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Aston Villa into final thanks to Hepburn-Murphy brace

27 Apr 2018
Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, Aston Villa

Striker scores twice in extra-time win to secure 3-2 victory over Leicester City in PL Cup semi-final

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A double from Rushian Hepburn-Murphy helped Aston Villa beat Leicester City 3-2 after extra-time to reach the final of the Premier League Cup.

After a goalless first half at King Power Stadium, Villa went ahead on 74 minutes through Jack Clarke.

Leicester were level four minutes later when Yohan Benalouane headed in.

Hepburn-Murphy, pictured above right, restored Villa's lead in extra-time on 94 minutes and extended it on 108 minutes.

Leicester pulled a goal back through George Thomas, but could not find an equaliser.

Villa will play the holders, Swansea City, in the final.

See: Leicester report  | Aston Villa report

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