Match Report


Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town     BrentfordBrentford
Computer Player Computer Player Tom Rogers Tom Rogers
Achille DonatiA. Donati57
G
1
G
60Paul ClaphamP. Clapham
Steve PlowrightS. Plowright58
D
2
D
59Frank JosephF. Joseph
Mervin SouthgateM. Southgate56
D
3
D
55Carl GoodwinC. Goodwin
Eduardo FerreiraE. Ferreira48
D
4
D
52Warren BenaliW. Benali
Alistair GascoigneA. Gascoigne48
D
5
M
76Ross PriestleyR. Priestley
Jose VegaJ. Vega56
M
6
M
62Harry MikeH. Mike
Dennis WardD. Ward53
M
7
M
59Jon CooperJ. Cooper
Garba KanuG. Kanu40
M
8
M
58Alberto PearceA. Pearce
Ernesto DiazE. Diaz55
A
9
A
60Tim HeeringT. Heering
Omer FlintlockO. Flintlock54
A
10
A
57Stuart NevilleS. Neville
Nigel CollymoreN. Collymore53
A
11
A
56Gilles LaverG. Laver

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Brentford. A crowd of 8,361 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Huddersfield Town get the match underway!
8.08
Jose Vega makes a simple pass to Ernesto Diaz. Ernesto Diaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Warren Benali.
9.47
Dennis Ward comes in with a late challenge on Harry Mike. The referee calls over Dennis Ward and warns him to calm down! Harry Mike runs off the knock.
18.33
Mervin Southgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Ward. Dennis Ward knocks the ball forward to Omer Flintlock. Omer Flintlock shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Paul Clapham!
26.04
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
34.51
Dennis Ward knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Collymore. Nigel Collymore shoots from outside the area. Paul Clapham easily smothers it.
38.02
Mervin Southgate sees space and advances. Mervin Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Diaz. Ernesto Diaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.39
Mervin Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Vega. Jose Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Diaz. Ernesto Diaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Warren Benali.
42.55
Warren Benali knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Priestley. Ross Priestley sees a break and surges forward. Ross Priestley makes a probing pass to Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
44.17
Alberto Pearce sees a break and surges forward. Alberto Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Laver but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Jon Cooper chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Heering. Tim Heering shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Brentford kick off the second half!
48.45
Garba Kanu barges into Frank Joseph. Garba Kanu is warned by the referee! Frank Joseph hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.45
Jon Cooper clumsily knocks into Dennis Ward. Jon Cooper is shown the yellow card! Dennis Ward stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.01
Mervin Southgate passes the ball forward to Jose Vega. Jose Vega brings the ball forward. Jose Vega plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Collymore and rushes in on goal... Jose Vega makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Paul Clapham easily smothers it.
57.51
Steve Plowright knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Vega. Jose Vega knocks the ball forward to Omer Flintlock. Omer Flintlock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.56
Mervin Southgate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Ward. Dennis Ward knocks the ball forward to Omer Flintlock. Omer Flintlock plays a perfect one-two with Ernesto Diaz and rushes in on goal... Omer Flintlock shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
60.36
Ross Priestley makes a simple pass to Tim Heering. Tim Heering goes all the way! Tim Heering rockets a shot on goal. Achille Donati is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.27
Dennis Ward knocks the ball forward to Nigel Collymore. Nigel Collymore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Benali.
71.07
Tim Heering barges into Eduardo Ferreira. Tim Heering is warned by the referee! Eduardo Ferreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.02
Jose Vega clumsily knocks into Alberto Pearce. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.42
Steve Plowright passes the ball forward to Dennis Ward. Dennis Ward chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Flintlock. Omer Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Collymore. Nigel Collymore is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Paul Clapham manages to keep it out.
78.26
Garba Kanu barges into Ross Priestley. Garba Kanu is shown the yellow card! Ross Priestley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.07
Jon Cooper flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Heering. Tim Heering flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.55
Mervin Southgate decides to run forward with the ball. Mervin Southgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Collymore. Nigel Collymore whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Diaz. Ernesto Diaz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ernesto Diaz!
90.00
Steve Plowright makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Plowright threads the ball through to Ernesto Diaz. Ernesto Diaz plays a perfect one-two with Omer Flintlock and rushes in on goal... Ernesto Diaz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Paul Clapham easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Paul Clapham of Brentford
Match Statistics
 

Huddersfield Town

Brentford
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
29.5%
47.4%
23.1%

Scorers
Ernesto Diaz 88
Tim Heering 60