Match Report


BrentfordBrentford     RochdaleRochdale
Nuno SantosNuno Santos Computer Player Computer Player
Andy CutlerA. Cutler56
G
1
G
55Matthew MendoncaM. Mendonca
Artur CostaA. Costa51
D
2
D
59Michael PattersonM. Patterson
Damien RiggottD. Riggott62
D
3
D
56Syd JohnsonS. Johnson
Jacob BouldJ. Bould55
D
captain4
D
49Nicky CoppingerN. Coppinger
Clive VassellC. Vassell55
D
5
M
58Jon ChadwickJ. Chadwick
Titus HurstT. Hurst46
M
6
M
58Graham MccannG. Mccann
Kevin EdwardsK. Edwards50
M
7captain
M
55Chris DaviesC. Davies
Marcel KöpkeM. Köpke48
M
8
M
51Anthony PriorA. Prior
Duncan BloomerD. Bloomer53
M
9
A
51Pedro MarquesP. Marques
Silvio RamosS. Ramos54
A
10
A
48Craig StewartC. Stewart
Philipp CziommerP. Cziommer58
A
11
A
43Brian RobinsonB. Robinson
 
Teddy TilerT. Tiler50
D
12
G
47Neil PalmerN. Palmer
John GrantJ. Grant51
A
13
M
46Craig HollowayC. Holloway
Neil PlowrightN. Plowright54
A
14
M
46Stanley PlattS. Platt

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 3,768 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Fenton.


0.00
Rochdale kick off and get the first half underway!
3.37
Damien Riggott makes a probing pass to Kevin Edwards. Kevin Edwards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Köpke. Marcel Köpke plays a one-two with Philipp Cziommer and advances towards the goal... Marcel Köpke looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
9.41
Duncan Bloomer chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Cziommer. Philipp Cziommer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.39
Kevin Edwards hits a low pass to Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos shoots from outside the area. The keeper, Matthew Mendonca, sees it late!! Goal for Brentford!
16.47
Chris Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
22.05
Pedro Marques clumsily knocks into Clive Vassell. The referee warns Pedro Marques to calm down! Clive Vassell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.01
Damien Riggott passes the ball forward to Kevin Edwards. Kevin Edwards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.56
Graham Mccann plays the ball forward to Chris Davies. Chris Davies tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.22
Damien Riggott flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Köpke who brings the ball under control. Marcel Köpke kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos passes the ball forward but Marcel Köpke is offside!
33.13
Nicky Coppinger flicks a high pass forward. Craig Stewart controls it well on his chest. Craig Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Marques holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Marques cuts inside the box! Artur Costa barges into Pedro Marques. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
34.29
Titus Hurst threads a neat ball through to Duncan Bloomer. With vision, Duncan Bloomer laces a through ball forward to Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Matthew Mendonca!
38.22
Without breaking stride, Chris Davies plays the ball forward to Anthony Prior. Anthony Prior shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
44.58
Jacob Bould flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Köpke. With imagination, Marcel Köpke plays the ball forward to Philipp Cziommer. Philipp Cziommer lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Köpke. Marcel Köpke makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Brentford kick off!
47.19
Syd Johnson threads the ball through to Graham Mccann. Graham Mccann knocks the ball forward to Jon Chadwick but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
55.33
With some swift thinking, Jacob Bould plays the ball forward to Kevin Edwards. Kevin Edwards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.05
Chris Davies threads a neat ball through to Brian Robinson. Brian Robinson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Riggott.
60.34
Rochdale have made a substitution with Neil Palmer replacing Craig Stewart .
66.27
Clive Vassell sees Philipp Cziommer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philipp Cziommer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Prior.
69.43
Jacob Bould flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Edwards holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Edwards shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.42
Graham Mccann knocks the ball forward to Anthony Prior. Anthony Prior knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.16
With a delightful solo run, Anthony Prior stretches the opposition's defence. Anthony Prior knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.33
Rochdale have made a substitution with Craig Holloway replacing Brian Robinson .
83.35
Titus Hurst flicks a high ball forward to Philipp Cziommer who takes it down. Philipp Cziommer flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Ramos who brings the ball neatly under control. Silvio Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Cziommer. Philipp Cziommer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Matthew Mendonca has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.12
Jacob Bould threads a neat ball through to Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Cziommer. Philipp Cziommer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Patterson.
90.00
Clive Vassell comes in with a high challenge, catching Craig Holloway with his studs. The referee motions to Clive Vassell to come over. It's a red card!! Craig Holloway gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Brentford

Rochdale
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
28.9%
47.4%
23.7%

Scorers
Silvio Ramos 10
Philipp Cziommer 83
Anthony Prior 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Silvio Ramos of Brentford

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

1.Matthew Mendonca (GK)
6
2.Michael Patterson (DEF)
6
3.Syd Johnson (DEF)
6
4.Nicky Coppinger (DEF)
6
5.Jon Chadwick (MID)
6
6.Graham Mccann (MID)
6
7.Chris Davies (MID)
7
8.Anthony Prior (MID)goal scored
7
9.Pedro Marques (ATT)
6
10.Craig Stewart (ATT)
6
11.Brian Robinson (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Palmer (GK)
6
13.Craig Holloway (MID)
6
14.Stanley Platt (MID)
0