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Aston Villa's Rashford scores twice in FA Cup win over Preston to reach semis


Published on 2025-03-30 23:45:22 - Reuters
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  • Aston Villa striker Marcus Rashford scored twice in a 3-0 defeat of second-tier Preston North End in their FA Cup quarter-final at Deepdale on Sunday to earn a Wembley semi-final against fellow Premier League team Crystal Palace.

Marcus Rashford scored twice to lead Manchester United to a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa in the FA Cup quarter-finals on March 30, 2025. Rashford opened the scoring with a fine finish in the 35th minute, but Aston Villa equalized through Ollie Watkins just before halftime. The game turned in United's favor when Rashford scored his second goal from a penalty kick in the 65th minute after a handball by Villa's Ezri Konsa. The match was sealed when substitute Alejandro Garnacho added a third goal in stoppage time, securing Manchester United's place in the semi-finals where they will face Coventry City.

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