Round 35 ·
HT: 1-0
Updated:
Half Time
1–0
90 Min
3–0
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Brentford
4-2-3-1 · Keith Andrews
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
West Ham United
4-4-1-1 · Nuno Espirito Santo
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
This result reset the conversation around both sides in a significant way. Brentford’s 3-0 win at the Gtech Community Stadium gave them a clear statement victory, while West Ham United were left with more questions than answers after losing momentum early and failing to recover. For readers in Cape Verde following Premier League rhythm and form, it was the kind of outcome that could influence expectations for the next rounds.
The match was defined early when Konstantinos Mavropanos turned the ball into his own net in the 15th minute, and that opening goal set the tone for Brentford’s control. From there, Keith Andrews managed the game-state transitions effectively, keeping his side compact without the ball and purposeful in possession. Brentford used their 4-2-3-1 structure well, protected central zones, and found repeated ways to move into advanced areas with patience rather than forcing the issue.
West Ham, set up in a 4-4-1-1, struggled to respond with enough clarity after falling behind. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side needed sharper in-game adjustments after conceding momentum, especially in transition moments where Brentford were quicker to second balls and cleaner in the final actions. The away side picked up three yellow cards and never really established the control needed to change the match rhythm.
Igor Thiago made the scoreline more secure with a 54th-minute penalty, and Mikkel Damsgaard finished the job in the 82nd minute after good work from Keane Lewis-Potter. That third goal reflected the broader pattern of the contest: Brentford’s chances created came from sustained pressure, smart movement, and high-quality moments rather than a single burst. The scoreline showed control translated into repeated quality across the 90 minutes.
Brentford left with a deserved clean sheet and a result that can lift belief, while West Ham were left needing a faster tactical response in the next round.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both sides would feel the consequence of a sharp result or a costly slip at the Gtech Community Stadium. For readers in Cape Verde following the Premier League closely, this would be the kind of match where character, control phases, and tactical discipline would matter as much as individual quality.
Brentford, in a 4-2-3-1, would be expected to lean on structured pressing and quick transitions, but Keith Andrews would be judged on whether his side can press with balance rather than leave space behind the first wave. The key issue would be rest-defense organization: if Brentford commit bodies forward too aggressively, West Ham United could find room to break into unsettled areas.
West Ham United, set up in a 4-4-1-1 under Nuno Espirito Santo, would likely look to stay compact, manage possession spells carefully, and choose their moments in the final third. Without advanced metrics to lean on, the match would be framed by chance quality and control phases rather than raw volume. If West Ham can slow Brentford’s rhythm, they could force a game decided by small margins and set-piece details.
If the match remains level after the first hour, Nuno Espirito Santo’s bench timing could become decisive. Fresh legs at that stage may alter the tempo, especially if the game opens up and transitions become more frequent. Brentford, meanwhile, would need to maintain compact spacing after turnovers and avoid losing the central lanes that often decide Premier League contests of this type.
For Cape Verdean fans, this would be a familiar Premier League contest in which discipline, momentum, and decision-making under pressure would matter more than spectacle alone. The decisive moment could come from one transition or one set-piece opening.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Brentford: 48%, West Ham United: 52%.
Today's attendance is 17194
Kaye Furo hand-balls
Kaye Furo controls the ball with his hand
Goal kick for Brentford
Tomas Soucek from West Ham United tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
West Ham United are trying to create something here.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Mathias Jensen from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
After a tactical foul, Oliver Scarles sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
The referee signals a free kick as Oliver Scarles from West Ham United trips Michael Kayode
West Ham United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
West Ham United are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Brentford: 48%, West Ham United: 52%.
Goal kick for West Ham United
Goal kick for West Ham United
Oliver Scarles makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is penalised for pushing Igor Thiago
West Ham United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brentford take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Konstantinos Mavropanos wins an air challenge against Kaye Furo
Mateus Fernandes wins an air challenge against Igor Thiago
The fourth official shows there are 8 minute(s) of time to be added
West Ham United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for West Ham United
Mikkel Damsgaard is leaving the field to be replaced by Joshua Dasilva in a tactical substitution.
