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Brentford FC 0 – 2 Nottingham Forest FC
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
17:08
Brentford are handed their first house defeat of the season as Nottingham Forest stroll away with all three factors at the moment after securing a largely comfy 2-0 win at Gtech Neighborhood Stadium. It was an uneventful first half, although the hosts raced out of the blocks with vitality. They began the sport on the entrance foot however didn’t take their possibilities within the first half, with Mbeumo the only real attacking power that regarded to pose any risk to Forest’s defence. He arrange Damsgard with a possibility within the fourth minute that the Dane shot straight at Sels, and continued making an attempt to make one thing occur however acquired little help. Forest took their time to get into the sport, however they ended the primary half strongly after a sequence of shut alternatives. Within the thirty eighth minute, Williams rolled a low cross into the field that missed Wooden however discovered Aina, who slotted house from shut vary. Six minutes into the second half, Elanga doubled the lead following a poor defensive error from Lewis-Potter. The Swede ran onto an extended ball and stole it off Lewis-Potter from behind earlier than firing it into the underside left nook. The sport was all however put to mattress by then, with Brentford displaying little indicators of any actual fightback. There isn’t a lot separating the 2 sides by way of xG, suggesting that the Bees had their possibilities however simply weren’t medical on the evening. Frank’s aspect registered 0.80 xG, whereas the Difficult Timber marginally bettered that with an xG worth of 0.84. This outcome sees Forest provisionally go as much as third within the desk, whereas Brentford drop all the way down to twelfth. Nuno’s aspect tackle Tottenham at house subsequent on Boxing Day, and Brentford go away to Brighton the next day. That’s all from us tonight, thanks for becoming a member of this stay commentary. We hope you’ve loved it!
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
17:00
FULL-TIME: BRENTFORD 0-2 NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
17:00
Roerslev seems to have had a knock on earlier within the match and is bleeding, so he’ll come off for Konak within the final minute.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:59
Mbeumo dances across the field once more, seeking to create sufficient area to shoot or ship in the direction of the far publish, however he’s closed down effectively by Morato and nothing comes of it. That is the story of Brentford’s evening actually.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:57
Williams’ good evening involves an in depth as he’s changed by Toffolo.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:55
Awoniyi takes Wooden’s place for Forest for the remaining couple of minutes of the match.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:51
The fourth official signifies we’ll have about 5 minutes of added time.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:49
Sels is down in Forest’s field now. Lewis-Potter performed a cross straight on the keeper, who held on simply, however Wissa was operating onto the potential rebound and his boot grazed the again of Sels’ head. The keeper receives some remedy after which will get the sport restarted with an extended purpose kick up the sphere.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:47
Yellow Card Mikkel Krogh Damsgaard
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:46
Dominguez makes a sort out from behind to try to cease Brentford driving ahead and he earns himself a reserving within the course of. We’re seeing some constant tactical fouls from Forest now as they attempt to break up the sport and reduce down the Bees’ momentum.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:44
Damsgard runs with the ball, on the lookout for some help or a passing possibility. He’s hurried although and runs the ball out of play.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:43
Forest push ahead, making an attempt each to attain and maybe simply gradual the sport down a bit and maintain onto the ball. Jota Silva drives and he stops to attend for help, however slips as he tries to dam the ball and Brentford win it again.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:40
Schade makes means now for former Liverpool midfielder Carvalho.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:39
Brentford have had 77.3% possession during the last quarter-hour and a lot of the match has been performed in Forest’s half. Time is operating out, however is there an opportunity for the hosts to tug one again?
