This Leon Bailey backpass to Emi Martinez (VIDEO BELOW) nearly saw the Jamaican winger score a bizarre own goal in their clash against Brentford. The Aston Villa winger received the ball near the half way line, and opted to play a long back pass that almost caught Martinez unawares. Fortunately for Villa, the ball hit the side netting and went down as one of those “almost” great own goals attempts!
Leon Bailey own goal attempt for Aston Villa against Brentford | Bailey pass to goalkeeper from halfway line
Official YT Video, starts at point of buildup to Bailey almost own goal against Brentford
A foul on Bailey earlier from Ben Mee had seen the latter sent off, and Aston Villa also had a red card shown to Boubacar Kamara at the end.