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Trezeguet sparks wild celebrations as Aston Villa reach League Cup final

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AFP Birmingham
Last Updated : Jan 29 2020 | 10:30 AM IST

Trezeguet struck deep into stoppage time to send Aston Villa into their first League Cup final for a decade with a 2-1 win over Leicester to progress 3-2 on aggregate.

Matt Targett's early opener put Villa in front, but Leicester enjoyed the majority of the chances and finally found a way past Orjan Nyland when Kelechi Iheanacho levelled 18 minutes from time.

However, Villa snatched victory and a trip to Wembley on March 1 to face Manchester City or Manchester United when Trezeguet connected perfectly with fellow Egyptian Ahmed Elmohamady's cross three minutes into added time.

"It was emotional for everyone when that goal goes in," said Villa boss Dean Smith, a lifelong fan of the club.

"Taking this club to Wembley, I will be a very proud man."
"I'm gutted for my players because we put so much into the game. I thought at the end there was only one team was going to win it, but we switch off at the last minute."
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"I knew the quality Orjan has got."
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"It shows what character we've got in the team. We were in a sticky patch before Christmas -- we couldn't string four passes together, never mind win a game, but we have started the new year in great form."

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First Published: Jan 29 2020 | 10:30 AM IST

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