{
  "id": 16995148,
  "title": "Sunderland brush aside Brentford to reach quarters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/sunderland-brush-aside-brentford-to-reach-quarters",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T02:14:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/sunderland-brush-aside-brentford-to-reach-quarters/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sunderland secured a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals by defeating Brentford 4-1 at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats dominated for much of the first half, despite being outplayed. Chemsdine Talbi opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a tap-in following brilliant play from Joceline Ta Bi. Three minutes later, Ta Bi was again pivotal, delivering a precise cross that led to Tymur Tutierov scoring. The home crowd erupted in the 39th minute after another assist from Ta Bi, who set up Malick Fofana's headed goal. Brentford managed to pull one back in stoppage time through Callum Wilson, but it wasn't enough to prevent Sunderland's advancement. The League's bottom club made 11 changes to the team that drew 0-0 with Leeds United, yet they showcased their quality to take control against the Bees, who sit sixth in the table. Although Brazilian striker Igor Thiago nearly found the net in the 65th minute, his diving header fell short. However, Thiago did find the back of the net in added time with a powerful header, but it was too little, too late for Brentford as Sunderland made history by reaching the last eight for the first time since 2022. They will face Crystal Palace in the next round, a team that has also struggled this season but managed to defeat Fulham.",
  "summary": "Sunderland put aside their Premier League struggles to book a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with victory over Brentford.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sunderland defeats Brentford 4-1 in Carabao Cup quarter-finals",
    "Chemsdine Talbi scores twice, setting up Malick Fofana's header",
    "Sunderland advances to last eight for first time since 2022"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}