Keane Lewis-Potter is leaving the field to be replaced by Aaron Hickey in a tactical substitution.
Dango Ouattara is leaving the field to be replaced by Kaye Furo in a tactical substitution.
Yehor Yarmoliuk fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Aaron Wan-Bissaka successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Igor Thiago is blocked
The cross by Mathias Jensen from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Brentford: 48%, West Ham United: 52%.
Oliver Scarles relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mathias Jensen swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
The game is restarted
Jarrod Bowen is leaving the field to be replaced by Soungoutou Magassa in a tactical substitution.
Crysencio Summerville is leaving the field to be replaced by Oliver Scarles in a tactical substitution.
Yehor Yarmoliuk is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Yehor Yarmoliuk is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Ball possession: Brentford: 48%, West Ham United: 52%.
The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
Dangerous challenge by Pablo from West Ham United. Yehor Yarmoliuk on the receiving end of that.
Axel Disasi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mathias Jensen made the key pass for the goal!
Keane Lewis-Potter provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Mikkel Damsgaard scores with the right foot!
Keane Lewis-Potter creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The cross by Mathias Jensen from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mathias Jensen from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nathan Collins from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
West Ham United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brentford with a clear defensive substitution.
Kevin Schade is leaving the field to be replaced by Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer in a tactical substitution.
Jarrod Bowen from West Ham United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mathias Jensen
Ball possession: Brentford: 48%, West Ham United: 52%.
Safe hands from Caoimhin Kelleher as he comes out and claims the ball
West Ham United are trying to create something here.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Caoimhin Kelleher as he comes out and claims the ball
Goal kick for Brentford
Close! Tomas Soucek with a great hit from long range that bounces off the post!
CROSSBAR! A great shot from distance by Crysencio Summerville strikes the crossbar!
Mikkel Damsgaard wins an air challenge against Tomas Soucek
Goal kick for Brentford
The cross by Adama Traore from West Ham United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Nathan Collins from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Axel Disasi from West Ham United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Brentford: 48%, West Ham United: 52%.
West Ham United with an attacking substitution here.
Malick Diouf is leaving the field to be replaced by Adama Traore in a tactical substitution.
Michael Kayode is booked for diving
NO PENALTY! The ref believes Michael Kayode dived in the penalty box. Controversial!
Tomas Soucek from West Ham United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mads Hermansen from West Ham United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Brentford takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Aaron Wan-Bissaka comes back onto the field.
Mathias Jensen comes back onto the field.
Tomas Soucek from West Ham United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Keane Lewis-Potter
The match resumes with a drop ball
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Mathias Jensen is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Ball possession: Brentford: 46%, West Ham United: 54%.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Mathias Jensen is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
West Ham United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Axel Disasi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Mads Hermansen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mathias Jensen swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka from West Ham United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Keane Lewis-Potter relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tomas Soucek makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kevin Schade makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
West Ham United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Kyle Walker-Peters is leaving the field to be replaced by Aaron Wan-Bissaka in a tactical substitution.
Valentin Castellanos is leaving the field to be replaced by Callum Wilson in a tactical substitution.
Mathias Jensen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Keane Lewis-Potter could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Goal kick for Brentford
Ball possession: Brentford: 46%, West Ham United: 54%.
Sepp van den Berg sends a header towards goal, but Mads Hermansen is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Yehor Yarmoliuk from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Valentin Castellanos from West Ham United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yellow card for Crysencio Summerville
Crysencio Summerville is shown a yellow card by the referee
Reckless challenge there. Crysencio Summerville commits a rough foul on Yehor Yarmoliuk
Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Tomas Soucek successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mathias Jensen is blocked
Igor Thiago from Brentford heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
The cross by Keane Lewis-Potter from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Konstantinos Mavropanos from West Ham United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Brentford: 47%, West Ham United: 53%.
