Matty Cash’s late goal shattered Middlesbrough’s hopes and guaranteed a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Matty Cash of Aston Villa was the hero of the day as he celebrated his late strike that secured Aston Villa’s place in the FA Cup fourth round. This victory marked a significant milestone for the team, as it was their first time progressing to this stage of the competition in eight long years. The match took place at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, England.

Throughout the game, Aston Villa showcased their dominance, controlling large portions of the contest. Jhon Duran made his presence known with a couple of first-half attempts that tested Middlesbrough’s goalkeeper, Tom Glover. Leander Dendoncker also came close with a headed effort that narrowly missed the target.

In the second half, Unai Emery’s side continued to pose a greater attacking threat. Glover displayed his skills by tipping John McGinn’s curling shot over the bar, while Ezri Konsa’s header struck the post, leaving Middlesbrough hanging by a thread.

Finally, with just two minutes remaining on the clock, Aston Villa broke through and secured their spot in the next round. Matty Cash unleashed a powerful strike from 25 yards out, which took a massive deflection off Emmanuel Latte Lath before finding the bottom-right corner of the net, leaving the goalkeeper helpless.

This victory was a significant achievement for Aston Villa, who had not tasted success in the FA Cup since their triumph over Wycombe Wanderers in a third-round replay during the 2015/16 season. The team can now look forward to the next round with renewed confidence and hope for further success in the prestigious competition.