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:38
Brentford have tried 18 crosses on this match, greater than their season common of 17. They mount one other assault and the ball is performed into the field, however Forest’s defence clears. It’s kind of too predictable in the intervening time from the hosts.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:38
Yellow Card João Pedro Ferreira Silva
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:34
Substitution Morgan Anthony Gibbs-White João Pedro Ferreira Silva
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:32
Forest make a superb motion on the break and the ball falls for Hudson-Odoi to tackle the shot, however Mee is there to dam it. Brentford’s defensive form has been unconvincing at the moment, however that was a superb block from Mee.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:32
Brentford put collectively one other good passing sequence because the hosts push to tug a purpose again. However the Forest defence closes the area effectively to smother the assault and the ball is performed upfield.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:26
Ajer’s final involvement might be that shot on track as he changed by Roerslev.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:26
Substitution Vitaly Janelt Edmond-Paris Maghoma
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:25
Elanga’s evening involves an finish shortly after his purpose as he’s changed by Yates for the remaining 25 minutes or so.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:24
BRENTFORD COME SO CLOSE!!! After some affected person construct up, Janelt delivers a cross into the field from deep and Mbeumo is ready to head it again throughout purpose. Ajer is there and he fires a robust effort on track, however Sels in some way retains it out! That is quite a bit higher from the hosts.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:23
The nook does not yield to something, however Brentford retain the ball and recycle effectively.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:24
Substitution Elliot Junior Anderson Nicolás Martín Domínguez
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:23
Mbeumo continues to be Brentford’s huge spark! He makes one other glorious run down the precise touchline, using practically 4 or 5 challenges. However there’s not sufficient area for him to get a cross into the field and the Bees win a nook. Can they do one thing from right here?
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:23
Forest have a behavior of beginning the second half effectively this season. They’ve scored seven objectives within the first quarter-hour after the break. Solely Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur (each with eight) have scored extra within the Premier League this season.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:16
After scoring a stoppage time winner towards Aston Villa final weekend, Elanga has scored simply his second purpose in 5 appearances with that end.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:15
Yellow Card Yoane Wissa Bileko
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:14
Gibbs-White picks up a yellow for a determined seize on Wissa’s shirt.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:10
Objective Anthony David Junior Elanga
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:09
The Bees have a surprisingly spectacular document of three wins, zero losses and 0 attracts after they have conceded the opening purpose at house within the Premier League this season. Is a comeback on the playing cards for the hosts?
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:08
Forest look to pile on the strain early as Aina tries to drive into the field, however Brentford play their means out of hassle fantastically to win a throw in excessive up in Forest’s half.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:05
Brentford get the ball rolling for the second half!
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
16:02
With Forest taking the lead, the Opta stay win chance favors them to maintain it, with a win positioned at 63.6%. A draw is the subsequent likeliest final result at 23.6%, whereas the probabilities of a Brentford comeback are low, however definitely not unattainable, at 12.8%. Frank might be hoping his aspect don’t stay to remorse not placing away their possibilities within the first half and he’ll be hoping for a extra medical efficiency from his forwards. Nuno might be pleased with the way in which his aspect ended the primary half and might be seeking to hold the outcome as is to place his aspect effectively into the highest 4.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:58
It’s been a tepid first half right here in West London as Nottingham Forest head into the break with a 1-0 lead over Brentford. Regardless of trailing on the break, the hosts have the dominant aspect, retaining extra of the ball and controlling the tempo of the sport. They began the sport on the entrance foot with Mbeumo making a flurry of possibilities within the opening minutes, the primary of which was a reduce move within the fourth minute for Damsgard, who shot straight at Sels. Mbeumo continued creating possibilities and Wissa had one other alternative to search out an opener after Morato made a multitude of a easy clearance, however his effort looped over the crossbar. Forest took their time to get into the sport however got here to life across the 30 minute mark, creating a good few possibilities for Wooden, together with a header that Flekken stored out with an excellent reflex save. Aina put the guests in entrance within the thirty eighth minute after Williams performed a low cross into the field, on the lookout for Wooden, that rolled by for the Nigerian worldwide to tuck house with ease. It’s pretty even on the break in phrases xG, suggesting that there isn’t a lot to separate the 2 sides. Brentford generated 0.38 xG, whereas Forest managed 0.36 xG of their very own.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:50
