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Aston Villa 2-2 Brentford: Unbeaten Bees find leveller through Kristoffer Ajer to halt Villa turnaround at Villa Park

Brentford Stuns Aston Villa with Late Equalizer in Thrilling 2-2 Draw

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Summary

Kristoffer Ajer's late equalizer secured a 2-2 draw for Brentford at Aston Villa, preserving their unbeaten start to the Premier League season.

Brentford's confidence was evident from the start, pressing high and capitalizing on a mistake by Tyrone Mings. Yehor Yarmoliuk opened the scoring in the 10th minute, driving a loose ball into the net after Mings lost possession in a critical area.

However, Aston Villa responded quickly, leveling the match just 88 seconds later. Emi Buendia's shot was deflected, allowing Nicolas Jackson to finish from close range, showcasing Villa's resilience.

As the match progressed, Villa created several chances, with John McGinn and Johan Manzambi coming close. McGinn finally found the net in the 77th minute with a deflected strike, giving Villa a temporary lead. But Brentford was quick to respond again, as Ajer charged through the left channel and scored in the 79th minute, stunning the home crowd at Villa Park.

This draw keeps Brentford undefeated after six matches, placing them in the top four of the league. Meanwhile, Villa's struggles continue under Unai Emery, achieving only one win in their first six games.

Key Moments from the Match:

  • 10' - GOAL! Yarmoliuk fires Brentford in front.
  • 12' - GOAL! Jackson equalizes for Villa.
  • 31' - Miss! Buendia skies a chance.
  • 45+5' - Saves! Kelleher denies Jackson and McGinn.
  • 77' - GOAL! McGinn puts Villa ahead.
  • 79' - GOAL! Ajer levels it up for Brentford.

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