{"id":5742,"date":"2025-08-28T10:18:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T07:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=5742"},"modified":"2025-08-28T10:18:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T07:18:12","slug":"brighton-demolish-oxford-united-6-0-in-efl-cup-1-32-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/brighton-demolish-oxford-united-6-0-in-efl-cup-1-32-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"Brighton Demolish Oxford United 6-0 in EFL Cup 1\/32 Finals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The English Football League Cup (EFL Cup) delivered yet another stunning spectacle as <strong>Brighton &amp; Hove Albion<\/strong> cruised past <strong>Oxford United<\/strong> with an emphatic <strong>6-0 victory<\/strong> in the 1\/32-finals. The match was a display of sheer dominance from Brighton, leaving Oxford with little to celebrate on a night that will be remembered for clinical finishing, tactical discipline, and youthful brilliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26bd First Half: Brighton Set the Tone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The opening stages saw Oxford try to hold their ground, but Brighton\u2019s attacking intensity soon broke through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>13th Minute (0-1):<\/strong> <em>Olivier Boscagli<\/em> opened the scoring with a composed finish after being set up by <em>Brajan Gruda<\/em>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>20th Minute (0-2):<\/strong> <em>Gruda<\/em> turned scorer himself, latching onto a clever assist from <em>Joel Veltman<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxford\u2019s best chance came at the <strong>40th minute<\/strong> when <em>Stanley Mills<\/em> found some space, but he couldn\u2019t convert. At halftime, Brighton were firmly in control with a 2-0 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYuQ38WAAAsD-u.png\" alt=\"Brighton Demolish Oxford United 6-0 in EFL Cup 1\/32 Finals\" class=\"wp-image-5743\" style=\"width:831px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYuQ38WAAAsD-u.png 727w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYuQ38WAAAsD-u-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYuQ38WAAAsD-u-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYuQ38WAAAsD-u-696x392.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd25 Second Half: Ruthless Albion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Oxford had any hopes of a comeback, Brighton extinguished them within minutes of the restart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>54th Minute (0-3):<\/strong> <em>Diego Gomez<\/em> slotted home after a neat play involving <em>Dario Coppola<\/em>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>71st Minute (0-4):<\/strong> <em>Stavros Tzimas<\/em> made it four with a sharp finish from <em>Howell H.<\/em><em><br><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>77th Minute (0-5):<\/strong> Tzimas struck again, once more assisted by Howell.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>86th Minute (0-6):<\/strong> The final nail came from <em>Tom Watson<\/em>, set up by the in-form Tzimas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxford made multiple substitutions to chase stability, but Brighton\u2019s relentless pressing and technical superiority tore through their defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"544\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYug1PWgAAGLDh.jpg\" alt=\"Brighton Demolish Oxford United 6-0 in EFL Cup 1\/32 Finals\" class=\"wp-image-5744\" style=\"width:831px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYug1PWgAAGLDh.jpg 544w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYug1PWgAAGLDh-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYug1PWgAAGLDh-150x188.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYug1PWgAAGLDh-300x375.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca Key Match Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Possession:<\/strong> Brighton dominated with over 65%.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shots on Target:<\/strong> Brighton 12, Oxford 3.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corners:<\/strong> Brighton 8, Oxford 2.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passing Accuracy:<\/strong> Brighton 87%, Oxford 72%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Brighton\u2019s depth shone through, with almost every substitute contributing positively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYZN6qXwAArAQk.jpg\" alt=\"Brighton Demolish Oxford United 6-0 in EFL Cup 1\/32 Finals\" class=\"wp-image-5745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYZN6qXwAArAQk.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYZN6qXwAArAQk-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYZN6qXwAArAQk-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYZN6qXwAArAQk-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYZN6qXwAArAQk-696x386.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc65 Lineups and Notable Performers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oxford United<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Struggled defensively despite efforts from <em>Brannagan<\/em> and <em>Milner<\/em>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Mills<\/em> and <em>Harris<\/em> tried to ignite attacks but were largely isolated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brighton &amp; Hove Albion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stavros Tzimas:<\/strong> Man of the Match with two goals and an assist.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brajan Gruda:<\/strong> Goal + Assist, ran the midfield.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tom Watson:<\/strong> Rounded off the scoring and showcased his sharpness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYqorOXQAAUpNa.jpg\" alt=\"Brighton Demolish Oxford United 6-0 in EFL Cup 1\/32 Finals\" class=\"wp-image-5746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYqorOXQAAUpNa.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYqorOXQAAUpNa-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYqorOXQAAUpNa-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYqorOXQAAUpNa-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GzYqorOXQAAUpNa-696x391.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxford United will look to regroup after this heavy defeat, but Brighton have sent a strong message\u2014they are in this cup to challenge for silverware. 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