HALF-TIME: BRENTFORD 0-1 NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:50
We’ll have only one minute of added time on the finish of the primary half.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:49
Brentford are holding onto the ball effectively now and simply looking for a gap towards a deep Forest defence. Persistence is the secret now, however Elanga does effectively to win his aspect a goal-kick.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:46
Brentford’s early defensive fragility continues. The Bees have conceded 18 first-half objectives in 17 video games, solely Southampton (20) have conceded extra within the Premier League this season.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:46
Aina has scored his second purpose within the Premier League this season, netting for the primary time since 2nd November 2024 towards West Ham United.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:42
Yellow Card Benjamin Thomas Mee
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:42
Objective Temitayo Olufisayo Olaoluwa Aina
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:39
Williams is fouled simply inside Brentford’s half and the wing-back seems in some discomfort. He is down in the intervening time, however he is helped to his ft by Murillo and it appears he’ll be okay.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:38
SO CLOSE TO AN OPENER!! It is Forest who put collectively a extremely good assault this time as Hudson-Odoi rides a couple of challenges earlier than sending the ball out large to the left. Anderson places the ball into the field with Wooden the apparent goal and the striker will get his head to it effectively, however the effort is hit straight at Flekken, who manages an excellent reflex save to parry it out.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:35
It has been a superb begin from Brentford, however you get the sense the followers are simply rising a bit impatient as we get nearer to half-time.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:33
Hudson-Odoi tries to unleash Elanga down the left hand aspect after the winger tried his finest to bend his run and keep away from straying offside, and he does, however the flag is up. Elanga was off by just some yards.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:30
The hosts have dominated the ball within the opening 25 minutes, with practically 60% possession thus far.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:28
Yellow Card Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:27
An animated Nuno shouts some extra directions from the touchline. That is maybe not the beginning he was envisioning for his aspect.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:26
ANOTHER CHANCE FOR BRENTFORD! The ball is performed in from the left this time, by Schade, however Morato is there to dam the move. He tries a clearance however can solely handle to hit it straight up within the air. Wissa is there to steal it off him as he tries to get well the second time round and the ahead does rather well to get any type of shot from the bouncing 50/50. However there was an excessive amount of air on it and his shot loops over the bar and into the highest netting. The Bees look so near taking the lead in the intervening time!
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:22
The nook does not yield a lot, however Gibbs-White will get it again and tries to feed Wooden with an inside move. The striker receives and turns however hits his shot straight at Flekken. It is a tame effort by his requirements, however Forest are discovering their ft now after a fairly gradual begin.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:20
The guests push up instantly and the ball is fed to Elanga, whose deflected cross provides Forest their second nook of the afternoon.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:19
Mbeumo once more tries that clipped ball swinging into the field together with his left foot. It seems like that move may trigger Forest some hassle tonight, however they do effectively to maintain the hazard out this time.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:18
Forest mount an assault of their very own now, their first of the evening. Williams tries to play the ball into Wooden from large on the left, however the Bees’ defence is strong and pushes it out for a nook.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:16
The Bees push ahead as soon as once more and it is Mbeumo who’s main the cost with one other intelligent move into Wissa, however Forest clear their strains effectively.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:13
Nuno does not look too happy with what he is seen within the opening couple of minutes right here. The hosts have regarded extra managed with the ball and appear to be creating higher possibilities. There’s loads of time left although.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:13
The Bees create one other good likelihood! They win a nook and the supply is overhit, so it is deflected out to Mbeumo but once more on the precise flank. He cuts onto his left foot and sends in an inswinging cross from deep that Ajer meets effectively with an enormous soar, however the header is glanced simply off course.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:08
BUT WHAT A CHANCE THAT IS FOR BRENTFORD!! It is a sensible little bit of passing that sees Mbeumo despatched operating into area down the precise wing. He cuts the ball again throughout the field and it meets Damsgard darted run completely. The midfielder takes the shot on from the middle of the field, however it’s hit straight at Sels. That was an awesome likelihood for the hosts.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:06
It is a tepid begin as each groups simply attempt to get a really feel of the ball within the opening couple of minutes. Forest are having extra of it in the intervening time.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:03
And the guests get us under-way right here in West London!
