With Manchester United winning the League Cup final recently, we take a look back at when Ipswich Town took on Brentford in the second round of the same competition back in 2004.

East Anglian Daily Times: Ian Westlake celebrating his goal at the death in the game against BrentfordIan Westlake celebrating his goal at the death in the game against Brentford

It was a hard fought game – the first half ending goalless – with Darren Bent, Dean Bowditch and Pablo Counago fronting the Ipswich side, all failing to make an impact in the first 45 minutes.

East Anglian Daily Times: Town's Richard Naylor winning a header in the cup tie against Brentford in 2004Town's Richard Naylor winning a header in the cup tie against Brentford in 2004

The second half saw a change in personnel for Town as Counago made way for Shefki Kuqi in an attempt to get a goal, but the score remained the same as the game broke the hour mark.

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich entertained Brentford in a League Cup clash in 2004. Here, Dean Bowditch battles to keep possession, in a game Town won 2-0Ipswich entertained Brentford in a League Cup clash in 2004. Here, Dean Bowditch battles to keep possession, in a game Town won 2-0

The deadlock was finally broken in the 73rd minute when Tommy Miller, who had come on as a substitute for fellow midfielder Jim Magilton, netted.

East Anglian Daily Times: Tommy Miller (centre) celebrating with Tony Dinning (right) and Darren Bent (Left) after breaking the deadlock in the first round tie in the League Cup against BrentfordTommy Miller (centre) celebrating with Tony Dinning (right) and Darren Bent (Left) after breaking the deadlock in the first round tie in the League Cup against Brentford

Kevin Horlock, the current boss at Maldon & Tiptree, was brought on to beef up the Town defence and in the 90th minute Ian Westlake sealed the 2-0 victory for Town as they progressed into round three.

East Anglian Daily Times: Defender Scott Mitchell, clearing the ball to help keep a clean sheet at Portman RoadDefender Scott Mitchell, clearing the ball to help keep a clean sheet at Portman Road

East Anglian Daily Times: Battles in midfield as Tommy Miller fights to keep the ball against Brentford's Jay Smith.Battles in midfield as Tommy Miller fights to keep the ball against Brentford's Jay Smith.

East Anglian Daily Times: Ian Westlake (left) and Dean Bowditch (Right) after celebrating the tie's second goal that sealed the win for Town against BrentfordIan Westlake (left) and Dean Bowditch (Right) after celebrating the tie's second goal that sealed the win for Town against Brentford