Emiliano Martinez was the hero as Aston Villa beat Lille on penalties in the Europa Conference League.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has spoken for the first time since he escaped a red card despite receiving two yellow cards.scored late in the 87th minute courtesy of Matty Cash to take the tie to extra-time against French side Lille after drawing 3-3 on aggregate.
He said: “I just got a bad reputation for time wasting because the other goalie was doing exactly the same thing and I get booked after 30 minutes.Martinez continued: “And then, there was no ball on the penalty spot and I ask for a ball from the ball boy and then I get booked. I just don’t understand the rules.”
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