"Roared on by a tight, vocal Moss Rose crowd, the National League North side pressed aggressively and forced early mistakes. D'Mani Mellor's energy unsettled Brentford's build-up and Danny Duffy fired over after capitalising on a loose pass, before captain Paul Dawson drove a low effort narrowly past the post. Brentford dominated possession but struggled to establish any meaningful chances. Their best first-half chance arrived when Aaron Hickey's cross found Reiss Nelson inside the box, only for Max Dearnley to react sharply and parry away."
"The pattern did shift after the interval. Brentford circulated the ball quicker and began to pin Macclesfield deeper. Dearnley tipped over a dangerous Mikkel Damsgaard delivery, while Heathcote and Borthwick-Jackson threw themselves into blocks as pressure increased. Still, chances remained limited. Macclesfield continued to threaten sporadically on the break and appeals for a penalty after a suspected handball were waved away, keeping the tie balanced hea"
Macclesfield's FA Cup run came to an end with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Brentford at a packed Leasing.com Stadium. Macclesfield began confidently, with a tight Moss Rose crowd and aggressive pressing that forced early mistakes and unsettled Brentford. Brentford dominated possession but produced few clear chances in the first half, with Max Dearnley denying Reiss Nelson. Keith Andrews made tactical tweaks at half-time and Brentford improved, circulating the ball quicker and increasing pressure. Dearnley tipped a Damsgaard delivery over while defenders blocked attempts. Macclesfield continued to threaten on the break and a penalty appeal was waved away.
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