The second half began without him and the broadcast noticed immediately.
"And one change for Wigan at the interval. Leo Calderon has not returned for the second half."
"That's a significant absence," the co-commentator said.
"This is the first time Leo has been subbed off in a game since the start of the season. He hasn't been himself today, and after that mistake for the equaliser, Dawson has decided not to take the risk."
Villa sensed the opportunity with Leo's absence and pushed higher.
The home crowd responded to every tackle and every Wigan clearance, sensing that the visitors were suddenly without one of the players who had caused so many teams problems this season.
For the first ten minutes, Villa had Wigan pinned.
Then Ezra got the ball.
He received it near the left touchline, took one touch forward and accelerated.
A Villa midfielder moved across, but Ezra went right past him.
