From the Guardian · · 1m
Aston Villa Drawn 1-1 With Brentford
Aston Villa’s home win wait continues after Ajer’s equalizer in Premier League clash.
In brief
Aston Villa’s home win wait continues after Ajer’s equalizer in Premier League clash. Aston Villa drew 1-1 with Brentford in a Premier League match after Kristoffer Ajer scored an equalizer. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Ajer Equalizes
Kristoffer Ajer equalized for Brentford in the second half after two minutes.
“two minutes after John McGinn’s shot cannoned in via Ajer’s calf”
Villa’s Struggle
Aston Villa struggled to control games after their recent loss to Nottingham Forest.
“very shit”
Tight Game
The match was a seesawing game with both teams scoring within two minutes.
“just 88 seconds separated Yehor Yarmolyuk’s opener from Nicolas Jackson’s simple equaliser”
Ajer’s Booking
Ajer received a yellow card late in the game for questioning a referee’s decision.
“questioning a decision by Craig Pawson”
Villa’s Lead
Aston Villa took the lead after a 77-minute goal from John McGinn.
“Emery clenched both fists and momentarily basked in the joy of Villa taking the lead on 77 minutes”
Ajer’s Impact
Ajer’s technical ability and size disrupted Brentford’s defense throughout the match.
“When he goes on one of those mazy runs, I encourage him to stay involved in the attack”
Result
Aston Villa and Brentford drew 1-1 in a Premier League match.
“Ajer’s equaliser, his first goal in club football for two and a half years”
The one thing
Aston Villa drew 1-1 with Brentford in a Premier League match after Kristoffer Ajer scored an equalizer.
