Aston Villa fans rave about Conor Hourihane’s match-winning performance

Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane produced some magic to down Newcastle United.

The Villans moved clear of the relegation zone thanks to Hourihane’s efforts. The Republic of Ireland midfielder scored the opener and set up the second in the 2-0 win over Newcastle.

It was a story of two set-pieces for Aston Villa and Newcastle. Aston Villa deserved the win as they were the dominant side but it needed a magic touch from Hourihane to get things going.

Hourihane makes the difference

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Jack Grealish was fouled on the edge of the box, presenting Aston Villa with a free-kick opportunity. It was a bit close but a clever routine changed the angle and Hourihane curled it around the wall with his left foot.

Shortly after, Aston Villa had another free-kick just outside the box. This one was a bit wide so Hourihane opted to swing it in, rather than shoot. The 28-year-old’s quick, low cross was too much for the Newcastle defence to deal with and Anwar El Ghazi tapped in from close range.

Aston Villa fans praised Hourihane’s performance. Here are some tweets about the midfield ace.

Since the start of last season, Conor Hourihane has been involved in more league goals for Villa than any other player at the club with 9 goals and 13 assists.

Incredibly underrated ?? #AVFC #AVLNEW pic.twitter.com/b1sxyIVYnb

— VillaTilliDie (@VillaTil1Die) November 25, 2019

He had a cracking game. My MOTM tonight #UTV

— Lee McArevey ? (@lee_mac83) November 25, 2019

Totally class act and could’ve had a hat trick. What a player.

— Joel (@keyserSezSo) November 25, 2019

Well done Conor. Class as always!

— colin (@calymeneboy) November 25, 2019

Has to start at the weekend

— GazWBoot? (@gaz_boot) November 25, 2019

That’s why you don’t drop Conor! Two goals from he’s left boot UTV #AVFC

— Kenty78 AVFC (@david78kent) November 25, 2019