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Thrilling Match at Gtech Community Stadium Ends in Draw After Penalty Shootout
Brentford and Aston Villa played out a thrilling match at the Gtech Community Stadium, culminating in a draw after a dramatic penalty shootout. The match, corresponding to the third round of the League Cup, was held in Brentford, Middlesex, with John Brooks as the referee.
Aston Villa dominated possession with 54% compared to Brentford’s 46%, reflecting their intention to control the pace of the game. However, the match was balanced in terms of chances.
The first half saw Aston Villa take the lead with a goal from H. Elliott in the 43rd minute, thanks to an assist from J. McGinn. However, Brentford responded in the second half with a goal from A. Hickey in the 57th minute, after a play without assistance.
The match remained tied until the end of regulation time. The tension increased in the final penalties, where J. McGinn missed one for Aston Villa, forcing the teams to resolve the match from the penalty spot. A long series of penalties culminated in a miss by M. Cash for Aston Villa, resulting in a draw. E. Guessand and L. Bogarde received yellow cards for Aston Villa.
In terms of statistics, Aston Villa took 12 shots, of which 6 were on target and 5 off target, while Brentford had 10 shots, with 3 on target and 4 off target. Both teams generated 3 corners. Aston Villa committed 10 fouls, while Brentford committed 12.
Substitutions brentford: at minute 46 V. Janelt came in and Y. Yarmolyuk went out., at minute 52 K. Ajer came in and N. Collins went out., at minute 68 A. Milambo came in and R. Nelson went out., at minute 78 D. Ouattara came in and M. Damsgaard went out., at minute 78 A. Hickey came in and M. Kayode went out.
Substitutions aston villa: at minute 67 H. Elliott came in and O. Watkins went out., at minute 67 D. Malen came in and M. Rogers went out., at minute 74 J. Sancho came in and E. Buendia went out., at minute 74 L. Bogarde came in and B. Kamara went out., at minute 80 E. Guessand came in and J. Jimoh-Aloba went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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