Aston Villa 4-0 Nottingham Forest, Europa League SF: McGinn Stars As AVFC Book Ticket To Istanbul
John McGinn scored twice as Aston Villa routed Nottingham Forest 4-0 in the Europa League on Thursday to reach its first major European final in 44 years. McGinn’s second-half goals were almost identical left-footed shots from the edge of the area to cap a dominant display at Villa Park in the second leg of the all-English semifinal to the delight of roaring fans, including Prince William, who joined in singing “Sweet Caroline” after the final whistle. Villa advanced 4-1 on aggregate and will face German club Freiburg in the May 20 final in Istanbul. Freiburg beat 10-man Braga 3-1 on Thursday to advance 4-3 on aggregate.
British Crown Prince William reacts at the end of the Europa League second-leg semifinal soccer match between Aston Villa and Nottingham in Birmingham, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
Nottingham Forrest players walk off the pitch after the Europa League second-leg semifinal soccer match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forrest in Birmingham, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, rear center, celebrates Aston Villa's third goal during the Europa League soccer match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest Birmingham, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP
Aston Villa's John McGinn celebrates after scoring during the Europa League second-leg semifinal soccer match between Aston Villa and Nottingham in Birmingham, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
Aston Villa's Emiliano Buendia scores from a penalty kick during the Europa League second-leg semifinal soccer match between Aston Villa and Nottingham in Birmingham, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their first goal of the game during the Europa League second-leg semifinal soccer match between Aston Villa and Nottingham in Birmingham, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP
Nottingham Forest's Morato, back, and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins jump for the ballduring the Europa League second-leg semifinal soccer match between Aston Villa and Nottingham in Birmingham, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins reacts after a collision during the Europa League second-leg semifinal soccer match between Aston Villa and Nottingham in Birmingham, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
Nottingham Forest's goalkeeper Stefan Ortega saves during the Europa League second-leg semifinal soccer match between Aston Villa and Nottingham in Birmingham, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland
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