Brentford v Sunderland
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Commentary
The points are shared at the Gtech, as it finishes 1-1 between Brentford and Sunderland, after VAR denied both teams. The visitors caused the problems in the first half, with Ballard having an early goal ruled out for offside, before Le Fee struck the post and Sadiki was denied the top corner by his own teammate. The deadlock was broken early in the second half, with Mukiele clearing a cross as far as Janelt, where he drilled it into the top corner. The Bees thought they doubled their lead with Anthony capitalising on a mix-up between Ballard and Roefs, but he was judged to have fouled the goalkeeper. Referee Thomas Bramall would get involved once more, awarding Sunderland a penalty following a foul on Isidor by Lewis-Potter. Le Fee sent Kelleher the wrong way, converting into the bottom corner. After their chances throughout, Sunderland finished with an xG of 1.94, edging Brentford’s 1.25. The hosts continue their unbeaten start to the season, as they travel to Bournemouth next weekend. Regis Le Bris’ men host promoted Hull next weekend, after picking up their first away point of the season. Thanks for joining us this afternoon. Goodbye!
FULL-TIME: BRENTFORD 1-1 SUNDERLAND
Mukilele puts in a crucial header to clear away a cross from Anthony, which looked to be heading towards Thiago at the back post. Brentford now have another chance to take a long throw.
It's end-to-end, as both sides try using long throws. Danso's is cleared as far as Le Fee, who unleashes a shot from distance, sailing over the crossbar.
There will be six minutes added on here at the end of the second half. Can either side find a dramatic late winner?
Schade's long throw wins Brentford a corner, as it is glanced towards Thiago, Ballard gets there to head it over the bar.
Shot Map
Team Stats
1.26
Expected Goals
1.85
49%
Possession
51%
2 (17%)
Shots on Goal
5 (36%)
2
Big Chances Created
2
4
Corners Won
3
282 (78%)
Accurate Passes
289 (76%)
49
Duels Won
72
2
Saves
1
19
Fouls Committed
9





