Walsall don suffer 5-0 defeat for dia own backyard as Aston Villa show class for preseason friendly. Di match wey play for Bescot Stadium see di visitors dominate from start to finish.
New signing João Gomes make im debut for Aston Villa after joining from Wolves for £34 million. Di Brazilian midfielder get 45 minutes of action as coach Unai Emery change entire team at half-time.
Brian Madjo shine for first half with two goals. Im open scoring after connect Kosta Nedeljković cross with smart finish. George Hemmings add second goal with low shot into bottom right corner.
Emiliano Buendía strike deflect off Madjo and drop for di youngster foot to convert from close range. Madjo brace put Villa 3-0 up before break.
Second half see more goals. Luka Lynch score deflected effort before Aidan Borland produce di best goal of di match. Di 19-year-old receive ball on edge of area and strike superbly with outside of right foot into Jed Ward bottom left corner.
Walsall try respond but only come close through Tai Sodje header from corner. Di home side no fit match Villa quality.
Di friendly allow both teams give minutes to players. Villa prepare for Premier League season while Walsall gear up for League Two campaign.
Aston Villa next face Porto at Estádio do Dragão. Walsall go play AFC Telford before competitive action start.
