Aston Villa secured their place in the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, thanks to goals from Jacob Ramsey and an outstanding performance from Morgan Rogers.
Match Summary
- Jacob Ramsey put Villa ahead early after Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky’s mistake, allowing his shot to slip through his hands.
- Morgan Rogers doubled Villa’s lead in the second half with a composed finish, capitalizing on Pedro Porro’s failed clearance.
- Mathys Tel scored a late consolation goal for Tottenham, expertly guiding Dejan Kulusevski’s cross into the far bottom corner.
Despite some late pressure, Spurs failed to mount a full comeback, suffering their second domestic cup exit in four days following their Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Liverpool.
Aston Villa Player Ratings (4-2-3-1)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| GK: Emiliano Martinez | 7.7/10 |
| RB: Andres Garcia | 7.2/10 |
| CB: Ezri Konsa | 6.4/10 |
| CB: Boubacar Kamara | 7.4/10 |
| LB: Lucas Digne | 6.6/10 |
| CM: Youri Tielemans | 7.0/10 |
| CM: John McGinn (c) | 7.3/10 |
| RM: Leon Bailey | 7.3/10 |
| AM: Morgan Rogers | 8.8/10 ⭐ Player of the Match |
| LM: Jacob Ramsey | 8.4/10 |
| CF: Donyell Malen | 6.5/10 |
| SUB: Lamare Bogarde (26′ for Konsa) | 6.1/10 |
Tottenham Player Ratings (4-2-3-1)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| GK: Antonin Kinsky | 5.3/10 |
| RB: Pedro Porro | 7.2/10 |
| CB: Kevin Danso | 6.2/10 |
| CB: Archie Gray | 6.3/10 |
| LB: Djed Spence | 6.7/10 |
| CM: Lucas Bergvall | 6.7/10 |
| CM: Rodrigo Bentancur | 6.1/10 |
| RM: Mikey Moore | 6.6/10 |
| AM: Dejan Kulusevski | 8.3/10 |
| LM: Mathys Tel | 7.6/10 |
| CF: Son Heung-min (c) | 6.1/10 |
| SUB: Yves Bissouma (46′ for Moore) | 6.9/10 |
| SUB: Pape Sarr (72′ for Bentancur) | 6.0/10 |
Match Highlights & Talking Points
1. Rogers Shines on the Big Stage
- Morgan Rogers delivered a standout performance, dictating Villa’s attack and scoring a crucial second goal.
- The young midfielder is attracting attention from England manager Thomas Tuchel after this display.
2. Tottenham’s Cup Woes Continue
- Ange Postecoglou’s side has now been eliminated from both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup within four days.
- With only the Europa League left to compete for, Spurs fans are growing frustrated with the team’s inconsistency.
3. Kinsky’s Early Error Proves Costly
- Tottenham’s goalkeeper had a nightmare start, allowing Jacob Ramsey’s weak shot to slip through his hands.
- Despite making some good saves later in the match, his early mistake put Spurs on the back foot.
What’s Next?
- Aston Villa march into the fifth round of the FA Cup with momentum.
- Tottenham must quickly regroup, with their Europa League campaign now their only realistic shot at silverware this season.
📌 Final Verdict: Aston Villa deserved winners as Morgan Rogers puts on a show, while Spurs continue to struggle in knockout competitions.
