Match Report


BrentfordBrentford     Port ValePort Vale
Nuno SantosNuno Santos Computer Player Computer Player
Andy CutlerA. Cutler56
G
1
G
50Tony HowellsT. Howells
Damien RiggottD. Riggott62
D
2
D
52Ledley GrondinL. Grondin
Jacob BouldJ. Bould55
D
3
D
49Andy TelferA. Telfer
Clive VassellC. Vassell55
D
captain4
D
45Julian CarterJ. Carter
Artur CostaA. Costa51
D
5
D
45Darren WiltordD. Wiltord
Kevin EdwardsK. Edwards50
M
6
D
40Dean MurphyD. Murphy
Marcel KöpkeM. Köpke48
M
7
M
53Kevin HendersonK. Henderson
Gavin Wright-PhillipsG. Wright-Phillips46
M
8
M
52Danijel PardeilhanD. Pardeilhan
Titus HurstT. Hurst46
M
9
M
50Shaun ProctorS. Proctor
Philipp CziommerP. Cziommer58
A
10captain
A
55Michael WardM. Ward
Neil PlowrightN. Plowright55
A
11
A
54Carl JohnsonC. Johnson
 
Silvio RamosS. Ramos54
A
12
G
49Craig ImpeyC. Impey
Sol SinclairS. Sinclair54
G
13
M
45Nigel JacobsN. Jacobs
Teddy TilerT. Tiler50
D
14
A
44Les VassellL. Vassell

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 3,304 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marvin Potts.


0.00
The whistle blows and Brentford kick off!
3.26
With a delightful solo run, Philipp Cziommer stretches the opposition's defence. Philipp Cziommer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.38
Kevin Edwards makes a probing pass to Philipp Cziommer. Philipp Cziommer shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
28.04
Gavin Wright-Phillips flicks a high ball forward to Titus Hurst who gracefully takes it down. Titus Hurst shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
36.50
Marcel Köpke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Cziommer. Philipp Cziommer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.17
Clive Vassell kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.15
Kevin Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan deftly passes the ball to Michael Ward, releasing him through on goal. Michael Ward side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
44.53
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Danijel Pardeilhan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson plays a quick one-two with Kevin Henderson and rushes in on goal... Carl Johnson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Andy Cutler comfortably smothers it!
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. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Port Vale kick off the second half!
48.32
Julian Carter sees Danijel Pardeilhan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danijel Pardeilhan advances with the ball. Danijel Pardeilhan tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.48
Darren Wiltord passes the ball forward to Danijel Pardeilhan. Danijel Pardeilhan knocks the ball forward to Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.13
Artur Costa passes the ball forward to Titus Hurst. Titus Hurst shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.19
Danijel Pardeilhan catches Marcel Köpke on the ankles. Danijel Pardeilhan is given a warning by the referee! Marcel Köpke grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.33
Kevin Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Bould. Kevin Henderson is shown the yellow card! Jacob Bould stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.51
Marcel Köpke kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Cziommer. Philipp Cziommer knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gavin Wright-Phillips is offside!
72.26
Kevin Edwards runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Edwards threads a neat ball through to Marcel Köpke. Marcel Köpke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.04
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.10
Port Vale have made 3 substitutions with Les Vassell replacing Michael Ward, Nigel Jacobs replacing Danijel Pardeilhan and Craig Impey replacing Ledley Grondin .
78.19
Philipp Cziommer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright makes a defence splitting pass to Titus Hurst. Titus Hurst rockets a shot on goal. Tony Howells easily gets down and covers it.
81.30
Titus Hurst makes a probing pass to Kevin Edwards. Kevin Edwards threads a neat ball through to Gavin Wright-Phillips. Gavin Wright-Phillips shoots from long range but it flies wide!
84.24
Shaun Proctor makes a beautiful solo run. Shaun Proctor shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
85.33
Gavin Wright-Phillips flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Cziommer collects the pass. Philipp Cziommer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Artur Costa flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Bould who brings the ball under control. Jacob Bould sees Neil Plowright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Edwards. Kevin Edwards gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brentford

Port Vale
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
22.1%
50.6%
27.3%

Scorers
Philipp Cziommer 37
Marcel Köpke 72
Kevin Edwards 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Edwards of Brentford

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

1.Tony Howells (GK)
6
2.Ledley Grondin (DEF)
6
3.Andy Telfer (DEF)
6
4.Julian Carter (DEF)
6
5.Darren Wiltord (DEF)
6
6.Dean Murphy (DEF)
6
7.Kevin Henderson (MID)yellow card
5
8.Danijel Pardeilhan (MID)
7
9.Shaun Proctor (MID)
6
10.Michael Ward (ATT)
6
11.Carl Johnson (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Impey (GK)
6
13.Nigel Jacobs (MID)
6
14.Les Vassell (ATT)
6