Brentford v AFC Bournemouth
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View of game from a Brentford perspective.
BUZZING! Fantastic game between two sides who will surely be up there come the end of the season. Really difficult start as Bournemouth came at us from the off, pressing high and pinging the ball around our rather shell-shocked defence. We looked totally static and couldn't get out of our half. They carved out two fantastic chances, with Pontus saving the day with a fantastic goal line clearance and Henry and Raya somehow combining to keep the ball out again. We were looking like we were on the ropes, Jansson, Pinnock and Janelt didn't know which way to turn and it was looking like we would get blown away early on.. Thankfully we hung on in there and gradually Janelt found his feet and we started to get hold of the ball. We started to get the ball out to Canos, Jensen, Mbeumo and DaSilva and all of a sudden it was us pinning them back. Jensen finding space and pinging the ball about the pitch. We were getting in behind them with ease but just as you thought the tide had turned, Muff went ahead. Again it was fantastic quick passing in and around the box and a lovely ball in behind which Pontus missed, Raya hesitated to come for and Solanke (who'd been on fire) slotted it in. Past teams would have crumbled at this point, but not this lot. We pushed on and gradually took control. The equaliser finally came with a delicious corner from Jensen which Dalsgaard powerfully headed into the net. The game was being played at a cracking pace and was end to end so slightly relieved when we went in at HT 1-1 though we could just as easily have been in front.
Second half, Bournemouth tweaked their tactics a bit trying to match us up in and that had the result of slowing the game down slightly. We were the better team for much of the first 15/20 and Sergi was causing them all sorts of problems down their right, although his radar was unfortunately way off this eve! He eventually came off for Fosu and Bournemouth started to take control a bit. We were beginning to look a bit leggy. Josh was struggling a bit and not quite his normal self and we started to sit deep and invite them on. However, the expected old Brentford finale was not to be. Toney, I think, fed Mbeumo and with 2 or 3 players on him he looked to go on his left and then switched back onto his right and stood up the most perfect ball to the far post where Fosu was waiting patiently to nod in for the winner.. Josh went off soon after but we looked more than comfortable in the last 10 and probably should have got a third, both Jensen and Ghoddos forcing good saves from the Muff Keeper (couldn't resist that one!)..
Fantastic win and well deserved in the end. This team has a resilience I haven't seen for a long time and some quality to boot. Bournemouth were an excellent side but after that first 10 mins or so we were the better side for most of the game. Have to say, the squad we have, and the way it's being managed is absolutely superb. We all have our favourites and players we're not so keen on. Some things some players do or don't do we don't like so much. BUT there are no weak links here. They're all putting in a shift for the cause. On Sat, Jensen and Mbeumo weren't quite at it so Canos and Marcondes stepped up. Today, Josh wasn't quite at his best and whilst he played well it wasn't quite happening for Canos. Step up Jensen, Mbeumo and then Fosu at the death to provide the finish.. On Sat we'll prob need Fosu, Marcondes, Sorenson and Ghoddos at some point and I have absolute faith they'll come good. What a time to be a bees fan..
Oh, MOM, Jensen, absolutely sublime passing. That's what he can do, if we can get him on the ball in good positions. Janelt, again, immense after a tough start, and Mbeumo, back to his best again. Wasn't the best day for Toney today, got a bit frustrated but still worked his **************** off and the back four after a difficult first 15 proved as solid as ever. Henry this time showing his quality defending rather than his attacking side.
BUZZING! Fantastic game between two sides who will surely be up there come the end of the season. Really difficult start as Bournemouth came at us from the off, pressing high and pinging the ball around our rather shell-shocked defence. We looked totally static and couldn't get out of our half. They carved out two fantastic chances, with Pontus saving the day with a fantastic goal line clearance and Henry and Raya somehow combining to keep the ball out again. We were looking like we were on the ropes, Jansson, Pinnock and Janelt didn't know which way to turn and it was looking like we would get blown away early on.. Thankfully we hung on in there and gradually Janelt found his feet and we started to get hold of the ball. We started to get the ball out to Canos, Jensen, Mbeumo and DaSilva and all of a sudden it was us pinning them back. Jensen finding space and pinging the ball about the pitch. We were getting in behind them with ease but just as you thought the tide had turned, Muff went ahead. Again it was fantastic quick passing in and around the box and a lovely ball in behind which Pontus missed, Raya hesitated to come for and Solanke (who'd been on fire) slotted it in. Past teams would have crumbled at this point, but not this lot. We pushed on and gradually took control. The equaliser finally came with a delicious corner from Jensen which Dalsgaard powerfully headed into the net. The game was being played at a cracking pace and was end to end so slightly relieved when we went in at HT 1-1 though we could just as easily have been in front.
Second half, Bournemouth tweaked their tactics a bit trying to match us up in and that had the result of slowing the game down slightly. We were the better team for much of the first 15/20 and Sergi was causing them all sorts of problems down their right, although his radar was unfortunately way off this eve! He eventually came off for Fosu and Bournemouth started to take control a bit. We were beginning to look a bit leggy. Josh was struggling a bit and not quite his normal self and we started to sit deep and invite them on. However, the expected old Brentford finale was not to be. Toney, I think, fed Mbeumo and with 2 or 3 players on him he looked to go on his left and then switched back onto his right and stood up the most perfect ball to the far post where Fosu was waiting patiently to nod in for the winner.. Josh went off soon after but we looked more than comfortable in the last 10 and probably should have got a third, both Jensen and Ghoddos forcing good saves from the Muff Keeper (couldn't resist that one!)..
Fantastic win and well deserved in the end. This team has a resilience I haven't seen for a long time and some quality to boot. Bournemouth were an excellent side but after that first 10 mins or so we were the better side for most of the game. Have to say, the squad we have, and the way it's being managed is absolutely superb. We all have our favourites and players we're not so keen on. Some things some players do or don't do we don't like so much. BUT there are no weak links here. They're all putting in a shift for the cause. On Sat, Jensen and Mbeumo weren't quite at it so Canos and Marcondes stepped up. Today, Josh wasn't quite at his best and whilst he played well it wasn't quite happening for Canos. Step up Jensen, Mbeumo and then Fosu at the death to provide the finish.. On Sat we'll prob need Fosu, Marcondes, Sorenson and Ghoddos at some point and I have absolute faith they'll come good. What a time to be a bees fan..
Oh, MOM, Jensen, absolutely sublime passing. That's what he can do, if we can get him on the ball in good positions. Janelt, again, immense after a tough start, and Mbeumo, back to his best again. Wasn't the best day for Toney today, got a bit frustrated but still worked his **************** off and the back four after a difficult first 15 proved as solid as ever. Henry this time showing his quality defending rather than his attacking side.
