Hamza Abdelkarim Not Credited With Aston Villa Own Goal Against Barcelona Youth
Barcelona Youth and Aston Villa drew 3-3 on Tuesday evening in the fourth round of the UEFA Youth League league phase. Hamza Abdelkarim sparked debate after being involved in Aston Villa’s first goal while trying to clear the ball from Barcelona’s goal.
Barcelona Youth and Aston Villa drew 3-3 on Tuesday evening in the fourth round of the UEFA Youth League league phase. Hamza Abdelkarim sparked debate after being involved in Aston Villa’s first goal while trying to clear the ball from Barcelona’s goal.
The incident took place in the 37th minute, following a cross from the right and defensive confusion near the goal. Abdelkarim challenged Aston Villa player Carol in an attempt to clear the ball, but it ended up in the net.
According to the official UEFA Youth League website, the goal was credited to Carol, not recorded as an own goal by Abdelkarim. The Egyptian forward started the match and played the first half before being substituted at the start of the second half.