In a Premier League match at Elland Road, Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory over Leeds United, thanks to an impressive performance from Morgan Rogers, who scored both crucial goals, including a stunning free kick. Leeds took the lead in the 8th minute with a goal from Lucas Nmecha, but Aston Villa came back in the second half to overcome Leeds.
Leeds started strongly with Nmecha’s precise finishing. However, in the 48th minute, Rogers equalized with a goal assisted by Danial Malan. In the 75th minute, Rogers scored a powerful free kick from outside the box, giving Villa a 2-1 lead.
In the closing stages, Leeds applied heavy pressure for an equalizer. They brought on substitutes like Daniel James and Dominic Calvert-Lewin to strengthen their attack, creating several chances, including a powerful header from Pascal Struijk. Yet, Villa’s solid defense held firm, even after introducing Lamare Bogarde to bolster the midfield, maintaining their lead until the final whistle.
This win pushed Aston Villa up to fourth place in the Premier League table, while Leeds remains in the relegation zone.