Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Burnley. A crowd of 4,841 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
The pitch is in great condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
0.00
The whistle blows and Brentford get the match underway!
4.53
Gavin Wright-Phillips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Edwards. Kevin Edwards shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
9.45
Adam Le Saux comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Bloomer. The referee calls over Adam Le Saux and warns him to calm down! Duncan Bloomer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.51
Brentford are in full control of this game.
27.41
Duncan Bloomer flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Edwards. Kevin Edwards makes a great pass forward. Neil Plowright runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
32.49
Eddie Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Plowright. Carlton Plowright plays a quick one-two with Simon Marsden and rushes in on goal... Carlton Plowright cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Andy Cutler had no chance!! Goal for Burnley!
39.13
Kevin Edwards makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Edwards controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
44.17
Neil Morrison threads the ball through to Duarte Ramos. Duarte Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Adam Le Saux controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Adam Le Saux provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brentford players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Burnley kick off!
47.48
Artur Costa catches Duarte Ramos on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duarte Ramos runs off the knock.
60.09
Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Phil Dryden replacing Wayne Butt, Alexander Rowett replacing Adam Le Saux and Tim Platt replacing Duarte Ramos .
65.56
Teddy Tiler decides to run forward with the ball. Teddy Tiler brings the ball forward. Teddy Tiler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruel Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
67.11
Clive Armstrong makes a probing pass to Neil Morrison. Neil Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.29
Gavin Wright-Phillips hacks Simon Marsden from behind! Gavin Wright-Phillips is shown the yellow card! Simon Marsden stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.32
Alexander Rowett advances with the ball. Alexander Rowett whips in a cross ball towards Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simon Marsden!
87.44
Neil Morrison makes a simple pass to Carlton Plowright. Carlton Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Andy Cutler as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
Teddy Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Cziommer. Philipp Cziommer shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.6%
50%
23.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simon Marsden of Burnley |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Cutler (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Damien Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jacob Bould (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Artur Costa (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 5. | Teddy Tiler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Duncan Bloomer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Edwards (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marcel Köpke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Wright-Phillips (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 10. | Philipp Cziommer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Plowright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Silvio Ramos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sol Sinclair (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Grant (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ruel Hibbs (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Youl Alidor Lachuer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Clive Armstrong (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Wayne Butt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Morrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Adam Le Saux (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 9. | Simon Marsden (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Duarte Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carlton Plowright (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Phil Dryden (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alexander Rowett (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Tim Platt (MID) | 6 | |









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