Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
4.17
0-0Frank Joseph deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jon Cooper. Jon Cooper makes a simple pass to Tim Heering. Tim Heering shoots from long range but it flies wide!
14.47
0-0Jerry Melia kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist directs the ball goalwards with his head but Paul Clapham is on top of it.
18.02
0-0Frank Joseph chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Cooper. Jon Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Heering. Tim Heering knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mohammed Gargo who gathers it comfortably.
21.32
0-0Jon Cooper clumsily knocks into Frank Howells. The referee calls over Jon Cooper and shows him a yellow card! Frank Howells runs off the knock.
22.03
Gérard Chevallier threads the ball through to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis directs the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Clapham easily picks it out of the air!
32.50
Jon Cooper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Heering. Tim Heering controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.28
Alberto Pearce makes a simple pass to Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.59
Jerry Melia knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis powers a header at goal but somehow Paul Clapham manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Brentford kick off and get the second half underway!
48.36
Michael Herzog surges forward with the ball. Michael Herzog controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz plays a perfect one-two with Alex McCoist and rushes in on goal... Muzzy Türkyilmaz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.42
Carl Goodwin lofts the ball long. Stuart Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.26
0-0Frank Joseph makes a simple pass to Alberto Pearce. Alberto Pearce knocks the ball forward to Stuart Neville. Stuart Neville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Laver but he's offside!
59.12
0-1Frank Howells brings the ball forward. Frank Howells whips in a cross ball towards Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
67.29
Carl Goodwin kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Priestley. Ross Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Heering. Tim Heering knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hakan Özalan.
73.58
Hakan Özalan hacks Stuart Neville from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Neville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.46
Harry Mike makes a simple pass to Stuart Neville. Stuart Neville goes all the way! Stuart Neville takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.23
Ismael Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jerry Melia. Jerry Melia kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis lofts in a cross ball towards Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.41
0-2Michael Herzog barges into Tim Heering. Michael Herzog is warned by the referee! Tim Heering hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
0-2Brentford are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
29.1%
43%
27.8%
Scorers