Cash Gets 8.5, Konsa With 7.5 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Middlesbrough | OneFootball

Aston Villa clashed heads with Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a victory on their travels in the FA Cup. The Villans were solid in the first half and went into the half-time break with a goalless scoreline.

Matty Cash ended up scoring the winning goal in the 88th minute as Unai Emery’s men earned a narrow 1-0 win away from home.

Let’s take a look at how each Aston Villa player fared during the clash against Middlesbrough.

GK: Emiliano Martinez – 7/10

Martinez made one good save during the game and secured a solid clean sheet on the road.

RB: Matty Cash – 8.5/10

He performed his defensive duties well and made two good chances going forward.

CB: Clement Lenglet – 7/10

Lenglet earned the ball back twice and did enough to secure a clean sheet this evening.

CB: Ezri Konsa – 7.5/10

He gave a good account of himself on the defensive third of the pitch and was good on the ball as well.

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 06: John McGinn of Aston Villa interacts with Matty Cash of Aston Villa after the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Middlesbrough F.C. and Aston Villa at Riverside Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

LB: Alex Moreno – 7/10

The Spaniard caught the eye at times in both halves.

CM: Boubacar Kamara – 7.5/10

He anchored the midfield with conviction and made two decent chances for others around him in the final third.

CM: Leander Dendoncker – 7/10

Dendoncker put in a dominant performance at the centre of the park.

RW: Leon Bailey – 7/10

He caused a lot of headaches for his marker but failed to register a goal.

CAM: John McGinn – 6/10

McGinn worked hard as usual but failed to make a difference in the final third.

LW: Jacob Ramsey – 7/10

He set up a few promising chances for his teammates to find the back of the net.

ST: Jhon Duran – 6.5/10

Duran was not shy of having a strike at goal but failed to get his name on the scoresheet.

Substitutes:

RW: Nicolo Zaniolo – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

CAM: Moussa Diaby – 6/10

He added some pace to Emery’s attack.

CM: Douglas Luiz – 6.5/10

Luiz came on and secured an assist.

ST: Ollie Watkins – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.