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:01
The groups are making their means out onto the pitch now and kick-off is just some minutes away!
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
15:01
Nuno makes two adjustments to the aspect that beat out Aston Villa final weekend as Forest revert again to their three-man defence. Morato comes into the workforce within the coronary heart of the back-three with Yates dropping to the bench, whereas Elanga, who scored a stoppage-time winner towards Aston Villa, is rewarded with a begin rather than Dominguez.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
14:56
Frank makes 4 adjustments to the aspect that misplaced out to Chelsea final weekend, with Ajer and Mee coming in for Van de Berg and Pinnock in defence. Janlet replaces Yarmolyuk in midfield, whereas Schade begins on the wings as a substitute of Roerslev. Joint fourth-highest scorer within the league Mbeumo leads the road for the Bees tonight.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
14:51
FOREST SUBS: Taiwo Awoniyi, Harry Toffolo, Nicolás Domínguez, James Ward-Prowse, Álex Moreno, Jota Silva, Ryan Yates, Willy-Arnaud Boly, Carlos Miguel
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
14:51
BRENTFORD SUBS: Hakon Valdimarsson, Fabio Carvalho, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Jayden Meghoma, Yunus Konak, Mads Roerslev, Paris Maghoma, Kim Ji-Soo, Tony Yogan
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
14:51
NOTTINGHAM FOREST XI (3-4-2-1): Matz Sels; Morato, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo; Neco Williams, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Ola Aina; Callum Hudson-Odoi, Anthony Elanga; Chris Wooden
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
14:45
BRENTFORD XI (4-3-3): Mark Flekken; Keane Lewis-Potter, Ben Mee, Nathan Collins, Kristoffer Ajer; Mikkel Damsgaard, Christian Norgaard, Vitaly Janelt; Kevin Schade, Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
14:30
The Bees play host to Nottingham Forest who remarkably discover themselves excessive up within the Premier League desk. The guests are presently fourth on the desk on 28 factors by their 16 matches. Their final league outing noticed them come again late from a purpose all the way down to triumph 2-1 over Aston Villa at house. Nuno Espirito Santo’s aspect are additionally excessive in confidence coming off an unbelievable win towards Manchester United earlier within the month. Nevertheless, Forest have struggled towards Brentford currently, failing to win in all their conferences since January 2020, and Nuno might be seeking to break that sample tonight. Forest have been led by Chris Wooden this season, who has scored on 10 events, together with seven match-opening objectives. He’s tied with Mbeumo for fourth among the many league’s prime scorers. The Difficult Timber have earned solely 14 factors from a potential 24 on the street within the Premier League, however they arrive into at the moment’s match in good type. This units up a cracker of a sport for us, so keep tuned for all of the motion and workforce information from West London.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
14:30
Tonight’s hosts Brentford have had a strong begin to the season as they presently sit eleventh, on 23 factors by their 16 matches. Thomas Frank’s aspect are having fun with a superb run on house soil this season, remaining unbeaten in all eight contests thus far with seven wins and one draw. He’ll need to hold it going towards an impressively high-flying Forest aspect, particularly after the Bees have been handed a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge of their final Premier League outing. Bryan Mbeumo netted for Brentford in that match and has been immense for the Bees this season with 10 objectives, which is tied for the fourth highest within the league with 5 of them being opening objectives. Brentford have had the higher of Forest in current instances, remaining unbeaten of their final six Premier League matches courting again to January 2020. After they final met within the Premier League, the Bees received by a nervy 3-2 win at Gtech Neighborhood Stadium and Frank might be hoping for the same outcome tonight, although it seems like it is going to be something however straightforward.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
14:30
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Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
13:00
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