A penalty late in the game clinched the win for Brighton. Allowing the visiting team, Aston Villa to go home empty-handed. And the thrill of keeping Champions League tickets in hand.
Brighton and Hove Albion now have no chance of meeting Aston Villa, who want to maintain 4th place in order to play in the UEFA Champions League next season UFABET
Brighton’s first half’s best opportunity came in injury time. With Pascal Gross dragging himself up to duel with the goalkeeper. But his shot was saved by Robin Olsen.
In the second half, the home team still should have scored again in the 62nd minute. Simon Adingra passed Joao Pedro to tackle Pau Torres. But his shot failed to get past Olsen as well.
In the 68th minute, Brighton sent the ball into the goal and Adingra opened it up for Gross to redirect his shot at the first post. But VAR checked and Gross’s knee was slightly offside.
The local invaders never give up. Until they received a penalty in the 87th minute, Adingra was fouled by Ezri Konsa in the penalty box. Pedro took the penalty to his left and saved Olsen. This game was really tough. Unfortunately, the ball bounced up and Pedro headed again and pressed the ball down to the ground, giving Brighton a 1-0 lead.
The game ended with Brighton winning 1-0, resulting in Aston Villa having to chill and maintain 4th place in their hands.