‘Proud’ MacDonald hails battling young Villains

ASTON VILLA caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald hailed the impact of his young guns on a night when they kept their Europa League hopes alive.

Fri, 20 Aug, 2010 - 01:00

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Villa head into next Thursday’s home return leg of their play-off with Rapid Vienna on the back of a 1-1 draw at the Gerhard Hanappi Stadium.

Barry Bannan, a 20-year-old Scottish midfielder, was Villa’s hero with his first goal for the club, tapping home from four yards a low cross from emerging right winger Marc Albrighton.

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<p>Czechia goalkeeper Matej Kovar saves a shot on goal from England's Eberechi Eze. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.</p>

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