LONDON, Might 15, CMC – Reggae Boy Leon Bailey has hailed a “good night time” after scoring to assist Aston Villa thrash Ajax 4-0 on Thursday and attain the quarter-finals of a significant European event for the primary time in 26 years.
The in-form winger discovered the goal on the hour mark at Villa Park, doubling the house facet’s lead after Ollie Watkins had put them forward within the twenty fifth minute within the all-important second leg of the European Convention League tie.
Jhon Durán (seventy fifth) and Moussa Diaby (81st) accomplished Villa’s domination after Sivert Mannsverk was despatched off within the 66th, Unai Emery’s facet profitable 4-0 on combination following a goalless first leg in Amsterdam.
“It feels wonderful to be within the quarter-finals of European soccer,” Bailey stated afterward.
“We’ve labored onerous for it to be in Europe since final season.
“To be right here and attain the quarter-finals is an incredible feeling—not only for the gamers but in addition for the followers. Now we have to get pleasure from this second.”
He continued: “Tonight was good for the entire staff and the followers. The environment, I believe, was intelligent, and we’re simply happy concerning the consequence.
“I believe we confirmed good spirit, good character, and a whole lot of high quality, and we actually made it very troublesome for them.”
Watkins eluded his marker and produced a bullet header from eight yards out, giving Villa a 1-0 lead on the break.
Bailey then conjured up his twelfth aim of a stellar season when he collected a move outdoors the 18-yard field, weaved his method into the realm, turned 18-year-old center-back Jorrel Hato, and drilled a low end previous goalkeeper Brian Brobbey on the far submit.
The aim was Bailey’s fourth in Europe this season, extending an outstanding run of type within the competitors.
“I used to be simply joyful I may get the second aim as a result of I believe it was a lot wanted,” the 26-year-old stated.
Villa’s win got here after a humbling 4-0 defeat to Spurs final weekend within the Premier League, and Bailey stated the efficiency in opposition to Ajax had been essential for confidence.
“It’s vital to come back again right here at Villa Park and present an awesome efficiency like we did,” Bailey stated.
“Spurs was a really, very troublesome sport.
“It’s at all times vital to bounce again as quick as doable, and I believe this sport is unquestionably going to present us a whole lot of confidence and motivation for Sunday.
“We simply must get pleasure from this second and be able to go once more on Sunday.” Spurs tackle West Ham on the weekend.
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