League Cup 2017-18 : Aston Villa beats Wigan Athletic 4-1 to qualify for next round
BIRMINGHAM, Aug. 22, 2017 (AMP) — League Cup 2017-18 : Aston Villa defeated Wigan Athletic by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 3-1), in the League Cup second round on Tuesday night at Villa Park in Birmingham.
Scott Hogan scored dual goals
Aston Villa dominated the first half thanks to goals from Hogan ('19, '44) and Adomah ('36). Leading 3-1 at the break, the Villans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Bjarnason in the 74th minute.
Aston Villa advance to the third round of the League Cup. Wigan Athletic is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Second round
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Overview
Aston Villa
Wigan Athletic
Aston Villa
4:1
Wigan Athletic
4:1 (3:1)
- 22 August 2017
- 19:45
- Birmingham