Villa fans had begun to call for an end to Paul Lambert’s reign when Christian Benteke sent a half-volley into the net a minute from time. A year to the day since Sheffield United humbled Aston Villa in the third round, this match was on the verge of turning into another disaster. Benteke’s strike silenced the protest at the end of a tepid encounter. Christian Benteke laces the shot from outside the box that broke Blackpool hearts at Villa Park Benteke's goal came in the 88th minute against the Championship's bottom-placed side Benteke celebrates the goal that will have brought great relief to Paul Lambert's Premier League side
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Christian Benteke scored winner in the 88th minute against Blackpool
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Villa fans chanted for Paul Lambert's sacking before the goal was scored
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Benteke's 20-yard volley finally beat Blackpool keeper Joe Lewis
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It was the 12th goal Villa fans have seen in their team's 22 matches
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