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Aston Villa newcomer Marco Asensio struck twice in the second half to lead the Premier League team to a 2-0 victory over second-tier Cardiff City on Friday and into the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 10 years.

Marco Asensio scored his third and fourth goals in Aston Villa colours to help his side beat Cardiff City in their FA Cup fifth round clash.

Marco Asensio’s double powered Aston Villa past Cardiff City 2-0 at Villa Park, securing a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals. The hosts dominated but found Cardiff City goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in top form,

Marco Asensio brace guides Aston Villa into FA Cup quarter-finals - They are into the last eight for the first time since 2014/15 season.

Five minutes before the break, Rubin Colwill found Luey Giles in space down the Cardiff left, and after being fed through by Willock, El Ghazi dragged a low drive just wide of Emi Martinez's right-hand post as the Welsh side's belief continued to grow as the half drew on.

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — A clinical second half double from Marco Asensio took Aston Villa into the FA Cup quarterfinals for the first time in a decade after beating plucky Cardiff City 2-0 on Friday.

Marco Asensio fired Aston Villa into the FA Cup quarter-finals as the Spanish forward struck twice in a 2-0 win against Cardiff on Friday.Unai Emery's side were held at bay by the gritty Championship outfit until deep into the second half of the last-16 clash at Villa Park.

Cardiff City exit the FA Cup despite a valiant display at Villa Park, with a second-half Marco Asensio double helping Aston Villa to progress to the quarter-finals. It was almost a David v Goliath clash in the fifth round and the Bluebirds were brave,

Aston Villa newcomer Marco Asensio struck twice in the second half to lead the Premier League team to a 2-0 victory over second-tier Cardiff City on Friday and into the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 10 years.

Marco Asensio scores twice as Aston Villa secure a 2-0 win over Cardiff City to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

MARCO ASENSIO has won 17 major honours with Real Madrid and Paris Saint Germain. But the Spaniard only has one Spanish and one French Cup to show for his efforts. However he set himself up for a