Yellow card for Valentin Castellanos
Valentin Castellanos is shown a yellow card by the referee
Reckless challenge there. Valentin Castellanos commits a rough foul on Keane Lewis-Potter
Mathias Jensen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
West Ham United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for West Ham United
Dango Ouattara fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Brentford start a counter attack
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jarrod Bowen swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Sepp van den Berg from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
West Ham United are trying to create something here.
Michael Kayode from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
West Ham United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Keane Lewis-Potter from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Keane Lewis-Potter wins an air challenge against Jarrod Bowen
Ball possession: Brentford: 47%, West Ham United: 53%.
G O O O A A A L - Igor Thiago from Brentford puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Mads Hermansen chose the wrong side.
After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - penalty for Brentford!
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Brentford.
PENALTY - Malick Diouf from West Ham United concedes a penalty for tripping Dango Ouattara.
Malick Diouf from West Ham United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sepp van den Berg makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
West Ham United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Konstantinos Mavropanos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Brentford
A chance presents itself to Pablo from West Ham United but his header goes wide
Pablo wins an air challenge against Keane Lewis-Potter
The cross by Valentin Castellanos from West Ham United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Michael Kayode from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
West Ham United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
West Ham United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
West Ham United are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for West Ham United
Brentford are trying to create something here.
West Ham United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jarrod Bowen wins an air challenge against Keane Lewis-Potter
Mathias Jensen from Brentford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mateus Fernandes
Konstantinos Mavropanos from West Ham United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Brentford takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Kyle Walker-Peters relieves the pressure with a clearance
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Brentford: 45%, West Ham United: 55%.
Goal kick for Brentford
A chance presents itself to Valentin Castellanos from West Ham United but his header goes wide
Jarrod Bowen from West Ham United swings in the corner from the right.
Keane Lewis-Potter relieves the pressure with a clearance
Igor Thiago from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Valentin Castellanos wins an air challenge against Mikkel Damsgaard
Crysencio Summerville from West Ham United swings in the corner from the left.
Igor Thiago from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Igor Thiago relieves the pressure with a clearance
Crysencio Summerville swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Valentin Castellanos shoots from outside the box, but Caoimhin Kelleher has it under control
Valentin Castellanos tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Caoimhin Kelleher
Axel Disasi wins an air challenge against Igor Thiago
West Ham United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Brentford: 47%, West Ham United: 53%.
The ref blows his whistle. Kevin Schade charged Mateus Fernandes from behind and it's a free-kick
West Ham United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Good effort by Malick Diouf as he directs a shot on target, but Caoimhin Kelleher saves it
West Ham United are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Brentford
Crysencio Summerville fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for West Ham United
Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Kevin Schade wins an air challenge against Kyle Walker-Peters
Goal kick for West Ham United
A chance presents itself to Sepp van den Berg from Brentford but his header goes wide
Sepp van den Berg wins an air challenge against Tomas Soucek
A player from Brentford takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Kyle Walker-Peters relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Brentford: 46%, West Ham United: 54%.
Goal kick for Brentford
Sepp van den Berg from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
West Ham United are trying to create something here.
Brentford take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Dangerous challenge by Dango Ouattara from Brentford. Kyle Walker-Peters on the receiving end of that.
Keane Lewis-Potter sends a header towards goal, but Mads Hermansen is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Mathias Jensen from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Pablo is penalised for pushing Michael Kayode
Jarrod Bowen shoots from outside the box, but Caoimhin Kelleher has it under control
Jarrod Bowen tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Caoimhin Kelleher
West Ham United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Dango Ouattara shoots from outside the box, but Mads Hermansen has it under control
Dango Ouattara tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Mads Hermansen
Tomas Soucek successfully blocks the shot
Keane Lewis-Potter takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
Ball possession: Brentford: 47%, West Ham United: 53%.
