Moussa Diaby made a memorable debut by scoring a goal as Aston Villa intensified their pre-season preparations, securing a 2-0 triumph over Fulham during their Premier League Summer Series match in Orlando.
The newly signed player made an impactful entrance during half-time, promptly making his mark by receiving a throughball from Douglas Luiz and slotting in a composed low shot in the 73rd minute.
Following an impressive performance, young talent Jaden Philogene scored the opening goal just before halftime by skillfully slotting home Lucas Digne’s first-time cross from six yards.
Cameron Archer had earlier seen his penalty well saved by Bernd Leno, while Emi Martínez was called upon after the break to deny the Cottagers, who also went close through Carlos Vinicius and Harry Wilson.
In the scorching and humid weather of Florida, Unai Emery’s team faced yet another challenging workout. Despite the tough conditions, a considerable number of Villa supporters were present at Exploria Stadium, providing their unwavering encouragement to the squad. Now, as they conclude their time in Florida, the Villans make their way back to Washington, DC for their last tournament match on Sunday, where they will be facing off against Brentford. The team is surely hoping to carry the momentum from their dedicated fans and put forth a strong performance in this crucial encounter.