Match Report
| Brentford | Brentford |  |  | Northampton Town | Northampton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gregorio Flores | G. Flores |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 52 |  | Niccolo Dichio | N. Dichio | ||||||||
| Damien Riggott | D. Riggott | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 |  | Callum Mcallister | C. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Jacob Bould | J. Bould | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Alun Granville | A. Granville | |||||||||
| Clive Vassell | C. Vassell | | 53 | D | | | 4 | | D | 50 |  | Paolo Espinal | P. Espinal | ||||||||
| Teddy Tiler | T. Tiler | | 50 | D | | 5 | | M | 62 | | Marc Lumsdon | M. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Duncan Bloomer | D. Bloomer | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Matt Upson | M. Upson | |||||||||
| Kevin Edwards | K. Edwards | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 |  | Yohan Valois | Y. Valois | |||||||||
| Marcel Köpke | M. Köpke |  | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Greg Deane | G. Deane | |||||||||
| Neil Plowright | N. Plowright | | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Max Powell | M. Powell | |||||||||
| Silvio Ramos | S. Ramos |  | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Steve Lawrence | S. Lawrence | |||||||||
| John Grant | J. Grant | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Des Butt | D. Butt | |||||||||
| Edward Dean | E. Dean | | 60 | G | | 12 | | G | 48 | | Ben Winterburn | B. Winterburn | |||||||||
| Andy Cutler | A. Cutler | | 56 | G | | 13 | | D | 47 | | Mario Giacomin | M. Giacomin | |||||||||
| Craig Impey | C. Impey | | 49 | G | | 14 | | D | 45 | | David Spengler | D. Spengler | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 4,898 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Brentford kicking off!
2.37
0-0Kevin Edwards comes in with a late challenge on Matt Upson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Upson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.59
0-0Yohan Valois threads a neat ball through to Des Butt. Des Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.27
0-0Yohan Valois flicks a high pass forward. Matt Upson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Upson lofts in a cross ball towards Max Powell. Max Powell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
8.15
0-0Silvio Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Grant. John Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Edwards but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.53
Duncan Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Edwards. Kevin Edwards finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.15
0-0Steve Lawrence catches Jacob Bould on the ankles. The referee brings Steve Lawrence to one side and gives him a warning! Jacob Bould runs off the knock.
15.11
Alun Granville takes a long throw-in. Callum Mcallister threads the ball through to Greg Deane. Greg Deane kicks a strong pass forward to Des Butt. With some swift thinking, Des Butt plays the ball forward to Matt Upson who has made a great run into the box. Matt Upson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.58
Callum Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Powell. Max Powell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
20.29
0-0Northampton Town are dictating the run of play here today.
21.12
Northampton Town are dictating the run of play here today.
26.39
With some swift thinking, Matt Upson plays the ball forward to Yohan Valois. Yohan Valois kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Lawrence but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.30
Clive Vassell makes a probing pass to Marcel Köpke. Marcel Köpke threads the ball through to John Grant. John Grant whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Bloomer. Duncan Bloomer whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
34.49
Jacob Bould makes a probing pass to Marcel Köpke. Marcel Köpke runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcel Köpke shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
42.39
0-0Callum Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Max Powell. Max Powell connects with a diving header but Clive Vassell is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
44.21
1-0Marcel Köpke surges forward with the ball. Marcel Köpke knocks in a cross ball towards John Grant. John Grant rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Northampton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town get the second half underway!
49.54
Duncan Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Edwards. Kevin Edwards whips in a cross ball towards John Grant. John Grant connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.54
Marcel Köpke chips the ball to his team mate, John Grant. John Grant tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.24
1-0Marcel Köpke passes the ball forward to Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
54.57
Teddy Tiler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Bloomer. Duncan Bloomer plays the ball forward to John Grant. John Grant knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
57.30
Paolo Espinal passes the ball forward to Yohan Valois. Yohan Valois knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Butt. Des Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.58
Alun Granville sees Matt Upson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Upson flicks a high ball forward to Max Powell who takes it down. Max Powell whips in a cross ball towards Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.01
Yohan Valois deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Butt. Des Butt threads the ball through to Steve Lawrence but he's offside!
65.48
Jacob Bould comes in with a late challenge on Greg Deane. Jacob Bould is warned by the referee! Greg Deane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.33
Marc Lumsdon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence runs straight at the defence! Steve Lawrence shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
75.01
Callum Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Upson. Matt Upson knocks the ball forward to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
79.50
Kevin Edwards passes the ball forward to Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
81.41
John Grant hits a low pass to Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.42
Paolo Espinal comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Bloomer. The referee calls over Paolo Espinal and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Bloomer stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Marc Lumsdon clumsily knocks into Teddy Tiler. Marc Lumsdon is shown the yellow card! Teddy Tiler stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
30.8%
46.2%
23.1%
Scorers
| John Grant 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcel Köpke of Brentford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gregorio Flores (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Damien Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jacob Bould (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Clive Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Teddy Tiler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Bloomer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Edwards (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Marcel Köpke (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Neil Plowright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Silvio Ramos (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | John Grant (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Edward Dean (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Cutler (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Impey (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Niccolo Dichio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Mcallister (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alun Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paolo Espinal (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Marc Lumsdon (MID) | | 6 |
| 6. | Matt Upson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Yohan Valois (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Greg Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Max Powell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Steve Lawrence (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Des Butt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ben Winterburn (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mario Giacomin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Spengler (DEF) | 0 | |