Blake's 20-minute hat-trick: Villa U21s hit five past Real Sociedad
A 16-year-old substitute scored a hat-trick in 20 minutes as Villa's U21s recovered from an early goal to beat Real Sociedad 5-1 at Bodymoor Heath.
16.09.26, 16:08 Updated 16.09.26, 16:09 5 Minute Read
Andrea Locorotondo
The story in brief
- Aston Villa's Under-21s beat Real Sociedad 5-1 at Bodymoor Heath for their first win in the Premier League International Cup.
- Substitute Josh Blake, just 16, scored a hat-trick in the final half-hour, completing it from the penalty spot.
- Markie Meade had a hand in three goals, while Jack McGrath's second-half penalty struck the post.
A 16-year-old substitute turned a tight contest into a rout at Bodymoor Heath.
A breathless first half
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Andrea Locorotondo SJA and AIPS member. Aston Villa In-Ground correspondent for Opta. Football writer and commentator. If you are coming to Villa Park, you will always find me on seat E12 in the press box.