Match Report
| Brentford | Brentford |  |  | Peterborough United | Peterborough United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ledley Keegan | L. Keegan |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 | | Stanley May | S. May | |||||||||
| Clive Shields | C. Shields | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Clive Beresford | C. Beresford | |||||||||
| Alfred Mason | A. Mason | | 46 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 50 | | Adam Gordon | A. Gordon | |||||||
| Billy Ferdinand | B. Ferdinand | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Danny Philips | D. Philips | |||||||||
| Henry Merson | H. Merson | | 63 | M | | 5 | | D | 39 | | Leon Taylor | L. Taylor | |||||||||
| Tarik Dogon | T. Dogon |  | 62 | M | | 6 | | D | 38 | | Billy Bolton | B. Bolton | |||||||||
| James Evans | J. Evans | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Wes Hackworth | W. Hackworth | |||||||||
| Nicky Upson | N. Upson | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Daniele Walker | D. Walker | |||||||||
| Edward Collymore | E. Collymore | | 47 | A | | 9 | | M | 44 | | Seth Dublin | S. Dublin | |||||||||
| Mick Hendrie | M. Hendrie | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Danny Green | D. Green | |||||||||
| Brendan Cope | B. Cope | | 37 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Craig Gordon | C. Gordon | |||||||||
| Clive Butt | C. Butt | | 41 | D | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Colin Gilchrist | C. Gilchrist | |||||||||
| Ruel Grimandi | R. Grimandi | | 38 | M | | 13 | | A | 46 | | Fredrik Dublin | F. Dublin | |||||||||
| Jermaine Christie | J. Christie | | 37 | D | | 14 | | M | 42 | | Alfred White | A. White | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Peterborough United. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Dryden.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Dryden.
0.00
0-0Brentford start the match!
9.45
0-0Showing wonderful composure, Tarik Dogon laces a weighted ball forward to Edward Collymore. Edward Collymore shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
10.41
Henry Merson hits a low pass to Mick Hendrie. Mick Hendrie shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.30
0-0Billy Ferdinand threads a neat ball through to Tarik Dogon. Tarik Dogon hits a low pass to Mick Hendrie. Mick Hendrie puts a great ball through. Edward Collymore runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
18.41
Henry Merson sees Edward Collymore in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Collymore makes a great pass forward. Brendan Cope runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
22.58
0-0Tarik Dogon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tarik Dogon edges inside the box! Tarik Dogon shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Adam Gordon. Excellent block.
24.20
0-0Alfred Mason makes a probing pass to Tarik Dogon. Tarik Dogon flicks a high ball forward to Mick Hendrie who takes it down. Mick Hendrie threads a neat ball through to James Evans. Daniele Walker catches James Evans on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
30.39
1-0Billy Ferdinand flicks a high ball forward to Mick Hendrie who takes it down. Mick Hendrie tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brentford!
36.51
Alfred Mason kicks a strong pass forward to James Evans. James Evans advances with the ball. James Evans shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterborough United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Peterborough United start the second half!
48.43
Henry Merson flicks a high pass forward. Tarik Dogon controls it well on his chest. Tarik Dogon kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Hendrie but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.11
1-0Alfred Mason brings the ball forward. Alfred Mason advances with the ball. Alfred Mason shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
54.09
Seth Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Wes Hackworth controls it well on his chest. Wes Hackworth makes a probing pass to Craig Gordon. Craig Gordon rushes past James Evans! Craig Gordon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.15
Seth Dublin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Seth Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Gordon. With a superhuman jump, Craig Gordon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Ledley Keegan is on top of it.
57.30
1-0Daniele Walker barges into Tarik Dogon. The referee calls over Daniele Walker and warns him to calm down! Tarik Dogon gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.39
Wes Hackworth flicks a high ball forward to Seth Dublin who takes it down. Seth Dublin darts forward. Seth Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Green. Danny Green flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
61.07
1-0Henry Merson chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Hendrie. Mick Hendrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Taylor.
65.14
Clive Shields pushes mid-way up the pitch. Clive Shields surges forward with the ball. Clive Shields knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.28
Tarik Dogon hits a low pass to Brendan Cope. Brendan Cope skips past Clive Beresford! Brendan Cope muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
83.07
Wes Hackworth advances with the ball. Wes Hackworth tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
85.28
1-0Daniele Walker barges into James Evans. The referee warns Daniele Walker again to calm down! James Evans runs off the knock.
87.52
Clive Shields threads a neat ball through to Henry Merson. Henry Merson threads the ball through to Edward Collymore. Edward Collymore knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Cope. Brendan Cope makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Mick Hendrie chips the ball to his team mate, Tarik Dogon. Tarik Dogon shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.2%
27.8%
Play Area
21.5%
43%
35.4%
Scorers
| Mick Hendrie 30 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alfred Mason of Brentford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ledley Keegan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Clive Shields (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alfred Mason (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Billy Ferdinand (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Henry Merson (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Tarik Dogon (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | James Evans (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicky Upson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edward Collymore (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mick Hendrie (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Brendan Cope (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Clive Butt (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ruel Grimandi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jermaine Christie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stanley May (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Clive Beresford (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adam Gordon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Danny Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wes Hackworth (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Daniele Walker (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Seth Dublin (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Danny Green (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Gordon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Colin Gilchrist (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fredrik Dublin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfred White (MID) | 0 | |