Colchester United vs Brentford LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Colchester United face Brentford in the EFL cup.
Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season. Last year, Middlesbrough were the team from outside the top flight to go furthest in the competition, reaching the semi-finals.
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Colchester United vs Brentford
Attempt blocked. Jack Payne (Colchester United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Colchester United vs Brentford
Penalty saved. Jack Payne (Colchester United) left footed shot saved.
Colchester United vs Brentford
Penalty conceded by Frank Onyeka (Brentford) after a foul in the penalty area.
Colchester United vs Brentford
Fábio Carvalho (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Colchester United vs Brentford
Foul by Samson Tovide (Colchester United).
Colchester United vs Brentford
Attempt saved. Jack Payne (Colchester United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Samson Tovide.
Colchester United vs Brentford
Corner, Colchester United. Conceded by Sepp van den Berg.
Colchester United vs Brentford
Substitution, Brentford. Nathan Collins replaces Vitaly Janelt.
Colchester United vs Brentford
Substitution, Brentford. Yoane Wissa replaces Kevin Schade.
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