Penalty Drama Ends Aston Villa’s Winning Streak in Belgium

In a UEFA Champions League Group Stage matchup, Club Brugge handed Aston Villa their first defeat of the season with a narrow 1-0 win, claiming their second victory in the tournament. Villa, previously unbeaten in three matches, saw their streak halted by a crucial penalty incident.

After a goalless first half, Brugge took the lead in the 52nd minute. Hans Vanaken scored from the spot after a controversial penalty decision. In the 50th minute, Aston Villa’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez played a goal kick to Tyrone Mings, who then picked up the ball intending to re-take the kick. The referee deemed this a violation, awarding Brugge the decisive penalty.

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With this result, Club Brugge earned their second win, while Aston Villa, led by Unai Emery, faced their first defeat in the competition after three consecutive victories.

Elsewhere: Shakhtar Donetsk Completes Comeback to Beat Young Boys

In another Champions League clash, Shakhtar Donetsk came from behind to defeat Young Boys 2-1. Young Boys took the lead in the 27th minute through Kastriot Imeri, but Shakhtar equalized just four minutes later with a goal from Oleksandr Zubkov. Georgiy Sudakov scored the winner in the 41st minute, giving Shakhtar their first win of the campaign and taking them to four points, while Young Boys remain without a point in the group.