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Manchester City 2–0 Brentford | Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Highlights

Brentford’s Carabao Cup journey ended at the quarter-final stage after a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side took control through moments of quality, while the Bees were left to rue missed opportunities despite a brave display. After a relatively quiet opening, City began to apply pressure and took the lead on 32 minutes when Rayan Cherki reacted quickest to a cleared corner, controlling the ball before curling a superb strike into the far corner.

Brentford showed greater intent after the break, with Kristoffer Ajer and Kayode both testing goalkeeper James Trafford during a positive spell. However, City doubled their advantage on 67 minutes when Savinho cut inside from the left and saw his effort deflected beyond Hákon Valdimarsson.

Despite the scoreline, Brentford competed well, defended with discipline and looked to play on the front foot. Head coach Keith Andrews praised his side’s courage and adaptability, while Mathias Jensen admitted a lack of cutting edge in the final third ultimately proved costly.

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India’s 359 Not Enough! South Africa Pull Off Record Chase!

South Africa pulled off a historic chase in Raipur, overhauling India’s 359 to win by four wickets and level the ODI series 1-1. Despite superb centuries from Virat Kohli (102) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (105), India’s total proved insufficient under heavy dew and sloppy fielding. Kohli and Gaikwad’s 178-run stand set up India’s innings, while KL Rahul’s brisk 66* lifted the hosts to 358/5.

In response, Aiden Markram led South Africa’s charge with a brilliant 110, taking advantage of an early reprieve after being dropped. He stabilised the innings with Temba Bavuma (46) before Dewald Brevis (54 off 34) and Matthew Breetzke (68) maintained the momentum with attacking strokeplay. India’s bowlers struggled to grip the damp ball and leaked crucial runs. Late setbacks—including injuries to Nandre Burger and Tony de Zorzi—briefly slowed South Africa, but Corbin Bosch (crucial 20*) and Keshav Maharaj kept their composure to finish the chase in 49.2 overs.

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