Aston Villa draw 1-1 with Fulham after goalkeeper's own goal; Cash plays 90 minutes

Aston Villa lost out on a win late in their Premier League match against Fulham. The game at Villa Park in Birmingham ended 1-1, with the equaliser recorded as an own goal by the home side's goalkeeper.

Missed penalty and a goal from Jackson

Fulham arrived in Birmingham after two straight league wins, which had allowed them to catch their breath after a poor start to the season. Aston Villa wanted to stop that run. Matty Cash, who plays for Poland, started and played on the right side of defence.

The hosts had a great chance to take the lead as early as the 13th minute. John McGinn stepped up to take a penalty but hit the crossbar. Villa were not discouraged and made the breakthrough in the 39th minute. Johan Manzambi set up Nicolas Jackson, who beat Bernd Leno. Unai Emery's side went in at half-time 1-0 up.

Fulham take the initiative

After the break, the game changed. Fulham played more boldly, took the initiative and pushed the hosts back into defence. Instead of looking for a second goal, Villa concentrated on protecting their narrow lead. Cash had more defensive work to do after the interval. He did not score or assist, but played the whole match.

The visitors' pressure paid off in the 83rd minute. After a corner taken by Alex Iwobi, Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki made a mistake. He sent the ball into his own net and Fulham levelled.

Fulham emerging from a crisis

For Fulham, managed by Alvaro Arbeloa, it is another positive result after a poor start to the season. The team began the campaign with six matches without a win. They then beat Hull City and Coventry City, and at Villa Park recorded their third league game in a row without defeat. Polish website Sportowe Fakty assesses that the team's worst crisis is now behind them.

Result: Aston Villa 1-1 Fulham (half-time 1-0). Goals: 1-0 Nicolas Jackson (39th minute), 1-1 Zion Suzuki (83rd minute, own goal).