Mbwana Samatta admitted to feeling disappointed despite scoring in Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat to Bournemouth.
Making his English top-flight bow against the Cherries, four records tumbled for the 27-year-old as his beleaguered side returned home empty-handed.
In his post-match reaction, the Tanzania international claimed team results are more essential than personal accolades.
“We are disappointed as a group because we didn’t get what we wanted," Samatta told Aston Villa media
“It’s always hard to lose a game but we’ll keep our focus on the next games.
“It’s okay when you score goals as a striker. I came here two weeks ago and everybody is looking forward to seeing me score goals.
“But when you lose a game you cannot be happy because, as a group, we have to win together and lose together.
“I scored but I’m disappointed because of the result.”
Despite his disappointment, the ex-Genk man disclosed that his starring role against Eddie Howe’s men was a dream-came-true.
“That was my dream, always when I was a kid, until today,” he said.
“It’s a dream come true and for everybody in Tanzania it was a dream to see a Tanzanian player play in the Premier League.”
Aston Villa continue their battle against relegation with a game against Tottenham Hotspur on February 16.
