Aston Villa 4-2 Celtic: Morgan Rogers took a hat-trick in the game of a massive drama that sent Villa directly through
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Morgan Rogers scored hat-trick and Ollie Watkins opened his Champions League account as Aston Villa beat Celtic 4-2 in a breathtaking game to seal their last-16 spot.
Rogers gave Villa a barn started scoring twice in the first five minutes, towards narrow diversity in narrow diversity, then planting a sublime immersion in front of the Celta Kasper Schmeichel goalkeeper.
Scottish league leaders Celtic, who, like Villa, were already confident of at least a play-off spot, returned before half-time when Adam Idah beat the hosts with a quick double shot.
Watkins restored Villa’s leadership after a fluid movement in the hour, but horribly obtained a horrible penalty of mischief to a nervous ending in Villa Park.
However, Rogers wrapped it up in a stoppage time to complete his hat-trick, while Celtic will prepare for a blockbuster play-off clash with either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid. Follow reaction from Villa Park in our live blog below:
On a night dominated by transfer news surrounding their two leading marksmen, a hat-trick from someone else, Morgan Rogers, was required to fire Aston Villa directly into the last 16 of the Champions League as Uefa netted yet another victory for their shiny new format.
Capping a memorable first league-phase adventure at Europe’s top table since 1982-83, a night full of drama ended with hat-trick hero Rogers, scoring his first three goals in the Champions League, and team-mates huddled around a phone to see if other results had gone Villa’s way.
Atalanta’s draw away to Barcelona sealed eighth spot for Villa – another remarkable achievement for Unai Emery. But the action on the pitch only told half the story of a night packed with more drama than a Hollyoaks omnibus.
Read Pete Hall’s full report from Villa Park:
Aston Villa 4-2 Celtic: Morgan Rogers’ hat-trick sent Villa to the Champions League in the last 16
Huge news for Celtic. In the two-legged play-offs, they will face either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid. They’ll find out which in Friday’s draw but either way, what a fixture!
By the way, Man City will face Bayern or Genuinealray.
And it’s confirmed. ASTON VILLA ARE THROUGH TO THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST 16 DIRECTLY.
A brilliant Villa for those two qualifiers next month. Celtic will be there, which is also a brilliant effort on your part
Wow, wow, wow. What a game that was. Villa deserved the winners but too much drama to sum it up.
Morgan Rogers grabs the match-ball for his hat-trick and it means unless Atalanta score the latest of late goals, Villa are straight through to the last 16 in eighth spot!
Celtic, the architects of his own fall, Morgan Rogers, has a triplet!
Murray gives the ball away in his own area as Watkins nips in, he draws in Schmeichel and squares to Rogers, where the youngster keeps his composure to slot past the two defenders on the line. What a moment for Rogers.
In 3 minutes of injury now. As is, Villa is scabulle directly in the back 16 in the eighth place, while Celtic goes to the playoffs in any of the legs.
Getting towards the final knockings here and Celtic still fancy nicking an equaliser. Villa only have themselves to blame for not putting this game to bed
Villa has lately slipped into the most sensible eight in eighth place for Barcelona-based striker Atalanta.
A Atalanta purpose would send Villa to the playoffs unless they obtain some to review Lille about the difference in purposes. All those lost possibilities can pass the range of Unai Emery men again.
Daniel Cummings in Idah up for Celtic during the 10 minutes.
And it is another very good except from Schmeichel. A very good Bailey ball while his left foot pass released Rogers. Schmeichel comes out, it becomes large and saved one by one with a strong right arm when the ball is destined to the corner rear.
Here is this penalty of Miss from Watkins. A ridiculous moment and you can still charge Villa.
During one night, he ruled the movement news around his two most productive scorers, a hat of another person from another person, Morgan Rogers, mandatory to boost AST Villa directly to the qualifying stages of the Champions League that UEFA has won A new victory for its new brilliant format.
Capping a memorable first league-phase adventure at Europe’s top table since 1982-83, a night full of drama ended with hat-trick hero Rogers, scoring his first three goals in the Champions League, and team-mates huddled around a phone to see if other results had gone Villa’s way.
Atalanta’s draw away to Barcelona sealed eighth spot for Villa – another remarkable achievement for Unai Emery. But the action on the pitch only told half the story of a night packed with more drama than a Hollyoaks omnibus.
Read the full Pete Hall of Villa Park:
Huge news for Celtic. In the qualifiers in either leg, they will face Bayern Munich or Real Madrid. About which ones in Friday’s draw, but either way, what a match!
By the way, Man City will face Bayern or GenuinealRay.
And it is confirmed. Aston Villa is directly in the last 16 afternoon.
A brilliant Villa for those two qualifiers next month. Celtic will be there, which is also a brilliant effort on your part
Wow, wow, wow. What a game that was. Villa deserved the winners but too much drama to sum it up.
Morgan Rogers grabs the fit fit for his hat-trick and that Atalanta score the last aims late, Villa are directly to the backside 16 in 8th place!
Celtic the architects of their own downfall but Morgan Rogers has a hat-trick!
Murray provides the ball in his own domain while Watkins hinders, draws Schmeichel and squares to Rogers, where the young people attend to keep calm with a cleft in front of the two defenders in the line. What time for Rogers.
In 3 minutes of injury now. As is, Villa is scabulle directly in the back 16 in the eighth place, while Celtic goes to the playoffs in any of the legs.
Go to the final blows here and Celtic needs to prick the draw. Villa only has one to put this game in bed
Villa lately slipped into the most sensible eight in the eighth front position of Atalanta, who is based on Barcelona.
A purpose from Atalanta would send villa into the playoffs unless they get a few to revise Lille on the difference in purposes. All those missed chances may just come back to hang-out the men of Unai Emery.
Daniel Cummings on for Idah up top for Celtic for the final 10 minutes.
And it’s another very good save from Schmeichel. A very good ball from Bailey while his left-footed pass freed Rogers. Schmeichel comes out, gets big, and saves one-on-one with a strong right arm when the ball is destined for the back corner.
Here is this penalty of Miss from Watkins. A ridiculous moment and you can still charge Villa.
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