Source: Team_Talk
O'Neill blast inspired us - Carew
Two down at half-time in their FA Cup quarter-final against Reading, losing Carling Cup finalists Villa fought back to defeat the Royals 4-2 at the Madejski Stadium.[LNB]Two goals from Shane Long gave Reading fans hope of a shock but three goals in the space of 10 minutes immediately after the interval, one from Ashley Young and two from John Carew, plus a late Carew penalty, saw Villa home.[LNB]Man-of-the-match Carew said: "We were struggling in the first half and the gaffer had some serious words at the break.[LNB]"I won't go into it but you could see it on the pitch what happened. Ashley's goal was really important and it gave us a great boost and the team had a great feeling and I was sure we were going to get a second goal."[LNB]Carew is certain Villa can now cash in on the experience of having played so recently at Wembley, albeit in a 2-1 defeat by Manchester United.[LNB]He said: "We really want to get to the final again now we know what Wembley is about. It was not a great experience for us but we have a great chance to get back there."[LNB]Meanwhile, Young, whose goal straight after the interval was crucial, said: "Our first-half performance was not as good as it could be and he (O'Neill) told us about that.[LNB]"We knew we had a job to do in the second half and you only have to look at the response we put in in the second half. It shows the team spirit and the character we have got.[LNB]"We said we had to start brightly as soon as we got out there and we got an early goal to put them on the back foot."[LNB][LNB]
