On 5 February, one of the matches of the 23rd round of the English Football Championship took place. Brentford (England) and Man City (England) met.
Брентфорд - Ман.Сити - 1:3. Чемпионат Англии, 23-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаEnglish Championship, 23rd round
Brentford (England) - Man.City (England) - 1:3 (1:1)
Goals: N. Maupé (21) - Foden (45+3), Foden (53), Foden (70)
Warnings: N. Maupé (31)
Review of the match Brentford - Man City:
The Premier League match between Brentford and Manchester City at the Gtech Community Stadium was an exciting and intense game. Both teams went into the game with high expectations and the match did not disappoint, giving the spectators plenty of drama. The first half was a tense battle between the teams, with both teams showing their skill and determination. Brentford opened the scoring in the 21st minute, when Neil Maupay struck the goal. However, their lead was short-lived as Manchester City fought back and equalised just before the break. The hero of the game was Phil Foden, who successfully completed the team attack and levelled the score. The second half started explosively: "Manchester City took control of the game. Phil Foden continued to wreak havoc in the Brentford defence, scoring two more goals in quick succession. The youngster showed his incredible skill in attack and put his team into the lead. As the game progressed, both managers made significant substitutions to turn the tide of the match in their favour. In the 71st minute, Manchester City brought on Bernardo Silva in place of Jesper Doku, looking to consolidate their lead.
Brentford responded with a flurry of substitutions, bringing fresh energy into the game to spark a counter attack. Victor Janelt and Mads Rorslev Rasmussen came on in the 76th minute, followed by Mathias Jensen in the 77th minute. However, Manchester City's defence held firm, not giving Brentford any real opportunities to get back into the game. In the final minutes of the game, Manchester City sealed the win with a third goal. Erling Haaland, who came on as a substitute in the 86th minute, struck a powerful shot on goal. This goal further emphasised Manchester City's advantage and confirmed their victory. Despite the result, Brentford can take positives from the game against one of the best teams in the league. The first goal showed their attacking threat and they battled honourably throughout the match. The substitutions made by both teams showed the tactical savvy of the managers as they looked to make a significant impact on the game. In the end, Manchester City came away with a 3-1 victory, thanks to an impressive performance from Phil Foden. This result showcased the quality and depth of the squad, further strengthening the team's title chances. On the other hand, Brentford will not be discouraged and will try to bounce back in the next match.
In the next round of the rivals are waiting for such matches: Wolverhampton - Brentford, Man City - Everton.
Брентфорд - Ман.Сити - 1:3. Чемпионат Англии, 23-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match Brentford - Man City:
| Brentford | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kicks to the goal | 15 |
| 9 | Kicks | 25 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 7 |
| 7 | Penalty kicks | 12 |
| 2 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 13 |
| 2 | Offences | 4 |
| 8 | Corner | 13 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 28% | Ball possession | 72% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 12 | Keeper saves | 1 |
| 271 | Total assists | 725 |
| 198 | Accurate assists | 655 |
| 73% | Passing accuracy | 90% |
