After a 0-1 home defeat to Brentford, Aston Villa player Ian Mattson admitted to feeling frustrated and disappointed with the result. Although his team took the initiative in the second half against a 10-man opponent, they were unable to break the deadlock and were ultimately contained by Brentford, failing to score.  

In his post-match analysis, Ian Mattson discussed the difficulties of the game, stating that it was not easy to advance against an opponent who, despite playing with one less player, tenaciously held onto their lead. He said, "It was a very tough match, with us trailing 0-1 at home. When the opponent received a red card, we thought the situation would change, and that we had the initiative in our own hands."  

“We tried to press high and made a lot of passes in their half, but it was very difficult to score. We did have some good attacks in the final stages of the game, but the whole match was tough, and the result is disappointing and regrettable.”  

"It's frustrating that we could have used this opportunity to achieve a better position in the league. But that's football; these things can happen. We must move on from this defeat, maintain a positive attitude, and focus on the games ahead."  

The result at Villa Park might have been different had VAR not disallowed Tammy Abraham's goal just four minutes into the second half. Despite his disappointment, the Dutch player emphasized that Aston Villa need to quickly adjust their form and prepare for their upcoming away game against Bournemouth.  

Ian Mattson said, "I wasn't paying much attention to what was happening at the time. They checked VAR, which took a long time. In the end, they decided the ball was out of bounds, and since they made that decision, we had to accept it. The game is still going on, and we've tried our best, but we couldn't succeed today. Hopefully, we can get a better result next time."  

"We need to stay consistent. Anything can happen on the football field, and we can't let that affect us. We'll rest, analyze the game, and everyone understands their responsibilities and the team's operation. Hopefully, we can achieve a better result in the next game."  

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