Suzuki's error costs Villa in draw with Fulham after Jackson goal

Summarised from 4 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 31 Oct, 22:45 · Archive

Aston Villa drew 1-1 at home with Fulham after goalkeeper Zion Suzuki's second-half mistake cancelled out Nicolas Jackson's opening goal.

Aston Villa drew 1-1 at home with Fulham in the Premier League after a second-half mistake from goalkeeper Zion Suzuki cancelled out Nicolas Jackson's opening goal.

Jackson gave Villa the lead in the first half after capitalising on Timothy Castagne's error. The Fulham defender's poor pass allowed Johan Manzambi to play a ball through to Jackson, who cut inside and beat defender David Affengruber before sliding the ball past Bernd Leno.

Villa's John McGinn had earlier squandered a penalty opportunity, smashing the ball against the crossbar after Sander Berge was penalised for a handball in the box during a corner.

In the second half, Suzuki was forced into several saves, including a reflex stop against Victor Lindelof's header and a one-handed save to deny Oscar Bobb earlier in the match. However, his mistake gave Fulham the equaliser, though the specific nature of the error was not detailed in available reports.

Despite the setback, Villa created opportunities at both ends of the pitch. Lindelof nearly extended the home side's lead when he directed Ian Maatsen's effort towards goal, only to be denied by a save from Leno. Suzuki also had to divert a Matty Cash shot away from danger and save an Alex Iwobi header from eight yards out.

The draw denied Unai Emery's team a fifth win in six games. Villa are due to face Barcelona on Tuesday. The result represented a frustration for Villa, who had been in resurgent form and were within reach of the Premier League's top third.

How it is being reported

• Suzuki howler gives Fulham share of the spoils at Aston VillaSuzuki howler gives Fulham share of the spoils at Aston VillaThe Telegraph · 31 Oct, 22:31
• Suzuki mistake gifts Fulham point at VillaAston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki's second-half mistake sees Fulham secure a 1-1 draw at Villa Park after Nicolas Jackson had given the hosts the lead.BBC Sport · 31 Oct, 22:29
• Zion Suzuki horror own goal haunts Aston Villa to hand Fulham equaliserFulham helped cement Jamie Carragher’s argument that Aston Villa will never be Manchester United. No, they know how to grind out a point on a bad day and can go to Barcelona on Tuesday with some confidence. Zion Suzuki’s own goal denied Unai Emery’s team a fifth win in six games after Nicolas Jackson’s eighth goal of the season had promised to lift a resurgent Villa back into the top third of the Premier League. Continue reading...Guardian Football · 31 Oct, 22:15
• Suzuki makes string of saves before conceding own goal in draw with FulhamNicolas Jackson scored his eighth goal in 10 games but an error from goalkeeper Zion Suzuki meant Aston Villa had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Fulham.Sky Sports Football · 31 Oct, 21:45
• How Suzuki has wowed Villa fans since replacing MartinezAston Villa fans still sing about having the world's number one goalkeeper. But what started as a chant for Emiliano Martinez and morphed into defiant support for young Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has become something else. They actually believe it.Sky Sports · 30 Oct, 14:30
• How Suzuki has wowed Villa fans since replacing MartinezAston Villa fans still sing about having the world's number one goalkeeper. But what started as a chant for Emiliano Martinez and morphed into defiant support for young Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has become something else. They actually believe it.Sky Sports Football · 30 Oct, 14:30

In this story: Aston Villa · Fulham · Zion Suzuki · Nicolas Jackson · Unai Emery · Emiliano Martinez · Enzo Maresca · Gianluigi Donnarumma

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