Summary
Watkins heads in teasing Digne cross to open scoring, then nods in at back post, before Bailey nets third
Watkins completes hat trick - after VAR review - by sliding in Digne cross
Douglas Luiz adds penalty after Stevenson trips Traore
Sides meet in Birmingham next Thursday, with Villa almost certain to progress to Europa Conference League group stage
Watch Douglas Luiz penalty add to routpublished at 19:33 British Summer Time 23 August 2023
'Hibs can let game peter out'published at 87 mins
Hibernian 0-5 Aston Villa
James McFadden
Former Scotland forward on BBC SportsceneI think the game petering out for Hibs is fine.
It's not been a great night for them. Everyone knew how tough a task this was going to be and it's lived up to that.
Villa have shown real quality without really clicking into gear.
Postpublished at 19:31 British Summer Time 23 August 2023
Hibernian 0-5 Aston Villa
Douglas Luiz didn't even bother looking at that penalty kick.
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Image source, SNSPostpublished at 82 mins
Hibernian 0-5 Aston Villa
That just sums it up.
Youan gets a neat ball played into him on the far left of the Villa half. He has all the space in the world to run into, instead, he runs the ball clean out of play for a goal kick while under no pressure at all.
Aye...
'A difficult night for Hibs'published at 79 mins
Hibernian 0-5 Aston Villa
John Collins
Former Hibs manager on BBC SportsoundAston Villa move the ball around well in tight situations, they trust each other, players are marked but they still give it to them.
'5-0 is job done'published at 78 mins
Hibernian 0-5 Aston Villa
Garry Thompson
Ex-Aston Villa striker on BBC WM 95.6Having chased the ball for so long, they can’t get near Aston Villa.
As manager you want no thrills, do what you’ve worked on in training. Five-nil to Aston Villa, you’ve got to say, job done.
CLOSE!published at 76 mins
Hibernian 0-5 Aston Villa
Lewis Stevenson almost sticks the ball in his own net after a John McGinn dummy to a cross causes panic.
Villa aren't done yet.
'Penalty all day long'published at 75 mins
Hibernian 0-5 Aston Villa
James McFadden
Former Scotland forward on BBC SporrtsceneIt's a penalty kick all day long.
I got caught out too, I thought Traore was going to pull the trigger. It's excellent skill.
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GOAL Hibernian 0-5 ASTON VILLApublished at 73 mins
Douglas Luiz
No danger.
Substitute Bertrand Traore is on the park for just a couple of minutes before he's tripped by Lewis Stevenson.
Up steps Douglas Luiz who steers the ball into Marshall's right while sending the former Scotland keeper the wrong way.
Image source, BBC SportPENALTY ASTON VILLApublished at 72 mins
Hibernian 0-4 Aston Villa
Oh dear.
Watch Watkins completes hat-trickpublished at 19:12 British Summer Time 23 August 2023
Hibernian 0-4 Aston Villa
'Cruising Villa levels above'published at 63 mins
Hibernian 0-4 Aston Villa
James McFadden
Former Scotland forward on BBC SportsceneVilla have just been in absolute cruise control. For Hibs' sake, I hope they stay at the level they're at.
From kick-off, the visitors have just managed the game. They've decided when they're going to up the tempo.
Hibs haven't been able to deal with it, and that's not a criticism, it's just levels. This isn't just a step up, it's several steps up to face a team with the quality of Aston Villa, and a manager of the success that Unai Emery has had.
Image source, SNS'Intelligent football'published at 62 mins
Hibernian 0-4 Aston Villa
John Collins
Former Hibs manager on BBC SportsoundThe move starts all the way with the goalkeeper, they're sucking Hibs players towards them to create the space.
It's intelligent football.
CLOSE!published at 60 mins
Hibernian 0-4 Aston Villa
Diaby this time goes close.
All sorts of issues are being caused down that Villa left with the ball reaching Diaby in the middle. Hibs do just enough to block the shot out for a corner, with Konsa nodding just over.
You get the feeling Villa aren't done here...
Postpublished at 57 mins
Hibernian 0-4 Aston Villa
Unai Emery watches on from the Hibs dug out as Villa launch another attack. To say he'll be delighted will be an understatement.
get involved Your thoughts - Hibs fans may want to look away now...published at 53 mins
Hibernian 0-4 Aston Villa
It's not been pretty viewing from a Hibs perspective:
Kevin: The score could be embarrassing at this rate, I don't think we've played too badly but we simply can't defend.
Scott: Have the Hibs team been told not to close Digne down, believing that they could handle the crosses coming in, or are they just that slow to close him down?
Niels: What do people expect? Aston Villa are from another planet. We can’t compete with a top side in Europe. Nor can other Scottish teams for that matter. Still, MON HIBS!
Phil: Get Steve Archibald on.
Villa fans are having a more enjoyable evening, it's fair to say:
Chris: Fielding effectively our first XI shows the intent. Pleased we got an early goal to avoid what could have been a very tricky tie - have created a chance to rest some players in the second half.
Robbie: Was expecting more from a Hibs side with home advantage but clinical from Villa so far.
Joe: Only half time but looks like we’ll be a force in Europe this season! (Currently at my own wedding and watching game on phone!) UTV.
Rudolf: Such is the poor standard of the SPL Villa could have sent their reserves and still got a result. Can't see any way at all for Hibs to get back into this tie.
'Devastating attack'published at 51 mins
Hibernian 0-4 Aston Villa
James McFadden
Former Scotland forward on BBC ScotlandIt's a devastating attack again. Watkins held his run and it's a nice, cool finish.
Villa look like they've got so many gears to go up, even when Hibs have started the second half well.
Image source, SNSGOAL Hibernian 0-4 ASTON VILLApublished at 48 mins
Ollie Watkins
It's given!!
Watkins gets on to an arced ball from Digne on the left to sweep in his third of the night under Marshall.
He celebrates as the Hibs fans start to head for the door.
Image source, BBC SportDISALLOWED GOALpublished at 18:53 British Summer Time 23 August 2023
Hibernian 0-3 Aston Villa
Ollie Watkins has the ball in the net but the flag's up.
VAR checking...
GREAT SAVE!published at 47 mins
Hibernian 0-3 Aston Villa
Great save Olsen!
He's just on, but he reacts brilliantly to tip Elie Youan's dipping shot from the edge of the box over the bar.