Aston Villa came from behind to beat nine-man Litex Lovech in the Uefa Cup 1st Round 1st Leg.

Litex went ahead when Ivelin Popov curled in a free-kick.The goal gave Litex confidence as they played with passion and energy. Villa didn't

Villa played with five in midfield with lone striker Gabriel Agbonlahor an isolated presence up front.

Leveller
Keeper Uros Golubovic gifted Villa a leveller when he missed an attempted clearance and Nigel Reo-Coker scored.

Sent off x2
Cedric Cambon was sent-off for the home side after a second bookable offence.

Mihail Venkov was also red-carded for handball. Gareth Barry scored from the spot.

Bonus ball
Stiliyan Petrov scored a useful late away goal.

The scoreline flattered Aston Villa.