Ouattara goal on debut opens Brentford’s account.
Winger produces only goal of the game as Bees beat Aston Villa 1-0 for first win of the season
Dango Ouattara was the hero on his Brentford debut as the Bees edged out Aston Villa 1-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium.
The former AFC Bournemouth winger, who arrived for a club-record fee last weekend, made an instant impact for Keith Andrews’ side as they registered their first victory of the season.
Ouattara struck what proved to be the winner after just 12 minutes, racing away to cap a swift counter-attack with a composed finish.
Villa improved after the break and controlled the game for large periods, but Brentford held firm to hand Andrews his first win since taking over from Thomas Frank.
The result earns the Bees their first three points of the season, while Unai Emery’s side are still searching for their first win and first goal.
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