Abraham Becomes First Player To Score 20+ Home Goals In A Single Season In Six Years As Aston Villa Chase EPL Ticket
Published: May 11, 2019
Aston Villa kept alive their hopes of promotion to the English Premier League on Saturday afternoon with England youth international of Nigerian descent Tammy Abraham instrumental in the play offs, first leg 2-1 win at the Villa Park.
Prior to today's contest, the striker has been in great form for Villa where he is on loan from Chelsea with 25 goals in 37 matches in the Championship.
Conor Hourihane had restored parity for the home side with a shot from outside the box
Abraham had half volleyed a cross by Mohamed Elmohamady in the 15th minute but a minute later Dwight Gayle pounced on a loose ball from Dave Whelan to score at the opposite end for West Bromwich Albion.
West Brom were reduced to ten men when goalscorer Gayle received a second yellow card and thus will miss the second leg tie on Tuesday.
Izuchukwu Okosi
Prior to today's contest, the striker has been in great form for Villa where he is on loan from Chelsea with 25 goals in 37 matches in the Championship.
Abraham had three attempts at goal in the match before converting an 79th minute penalty after Jack Grealish was fouled in the box by former Arsenal left back Kieran Gibbs.
According to OPTA, his penalty was his 20th Championship goal of the season at Villa Park, making him the first player to score 20+ home goals in a single season in the competition (including play-offs) since Glenn Murray for Crystal Palace in 2012-13.
Conor Hourihane had restored parity for the home side with a shot from outside the box
Abraham had half volleyed a cross by Mohamed Elmohamady in the 15th minute but a minute later Dwight Gayle pounced on a loose ball from Dave Whelan to score at the opposite end for West Bromwich Albion.
West Brom were reduced to ten men when goalscorer Gayle received a second yellow card and thus will miss the second leg tie on Tuesday.
Izuchukwu Okosi
Photo Credit : avfc.co.uk
Latest News
- Galatasaray match Osimhen's N135b release clause but payment terms delay Napoli decision
- 'He wants to go to PL' – Getafe president says Uche prefers England despite offers from Italy
- Super Eagles camp update: 26 players train under the watchful eye of Eric Chelle
- Oguntolu and Osayande sign first professional contracts with Derby County
- Defender who scored winner against Nigeria at World Cup joins Arsenal coaching team
- Everton announce winger has signed new deal and is eligible to represent Nigeria
- Walsall defender Okagbue wanted by League One clubs Wigan Athletic and Peterborough United
- Nigeria Premier Football League 2025-2026 season contenders
- Blue Ocean FC's Eiber Cup run: 10-man start, 8-1 win and ex-Nigeria U17 coach Haruna reflection
- Confirmed: Brother of Manchester United striker Obi signs new deal with West Ham


News Categories
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Football Betting
- Polish Football
- VT88
- VT88
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football
- SHBET
- keo nha cai
- F168
- F168
- okvip
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88