Tuesday 7 July 2020

Bees collect their honey

As anticipated, Charlton were defeated by Brentford at Griffin Park tonight.  The scoreline was 2-1 instead of the 3-0 in some forecasts and Charlton were ahead for most of the match.  However, the Bees showed quality all over the pitch.

A breakaway by Williams on the left took Brentford by surprise and Forster-Caskey turned provider for Bonne who headed home on seven minutes.

Cullen made a great tackle and Phillips tipped the ball over the bar.

Charlton won a corner after an outstanding pass from Phillips.  Pearce grazed the bar with his effort.

Following a Bees break, the ball went just over and then a shot was narrowly wide.

Brentford made a lively start to the second half, but Charlton survived the onslaught although one shot was just over the bar.

At three quarters time manager Frank got his board out and all the red discs were around the Charlton goal.  A soft penalty allowed Brentford to draw level.

Oshilaja was on target, but the keeper saved.   Phillips had to make the save and then Brentford hit the post.  Pearce made a firm clearance after Phillips pushed the ball out.

Poor defending of a Brentford corner on 84 minutes led to a goal claimed by Pinnock, although it was probably a Pearce own goal.   Brentford then controlled the game until the final whistle.

Phillips made some good saves and Matthews put in some good work in defence.  Naby Sarr made some precision passes and a great tackle late in the game.

Luton and Barnsley and Reading and Huddersfield both drew, Charlton remain 19th.

BBC Sport think that Charlton could have got more out of the game if they had taken their early chances: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52145414

Richard Cawley tweeted: 'Lee Bowyer reckons Brentford will be a Premier League side next season. Felt his side just ran out of steam at the end.'   The sublime supremo was pleased that Bonne ended his goal drought and explained that Hemed was rested: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/lee-bowyer-pleased-to-see-hard-work-pay-off-as-macauley-bonne-ends-goal-drought-also-explains-absence-of-andre-green-and-tomer-hemed-at-brentford/

The satisfied supremo was proud of his team who gave a very good Brentford side a real scare: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-boss-lee-bowyer-proud-of-side-after-spirited-display-during-defeat-at-high-flying-brentford/

Brentford head coach Thomas Frank noted that his team were the only one in the current top four that had defeated Charlton: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/brentford-boss-knew-that-charlton-athletic-would-provide-tough-test/

Sky Sports says that Lee Bowyer is on the short list for Bristol City, but Chris Hughton and Mick McCarthy are interested in the role.   Lee Johnson was sacked after the club slumped to 12th in the table.

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