The first half ended with the score 2-0. In the second half, Southampton and Aston Villa did not make a substitution. The match started immediately. Aston Villa started the second half with a strong attack, early in the second half. In the 49th minute, the Aston Villa midfielder stole the ball from Bennet's feet. He then passes the ball forward. Aston Villa's attacking midfielder received the ball, he then kicked the ball to the left and avoided Simone's chasing.
Then he sent a breakthrough pass forward. The Aston Villa winger had beaten Freddy. Then he sent a cross into the middle of the penalty box. The Aston Villa striker headed in but unfortunately his header was too weak, the ball was easily caught by Dean Smith.