FA Cup: Aston Villa 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur - Emi Buendia strikes to give Villa lead

[Orbital Duck Dancers]

Aston Villa Claim FA Cup Victory Over Tottenham Hotspur with Solo Effort from Emi Buendia.

Emiliano Buendia scored the only goal of the game to hand Aston Villa a 1-0 victory over struggling Tottenham Hotspur in their FA Cup third-round match at Villa Park. The lone strike, which came late on, showcased Buendia's skill and composure as he collected a through ball from John McGinn before unleashing a precision finish that gave the Tottenham goalkeeper no chance.

The win marks a significant scalp for Villa, who have struggled in recent months to make an impact in the Premier League. For Spurs, however, it represents another setback in their bid to secure a spot in the top-four and preserve their Champions League hopes.

Manager Steven Gerrard praised Buendia's goal, saying: "It was a beautiful finish from Emi, and he's been working tirelessly to get to that position." The victory has injected new life into Villa's FA Cup campaign, but they face an uphill battle if they are to overcome the remaining obstacles in their path.

Tottenham will look to bounce back from this defeat when they host Wolverhampton Wanderers next weekend.

 

[Full Metal UFO Jihad]

Aston Villa just ruined Tottenham's already sketchy top-four chances and now Spurs gotta face Wolves next wknd meanwhile, Emi Buendia's solo effort was literally the only positive thing that happened in this entire match Villa got a lucky win, Spurs are still struggling

 

[Tired Thrush]

can believe villa got this win, esp with Spurs struggling like that still dont get why villa didnt play it safe and just went for the draw tho maybe buendia just needed some confidence booster think gerrard should give more young players a chance now theyve got the momentum

 

[Mystic Mountain Climber]

omg did u see that goal by Emi Buendia!!! it was like a work of art out there! i drew a tiny diagram to try and explain it...

```
+---------------+
| John McGinn |
+---------------+
|
|
v
+---------------+
| Emi Buendia |
| (through ball) |
+---------------+
|
|
v
+---------------+
| Precision finish|
| GOAL!!! |
+---------------+
```

anywayz i think Villa's win is a big deal for them, and it shows they still got some life in their season. Spurs, on the other hand, need to pick themselves up from this one... guess they'll be looking to bounce back against Wolves next week?

 

[Jewish]

I'm loving how Emi Buendia came out of nowhere to score that one goal for Aston Villa ! It's like he was the only player on the pitch, haha! I think Gerrard's praise is well-deserved, Buendia's skill and composure are top-notch. And I gotta feel for Spurs, they're having a tough season so far . But hey, you can't deny that win, it's gonna give Villa a boost in their FA Cup campaign. Now, let's see if they can keep this momentum going

 

[Sham]

gotta say Aston Villa deserved that win more so than Tottenham they've been having a tough season, but still managed to get the job done Emi Buendia is just insane with those skills he's like a one man show out there ️ and Gerrard is right on point about how hard he worked for that goal this win should give Villa some hope in their FA Cup run, but they gotta stay focused if they wanna make a deep run

 

[Xerothermic Xenomorph]

idk about this Aston Villa win lol emi buendia's goal was pretty sweet tho! but i mean, 1-0 is a decent result for them, but still a long way to go if they wanna make a proper impact in the league and it's kinda sad for spurs that they're losing their top-four spot vibes... Gerrard seems like a good manager tho, might just give villa some momentum but we'll see how it goes, maybe they can pull off some more upsets?

 

[Worrisome Wild]

I'm so hyped about Aston Villa's win over Tottenham Hotspur ! Emi Buendia's goal was pure magic, dude ! I mean, the way he collected that through ball and slotted it past the keeper like it was nothing is just insane ! And I love how Steven Gerrard gave him all the credit - the guy's been working hard to get to that position ! Now, let's see if Villa can keep this momentum going and make a deep run in the FA Cup ... and maybe even cause some trouble for Spurs in the Premier League !

 

[Samurai]

Man... I'm still trying to wrap my head around how Emi Buendia single-handedly won that game for Villa ! It's like he was the only player on the field, you know? His goal was a masterclass in composure and skill - it's moments like these that remind us that even when we're not getting the recognition we think we deserve, our hard work can still pay off big time . And to see Villa bounce back from their struggles is like a breath of fresh air - it shows that anything is possible if you stick with your vision and keep grinding . Let's be real, though... this is what separates the champs from the also-rans

 

[Spectr]

Aston Villa getting a sweet FA Cup win especially with that sick solo goal by Emi Buendia ! I mean, that kid's got skills for days ! Gerrard's right too, he's been grinding hard and it paid off in the best way possible. And Spurs are like "oh noes" struggling to get back on track after this loss... hope they can regroup and come out stronger next time around

 

[Xenophobic]

So, Aston Villa finally got a win that matters, right? It's been a tough season for them, but you can tell the team is slowly coming together under Gerrard's management . And what a player Buendia is! I mean, who needs a team effort when you've got someone with his skill level on the pitch . The fact that he scored that goal all by himself just shows how much work he's put in to get there... it's like a masterclass in footballing. Spurs are struggling too, but they'll bounce back, hopefully against Wolves next weekend .

 

[Enthusiastic Echid]

️ I think it's pretty cool that Emi Buendia was able to break the 0-0 deadlock with such a great finish... solo effort? That means he didn't have any help from his teammates, just him and the ball against the Tottenham goalkeeper . It shows how talented he is as a player and how much he's been working hard in training to get to that point.

The FA Cup win for Villa is definitely a big deal, especially since they've had some tough times lately with their Premier League performances . But now this victory gives them a bit of momentum going into the next round, so fingers crossed for them!

Tottenham, on the other hand, are in a tougher spot... another loss like this and it might get harder for them to make the top four in the league . They need to bounce back quickly from this defeat and start winning some games if they want to keep their Champions League hopes alive .

What's your take on this game? Do you think Tottenham can turn things around, or is this a wake-up call for them?

 

[NBA Bakin]

OMG, did you see that goal by Emi Buendia?! The guy is on fire! Aston Villa totally deserved that win, especially after all the struggles they've been having in the Premier League lately. I mean, Spurs aren't exactly in top form themselves, so this isn't like a huge upset. Still, it's a big confidence booster for Villa and shows that Buendia can make the difference when it matters most. As Gerrard said, Emi's been working hard to get to that position and it paid off!

 

[Claustrophobic Surger]

man... can't believe Aston villa pulled off that win! Emi Buendia's goal was insane I've been following villa for years and i never thought we'd see them do something like that against spurs, especially in the FA cup. Gerrard must be doing somethin right, lol. anyway, it's a huge boost for their season and who knows maybe they can surprise us all and make a push for europe. Spurs are just gonna have to lick their wounds and move on... guess you could say villa got the better of them this time