"Aston Villa's first-half performance was exceptional, generating 2.42 expected goals from 13 shots, while Bologna managed only 0.96 from 11 attempts."
"Rogers became the first player this season to have four or more shots and create three or more chances in the first half of a Europa League game."
"Villa's three-goal lead at halftime marked only the third time in their history that they achieved this in a major European match."
"The victory secured Aston Villa's place in the semi-finals, setting up an all-Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest."
Aston Villa achieved a dominant 4-0 victory against Bologna in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals, resulting in a 7-1 aggregate win. The team showcased their strength in the first half, with Ollie Watkins scoring his 100th goal for the club. Lucas Digne and Emiliano Buendia contributed significantly, with Buendia scoring shortly after a missed penalty. Morgan Rogers also scored before halftime, and Ezri Konsa capped off the win with a late goal. Villa will face Nottingham Forest in the semi-finals.
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