"When you miss a penalty it is a tough moment, but it is easier to not take a penalty than take a penalty. We've had it in the past when people have been persecuted and ridiculed for missing a penalty on the biggest stage and that's ridiculous. He practices that technique a lot and will have the utmost support from me and everyone around."
"We really wanted to get through to the quarter-final, but it was not to be. But we have nine games left where we can push on and do something special."
Brentford and West Ham drew 2-2 in normal time during their FA Cup fifth-round match, with both Igor Thiago and Jarrod Bowen scoring twice. Extra time produced no winner, forcing a penalty shoot-out. Dango Ouattara's attempted Panenka penalty was saved by Alphonse Areola, allowing West Ham to advance through successful conversions from Callum Wilson, Tomas Soucek, and Konstantinos Mavropanos. Manager Keith Andrews defended Ouattara, emphasizing that missing penalties is difficult and that the player would receive full support. Despite the elimination, Andrews expressed confidence in Brentford's ability to achieve success in the Premier League, where they currently sit seventh with nine matches remaining.
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