Buendia And Luiz Get 7.5 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Draw Vs Brentford | OneFootball

Aston Villa faced off against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium earlier today as they focused on collecting maximum points on the road. The Villans made a solid start to the game but were held to a goalless draw at the half-time interval.

Ivan Toney broke the deadlock for the home team in the 65th minute. However, Douglas Luiz equalised for the West Midlands club with a controlled finish in the 87th minute. The contest ended with Unai Emery’s men earning a 1-1 draw away from home.

Let’s take a look at how each Aston Villa player fared during the match against Brentford.

GK: Emiliano Martinez – 7/10

He was solid in the first half and was replaced at half-time.

RB: Ashley Young – 6/10

Young struggled to get into the flow of the game and was replaced in the 65th minute.

CB: Ezri Konsa – 6.5/10

He cleared the danger when needed and made one decent chance going forward.

CB: Tyrone Mings – 6.5/10

Mings made a lot of important clearances at the back but won’t be happy after conceding a goal in the second half.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – APRIL 22: Ezri Konsa and Jacob Ramsey of Aston Villa clash with Kevin Schade of Brentford during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Aston Villa at Brentford Community Stadium on April 22, 2023 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

LB: Alex Moreno – 6/10

Moreno had some bright moments in the game and did well to last 65 minutes.

CM: Douglas Luiz – 7.5/10

The Brazilian talent was a positive influence at both ends of the field and scored the crucial equaliser for his team in the 87th minute.

CM: Leander Dendoncker – 6/10

He came back to defend when required but offered very little going forward.

RW: John McGinn – 6.5/10

McGinn worked hard at both ends of the field but lacked quality in the final third.

CAM: Emiliano Buendia – 7.5/10

He influenced the game positively in both halves and ended the game with an assist to his name.

LW: Jacob Ramsey – 6.5/10

Ramsey showed some flashes of what he is capable of but never looked like he would score.

ST: Ollie Watkins – 6.5/10

He caused some problems for the Brentford centre-halves but failed to get his name on the scoresheet.

Substitutes:

GK: Robin Olsen – 6.5/10

He failed to keep a clean sheet in the second half.

LB: Lucas Digne – 6.5/10

The French talent made two good chances in the final third.

CB: Calum Chambers – 6.5/10

Chambers was solid at the back.

RW: Bertrand Traore – 6/10

He offered very little after coming off the bench.