Bradford had preyed on Villa's inability to defend set pieces, corners in particular, in their first-leg win and took advantage of the weakness again as Hanson equalised to restore their two-goal aggregate lead.
From the set piece Crawford's corner was headed at goal by player-manager Alex Neil but diverted behind for another corner.
Non-devotees might well give up, but director Bryan Singer always has a neat special effect, a well-timed gag or an action set piece around the corner, whipping up the action towards a symphonic climax.
The Spartans' first-half goal came off a set piece on a corner kick.
Indeed Stevenage's best chances came from set pieces – corners to the near post for nodding on, an old Sheringham speciality, and huge throws from Charlie Lee, who used to clean his now gaffer's boots at Tottenham.
Despite that setback, Sporting pressed almost unopposed for the first 20 minutes, but for all their pressure they couldn't carve out many clear cut chances, though they were forcing repeat set piece opportunities from corners and free kicks that would cause occasional worries in the RSL box.
Another possible source of luck was Manchester United's set pieces and corner kicks — an aspect of the team's play that the analyst Benjamin Pugsley picked up on during the season.
Another possible source of luck was Manchester United's set pieces and corner kicks—an aspect of the team's play that the analyst Benjamin Pugsley picked up on during the season.
Liverpool, with Raheem Sterling isolated on the right and Balotelli mostly a spectator in the middle, were increasingly relying on set pieces and corners.
"The two things that disappointed me are the goals from set pieces, two corners and two goals again.
Goal! Shrewsbury Town 1, Gillingham 2. Ryan Jackson (Gillingham) right footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner following a set piece situation.
