Chelsea vs Brentford: 0-2
Chelsea Vs Brentford match, with the result, "Chelsea Vs Brentford: 0-2". Chelsea lost to goals from Ethan Pinnock and Bryan Mbeumo.
Chelsea host Brentford at Stamford Bridge in the next match of the English League, on Saturday (28/10). Even though Chelsea appeared dominant throughout the match.
Chelsea recorded 70 percent possession compared to Brentford's 30 percent. The hosts also pressed more with a total of 17 shots.
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| Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Brentford FC at Stamford Bridge on October 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo: Getty Images) |
Brentford made just seven tries. However, Brentford could steal a goal in the 58th minute through Ethan Pinnock's header.
In stoppage time, Chelsea conceded again after Robert Sanchez came forward during a corner. Through a counterattack, Bryan Mbeumo just blasted the ball into the empty goal.
Losing 0-2 dropped Chelsea to 11th with 12 points. They were displaced by Brentford who climbed to 10th place with 13 points.
The course of the match "Chelsea vs Brentford"
Chelsea appeared to press from the first minute. The threat was presented by Noni Madueke in the 11th minute. He stabbed in from the left side before unleashing a measured kick. His try did not result in a goal because the ball hit the post.
Moments later Conor Gallagher tried a shot from outside the box. This time, Chelsea's threat could be secured by Brentford goalkeeper, Mark Flekken.
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Chelsea performed so dominantly in the first half. The visitors opted for more waiting.
Marc Cucurella was freed from the escort when he received a pass from Cole Palmier. However, Cucurella's ball strike was too weak until it was precisely hugged by Flekken.
Chelsea's attack has not subsided. Axel Disasi fired flat but Nicolas Jackson failed to cheat it. Flekken was then able to secure the ball.
It was Palmer's turn to have a chance from a free kick in front of the penalty area. The execution is also still soaring,
The score was 0-0 unchanged until halftime.
After the break, Brentford appeared more courageous. The result they picked in the 58th minute.
Goal!!! Bryan Mbuemo's cross from the right side was headed in by Ethan Pinnock who came from behind. Robert Sanchez just silently watched his net shake.
Falling behind often makes Chelsea rush to build attacks, This makes the Blues' pressure not as dangerous as in the first half.
Chelsea hunted for an equalizer towards the end of the game. They confined Brentford's defensive line. However, they still have difficulty dismantling the opponent's defense line.
Brentford almost stole the second goal through a quick counterattack. Robert Sanchez saved Chelsea after being able to deny Yegor Yarmolyuk's shot.
The second goal finally really came for Brentford in the 90+5th minute. They took advantage of Robert Sanchez who came forward to help the attack during a corner.
Goal!!! Brentford counterattacked after blocking Chelsea's corner. Bryan Mbeumo blasted the ball into the empty net left by Sanchez
Brentford won 2-0.
"Chelsea vs Brentford" line-up
Chelsea: Robert Sanchez; Marc Cucurella, Axel Disasi, Thiago Silva, Levi Colwill; Conor Gallagher, Moises Caicedo; Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Raheem Sterling; Nicolas Jackson.
Brentford: Mark Flekken; Kristoffer Ajer, Ethan Pinnock, Nathan Collins; Mads Roerslev, Mathias Jensen, Christian Norgaard, Vitaly Janelt, Aaron Hickey; Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa.