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Penalty shootout record set as Villa U21s pip Blackpool


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  A new English professional record of 38 penalties in a shootout is set as Aston Villa's Under-21 side pip Blackpool 18-17 in the EFL Trophy.

The article details a record-breaking penalty shootout in a match between Aston Villa U21s and Blackpool in the Premier League Cup. The game, which initially ended in a 1-1 draw, went into a penalty shootout where Aston Villa set a new record by converting 27 out of 28 penalties. The shootout was notable for its length and the performance of both teams' goalkeepers, with Blackpool's goalkeeper making several saves, but ultimately, Aston Villa's goalkeeper, James Wright, saved the decisive penalty to secure a 27-26 victory. This event surpassed the previous record set by Washington and Bedlington in 2019, which ended 25-24.

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