League Cup: Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa's 'farcical' moment sees Leicester rescue semi-final first-leg draw
FirstpostLeicester, second in the league and the big pre-match favourites to win their semi-final, had 21 shots to Villa’s three but struggled for fluidity in front of the visitors’ stacked defensive line Leicester: Depleted by injuries and under almost constant pressure, Aston Villa came within 16 minutes of leaving Leicester with an unexpected advantage from the first leg of their English League Cup semi-final on Wednesday. “It’s set up perfectly,” said Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers, whose team won 4-1 away to Villa in the Premier League a month ago. Leicester, second in the league and the big pre-match favourites to win their semi-final, had 21 shots to Villa’s three but struggled for fluidity in front of the visitors’ stacked defensive line. Villa defended obdurately, with prolific Leicester striker Jamie Vardy — the top scorer in the Premier League this season — getting only three sights of goal.