Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 4,449 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brentford and Sheffield Wednesday are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brentford and Sheffield Wednesday are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
0.00
0-0Brentford kick off and get the match underway!
2.40
0-0Jacob Bould plays the ball forward to Titus Hurst. Titus Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.02
Damien Riggott launches a long ball forward. Marcel Köpke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.53
0-0Scott Jess clumsily knocks into Artur Costa. The referee calls over Scott Jess and shows him a yellow card! Artur Costa stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.39
0-0Peter Ferdinand pushes up the pitch. Peter Ferdinand plays the ball forward to Scott Jess. Scott Jess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.02
Kevin Edwards takes a long throw-in. Marcel Köpke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Edwards. Kevin Edwards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.05
Marcel Köpke makes a probing pass to Philipp Cziommer. Philipp Cziommer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.59
Duncan Bloomer threads a neat ball through to Titus Hurst. Titus Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Cziommer. Philipp Cziommer makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.03
0-0Peter Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Dublin collects the pass. Nwankwo Dublin flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Jess. Scott Jess whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Peckham. Sylvain Peckham is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
32.49
Daniel Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.44
Peter Ferdinand passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Jess. Scott Jess outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Andy Cutler!
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. Sheffield Wednesday appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
47.55
Jacob Bould knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Cziommer. Philipp Cziommer knocks the ball forward to Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alan Howells smothers it!
57.05
Silvio Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Cziommer. Philipp Cziommer shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.18
0-0Sylvain Peckham makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Nwankwo Dublin provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Clive Vassell blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
65.28
Sylvain Peckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin plays a quick one-two with Daniel Vassell and rushes in on goal... Nwankwo Dublin shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
69.15
With a delightful solo run, Jacob Bould stretches the opposition's defence. Jacob Bould shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.49
George Wilcox hacks Silvio Ramos from behind! The referee calls over George Wilcox and shows him a yellow card! Silvio Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.11
Daniel Vassell plays the ball forward to Scott Jess. Scott Jess plays the ball forward to Des Burbage who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Des Burbage provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
0-0Titus Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Ramos makes a great pass forward. Marcel Köpke runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
26.7%
46.7%
26.7%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Bould of Brentford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Cutler (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Artur Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Damien Riggott (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Jacob Bould (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Clive Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Titus Hurst (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kevin Edwards (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marcel Köpke (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Duncan Bloomer (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Philipp Cziommer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Silvio Ramos (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Teddy Tiler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Plowright (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Potts (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alan Howells (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jeroen Maris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | George Wilcox (DEF) |  | 4 |
| 4. | Peter Ferdinand (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Martial Trivino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Grimandi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Daniel Vassell (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sylvain Peckham (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Des Burbage (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Jess (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Nwankwo Dublin (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Eugenio Pascual (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aaron Hamilton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eddie McManaman (GK) | 0 | |