Match report

Tottenham Defeats Brentford 2-0 in League Cup

Tottenham
Tottenham
2–0
FT
Brentford
Brentford
Jan 5, 2021

Tottenham managed a convincing 2-0 victory over Brentford in the League Cup, riding on goals from Moussa Sissoko and Heung-Min Son. The match saw Brentford struggle with a red card and three yellow cards, which significantly impacted their chances. Tottenham's solid performance and tactical substitutions ensured they maintained control throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Tottenham scored their first goal through Moussa Sissoko at the 12th minute, assisted by Sergio Reguilón.
  • • Brentford received three yellow cards during the match, with S. Canos, V. Janelt, and Bryan Mbeumo being penalized.
  • • Tottenham's second goal was scored by Heung-Min Son at the 70th minute, assisted by Tanguy Ndombele.
  • • Brentford's J. Dasilva was sent off with a red card at the 84th minute for a foul.
  • • Tottenham made several substitutions, including Heung-Min Son being replaced by Carlos Vinicius at the 89th minute.

Lineups

Tottenham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lloris (G)
  • 24 S. Aurier (D)
  • 6 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 3 Reguilón (D)
  • 17 M. Sissoko (M)
  • 27 Lucas Moura (M)
  • 5 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 15 E. Dier (D)
  • 28 T. Ndombèlé (M)
  • 7 Son Heung-Min (M)
  • 10 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 H. Winks
  • 33 B. Davies
  • 25 J. Tanganga
  • 45 Carlos Vinícius
  • 4 T. Alderweireld
  • 20 D. Alli
  • 48 H. White
  • 23 S. Bergwijn
  • 12 J. Hart

Brentford

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 David Raya (G)
  • 22 H. Dalsgaard (D)
  • 3 R. Henry (D)
  • 29 M. Sørensen (D)
  • 5 E. Pinnock (D)
  • 7 Sergi Canós (F)
  • 8 M. Jensen (M)
  • 27 V. Janelt (M)
  • 17 I. Toney (F)
  • 14 J. Dasilva (M)
  • 19 B. Mbeumo

Substitutes

  • 24 T. Fosu
  • 9 E. Marcondes
  • 15 M. Forss
  • 20 S. Ghoddos
  • 38 M. Haygarth
  • 37 A. Gilbert
  • 28 L. Daniels
  • 30 M. Rasmussen
  • 36 F. Stevens

Timeline

  1. Tottenham
    12' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Sissoko · Assist: Sergio Reguilón
  2. Brentford
    14' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    S. Canos

    Foul

  3. Brentford
    18' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    V. Janelt

    Foul

  4. Brentford
    51' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    Bryan Mbeumo

    Foul

  5. Tottenham
    52' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    Sergio Reguilón

    Foul

  6. Brentford
    65' Brentford Var · Goal cancelled
    I. Toney
  7. Tottenham
    70' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    Heung-Min Son · Assist: T. Ndombele
  8. Tottenham
    71' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas Moura · On: H. Winks
  9. Tottenham
    71' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Sergio Reguilón · On: B. Davies
  10. Brentford
    74' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Canos · On: T. Fosu
  11. Brentford
    74' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Janelt · On: E. Marcondes
  12. Brentford
    81' Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Mbeumo · On: M. Forss
  13. Brentford
    84' Brentford Card · Red Card
    J. Dasilva

    Foul

  14. Tottenham
    86' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Hojbjerg · On: Japhet Tanganga
  15. Tottenham
    89' Tottenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Heung-Min Son · On: Carlos Vinicius

Match Stats

Stat Tottenham Brentford
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 84%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 12 11
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 498 411
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 419 347
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Moussa Sissoko at the 12th minute set the tone for Tottenham's dominance.
  • ▸ Brentford's red card at the 84th minute marked a significant shift in momentum, leaving them with ten players and struggling to mount a comeback.