Barry booed in Villa win

Maloney scores brace as Villa twice come from behind

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Barry booed in Villa win

Barry: Booed by fans

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Gareth Barry was booed by Aston Villa supporters as he started his side's 3-2 win at Walsall.

The midfielder wants to leave Villa for Liverpool and made his first appearance of pre-season in Tuesday's friendly at the Banks's Stadium.

His every touch was jeered by a large section of Villa fans before he was substituted in the second half by Martin O'Neill.

Villa, who rested a string of senior players, wasted a glut of first-half chances before falling behind on 42 minutes when Alex Nicholls took advantage of a mix-up between rookie keeper Elliot Parish and Eric Lichaj.

Walsall were denied a second goal 10 minutes into the second half when Zoltan Stieber cleared Anthony Gerrard's header off the line.

Shaun Maloney's excellent free-kick levelled the game up on 62 minutes, only for trialist - and former Sheffield United striker - Patrick Suffo to restore Walsall's lead on 71 minutes.

Maloney struck back once more 10 minutes from time when he pounced on the rebound after Moustapha Salifou's shot had been parried.

And Villa stole the win in the 86th minute when Wayne Routledge smashed home a stunning volley from Stieber's cross.