Two shots, two goals: Oscar Johnson rescues a point for Villa U21s
A 16-year-old scored both goals with Villa's only two shots on target, and Blade Earley saved a penalty, as the U21s drew 2-2 with Middlesbrough.
18.09.26, 22:30 Updated 18.09.26, 22:31 5 Minute Read
Andrea Locorotondo
The story in brief
- Aston Villa's Under-21s drew 2-2 with Middlesbrough at Bodymoor Heath, twice pegged back before rescuing a point.
- Oscar Johnson, a 16-year-old first-year scholar, scored both goals with Villa's only two shots on target.
- Blade Earley saved Cruz Ibeh's penalty on the hour to preserve the draw.
Villa had 40% of the ball and two shots on target. Both of them went in.
Johnson's lob sets the tone
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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.