Arsenal trails Brentford in the first half

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Arsenal closed the first round trailing 0-1 to Brentford. Sergi Canos’ goal made the difference in the match at the Brentford Community Stadium, Saturday (14/8/2021) early morning WIB.

The course of the match

Arsenal started the game and tried to control the game immediately. But Brentford showed intent to push back and make the visitors awkward on the ball.

Good opportunity for Brentford in the 12th minute. Mbeumo escaped the offside trap and received a pass from Toney to face Bernd Leno. His hard kick from the right side hit the outside of the goal post.

Arsenal indeed had more possession of the ball, but struggled to find a gap in Brentford’s tight defence. Meanwhile, Brentford actually threatened with chaos in the penalty box in the 16th minute.

GOAL! Brentford took the lead in the 22nd minute. Calum Chambers’ clearance was regained by Brentford in the middle, with Pinnock passing to Sergi Canos down the left.

Canos held the ball briefly, then moved into the middle and fired a low shot at the near post that Leno couldn’t keep out. Not a good start for Arsenal.

Brentford continues to press Arsenal. Canos experiment in the 28th minute is still far from the target.

Mbeumo almost made Arsenal conceded again in the 30th minute. Calmly he passed through Ben White and Pablo Mari, then fired a shot that was still deviated to the left of the Arsenal goal.

Arsenal counterattacked in the 33rd minute led by Gabriel Martinelli. The ball passed to Nicolas Pepe on the right, who then cut in to shoot. His kick deviated far to the left of the goal.

Arsenal bravely played the ball in defense while Brentford pressed aggressively. Mbeumo almost cut Arsenal’s back pass in the 39th minute, but Leno managed to save the situation.

A slick attack built Brentford in the 44th minute. Toney crossed from the left, but Canos missed it in the middle. The first half is over.

Lineup:

Brentford: Brentford: Raya, Ajer, Jansson, Pinnock, Henry, Janelt, Onyeka, Mbeumo, Norgaard, Canos, Toney

Arsenal: Leno, Chambers, White, Pablo Mari, Tierney, Sambi Lokonga, Xhaka, Pepe, Smith-Rowe, Martinelli, Balogun

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