Brentford 1-1 (5-4) Sheffield Wednesday: Bees squeeze through on penalties to make EFL Cup quarter-finals

Goalkeeper Mark Flekken was the hero as Brentford edged into the Carabao Cup quarter finals with a penalty shootout victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Gtech Community Stadium.

The first nine spot-kicks were despatched with aplomb leaving The Bees’ shot-stopper to save Liam Palmer’s effort and secure a 5-4 success.

Thomas Frank’s men had got off to a flyer when Kevin Schade tapped in his first goal in 16 outings at the second attempt, after visiting goalkeeper Pierce Charles had kept out…