Match Report
| Brentford | Brentford |  |  | Southampton | Southampton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Stewart Anderson | Stewart Anderson | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gregorio Flores | G. Flores |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 | | Ricardo Ramos | R. Ramos | |||||||||
| Damien Riggott | D. Riggott |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Albert Iglesias | A. Iglesias | |||||||||
| Jacob Bould | J. Bould | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Wayne Fortune | W. Fortune | |||||||||
| Clive Vassell | C. Vassell | | 54 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 70 | | Jonathan Jack | J. Jack | ||||||||
| Teddy Tiler | T. Tiler | | 50 | D | | 5 | | D | 59 | | Nigel Clemence | N. Clemence | |||||||||
| Duncan Bloomer | D. Bloomer | | 52 | M | | 6 | | | M | 65 |  | Arnauld Cudini | A. Cudini | ||||||||
| Kevin Edwards | K. Edwards | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Maurizio Ferrante | M. Ferrante | |||||||||
| Marcel Köpke | M. Köpke |  | 47 | M | | 8 | | A | 68 | | Alan Bould | A. Bould | |||||||||
| Neil Plowright | N. Plowright | | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 |  | Craig Hansen | C. Hansen | |||||||||
| Silvio Ramos | S. Ramos |  | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Mick Bower | M. Bower | |||||||||
| John Grant | J. Grant | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Simon Izzet | S. Izzet | |||||||||
| Edward Dean | E. Dean | | 60 | G | | 12 | | D | 67 | | Nicholas Grant | N. Grant | |||||||||
| Andy Cutler | A. Cutler | | 56 | G | | 13 | | M | 38 | | Mervin Carrick | M. Carrick | |||||||||
| Craig Impey | C. Impey | | 49 | G | | 14 | | A | 69 | | Jason Joachim | J. Joachim | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Southampton. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
0.00
0-0Southampton kick off the first half!
3.22
0-0With a delightful solo run, Arnauld Cudini stretches the opposition's defence. Arnauld Cudini knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Izzet. Damien Riggott comes in with a late challenge on Simon Izzet. Penalty not given!!
4.36
0-0Nigel Clemence flicks a high ball forward to Alan Bould who takes it down. Alan Bould knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.39
0-0Jonathan Jack catches Silvio Ramos on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Silvio Ramos runs off the knock.
10.39
Free kick to Brentford just outside the area...
11.16
Marcel Köpke takes a cautious run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
18.21
1-0Marcel Köpke receives the ball from a throw-in from Duncan Bloomer. Marcel Köpke threads the ball through to John Grant. John Grant shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ricardo Ramos with no chance!! Goal for Brentford!
21.58
1-0Teddy Tiler sees Neil Plowright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards John Grant. John Grant makes a looping header on goal. Superb reactions from Ricardo Ramos. What a save!
22.40
1-0Duncan Bloomer clumsily knocks into Arnauld Cudini. The referee brings Duncan Bloomer to one side and gives him a warning! Arnauld Cudini runs off the knock.
24.16
1-0Clive Vassell sees Teddy Tiler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Tiler knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
26.19
Maurizio Ferrante flicks a high pass forward to Simon Izzet who brings the ball under control. Simon Izzet tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.40
Maurizio Ferrante flicks a high ball forward to Craig Hansen who takes it down. Craig Hansen shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
33.42
Maurizio Ferrante passes the ball forward to Alan Bould. Alan Bould lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Bower. Mick Bower directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.05
1-1Jonathan Jack makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante makes a probing pass to Simon Izzet but he's offside!
38.15
Silvio Ramos clumsily knocks into Maurizio Ferrante. Silvio Ramos is given a warning by the referee! Maurizio Ferrante stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.22
Simon Izzet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Bould. Alan Bould knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Bower. Mick Bower outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gregorio Flores with no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
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. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Brentford kick off!
53.50
Kevin Edwards knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Bloomer. Duncan Bloomer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.26
Jonathan Jack plays the ball forward to Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini threads a neat ball through to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Izzet but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.21
Marcel Köpke flicks a high pass forward. John Grant holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Grant tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
71.11
Maurizio Ferrante passes the ball forward to Mick Bower. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
79.43
Maurizio Ferrante makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
81.36
Arnauld Cudini makes a probing pass to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante whips in a cross ball towards Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
83.24
Albert Iglesias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante hits a low pass to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Bower. Mick Bower finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Gregorio Flores is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.24
Silvio Ramos barges into Nigel Clemence. The referee warns Silvio Ramos again to calm down! Nigel Clemence runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.3%
58.7%
Play Area
28.6%
49.2%
22.2%
Scorers
| John Grant 18 | Mick Bower 33, 40, 83 Maurizio Ferrante 71 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mick Bower of Southampton |
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) | 5 | |
| 7. | Kevin Edwards (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marcel Köpke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Plowright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Silvio Ramos (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | John Grant (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Edward Dean (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Cutler (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Impey (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ricardo Ramos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Albert Iglesias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wayne Fortune (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jonathan Jack (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Nigel Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arnauld Cudini (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Maurizio Ferrante (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Alan Bould (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Craig Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mick Bower (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Simon Izzet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicholas Grant (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mervin Carrick (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jason Joachim (ATT) | 0 | |