Brentford

2024 - 10 - 29

Penalty Drama: Brentford’s Epic Cup Adventure Continues!

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Hold on tight! Brentford made hearts race as they triumphed over Sheffield Wednesday in a nail-biting penalty shootout to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals!

In a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Brentford faced off against Sheffield Wednesday in the EFL Cup, battling through extra time and into a nail-biting penalty shoot-out. The Bees opened the scoring early in the 11th minute with a fantastic goal from Kevin Schade, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. However, the joy was momentarily dimmed when Sheffield Wednesday fought back, leveling the score with an equalizer later in the game. Despite the drama on the pitch, neither team managed to find a winning goal in regulation time, leading to the decisive penalty shoot-out that would determine which team progressed to the quarter-finals.

As the penalty shoot-out commenced, tension filled the air. Mark Flekken, Brentford's goalkeeper, became the hero of the night, making an incredibly crucial save against Liam Palmer, which ultimately swung the momentum back in Brentford's favor. Each penalty kick brought mounting pressure on the players, but Brentford managed to keep their cool. Eventually, the Bees emerged victorious with a 5-4 scoreline in penalties, allowing them to advance deeper into the EFL Cup and fulfill the hopes of their devoted supporters,

Head coach Thomas Frank couldn’t hide his relief at avoiding a repeat of their embarrassing exit two years ago against League Two Gillingham, a loss that still stings for many fans. This time around, the Bees executed their strategy perfectly, demonstrating resilience under pressure and showcasing their commitment to making a significant cup run this season. With this impressive win under their belts, Brentford’s fans are brimming with excitement as they progress further.

Looking ahead, Brentford will now eagerly await the draw for the quarter-finals, hoping to keep the momentum going. Southampton also joined the quarter-final club after edging Stoke City 3-2 in another thrilling encounter. In an interesting twist, did you know that the last time Brentford reached this specific stage of the EFL Cup, they went all the way to the semi-finals? Also, as Brentford prepares for the next match, it’s a great time to reflect on their growing reputation in English football – proving that they are not just the Bees buzzing around, but a formidable team to contend with!

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Report and reaction: Brentford 1 Sheffield Wednesday 1 (5-4) (Brentford FC)

Brentford beat Sheffield Wednesday 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out to progress to the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup; Kevin Schade's opening goal was cancelled ...

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Palmer pays penalty as Brentford win shootout against Sheffield ... (The Guardian)

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League Cup 2024-25: Southampton edges Stoke 3-2, Brentford ... (Sportstar)

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Carabao Cup LIVE: Southampton v Stoke City & Brentford v ... (BBC News)

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Brentford and Southampton advance to English League Cup ... (WTOP)

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Thomas Frank relieved to avoid Gillingham repeat as Brentford win ... (The Independent)

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Southampton, Brentford scrape into League Cup quarters - RTHK (RTHK)

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Carabao Cup: Brentford 1-1 Sheff Wed (5-4 on penalties) - Bees ... (BBC News)

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Brentford - Sheffield Wednesday live: League Cup - Football ... (Eurosport.com)

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Brentford 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday (5-4 on pens): Bees win on ... (Sky Sports)

Match report as Brentford reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a penalty shoot-out win over Sheffield Wednesday; Mark Flekken saved Liam Palmer's penalty ...

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EFL Cup: Brentford seal shootout win; Southampton shade Stoke (Yahoo Sports)

The EFL Cup's fourth round kicked off on Tuesday with two ties to take in.Here's what went down.Brentford v Sheffield WednesdayScorers: Schade 11′; ...

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Brentford book Carabao Cup quarter-final spot as penalty hero Mark ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Bees No1 denies Liam Palmer to settle high-quality shootout and seal last-eight berth.

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Brentford v Sheffield Wednesday: Carabao Cup last 16 – live (The Guardian)

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Brentford and Southampton advance to English League Cup quarters (Business Standard)

Premier League teams Brentford and Southampton both squeezed past second-tier opponents to reach the quarterfinals of the English League Cup.

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Southampton, Brentford scrape into League Cup quarter-finals (The Straits Times)

Victory was a much-needed boost for the Saints who have had little success so far in the Premier League. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Brentford and Southampton survive scares against Championship ... (sportsmax.tv)

Brentford beat Championship side Sheffield Wednesday 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after 90 ...

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Brentford and Southampton advance to English League Cup ... (Toronto Star)

LONDON (AP) — Premier League teams Brentford and Southampton both squeezed past second-tier opponents to reach the quarterfinals of the English League Cup ...

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Match Report: Brentford Clinch Dramatic Victory Over Sheffield ... (Yahoo Sports)

Brentford Secure Quarter-Final Spot in Tense Carabao Cup TieBrentford's journey in the Carabao Cup continues as they edged out Sheffield Wednesday in a ...

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Southampton, Brentford scrape into League Cup quarter-finals ... (Ahram Online)

Premier League strugglers Southampton squeezed into the English League Cup quarter-finals when James Bree struck a late winner to down Championship side ...

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Brentford through on penalties against Sheffield Wednesday (BreakingNews.ie)

Mark Flekken was Brentford's hero as the Premier League side needed penalties to see off stubborn Sheffield Wednesday and reach the quarter-finals of the ...

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Maddie Phillips: A Week in the Life (Brentford FC)

A regular in Karleigh Osborne's outfit, Maddie Phillips speaks about her weekly schedule to ensure she is ready to play on gameday, while touching on her ...

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Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday LIVE: League Cup latest score ... (Yahoo Sports)

Follow live coverage as Brentford face Sheffield Wednesday in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time ...

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Brentford 1-1 (5-4) Sheffield Wednesday: Bees squeeze through on ... (Eurosport.com)

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