Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 8,652 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Brentford and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Brentford and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
2.47
0-0Jon Cooper comes in with a late challenge on James Milligan. The referee calls over Jon Cooper and shows him a yellow card! James Milligan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.03
0-0Michael Zaussinger sees a break and surges forward. Michael Zaussinger makes a beautiful solo run. Michael Zaussinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Clapham who gathers it comfortably.
6.26
0-0Niccolo Merson threads the ball through to Stuart Neville. Stuart Neville tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
8.50
0-0Alberto Pearce brings the ball forward. Alberto Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Billy Fletcher easily smothers it.
9.34
Charles-Edward Safanjon passes the ball forward to Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Clapham who gathers it comfortably.
10.09
1-0Niccolo Merson sees space and advances. Niccolo Merson makes a probing pass to Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Billy Fletcher has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.09
Niccolo Merson surges forward with the ball. Niccolo Merson shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.48
Jon Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Heering. Tim Heering knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
26.25
Ross Priestley knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Heering. Tim Heering tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.15
Charles-Edward Safanjon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.15
Malcolm Mcgreal advances with the ball. Malcolm Mcgreal takes it forward alone. Malcolm Mcgreal goes all the way! Malcolm Mcgreal takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.53
Carl Goodwin threads the ball through to Jon Cooper. Jon Cooper chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Neville. Stuart Neville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
33.28
Ross Priestley makes a simple pass to Tim Heering. Tim Heering plays a perfect one-two with Stuart Neville and rushes in on goal... Tim Heering makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.07
Frank Joseph threads the ball through to Alberto Pearce. Alberto Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Heering. Tim Heering makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Billy Fletcher.
39.51
Charles-Edward Safanjon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio plays a perfect one-two with Graham Godber and rushes in on goal... George Dichio rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Brentford kicking off!
48.50
Charles-Edward Safanjon threads the ball through to George Dichio. George Dichio shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Paul Clapham!
51.27
Warren Benali kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Merson. Niccolo Merson sees space and advances. Niccolo Merson goes all the way! Niccolo Merson shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.29
James Milligan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Godber. Graham Godber directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Paul Clapham!
61.13
2-1Alberto Pearce advances with the ball. Alberto Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Laver but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.47
Liam Cole knocks the ball forward to Graham Godber. Graham Godber knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Clapham who gathers it comfortably.
71.05
Warren Benali chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Pearce. Alberto Pearce passes the ball forward to Stuart Neville. Stuart Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Heering. Tim Heering powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
72.33
2-1Gareth Montague barges into Stuart Neville. Gareth Montague is warned by the referee! Stuart Neville stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.02
Alberto Pearce makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Pearce goes all the way! Alberto Pearce tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Billy Fletcher!
77.54
Charles-Edward Safanjon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Dichio. George Dichio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Clapham who gathers it comfortably.
81.49
Frank Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Cooper. Jon Cooper knocks the ball forward to Stuart Neville. Stuart Neville goes all the way! Stuart Neville tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Billy Fletcher had no chance!! Goal for Brentford!
85.37
Malcolm Mcgreal makes a probing pass to Yacine Bouzidi. Yacine Bouzidi makes a simple pass to Graham Godber. Graham Godber controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.25
Liam Cole sees space and advances. Liam Cole lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Cutler. Carl Cutler directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Yacine Bouzidi knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Godber. Graham Godber whips in a cross ball towards George Dichio. George Dichio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
25%
46.4%
28.6%
Scorers