Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 4,245 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Green.


0.00
The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
3.31
Teddy Tiler knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Hurst. Titus Hurst makes a simple pass to John Grant. John Grant controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.58
Daniel Marques flicks a high pass forward to John Gordon who brings the ball under control. John Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Gary Howells holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Howells shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.54
John Gordon flicks a high pass forward to Gionatha Vergassola who brings the ball under control. Gionatha Vergassola shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
14.08
Marcel Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Bloomer collects the pass. Duncan Bloomer plays a one-two with Silvio Ramos and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Duncan Bloomer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.44
Marcel Köpke makes a simple pass to Duncan Bloomer. Duncan Bloomer tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
18.06
Jacob Bould makes a probing pass to John Grant. John Grant cuts inside the box! John Grant muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.58
Sol Vieira sees a break and surges forward. Sol Vieira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
24.55
Marcel Köpke decides to run forward with the ball. Marcel Köpke makes a probing pass to Duncan Bloomer but he's offside!
27.46
Daniel Marques flicks a high pass forward. Gionatha Vergassola controls it well on his chest. Gionatha Vergassola flicks a high pass forward. Gary Howells holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Howells knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Tiler.
32.23
Simon Mckay receives the ball from a throw-in from John Gordon. Simon Mckay kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Babbel. Nico Babbel finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.33
Jacob Bould makes a simple pass to Titus Hurst. Titus Hurst passes the ball forward to John Grant. John Grant sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
38.26
Carl Clapham knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Babbel. Nico Babbel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.09
Clive Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Bloomer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Bloomer knocks the ball forward to Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Teddy Mason effortlessly smothers it!
40.18
Marcel Köpke hits a low pass to Titus Hurst. Titus Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Köpke but he's offside!
45.00
Jacob Bould flicks a high pass forward to John Grant who brings the ball under control. John Grant flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Bloomer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Bloomer finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Brentford kick off!
47.08
Clive Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Bould. Jacob Bould sees Duncan Bloomer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Bloomer edges inside the box! Duncan Bloomer cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.38
Marcel Köpke flicks a high ball forward to John Grant who gracefully takes it down. John Grant whips in a cross ball towards Titus Hurst. Titus Hurst connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
57.14
Damien Riggott flicks a high pass forward. Clive Vassell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Clive Vassell knocks the ball forward to Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos shoots from outside the area but somehow Teddy Mason manages to keep it out.
60.57
Milton Keynes Dons have made 3 substitutions with George Stone replacing Domenico Lo Gatto, David Rufus replacing Gionatha Vergassola and Ben Wilcox replacing Gary Howells .
69.44
John Gordon flicks a high ball forward to Ben Wilcox who takes it down. Ben Wilcox knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.25
George Stone flicks a high pass forward to Sol Vieira who brings the ball under control. Sol Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Ben Wilcox holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ben Wilcox finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gregorio Flores easily smothers it!
77.27
Titus Hurst comes in with a late challenge on Carl Clapham. Titus Hurst is given a warning by the referee! Carl Clapham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.15
John Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Bloomer. Duncan Bloomer tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.10
Simon Mckay hacks Damien Riggott from behind! The referee brings Simon Mckay to one side and gives him a warning! Damien Riggott runs off the knock.
85.53
Clive Vassell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Plowright. Daniel Marques comes in with a late challenge on Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
87.56
Duncan Bloomer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Titus Hurst. Titus Hurst outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
John Gordon makes a simple pass to Sol Vieira. Sol Vieira shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
10
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
27.3%
42.9%
29.9%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nico Babbel of Milton Keynes Dons

Match Ratings
1.Gregorio Flores (GK)
6
2.Damien Riggott (DEF)
6
3.Jacob Bould (DEF)
7
4.Clive Vassell (DEF)
7
5.Teddy Tiler (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Bloomer (MID)
8
7.Marcel Köpke (MID)
8
8.Titus Hurst (MID)
6
9.Neil Plowright (ATT)
6
10.Silvio Ramos (ATT)
7
11.John Grant (ATT)
8
 
12.Edward Dean (GK)
0
13.Andy Cutler (GK)
0
14.Craig Impey (GK)
0

1.Teddy Mason (GK)
7
2.Carl Clapham (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Marques (DEF)
6
4.Domenico Lo Gatto (DEF)
6
5.Sol Vieira (MID)
7
6.Gionatha Vergassola (MID)
6
7.John Gordon (MID)
8
8.Simon Mckay (MID)
7
9.Isaiah Wright-Phillips (ATT)
6
10.Gary Howells (ATT)
6
11.Nico Babbel (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.George Stone (GK)
6
13.David Rufus (MID)
6
14.Ben Wilcox (DEF)
6