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Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
BIG CHANCE! Brentford try one off the training ground as Mbeumo plays the free-kick square for Norgaard, who lifts a nice pass into Janelt's path. His powerful shot takes a deflection before Turner pushes it into the air, and no Brentford player is able to turn the rebound home! Corner!
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Lewis-Potter gets forward to win a deep free-kick on Brentford's left flank. Mbeumo will deliver this one.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
That's a concerning sight for Forest – debutant Murillo appears to be limping following a heavy coming-together. The Brazilian will soldier on for now as we enter two minutes of stoppage time.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Forest win a free-kick 30 yards out, slightly to the left of the box. Hudson-Odoi clips it towards Awoniyi and Aurier at the far post, but neither can make a connection as it floats behind.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
A collective groan sounds out as Elanga misplaces a simple pass inside Brentford's half. Forest have lost their way in the last 15 minutes or so.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Pinnock goes up for another of Jensen's long throws, staying in the Forest area after it's cleared. Norgaard picks him out with a deep delivery from the right, but there are no Brentford team-mates attacking his knock-down, which Turner claims with ease.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
The possession in this first half has been evenly split, 50-50. This has become a somewhat attritional affair – can either team find an opener to spark the contest into life before the break?
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Norgaard works the ball wide to Mbeumo, who takes a heavy touch to allow Niakhate in before fouling the Forest defender. Mbeumo and his strike partner Wissa will be disappointed with their failure to make their mark on this first half.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
We're yet to see a shot on target from either team in this match, which is yet to burst into life as we pass the 35-minute mark.
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