It was a hard-fought victory for Aston Villa against Cardiff City in the FA Cup, with Marco Asensio’s brace securing their spot in the quarter-finals. Despite Cardiff’s strong defensive display, Villa managed to break the deadlock and secure the win.
Rashford and Asensio’s partnership proved crucial once again, with Rashford providing the assist for both of Asensio’s goals. Villa will now eagerly await the draw to see who they will face in the next round.
Cardiff put up a good fight, and their focus will now shift to their Championship campaign as they aim to secure their survival. Overall, it was a dominant performance from Villa, with Rashford still searching for his first goal for the club.
Both Asensio and Rashford’s performances were praised by Villa manager Unai Emery, who emphasized the importance of their contributions to the team. Cardiff manager Omer Riza acknowledged the magic moments that led to Villa’s goals and expressed his satisfaction with his team’s efforts.