Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 4,824 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Brentford and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Maddison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Brentford and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Maddison.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brentford kick off!
3.46
0-0Sylvain Gascoigne hacks Oliver Beckenbauer from behind! The referee warns Sylvain Gascoigne to calm down! Oliver Beckenbauer runs off the knock.
4.19
0-0Nwankwo Watson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Perry. Seth Perry flicks a high ball forward to Jason Bailey who takes it down. Jason Bailey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Sharpe who gathers it comfortably.
6.22
0-1Gilles Duberry knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronan Domi. Ronan Domi lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden whips the ball goalwards with his head. Carl Anderton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.48
0-1Stuart Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Middleton who brings the ball under control. Wayne Middleton threads a neat ball through to Robert Thomson. Robert Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
10.53
0-1John Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Warren Bishop holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Warren Bishop knocks the ball forward to Alexander Rankin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.40
0-1Liam Wainwright makes a simple pass to Warren Bishop. Warren Bishop edges inside the box! Warren Bishop cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.23
Gilles Duberry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronan Domi. Ronan Domi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Anderton who gathers it comfortably.
22.15
Seth Perry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Seth Perry shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
24.33
Mirko Carbone makes a simple pass to John Bolton. John Bolton plays the ball forward to Warren Bishop. Warren Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Mike Sharpe easily punches it away to safety.
30.03
John Bolton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Hutchison.
32.34
Jorge Campos makes a probing pass to Lomano Mortensen. Lomano Mortensen sees Robert Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Thomson cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Robert Thomson provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
33.07
Lomano Mortensen flicks a high pass forward to Ronan Domi who brings the ball under control. Ronan Domi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Carl Anderton.
34.41
0-1It's a corner kick. Gilles Duberry loops the ball in to towards the near post. Lomano Mortensen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
39.34
Sylvain Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Ronan Domi. Ronan Domi knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden flicks the ball with his head. Carl Anderton comfortably picks it out of the air!
40.04
Noel Davies breaks forward. Noel Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
45.00
Emile Banks threads a neat ball through to Wayne Middleton. Wayne Middleton surges forward with the ball. Wayne Middleton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest have changed their lineup with John Mann replacing Wayne Middleton.
45.00
The second half starts with Nottingham Forest kicking off!
47.56
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Oliver Beckenbauer plays the ball forward to Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey runs straight at the defence! Jorge Campos catches Jason Bailey on the ankles. Jason Bailey appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
49.58
Liam Wainwright flicks a high ball forward to Warren Bishop who takes it down. Warren Bishop controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.49
Jason Bailey clumsily knocks into Stuart Hutchison. The referee warns Jason Bailey to calm down! Stuart Hutchison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.59
0-1Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with Fredrik Bramble replacing Ronan Domi .
71.29
Noel Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Wainwright. Liam Wainwright sees Warren Bishop in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Warren Bishop advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Warren Bishop provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.01
Brentford have made 3 substitutions with Titus Todd replacing Nwankwo Watson, Ivone Pagani replacing Oliver Beckenbauer and Anthony Le Tissier replacing Warren Bishop .
78.07
Mirko Carbone threads the ball through to Liam Wainwright. Showing composure, Liam Wainwright plays the ball forward to Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin plays a one-two with Anthony Le Tissier and rushes in on goal... Alexander Rankin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.55
John Mann flicks a high pass forward. Robert Thomson controls it well on his chest. Robert Thomson passes the ball forward but Fredrik Bramble is offside!
83.42
Jorge Campos hits a low pass to Sylvain Gascoigne. Sylvain Gascoigne makes a beautiful solo run. Sylvain Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.40
Seth Perry makes a probing pass to Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Mike Sharpe manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
26.5%
42.2%
31.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Warren Bishop of Brentford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carl Anderton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Noel Davies (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Nwankwo Watson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mirko Carbone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oliver Beckenbauer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Bolton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Liam Wainwright (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Seth Perry (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jason Bailey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alexander Rankin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Warren Bishop (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Titus Todd (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ivone Pagani (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Anthony Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Mike Sharpe (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Emile Banks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jorge Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stuart Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lomano Mortensen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wayne Middleton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gilles Duberry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sylvain Gascoigne (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jason Marsden (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Ronan Domi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Robert Thomson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Damien Galli (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Mann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Fredrik Bramble (DEF) | 6 | |