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Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford registered an excellent second-half brace in opposition to Preston North Finish to safe Aston Villa’s place within the FA Cup semi-finals.
Rashford broke the impasse within the 58th minute as he bought on the top of a low cross to faucet in residence from shut vary. The aim was his first for Villa, since quickly becoming a member of the membership from United throughout the January switch window.
RASHFOOOOORD! 👑@MarcusRashford will get his first aim in @AVFCOfficial colors 💜#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/wcOTvSCNyJ
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 30, 2025
5 minutes later, Rashford doubled Villa’s benefit, this time sending Preston goalkeeper David Cornell the mistaken means from the spot-kick.
He is bought one other! 🤩@MarcusRashford appeared so assured from the spot, and grabs his second of the day ✌️#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/WHagsK6bwI
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 30, 2025
Jacob Ramsey then produced an emphatic end to sprint no matter little hopes Preston harboured of mounting a comeback.
In the course of the time he was on the pitch earlier than being changed by Ollie Watkins, Rashford led the road for Villa.
Rashy 🥶#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/CzBdU43yQD
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 30, 2025
The United loanee fired 4 complete pictures, all of which have been on track. Two of them ended up behind the web. He launched into two dribbles however couldn’t compete any of them. He might have had a hat-trick however missed an enormous goalscoring alternative.
Rashford touched the ball 33 instances and managed to seek out his teammates with 14 of the 15 passes he tried (93% cross accuracy). Three of his passes have been key passes.
The 27-year-old efficiently linked with two of the three crosses he aimed. He created two large probabilities.
He gained simply one of many 4 floor duels he delved into and misplaced all three aerial challenges that he contested.
Rashford made one clearance, one interception and put in a single sort out.
(Stats obtained from Sofascore)
It was a superb efficiency from the England worldwide, whose resurgence in a Villa shirt doesn’t appear to be exhibiting any indicators of slowing down.
Rashford was named Participant of the Match for his heroics at Deepdale
An @emirates Participant of the Match efficiency from @MarcusRashford 👏#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/KHCktr8o3J
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 30, 2025
Villa will face Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace within the semis.
The FA Cup semi-final draw has been made.
Who will carry the trophy at Wembley in Might? 🏆#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/qTj3XFI75u
— The Athletic | Soccer (@TheAthleticFC) March 30, 2025
Featured picture Stu Forster by way of Getty Pictures
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