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Richard Buxton¡29 October 2024
OneFootball
Richard Buxton¡29 October 2024
The EFL Cupâs fourth round kicked off on Tuesday with two ties to take in.
Hereâs what went down.
Scorers: Schade 11â˛; Gassama 57â˛
Brentford booked their spot in the EFL Cup quarter finals after a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Sheffield Wednesday.
The hosts took the lead as Kevin Schade ended a 15-game scoreless streak by latching onto a ball over the top and slotting home despite Pierce Charles saving his initial effort.
A moment of misfortune pulled the Owls level when Djeidi Gassama rifled a sublime long-range strike after he had intercepted Mark Flekkenâs rolled pass to Schade.
With both teams unable to be separated at the end of normal time, the tie went down to a penalties, where Flekkenâs save from Liam Palmer secured the Beesâ progress.
Scorers: Harwood-Bellis 19â˛, Armstrong (PEN) 35â˛, Bree 88â˛; Phillips 45â˛, Cannon 54â˛
Southampton avoided a potential fourth round upset after running out 3-2 winners over Stoke City.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis opened the scoring early in the first half by rising to meet Mateus Fernandesâ corner with a downward header.
The Saints extended their advantage before the interval as Adam Armstrong converted from the penalty spot after Jaden Dixon had fouled Yukinari Sugawara.
But the Potters halved the deficit on the stroke of half time when Ashley Phillips converted from close range from Sugawaraâs deflection inside the area.
NarcĂs Pelachâs side completed their comeback early in the second half as Tom Cannon pounced at the far post to meet AndrĂŠ Vidigalâs deflected cross.
In the final minutes of normal time, defender James Bree clinched a place in the quarter finals for the Premier League outfit by plundering a 25-yard drive.
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