Downing’s extra-time strike sees Villa through

SUBSTITUTE Stewart Downing’s extra-time goal sealed a Carling Cup quarter-final spot for 10-man Aston Villa and ended the challenge of Burnley at Villa Park last night.

Downing’s extra-time strike sees Villa through
Thu, 28 Oct, 2010 - 01:00
John Curtis

The England winger settled the fourth-round tie with his powerful shot after 96 minutes to give Gerard Houllier’s side a 2-1 win.

Burnley defender Clark Carlisle had cancelled out Villa substitute Emile Heskey’s opener with just a minute of normal time remaining.

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