Brentford triumphed over Aston Villa with a score of 1-0 in a tightly contested match held at Villa Park. The decisive moment came just after the halftime break, when Dango Ouattara found the net, effectively sealing another victory for Brentford.
Despite Aston Villa’s dominant performance, which included a staggering 29 shots, they failed to convert their opportunities into goals. Of those attempts, 17 were on target while 12 missed the mark.
Ouattara shone as the standout player of the match, contributing significantly to his team’s success with a goal and completing 6 accurate passes.
Brentford’s defensive stalwart, Kristoffer Ajer, delivered an impressive display, recovering 7 balls and making 5 key clearances to keep Villa at bay.
Aston Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, opted for a 4-5-1 formation with Emiliano Martínez in goal. The backline consisted of Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, and Ian Maatsen, while the midfield featured Lamare Bogarde, Douglas Luiz, Jadon Sancho, Morgan Rogers, and Emiliano Buendía, with Tammy Abraham leading the attack.
Brentford, under coach Keith Andrews, also fielded a 4-5-1 formation, with Caoimhin Kelleher in goal. The defense comprised Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Sepp van den Berg, and Rico Henry. Their central midfield was manned by Jordan Henderson, Vitaly Janelt, Dango Ouattara, Mathias Jensen, and Kevin Schade, while Igor Thiago played as the striker.
Match referee Tim Robinson oversaw the encounter, ensuring fair play on the field.
Looking ahead, Aston Villa will travel to Bournemouth for their next fixture, while Brentford will face Newcastle United on the road.
Following this match, Aston Villa remains third in the standings with 46 points, while Brentford sits seventh with 36 points.
Substitutions for Aston Villa
45’ 2T – Lamare Bogarde off for Leon Bailey
76’ 2T – Jadon Sancho off for Harvey Elliott
Yellow cards for Aston Villa:
47’ 2T – Morgan Rogers
Substitutions for Brentford
58’ 2T – Jordan Henderson off for Nathan Collins and Dango Ouattara off for Yegor Yarmolyuk
75’ 2T – Mathias Jensen off for Keane Lewis-Potter
83’ 2T – Rico Henry off for Aaron Hickey
Yellow cards for Brentford:
34’ 1T – Kristoffer Ajer, 49’ 1T – Michael Kayode, and 45’ 2T – Nathan Collins
Red cards for Brentford:
41’ 1T – Kevin Schade (Direct Red)