I scored to help Villa beat Arsenal's Buendia: I just stayed alert and seized any opportunity.
2025-12-08 04:39
Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory over Arsenal in a key Premier League match of the 2025/26 season , thanks to goals from Cash and Buendia . Buendia stated that he was simply trying to stay alert in the penalty area and seize any opportunities that might arise, adding that he was very happy to score at home.
Pau Torres' cross in the 36th minute was cleared by Timber, but Cash then fired a shot into the net, giving Aston Villa a 1-0 lead. In the 52nd minute of the second half, Saka delivered a cross, and Trossard met the ball and scored, leveling the score at 1-1 for Arsenal.
In stoppage time of the second half, Kamara passed the ball amidst a scramble, and Buendia received it before scoring into Arsenal's goal. Ultimately, Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory over Arsenal at home.
After a five-game winning streak, Aston Villa are currently third in the standings with 30 points, just three points behind first-placed Arsenal.
When discussing the process of scoring, Aston Villa midfielder Buendia said, "I just tried to stay alert and seize any opportunity that might arise in the penalty area, and then fight for every ball. I had one chance, but it was blocked by the opponent. Then I got the ball on a bounce and tried to pass it to Kamara, but they blocked it again."
"The ball was still in that position, and I tried to get up quickly and saw a space, and I'm so glad I was able to kick it in. I'm really happy to score in the final moments at home, it's wonderful."
In addition, Buendia said, "I have been working very hard on my rehabilitation because the period after the injury was really difficult for me. I tried to persevere and continue to believe in myself, and I knew that I could help the team at this moment."
“I have been training hard and will continue to do so, striving to fulfill the coach’s requirements when I play and to put my energy and passion into the game. I helped the team by scoring a goal in this game, but even if I hadn’t scored, I would have given my all for the team.”
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