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Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Not the most spectacular of games tonight, with both sides claiming a point from a 0-0 draw. That point will be more important to Brentford, looking anxiously over their shoulder at their relegation rivals, than to Brighton, who really should have done better given their dominance. Brentford looked tired throughout, probably thanks to their exertions at the weekend, although they did well to frustrate the Seagulls’ attack. Brighton controlled much of the game, only occasionally looking vulnerable on the break, having 67 per cent possession and the stronger xG of 1.11 to the Bees’ 0.50. Injury time in both halves provided the game’s main talking points: Brighton were denied an extremely weak shout for a penalty at the end of the first, while Welbeck’s extremely near miss in the dying throes of the game added some late drama (and really should have snatched all three points). Brentford take on Aston Villa next, while Brighton face current leaders Arsenal. Thanks for reading!
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
FULL-TIME: BRENTFORD 0-0 BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION.
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Free-kick for Brentford in Brighton's half. Flekken launches it but van Hecke cuts a touch on it before any Brentford shirt can. And that's the last action of the game!
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
HUGE chance for Brighton again! Welbeck has really threatened late on, he's got far too much pace for the Brentford defence as he cuts through - but his strike from the outside of his boot just skims past the far post! That really should have been the winner.
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Gross' corner again comes to naught as Welbeck nods his delivery wide.
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Three minutes added on here - any late drama to come?
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Moder takes a touch at the edge of Brentford's box but it clatters off a Bees player. Toney and van Hecke then come down on top of each other in a tangle. A load of Brentford players get in the way of Welbeck, Lamptey and then Pedro in quick succession in the hosts' box and it's a Brighton corner.
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Enciso dithers over a throw-in. Long ball from Verbruggen rolls limply away from everyone and Flekken hoofs it away. I can't really tell if either side are actually trying to win this.
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Ajer makes a brilliant block to deny Welbeck! His high touch bounces off Ajer and that was a really crucial intervention - the clearest-cut chance of this half for either side.
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
More subs: Veltman is hooked for Moder for Brighton.
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