Brentford Crush Grimsby to Cruise into Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals
What a night it turned out to be for Brentford, as they stormed into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a commanding 5-0 win over Grimsby Town at Blundell Park. Under the chilly lights on the Humber coast, what started as a nervy opening soon became a one-sided showcase of Premier League quality.
Grimsby, who had written one of this season’s biggest cup fairytales by knocking out Manchester United earlier in the competition, came into this match full of belief. The sold-out crowd of more than 8,000 fans hoped for another magical night. And truth be told, for the first 20 minutes, there was a sense that something might be brewing — especially when Evan Khouri’s header almost gave the League Two side the lead. But once Brentford found their rhythm, it was all over.
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Mathias Jensen broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute with a precise strike from outside the box, a goal that seemed to flip a switch for the visitors. Just four minutes later, Keane Lewis-Potter doubled the advantage with a superb header, capitalizing on a sharp cross from Reiss Nelson. Then, just before half-time, Nelson — making his first start since joining on loan from Arsenal — scored a brilliant third from 20 yards out. By the break, the tie was effectively sealed.
After the restart, things didn’t get any easier for Grimsby. Fabio Carvalho, fouled in the box by Khouri, stepped up and calmly converted the penalty in the 54th minute to make it four. And if there was any remaining doubt, substitute Nathan Collins erased it with a well-taken header in the 75th minute, rounding off the scoring in style.
Despite making nine changes from their previous Premier League outing, Brentford looked sharp and confident throughout. Manager Keith Andrews praised his team’s focus and creativity afterward, saying, “The attacking play was outstanding. We’ve had a tough cup run, facing Premier League sides like Bournemouth and Villa, but the players have shown what they’re capable of.”
This result marks Brentford’s fourth Carabao Cup quarter-final appearance in six seasons, underlining how far the club has come since their League Two days — which, interestingly, was the last time they faced Grimsby 16 years ago. Andrews, who took over from Thomas Frank in the summer, is clearly building momentum, with this victory adding to a string of impressive wins over Manchester United, West Ham, and Liverpool in recent weeks.
For Grimsby, it was a harsh end to what had been a remarkable run — full of heart, belief, and unforgettable moments. But on this night, the Premier League quality of Brentford simply proved too much. The Bees will now look ahead eagerly to the quarter-final draw, wondering if this might just be the year they go one step further and finally reach a major cup final.
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