Match Report


BrentfordBrentford     GillinghamGillingham
Computer Player Computer Player Darron Cook Darron Cook
Andy CutlerA. Cutler56
G
1
G
62Pedro NavarroP. Navarro
Damien RiggottD. Riggott62
D
2
D
65Jason PriestleyJ. Priestley
Jacob BouldJ. Bould55
D
3captain
D
65Lomano CraddockL. Craddock
Clive VassellC. Vassell55
D
captain4
D
69Gabriele GioacchiniG. Gioacchini
Artur CostaA. Costa51
D
5
M
68Eoin FletcherE. Fletcher
Duncan BloomerD. Bloomer53
M
6
M
68Neil WiltordN. Wiltord
Kevin EdwardsK. Edwards50
M
7
M
64Romarin MbambaR. Mbamba
Marcel KöpkeM. Köpke48
M
8
M
72Fadel PeyreladeF. Peyrelade
Philipp CziommerP. Cziommer58
A
9
A
66Patrick BouldP. Bould
Neil PlowrightN. Plowright54
A
10
A
60Joe BeckhamJ. Beckham
Silvio RamosS. Ramos54
A
11
A
63Julian EberleJ. Eberle
 
Sol SinclairS. Sinclair54
G
12
D
57Dennis DuberryD. Duberry
John GrantJ. Grant51
A
13
M
67Gavin LinekerG. Lineker
Teddy TilerT. Tiler50
D
14
A
50Harry YoudsH. Youds

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Gillingham. 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 Gillingham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hackworth.


0.00
The whistle blows and Brentford get the match underway!
2.03
Romarin Mbamba makes a probing pass to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.07
Neil Wiltord darts forward. Neil Wiltord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.40
Jason Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fadel Peyrelade. Fadel Peyrelade advances inside the box! Fadel Peyrelade cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Clive Vassell. Excellent block.
10.34
Jacob Bould comes in with a late challenge on Patrick Bould. The referee warns Jacob Bould to calm down! Patrick Bould hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.08
Jacob Bould makes a simple pass to Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Silvio Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Köpke. Marcel Köpke knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Lomano Craddock and the loose ball is cleared up field.
15.33
Jason Priestley sees space and advances. Jason Priestley skips past Damien Riggott! Jason Priestley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
20.38
Jason Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Romarin Mbamba holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romarin Mbamba flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Bould. Patrick Bould plays a one-two with Eoin Fletcher and rushes in on goal... Patrick Bould side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Clive Vassell!
22.53
Damien Riggott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Bould. Jacob Bould flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Bloomer. Duncan Bloomer knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.01
Gillingham are dictating the run of play here today.
27.08
Romarin Mbamba changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Romarin Mbamba whips in a cross ball towards Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Jacob Bould is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
28.55
Corner kick to Gillingham. Fadel Peyrelade plays it to the far post. Jason Priestley tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
30.24
Fadel Peyrelade flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Bould controls it well on his chest. Patrick Bould tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.17
Neil Wiltord kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
36.57
Lomano Craddock threads a neat ball through to Romarin Mbamba. Romarin Mbamba sees Eoin Fletcher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eoin Fletcher shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Andy Cutler!
38.25
Fadel Peyrelade hits a low pass to Patrick Bould. Patrick Bould whips in a cross ball towards Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham heads the ball goalwards. Joe Beckham scores for Gillingham!!
42.35
Eoin Fletcher flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Bould who takes it down. Patrick Bould shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham get the second half underway!
47.34
Fadel Peyrelade threads a neat ball through to Romarin Mbamba. Romarin Mbamba shoots from distance but Andy Cutler is on top of it.
49.46
Marcel Köpke clumsily knocks into Jason Priestley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Priestley runs off the knock.
53.56
Fadel Peyrelade knocks the ball forward to Patrick Bould. Patrick Bould knocks the ball forward, putting Julian Eberle through on goal. Julian Eberle muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Jacob Bould.
55.27
Corner kick to Gillingham. Fadel Peyrelade chips it to the near post. Andy Cutler scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
59.06
Clive Vassell flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Köpke who takes it down. Marcel Köpke hits a low pass to Duncan Bloomer. Duncan Bloomer flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.12
Jason Priestley sees space and advances. Jason Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Neil Wiltord controls it well on his chest. Neil Wiltord sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
73.32
Duncan Bloomer flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Edwards holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Edwards knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lomano Craddock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Brentford

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

Possession
25%
75%
Play Area
38.2%
42.6%
19.1%

Scorers
Neil Plowright 23
Joe Beckham 2, 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joe Beckham of Gillingham

Match Ratings
1.Andy Cutler (GK)
7
2.Damien Riggott (DEF)
6
3.Jacob Bould (DEF)
6
4.Clive Vassell (DEF)
6
5.Artur Costa (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Bloomer (MID)
7
7.Kevin Edwards (MID)
6
8.Marcel Köpke (MID)yellow card
5
9.Philipp Cziommer (ATT)
6
10.Neil Plowright (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Silvio Ramos (ATT)
6
 
12.Sol Sinclair (GK)
0
13.John Grant (ATT)
0
14.Teddy Tiler (DEF)
0

1.Pedro Navarro (GK)
6
2.Jason Priestley (DEF)
8
3.Lomano Craddock (DEF)
6
4.Gabriele Gioacchini (DEF)
6
5.Eoin Fletcher (MID)
6
6.Neil Wiltord (MID)
7
7.Romarin Mbamba (MID)
7
8.Fadel Peyrelade (MID)
7
9.Patrick Bould (ATT)
7
10.Joe Beckham (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
11.Julian Eberle (ATT)
6
 
12.Dennis Duberry (DEF)
0
13.Gavin Lineker (MID)
0
14.Harry Youds (ATT)
0