Aston Villa’s hopes of breaking their six-match winless run were dashed as they played out a goalless draw with Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday.
The drama unfolded in the dying moments when Morgan Rogers thought he had netted a winner, only for the goal to be disallowed due to a foul by Diego Carlos on Juventus keeper Michele Di Gregorio.
The home crowd erupted in frustration as Di Gregorio failed to hold a free kick, allowing Rogers to pounce.
However, the referee ruled that Carlos had impeded the goalkeeper, nullifying what could have been a decisive moment for Villa.
In a match that offered little in terms of spectacle, Juventus seemed content to dominate possession without taking risks.
Both sides missed key opportunities, with Villa’s standout moment coming just before the break. Lucas Digne rattled the crossbar with a thunderous free kick, leaving Villa fans gasping.
Juventus nearly snatched the lead in the second half when Francisco Conceicao’s powerful header from a corner seemed destined for the net.
However, Emi Martinez produced a stunning fingertip save to keep the score level.
Despite starting their Champions League campaign with three straight wins and clean sheets, Unai Emery’s Villa now sits ninth in the group table after five games.
Juventus, struggling with a depleted squad of just 14 outfield players, occupies a disappointing 17th position.
