Watkins strikes twice for Aston Villa in 3-1 win at Bologna in Europa League quarterfinals

LONDON: (Apr 10)  Ollie Watkins scored twice and Aston Villa beat Bologna 3-1 to move a step closer to the Europa League semifinals with its eighth straight victory in the competition on Thursday.

Ezri Konsa scored the opening goal of the quarterfinal first leg just before interval, heading home Youri Tielemans’ curling corner kick.

Watkins doubled the lead early in the second half with a shot between the legs of goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia.