Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Brentford. A crowd of 2,709 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cheltenham Town and Brentford are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Deane.


0.00
The first half starts with Cheltenham Town kicking off!
3.01
James Evans threads a neat ball through to Edward Collymore. Edward Collymore plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Hendrie and stumbles forward towards the goal... Edward Collymore rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
4.37
Billy Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Cope collects the pass. Brendan Cope plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Hendrie and stumbles forward towards the goal... Brendan Cope takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.36
Billy Johnson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jermaine Hall. Jermaine Hall passes the ball forward to Kevin Barmby. Kevin Barmby hits a low pass to Norman Taylor. Norman Taylor shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
9.13
Tarik Dogon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Hendrie. Mick Hendrie plays a quick one-two with Edward Collymore and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Mick Hendrie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.47
Seeing Kevin Barmby's attacking run, Luis Galadames quickly throws the ball into his path. Kevin Barmby plays the ball forward to Norman Taylor. Norman Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Jerome Klein. Jerome Klein whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
14.51
Alfred Mason hits a low pass to James Evans. James Evans chips the ball to his team mate, Brendan Cope. Brendan Cope shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Alistair Carragher manages to gather it comfortably.
16.53
Showing composure, Tarik Dogon plays the ball forward to Mick Hendrie. Mick Hendrie kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Cope but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.34
Billy Johnson threads a neat ball through to Kevin Barmby. Kevin Barmby passes the ball forward to Luis Galadames. Luis Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Taylor. Norman Taylor connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
27.29
Kevin Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Norman Taylor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norman Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Dean James but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.28
Tarik Dogon flicks a high pass forward to Nicky Upson who brings the ball under control. Nicky Upson whips in a cross ball towards Edward Collymore. Marc Wise barges into Edward Collymore. Penalty not given!!
30.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Jerome Klein plays the ball forward to Wayne Gower. Wayne Gower shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Ledley Keegan effortlessly smothers it!
34.12
Graham Gordon threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Hall. Jermaine Hall knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Barmby. Kevin Barmby shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
36.13
Luis Galadames chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Gower. Wayne Gower whips in a cross ball towards Norman Taylor. Norman Taylor beats his man to it with a header but Ledley Keegan reads it well. Good save!
40.39
Jermaine Hall sees Norman Taylor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Hall. Jermaine Hall flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town appear unchanged since the first half. Brentford also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Brentford get the second half underway!
49.53
Billy Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward. Henry Merson collects the pass. Henry Merson threads the ball through to Tarik Dogon. Tarik Dogon finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alistair Carragher effortlessly smothers it!
51.25
Without breaking stride, Jerome Klein plays the ball forward to Norman Taylor. Norman Taylor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ledley Keegan who gathers it comfortably.
55.41
Dean James flicks a high ball forward to Wayne Gower who takes it down. Wayne Gower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Taylor but he's offside!
61.54
Norman Taylor makes an attacking run forward. Norman Taylor plays a one-two with Wayne Gower and advances towards the goal... Norman Taylor strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Cheltenham Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
63.37
Marc Wise runs forward with the ball. Marc Wise flicks a high ball forward to Norman Taylor who takes it down. Norman Taylor controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jermaine Hall through on goal. Jermaine Hall takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Billy Ferdinand's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
64.09
It's a corner kick. Kevin Barmby loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Luis Galadames comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
65.41
Marc Wise threads the ball through to Kevin Barmby. Kevin Barmby finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.27
Marc Wise makes a strong solo run forward. Marc Wise chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Gower. Wayne Gower shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
73.15
Graham Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Jerome Klein holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jerome Klein flicks a high pass forward. Norman Taylor controls it well on his chest. Norman Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Dean James. Dean James jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ledley Keegan manages to gather it effortlessly.
79.25
Billy Johnson passes the ball forward to Kevin Barmby. Kevin Barmby makes a probing pass to Norman Taylor. Norman Taylor tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.45
Clive Shields threads the ball through to Alfred Mason. Alfred Mason flicks a high pass forward. Edward Collymore holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edward Collymore plays a scrappy one-two with Brendan Cope and advances towards the goal... Edward Collymore strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
83.45
Marc Wise makes a probing pass to Wayne Gower. Wayne Gower makes a simple pass to Jerome Klein. Jerome Klein makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Taylor but he's offside!
85.21
Jerome Klein comes in with a late challenge on Tarik Dogon. Jerome Klein is shown the yellow card! Tarik Dogon stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
9
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
26.7%
42.2%
31.1%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ledley Keegan of Brentford

Match Ratings
1.Alistair Carragher (GK)
7
2.Marc Wise (DEF)
9
3.Billy Johnson (DEF)
8
4.Graham Gordon (DEF)
7
5.Jermaine Hall (MID)
7
6.Jerome Klein (MID)yellow card
6
7.Kevin Barmby (MID)
8
8.Luis Galadames (MID)
7
9.Norman Taylor (ATT)
9
10.Dean James (ATT)
6
11.Wayne Gower (ATT)
7
 
12.Graham Barmby (GK)
0
13.Liam Shields (MID)
0
14.Ian Boertien (MID)
0

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