Reiss Nelson starred on his first Brentford begin because the Bees strolled into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a dominant 5-0 win to finish League Two Grimsby City’s memorable run within the competitors.
The Bees have been 3-0 up at half-time however the first 20 minutes instructed a really totally different story. Grimsby have been everywhere in the Premier League facet, with over 60 per cent of the ball, plus Charles Vernam and Evan Khouri seeing efforts saved on the close to put up. A repeat of the win in opposition to Manchester United appeared a chance.
However Mathias Jensen’s glorious end from distance, after Grimsby gave the ball away cheaply on the sting of their very own field, modified the tide of the match – then it grew to become all about Arsenal loanee Nelson.
The 25-year-old delivered a cultured run and cross to arrange Keane Lewis-Potter on the again put up for Brentford’s second – earlier than then curling within the third in a sweeping Bees transfer. It was his first aim in 403 days, after his mortgage spell at west London neighbours Fulham lats season was reduce quick as a consequence of damage.
And inside 9 minutes of the second half, Brentford added to their lead as Fabio Carvalho was felled within the field by Khouri. The Brentford midfielder, who was linked with a January exit by some shops on Tuesday, dusted himself right down to convert the spot kick.
It might go onto be 5 as Jensen’ nook was headed house by captain and substitute Nathan Collins – underlining Brentford’s set-piece menace on a straightforward night time for the Bees.
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Keane Lewis-Potter finishes off a magical Reiss Nelson help to double Brentford’s lead…
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… then Nelson curled in Brenford’s third
Andrews on cup possibilities: We need to obtain issues
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews to Sky Sports activities:
“They started the game very well as expected. A lot of thunder, guts and real good quality. They’re a good side, well-coached and that proved to be the case. It comes down to our attitude, application and humility to deal with it in the right way.
“We grew into the sport after 10 to fifteen minutes and performed nicely with some good performances. The objectives come from our press, our construction with out the ball and the urge for food to win it again.
“The attacking play was outstanding tonight. You have to earn the right to secure the ball before you can showcase the individual ability and the connections we try to get after. Tonight, Keane, Reiss, Fabio were excellent in how they showcased that and provided real quality.
“It has been vital, we have had a tricky cup run – right here included – with Premier League opposition. We picked the staff that we felt might win the sport however it comes again to the humility of the group. We need to obtain issues, myself included. We need to push and be demanding of one another as potential, and see how far we are able to go.”
Evaluation: Are Brentford now Carabao contenders?
Might Brentford go all the way in which?
Sky Sports activities’ Sam Blitz:
What just a few weeks for Keith Andrews. Manchester United, West Ham and Liverpool dispatched within the Premier League – now they’re into the final eight of the Carabao Cup in emphatic vogue.
And he managed that final feat with a gaggle of fringe gamers too – with 9 modifications from the facet who beat Liverpool on the weekend.
Brentford initially struggled with the transition from being underdogs in opposition to Liverpool to favourites on this recreation – however their means to hit groups on the break makes them such a wonderful cup staff. That is how their first two objectives got here.
Stun the massive groups, punish the lesser ones – the Bees can do all of it. They’re so troublesome to play in opposition to.
So does anybody really need to face this Brentford staff within the quarter-finals, and does that make them Carabao Cup contenders?
Artell: We could not reside with them
Grimsby head coach David Artell to Sky Sports activities:
“The first 25 minutes, I thought we were the better team and had two great chances to take the lead. We didn’t take them. And [the first goal] was their first shot on target and they hadn’t got close to our goal.
“That is the ruthlessness you might have within the Premier League: abruptly it is 3-0 and it is recreation over at that time. We’re happy with our achievements on this cup competitors. It places into perspective the earlier rounds – not simply Manchester United but in addition beating a Championship staff within the final spherical.
“However, we didn’t want it to end. We gave a good account of ourselves in this competition. The Premier League quality showed and it was great to see. I don’t mean that in a defeatist sort of way, when you see a Premier League team roll into town, you want to see that quality. We saw that tonight. They were excellent in how they applied themselves. We couldn’t live with that after the first 20 to 25 minutes.”
