Match Report


BrentfordBrentford     Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers
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Carl AndertonC. Anderton57
G
captain1
G
50Seth SheringhamS. Sheringham
Noel DaviesN. Davies54
D
2
D
70Eddie ShawE. Shaw
Nwankwo WatsonN. Watson52
D
3
D
56Gary NivenG. Niven
Mirko CarboneM. Carbone50
D
4
D
46Daniele RufusD. Rufus
Oliver BeckenbauerO. Beckenbauer61
M
5
M
62Alberto NunesA. Nunes
John BoltonJ. Bolton51
M
6
M
58Gary JacksonG. Jackson
Liam WainwrightL. Wainwright48
M
7
M
49Norman BlackN. Black
Seth PerryS. Perry48
M
8captain
M
38Adrian MayA. May
Jason BaileyJ. Bailey66
A
9
A
56Eoin MersonE. Merson
Alexander RankinA. Rankin59
A
10
A
54Mervin ClaphamM. Clapham
Warren BishopW. Bishop53
A
11
A
49Bill EtheringtonB. Etherington
 
Titus ToddT. Todd54
G
12
A
48Jose Fortes VelascoJ. Velasco
Ivone PaganiI. Pagani53
G
13
A
47Stephen PallisterS. Pallister
Anthony Le TissierA. Le Tissier47
D
14
G
47Billy BishopB. Bishop

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Queens Park Rangers in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brentford and Queens Park Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Konchesky.


0.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off the first half!
2.23
Liam Wainwright makes an attacking run forward. Liam Wainwright sees Alexander Rankin just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Rankin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
3.07
Noel Davies threads the ball through to Liam Wainwright. Liam Wainwright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin knocks the ball forward to Warren Bishop but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.56
Oliver Beckenbauer threads a neat ball through to Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey cuts inside the box! Jason Bailey looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.44
Noel Davies flicks a high pass forward to John Bolton who brings the ball under control. John Bolton threads a neat ball through to Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.52
Gary Jackson threads a neat ball through to Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.27
Daniele Rufus makes a simple pass to Gary Jackson. Gary Jackson flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Merson who brings the ball under control. Eoin Merson makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Bill Etherington. Some silky footwork from Bill Etherington provides some space. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.35
Norman Black flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Merson collects the pass. Eoin Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Anderton who gathers it comfortably.
22.13
John Bolton flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Rankin who brings the ball under control. Alexander Rankin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Bailey but he's offside!
24.35
Alberto Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Clapham. Mervin Clapham skips past Mirko Carbone! Mirko Carbone comes in with a late challenge on Mervin Clapham. Mervin Clapham appeals for a penalty! Given!!
24.35
The referee points to the spot..
25.38
Mervin Clapham calmly steps up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the top right corner. Goal!
26.15
Eddie Shaw threads a neat ball through to Alberto Nunes. Alberto Nunes sees a break and surges forward. Alberto Nunes shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.24
Alberto Nunes makes an attacking run forward. Alberto Nunes shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
32.11
Alberto Nunes passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mervin Clapham. Mervin Clapham knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Etherington. Bill Etherington is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bill Etherington!
36.12
Daniele Rufus threads a neat ball through to Alberto Nunes. Alberto Nunes brings the ball forward. Alberto Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Clapham. Mervin Clapham whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
38.34
Eddie Shaw takes it forward alone. Eddie Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Merson collects the pass. Eoin Merson shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.29
Daniele Rufus punts the ball hopefully upfield. Mervin Clapham lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Etherington. Bill Etherington connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
Norman Black makes an attacking run forward. Norman Black whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Brentford kicking off!
47.48
Noel Davies comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Merson. Noel Davies is given a warning by the referee! Eoin Merson stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.19
Adrian May flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Merson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eoin Merson shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
57.43
Nwankwo Watson flicks a high pass forward to Seth Perry who brings the ball under control. Seth Perry knocks the ball forward to Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey rushes past Eddie Shaw! Eddie Shaw clumsily knocks into Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
59.00
Gary Jackson barges into Liam Wainwright. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Liam Wainwright carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.49
Norman Black controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson makes a probing pass between the defence to Bill Etherington. Bill Etherington looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.35
Norman Black threads the ball through to Bill Etherington. Bill Etherington knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.04
Adrian May kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.16
John Bolton sees a break and surges forward. John Bolton shoots from 25 yards. John Bolton scores for Brentford!!
77.35
Brentford have made 3 substitutions with Titus Todd replacing Nwankwo Watson, Ivone Pagani replacing Oliver Beckenbauer and Anthony Le Tissier replacing Warren Bishop .
78.44
Mirko Carbone breaks forward. Mirko Carbone advances with the ball. Mirko Carbone flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.45
Eddie Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Norman Black collects the pass. Norman Black makes a simple pass to Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Eoin Merson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.50
Liam Wainwright threads the ball through to Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin plays a quick one-two with Jason Bailey and rushes in on goal... Alexander Rankin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Eddie Shaw.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brentford

Queens Park Rangers
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
30.3%
41.6%
28.1%

Scorers
John Bolton 71
Jason Bailey 78
Bill Etherington 18, 32
Mervin Clapham 25 (p)
Alberto Nunes 26
Eoin Merson 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Nunes of Queens Park Rangers

Match Ratings
1.Carl Anderton (GK)
6
2.Noel Davies (DEF)
6
3.Nwankwo Watson (DEF)
6
4.Mirko Carbone (DEF)
7
5.Oliver Beckenbauer (MID)
6
6.John Bolton (MID)goal scored
8
7.Liam Wainwright (MID)
6
8.Seth Perry (MID)
6
9.Jason Bailey (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Alexander Rankin (ATT)
6
11.Warren Bishop (ATT)
6
 
12.Titus Todd (GK)
6
13.Ivone Pagani (GK)
6
14.Anthony Le Tissier (DEF)
6

1.Seth Sheringham (GK)
6
2.Eddie Shaw (DEF)
7
3.Gary Niven (DEF)
6
4.Daniele Rufus (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Nunes (MID)goal scored
8
6.Gary Jackson (MID)yellow card
6
7.Norman Black (MID)
7
8.Adrian May (MID)
6
9.Eoin Merson (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Mervin Clapham (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Bill Etherington (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Jose Fortes Velasco (ATT)
0
13.Stephen Pallister (ATT)
0
14.Billy Bishop (GK)
0