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Keith Andrews delivered this verdict on Sunderland defeat and what went wrong for his side

Sunderland set up a Carabao Cup quarter final tie at Crystal Palace by beating Brentford…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 7:00 AM
Keith Andrews delivered this verdict on Sunderland defeat and what went wrong for his side
Key Things to Know
  • Keith Andrews blamed 'twelve minutes of madness' for Brentford's Carabao Cup defeat against Sunderland.
  • Sunderland defeated Brentford 3-2 to secure a quarter-final tie against Crystal Palace.
  • Brentford made eight changes to their starting lineup but fielded extensive Premier League experience.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Keith Andrews lamented a first-half spell of "twelve minutes of madness" after Brentford suffered a 3-2 defeat to Sunderland in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday night. Sunderland scored three quick counterattacking goals to build a lead that secured their place in the quarter-finals against Crystal Palace.

Despite making eight changes to the starting lineup, Andrews expressed confidence in his squad depth but criticized Brentford's failure to handle defensive basics during critical moments. He noted that while his team played well in other phases and scored twice, their defensive lapses ultimately decided the outcome.

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