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29/08/2028, Brentford Community Stadium, London, England
EFL Cup, Round 2

Brentford Vs Cardiff

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

Cardiff play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Dolan (GK) , P Cassidy (CB) , J Fidler (CB) , S Allen (CB) , J McCourt (RB) , M Tighe (LB) , I Cook (CDM) , I Lane (CAM) , J Llandinam (RM) , C Pryce (LM) , T McClarnon (ST) And the subs are: G Carey (CB) , C Devlin (CB) , H Huggett (CM) , J McNicol (CM) , A Meyrick (ST)

Welcome to Brentford Community Stadium in London, England where Brentford will face Cardiff City.  This is round 2 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 21499.

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

5' - Louis Keane plays the ball to Michael Catanach.  Michael Catanach passes the ball to Viktor Dutka.  Viktor Dutka hits the ball long to James Bett.  James Bett tries to use ball skills to beat James McCourt and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

8' - Steve Allen successfully tackles James Bett and the ball goes loose.  Justin Owens hits a shot from long range...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman signals its a corner for Brentford.  Justin Owens gets ready to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, and manages to find James Bett.  James Bett directs a header attempting to beat the keeper...but James Dolan stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Ian Lane is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

10' - Dennis McFarlane tackles Ian Lane and takes the ball.  Tom McClarnon tackles Dennis McFarlane and takes possession.  Tom McClarnon brings the ball forward, outpacing Viktor Dutka.  

12' - Tom McClarnon spots a run from Ian Lane.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Ian Lane takes the ball.  Ian Lane looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Lloyd Melvin!  Ian Lane pounces on the loose ball...Ian Lane shoots...but its wide!

14' - Lloyd Melvin passes to Michael Catanach.  Michael Catanach sees a run from Liam Flanagan.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

17' - James Bett uses his pace to beat Matt Tighe.  

20' - James Bett finds Antwan Tran with a short pass.  Antwan Tran attempts to outskill Matt Tighe.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

21' - Antwan Tran tries to unleash a long range shot...and its in! It's a beautiful goal from Antwan Tran for Brentford!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

21' - Cardiff kick the ball off for the restart.  

29' - Stuart Donnelly sees a run from Liam Flanagan.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Liam Flanagan runs on to the ball.  Liam Flanagan hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but James Dolan stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Antwan Tran is first to the loose ball...Antwan Tran tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Antwan Tran scores!  That's a nice goal from the Brentford player!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

29' - Cardiff kick the ball off for the restart.  

32' - John Llandinam passes to Inigo Cook.  Inigo Cook finds Steve Allen with a short pass.  James Bett dispossesses Steve Allen and the ball goes loose.  James Bett tackles John Fidler and takes possession.  James Bett attempts to outskill Matt Tighe, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

34' - James Bett sees a run from Justin Owens.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Justin Owens takes the ball.  Justin Owens looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

39' - Inigo Cook tries to unleash a long range shot...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

42' - Lloyd Melvin passes the ball to Viktor Dutka.  Viktor Dutka slides the ball to Michael Catanach.  Michael Catanach attempts to beat Patrick Cassidy using his skills, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Brentford.  

44' - Liam Flanagan finds Justin Owens with a short pass.  Justin Owens attempts to use his skills to beat John Fidler and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

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

45' - Cardiff kick the ball off for the restart.  

48' - Steve Allen passes to Matt Tighe.  Matt Tighe passes the ball to Ceri Pryce.  Ceri Pryce slides the ball to James McCourt.  James McCourt sees Inigo Cook making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

50' - Dennis McFarlane finds Stuart Donnelly with a long pass.  Stuart Donnelly runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Ian Lane.    The referee shows Ian Lane the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Brentford.  

51' - Antwan Tran stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Steve Allen.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Patrick Cassidy will come off.  Glynn Carey joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Steve Allen will come off.  Ceri Devlin is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ceri Pryce is going to be taken off.  Hayden Huggett is brought on from the bench.  

57' - Inigo Cook spots a run from Tom McClarnon.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Tom McClarnon is able to control the ball.  Tom McClarnon shoots...but Lloyd Melvin manages to stop the shot!  

63' - David McQuire plays a long pass to Michael Catanach.  Michael Catanach speeds past Ceri Devlin.  

66' - Ian Lane sees Tom McClarnon making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

69' - Dennis McFarlane hits the ball long to Louis Keane.  Louis Keane sees a run from Justin Owens.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

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

77' - Liam Flanagan sees a run from Antwan Tran.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Antwan Tran runs on to the ball.  Antwan Tran tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Inigo Cook gets to the ball first and clears.

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Justin Owens is going to be taken off.  Harvey Berne is going to be brought on.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Louis Keane is going to be taken off.  James Fylan is going to be brought on.  

80' - Tom McClarnon tries to use ball skills to beat Stuart Donnelly, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

81' - Tom McClarnon spots a run from Ian Lane.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Ian Lane runs on to the ball.  Ian Lane hits the ball...but Lloyd Melvin gets down to stop the shot!  

82' - Lloyd Melvin sees Antwan Tran making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Antwan Tran has strayed offside!  

85' - Hayden Huggett finds Inigo Cook with a short pass.  Inigo Cook brings the ball forward, outpacing Liam Flanagan.  

86' - Inigo Cook looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Lloyd Melvin!  

91' - Lloyd Melvin plays a long ball to Dennis McFarlane.  Glynn Carey dispossesses Dennis McFarlane and takes the ball.  Glynn Carey passes to Ceri Devlin.  Ceri Devlin plays a long pass to Ian Lane.  Ian Lane crosses the ball into the box, but Dennis McFarlane intercepts the ball.  

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



The match has ended Brentford 2 - 0 Cardiff City.