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15/08/2028, Brentford Community Stadium, London, England
EFL Cup, Round 1

Brentford Vs Bristol Rovers

Brentford play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: L Melvin (GK) , D McQuire (CB) , D McFarlane (CB) , S Donnelly (RB) , V Dutka (LB) , M Catanach (CDM) , L Keane (CAM) , J Provan (RM) , J Fylan (LM) , J Owens (ST) , A Tran (ST) And the subs are: S Summerville (CB) , R Cubbison (CB) , L Flanagan (CM) , J Bett (CM) , H Berne (ST)

Bristol Rovers play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Madigan (GK) , E Mewies (CB) , M Baird (CB) , C McClenathan (RB) , J Gwenn (LB) , P Fitzsimmons (CDM) , C Atkins (CAM) , G Rainey (RM) , W Foley (LM) , D Igoe (ST) , M Quinn (ST) And the subs are: J Ewart (CB) , T Hoggan (CB) , C Dickson (CM) , R McCloud (CM) , A Tweed (ST)

Welcome to Brentford Community Stadium in London, England where Brentford will face Bristol Rovers.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 13659.

1' - Brentford kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

15' - Chris Atkins finds Eddie Mewies with a long pass.  David McQuire successfully tackles Eddie Mewies and gains possession for his team.  David McQuire plays the ball to Michael Catanach.  Dave Igoe dispossesses Michael Catanach and the ball goes loose.  Bristol Rovers try to launch a quick counter attack.  Dave Igoe looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Dave Igoe for Bristol Rovers!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

15' - Brentford kick the ball off for the restart.  

19' - David McQuire passes to Viktor Dutka.  Viktor Dutka passes to Louis Keane.  Louis Keane plays a long pass to Stuart Donnelly.  Stuart Donnelly attempts to use his skills to beat Connor McClenathan, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

20' - Stuart Donnelly attempts to unleash a long range shot...but Clinton Madigan stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Eddie Mewies is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

22' - Viktor Dutka passes to James Fylan.  James Fylan attempts to use his skills to beat Chris Atkins, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

23' - James Fylan sees a run from Jamie Provan.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Jamie Provan is caught offside!  

29' - Michael Catanach tackles Patrick Fitzsimmons and gains possession for his team.  Michael Catanach plays a long pass to Louis Keane.  Louis Keane crosses the ball, finding Justin Owens.  Justin Owens attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a superb goal from Justin Owens for Brentford!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

29' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the restart.  

34' - Patrick Fitzsimmons plays the ball to Chris Atkins.  Chris Atkins attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

36' - Lloyd Melvin sees a run from James Fylan.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and James Fylan is able to control the ball.  James Fylan shoots...and its in! It's a great goal from James Fylan for Brentford!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

36' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the restart.  

39' - Eddie Mewies finds Mark Baird with a short pass.  Mark Baird passes to Patrick Fitzsimmons.  Viktor Dutka successfully tackles Patrick Fitzsimmons and takes possession.  Viktor Dutka attempts to beat Eddie Mewies using his skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Viktor Dutka who takes the ball forward!  

40' - Viktor Dutka sees Antwan Tran making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Antwan Tran is able to control the ball.  Antwan Tran hits the ball towards goal...and Antwan Tran scores!  That's a fine goal from the Brentford player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

40' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the restart.  

43' - Connor McClenathan slides the ball to Patrick Fitzsimmons.  Patrick Fitzsimmons passes to Connor McClenathan.  Connor McClenathan plays a long pass to Chris Atkins.  Chris Atkins sees a run from Dave Igoe.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

53' - Will Foley passes to Dave Igoe.  Dave Igoe attempts to use his skills to beat Michael Catanach, but is tripped.  That will be a freekick for Bristol Rovers.  

54' - Malcolm Quinn prepares to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

58' - Patrick Fitzsimmons plays a short pass to Gregor Rainey.  Gregor Rainey sees Chris Atkins making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Chris Atkins runs on to the ball.  Chris Atkins attempts a shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

60' - Lloyd Melvin passes a long ball to Louis Keane.  Louis Keane tries to use ball skills to beat Patrick Fitzsimmons, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

60' - Louis Keane whips in a cross, but the ball misses everyone.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Patrick Fitzsimmons is going to be taken off.  Cody Dickson is brought on from the bench.  

64' - Eddie Mewies spots a run from Dave Igoe.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

65' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gregor Rainey is going to be taken off.  Rob McCloud is brought on from the bench.  

66' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark Baird will come off.  Joey Ewart is going to be brought on.  

71' - Joey Ewart plays a long pass to Chris Atkins.  Chris Atkins curves the ball into the box, but opposing player David McQuire takes possession.  

71' - There is going to be a subsitution.  David McQuire is going to be taken off.  Steven Summerville is going to be brought on.  

72' - With a turn of pace, Stuart Donnelly beats Dave Igoe.  

75' - Stuart Donnelly passes to Dennis McFarlane.  Dennis McFarlane finds Jamie Provan with a long pass.  Jamie Provan curves the ball into the box, but Cody Dickson intercepts and takes possession.  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Michael Catanach will come off.  Liam Flanagan is brought on from the bench.  

77' - John Gwenn runs with the ball, beating Steven Summerville.  

78' - John Gwenn sees a run from Dave Igoe.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Dave Igoe is caught offside!  

84' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dennis McFarlane will come off.  Roger Cubbison joins the game from the bench.  

87' - Louis Keane fires a shot from outside the area...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Brentford.  Justin Owens gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box and finds Jamie Provan.  Jamie Provan gets above the defence and heads the ball towards goal...but its over!

88' - Clinton Madigan sees a run from Chris Atkins.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Chris Atkins is able to take the ball.  Chris Atkins looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

90' - Lloyd Melvin finds Louis Keane with a long pass.  Louis Keane crosses the ball, and manages to find Antwan Tran.  Antwan Tran is brought down by Cody Dickson.  The referee blows his whistle and awards a penalty!  Justin Owens will take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball into the top corner...and its in! It's a brilliant goal from Justin Owens for Brentford!  The shot hit the post and into the net.  The keeper had no chance!

91' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the restart.  

92' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Brentford 4 - 1 Bristol Rovers.