BIRMINGHAM, England — Three late targets by Jhon Duran, Douglas Luiz and Leon Bailey helped Aston Villa stage a stirring fightback to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 within the Premier League on Saturday.
Palace suffered a blow when 76-year-old supervisor Roy Hodgson was taken unwell forward of the match. The former England head coach didn’t journey to Villa Park, leaving Paddy McCarthy and Ray Lewington to take cost of group affairs.
Hodgson agreed to remain on within the low season, after returning for his second spell on the membership earlier within the yr.
His group took the lead two minutes into the second half in opposition to Villa. Jean-Philippe Mateta spun Pau Torres on the precise and despatched in a cross that was excellent for Odsonne Edouard to slip the ball residence.
Villa substitute Duran equalized in spectacular fashion. He chested the ball down simply contained in the penalty space within the 87th minute earlier than turning and hitting a ferocious half-volley past Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.
Ollie Watkins was then introduced down by Chris Richards eight minutes into added time and, after a VAR test, Luiz scored his third penalty in all competitions this season.
PHOTOS: Late purpose flurry helps Aston Villa overcome Crystal Palace in Premier League
There was nonetheless time for the unmarked Bailey to seize a 3rd purpose for Villa after a flowing group transfer.
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