Pundits hail wonder save from Aston Villa keeper Martinez in victory over Leeds

Football
14 Jan 2023 • 9:56 PM MYT
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Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez is being hailed after his wonder save in last night's win against Leeds.

Villa were 1-0 up after an early Leon Bailey goal but found themselves under immense pressure from Leeds when Luke Ayling whipped a dangerous ball into the box.

It fell to Jack Harrison, who met the cross powerfully but couldn't get passed Martinez, who made himself big and kept his side ahead.

Speaking on Sky's commentary, Gary Neville said Martinez was "a World Cup winner with a world class save", while Jermaine Beckford added there was "not much else Harrison could do".

Dion Dublin agreed that it was "a great save" but felt the chance was a wasted one for Jesse Marsch's side as he argued "he has to score".