On 16 September, one of the matches of the 5th round of the English Football Championship took place. Newcastle (England) and Brentford (England) met.
English Championship, 5th round
Newcastle (England) - Brentford (England) - 1:0 (0:0)
Goals: K. Wilson (64)
Warnings: Yoan Wyssa (33), K. Norgaard (42), Hickey (59), M. Flekken (64), N. Collins (85), K. Wilson (90+5), Anthony Gordon (90+5), Bruno Guimarães (90+7).
Newcastle defeat Brentford in Premier League match In a thrilling Premier League encounter at St James' Park, Newcastle defeated Brentford in a hard-fought 1-0 win. Tension was felt throughout the match as both teams showed great determination and skill. Although the game was not full of goals, it was made up for with intriguing moments and exciting athleticism. The first half was a hard fought affair, with both teams unable to break the deadlock. Newcastle's defence remained unwavering, stopping all of their opponents' attacks. Brentford, on the contrary, tried to dominate the pitch and create real chances. However, their efforts were stifled by Newcastle's organised back line. In the 33rd minute, Brentford's Yu Wyssa received a yellow card for a careless tackle, demonstrating the intensity with which both teams approached the game. The match continued with a fierce battle for the ball until the 42nd minute when Brentford made their first substitution. R. Henri was replaced by M. Roerslev Rasmussen, which added fresh energy to Brentford. After the substitution the pace of the game increased, both teams tried to seize the advantage. In the same minute, Brentford player K. Norgaard received a yellow card, which emphasised the physicality of the fight in midfield. However, despite the persistence, in the 57th minute, a goal against Newcastle was cancelled due to a foul by K. Wilson.
As the match progressed, the tension grew and both sides received yellow cards. In the 59th minute, A. Hickey, a Brentford player, received a warning. Soon after, in the 64th minute, a penalty was awarded against Newcastle, and K. Wilson had the opportunity to equalise. Wilson, showing impressive composure, realised the penalty, putting Newcastle ahead. However, "Brentford" did not give up. Trying to win back, they made a triple substitution in the 72nd minute: B. Mee, N. Maupai and N. Maupai entered the game. Mee, N. Maupay and V. Yanelt. In response to the substitution of Brentford players, Newcastle also made the first substitution: in the 83rd minute H. Barnes replaced M. Almiron. Until the final whistle, the match continued to be fiercely fought, both teams strived to score the decisive goal. At the end of the match yellow cards received N. Collins from "Brentford" and K. Wilson, A. Gordon and B. Guimaraes from "Newcastle". Guimaraes from "Newcastle". In the end Newcastle held a 1-0 lead, securing a valuable victory over a determined Brentford. Whilst the match may not have been a feast of goals, it demonstrated the competitive nature of the Premier League and the resilience of both teams. After the final whistle, Newcastle celebrated their hard-won victory, while Brentford left St James' Park with their heads held high, knowing they had given it their all. This encounter will undoubtedly be remembered as a testament to the unwavering spirit and intensity that makes football a beautiful game.
In the next round the following matches await the opponents: Sheffield United - Newcastle, Brentford - Everton.
| Newcastle | Brentford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
| 9 | Kicks | 11 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 5 | Penalty kicks | 8 |
| 4 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
| 8 | Offences | 12 |
| 8 | Corner | 3 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 57% | Ball possession | 43% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 1 |
| 462 | Total assists | 361 |
| 362 | Accurate assists | 261 |
| 78% | Accuracy of passes | 72% |