Match Report


BrentfordBrentford     Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ledley KeeganL. Keegan52
G
1
G
38Daniele MustoeD. Mustoe
Clive ShieldsC. Shields54
D
2
D
54Carlton JosephC. Joseph
Billy FerdinandB. Ferdinand45
D
captain3
D
44Marcus LeeM. Lee
Alfred MasonA. Mason45
D
4
D
42Jon CortJ. Cort
Henry MersonH. Merson63
M
5
D
38Anthony LinekerA. Lineker
Tarik DogonT. Dogon62
M
6
M
50Mark LuzhnyM. Luzhny
James EvansJ. Evans58
M
7captain
M
48Tommy VassellT. Vassell
Nicky UpsonN. Upson43
M
8
A
47Titus WhelanT. Whelan
Edward CollymoreE. Collymore47
A
9
A
44Luke Le SauxL. Le Saux
Mick HendrieM. Hendrie47
A
10
A
42Gavin OakesG. Oakes
Brendan CopeB. Cope37
A
11
A
41Gary SturridgeG. Sturridge
 
Clive ButtC. Butt41
D
12
M
48Robbie BestR. Best
Ruel GrimandiR. Grimandi38
M
13
M
42Craig SturridgeC. Sturridge
Jermaine ChristieJ. Christie37
D
14
A
40Paul ProctorP. Proctor

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 2,500 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Owen.


0.00
Brentford kick off!
8.08
Tommy Vassell barges into Tarik Dogon. Tommy Vassell is shown the yellow card! Tarik Dogon runs off the knock.
12.32
James Evans threads the ball through to Mick Hendrie. Mick Hendrie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.06
Mark Luzhny knocks the ball forward to Tommy Vassell. Tommy Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Clive Shields.
26.26
Tommy Vassell threads a neat ball through to Gavin Oakes. Gavin Oakes shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
30.33
Alfred Mason flicks a high pass forward to James Evans who brings the ball under control. James Evans chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Hendrie. Mick Hendrie plays a one-two with Brendan Cope and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Mick Hendrie provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
32.59
Tommy Vassell threads a neat ball through to Gary Sturridge. Gary Sturridge tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
34.48
Tarik Dogon threads the ball through to Henry Merson. Henry Merson knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Cope. Brendan Cope is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.10
Anthony Lineker threads the ball through to Gary Sturridge. Gary Sturridge shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.36
Carlton Joseph hacks Edward Collymore from behind! The referee calls over Carlton Joseph and shows him a yellow card! Edward Collymore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.33
Nicky Upson hacks Tommy Vassell from behind! Nicky Upson is warned by the referee! Tommy Vassell stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.26
Tarik Dogon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Hendrie. Mick Hendrie runs straight at the defence! Mick Hendrie tries a spectacular strike but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hartlepool United kick off!
51.47
James Evans picks a pass forward to Mick Hendrie. Mick Hendrie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniele Mustoe who gathers it comfortably.
53.41
Jon Cort knocks the ball forward to Marcus Lee. Marcus Lee sees Gavin Oakes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Oakes shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
55.22
Jon Cort plays the ball forward to Tommy Vassell. Tommy Vassell kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Whelan. Titus Whelan puts a great ball through but Luke Le Saux is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
59.57
James Evans catches Tommy Vassell on the ankles. The referee calls over James Evans and warns him to calm down! Tommy Vassell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.23
Tommy Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Titus Whelan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Whelan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ledley Keegan who gathers it comfortably.
61.03
Luke Le Saux catches Tarik Dogon on the ankles. The referee calls over Luke Le Saux and shows him a yellow card! Tarik Dogon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.34
Tarik Dogon makes a probing pass to Mick Hendrie. Mick Hendrie passes the ball forward to Edward Collymore. Edward Collymore looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.00
Marcus Lee threads the ball through to Tommy Vassell. Tommy Vassell knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Le Saux. Luke Le Saux controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.25
James Evans clumsily knocks into Mark Luzhny. The referee calls over James Evans and shows him a yellow card! Mark Luzhny stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.58
Alfred Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tarik Dogon. Tarik Dogon sees Brendan Cope in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brendan Cope tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.41
Marcus Lee runs forward with the ball. Marcus Lee kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Oakes. Gavin Oakes shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
77.44
Seeing Jon Cort's attacking run, Marcus Lee quickly throws the ball into his path. Jon Cort knocks the ball forward to Tommy Vassell. Tommy Vassell hits a low pass to Gavin Oakes. Gavin Oakes shoots from 20 yards but Ledley Keegan reads it well. Quality keeping!
79.22
Mark Luzhny passes the ball forward to Tommy Vassell. Tommy Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Titus Whelan. Titus Whelan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.15
Mark Luzhny barges into Nicky Upson. The referee calls over Mark Luzhny and warns him to calm down! Nicky Upson stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.15
Titus Whelan threads a neat ball through to Gavin Oakes. Gavin Oakes tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
85.36
Nicky Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Hendrie. Mick Hendrie whips in a cross ball towards Henry Merson. Henry Merson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Brentford

Hartlepool United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
24.4%
48.8%
26.7%

Scorers
Brendan Cope 73
Henry Merson 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Henry Merson of Brentford

Match Ratings
1.Ledley Keegan (GK)
7
2.Clive Shields (DEF)
6
3.Billy Ferdinand (DEF)
6
4.Alfred Mason (DEF)
6
5.Henry Merson (MID)goal scored
8
6.Tarik Dogon (MID)
8
7.James Evans (MID)yellow card
6
8.Nicky Upson (MID)
6
9.Edward Collymore (ATT)
6
10.Mick Hendrie (ATT)
8
11.Brendan Cope (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Clive Butt (DEF)
0
13.Ruel Grimandi (MID)
0
14.Jermaine Christie (DEF)
0

1.Daniele Mustoe (GK)
6
2.Carlton Joseph (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Marcus Lee (DEF)
7
4.Jon Cort (DEF)
7
5.Anthony Lineker (DEF)
6
6.Mark Luzhny (MID)
6
7.Tommy Vassell (MID)yellow card
7
8.Titus Whelan (ATT)
6
9.Luke Le Saux (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Gavin Oakes (ATT)
6
11.Gary Sturridge (ATT)
6
 
12.Robbie Best (MID)
0
13.Craig Sturridge (MID)
0
14.Paul Proctor (ATT)
0