The referee signals a free kick as Tomas Soucek from West Ham United trips Dango Ouattara
West Ham United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Brentford take a throw-in in their own half of the field
West Ham United are trying to create something here.
Pablo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Malick Diouf from West Ham United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Konstantinos Mavropanos wins an air challenge against Igor Thiago
The referee signals a free kick as Kyle Walker-Peters from West Ham United trips Keane Lewis-Potter
Ball possession: Brentford: 52%, West Ham United: 48%.
Igor Thiago relieves the pressure with a clearance
POST! A header by Valentin Castellanos hits the post!
Agonizingly close! A header from Valentin Castellanos bounces off the post!
POST! - A header from Valentin Castellanos comes back off the upright!
Jarrod Bowen from West Ham United swings in the corner from the right.
Mathias Jensen from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nathan Collins makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Good effort by Igor Thiago as he directs a shot on target, but Mads Hermansen saves it
Mikkel Damsgaard creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Yehor Yarmoliuk makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The cross by Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Yehor Yarmoliuk from Brentford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Crysencio Summerville
Brentford take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Yehor Yarmoliuk from Brentford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jarrod Bowen
Ball possession: Brentford: 53%, West Ham United: 47%.
Dangerous challenge by Pablo from West Ham United. Nathan Collins on the receiving end of that.
Goal kick for West Ham United
Oooh... that was a sitter! Mikkel Damsgaard should have scored from that position
Mikkel Damsgaard from Brentford tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
Mads Hermansen could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
West Ham United are trying to create something here.
Konstantinos Mavropanos wins an air challenge against Igor Thiago
NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for West Ham United is revoked due to offside.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for West Ham United.
Konstantinos Mavropanos from West Ham United is ruled offside
Malick Diouf provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O O A A A L! West Ham United score! Konstantinos Mavropanos is on the scoresheet.
The cross by Malick Diouf from West Ham United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Mikkel Damsgaard from Brentford trips Mateus Fernandes
Pablo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Brentford: 56%, West Ham United: 44%.
Goal kick for Brentford
West Ham United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Brentford
A chance presents itself to Valentin Castellanos from West Ham United but his header goes wide
The cross by Jarrod Bowen from West Ham United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
POST! So nearly a goal by Valentin Castellanos but his finish hits the post!
The cross by Malick Diouf from West Ham United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
West Ham United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: Brentford: 56%, West Ham United: 44%.
OWN GOAL - Konstantinos Mavropanos sends the ball into his own net!
G O O O A A A L - Konstantinos Mavropanos holds his head in his hands as he puts the ball past his own goalkeeper!
Michael Kayode wins an air challenge against Malick Diouf
The cross by Keane Lewis-Potter from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Crysencio Summerville relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Brentford
Mikkel Damsgaard wins an air challenge against Malick Diouf
Caoimhin Kelleher relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jarrod Bowen swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Nathan Collins could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Goal kick for West Ham United
Tomas Soucek from West Ham United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Brentford takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Kyle Walker-Peters relieves the pressure with a clearance
Caoimhin Kelleher from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Jarrod Bowen is blocked
West Ham United are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Brentford: 55%, West Ham United: 45%.
Mads Hermansen from West Ham United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Brentford takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Malick Diouf relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
West Ham United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Good effort by Pablo as he directs a shot on target, but Caoimhin Kelleher saves it
Sepp van den Berg could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
West Ham United are trying to create something here.
West Ham United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
West Ham United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Brentford: 50%, West Ham United: 50%.
Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Dango Ouattara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for West Ham United
Crysencio Summerville makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Kyle Walker-Peters relieves the pressure with a clearance
Yehor Yarmoliuk wins an air challenge against Jarrod Bowen
Sepp van den Berg wins an air challenge against Pablo
Goal kick for West Ham United
Dango Ouattara fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
West Ham United kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Gtech Community Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Gtech Community Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Gtech Community Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Gtech Community Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Gtech Community Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Gtech Community Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Status
Finished
Attendance
17,194
Winner
Brentford
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