

Konstantinos Tzolakis fairly raced off his line there to win the ball ahead of Watkins as he attempted to speed in on goal. Very bright goalkeeping with the Villa man onside.

58'

VILLA AGAIN PLAYING CATCH-UP

Francisco Ortega has been replaced by Omar Richards, who makes an excellent clearance to prevent Diaby landing on the end of the Watkins cutback. Superb move, but the visitors show their mettle.

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