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Watkins brace gives Aston Villa 2-1 lead vs Sunderland

sportsApr 19, 202637139

Ollie Watkins scored in the second and 36th minutes to put Aston Villa 2-1 ahead of Sunderland in the first half. Chris Rigg had equalized for Sunderland in the ninth minute after Watkins' early opener. Aston Villa won the match 4-3 when Tammy Abraham scored a 90+3 stoppage-time winner. Morgan Rogers scored just after halftime for Villa, while Trai Hume and Wilson Isidor pulled Sunderland level late, making Abraham's goal decisive.

Key Highlights

Ollie Watkins scored in the 2nd and 36th minutes.
Chris Rigg equalized in the ninth minute for Sunderland.
Tammy Abraham scored a 90+3 stoppage-time winner as Villa won 4-3.
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