"Brentford ended Grimsby Town's impressive Carabao Cup run with a 5-0 victory in the fourth round at Blundell Park. The League Two side, who had beaten Manchester United and Sheffield Wednesday on their way to reaching this stage, were comprehensively beaten by the Premier League outfit despite a strong start to the game where another upset looked a real possibility. But goals from Mathias Jensen, Keane Lewis-Potter and Reiss Nelson extinguished those hopes, before Fabio Carvalho and Nathan Collins added to their advantage after the break."
"Another huge shock for Grimsby looked truly on the cards inside the first 20 minutes after a brilliant start by the League side, who did not let Brentford settle as they put their superior opposition under plenty of pressure. George McEachran was allowed dictate play in the centre of the park and, but for a few wayward crosses, Grimsby could easily have gone in front. Moments later, Evan Khouri was inches away from making it 1-0 but Hakon Valdimarsson was there to make the stop."
"The missed chance would ultimately come back to haunt the hosts. After giving the ball away, Keane Lewis-Potter found Mathias Jensen, who stroked a lovely effort into the back of the net for a goal which was undoubtedly against the run of play. Four minutes later, Brentford were 2-0 up after a burst from Frank Onyeka eventually found its way to Reiss Nelson, who stood it up at the back post for Lewis-Potter to double their lead. From that moment, it looked to be plain sailing for the Bees as they overpowered their opponents - particularly when Nelson slotted in from the edge of the box on what was his first start since signing on loan from Arsenal."
Brentford beat Grimsby Town 5-0 at Blundell Park, ending Grimsby's run in the Carabao Cup. Grimsby had reached the fourth round after victories over Manchester United and Sheffield Wednesday. The League Two side started strongly and pressured Brentford in the opening 20 minutes, creating chances including an Evan Khouri effort saved by Hakon Valdimarsson. Brentford took the lead through Mathias Jensen after a turnover, quickly doubled via Keane Lewis-Potter from Reiss Nelson's cross, and extended the lead when Nelson scored. Fabio Carvalho converted a penalty and Nathan Collins added a header after the break.
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