Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 17,814 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.


0.00
The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth kick off!
2.31
Garry James hacks Francisco Hacembruch Romero from behind! The referee brings Garry James to one side and gives him a warning! Francisco Hacembruch Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.49
Nelson Garza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
8.46
Nelson Garza threads a neat ball through to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Platt.
9.34
Damien Best deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Potts. Scott Potts makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.31
Jon Platt flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Grantt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aaron Grantt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Del Pearce reads it well. Quality keeping!
18.47
Richard Bosnich hacks Scott Potts from behind! The referee calls over Richard Bosnich and warns him to calm down! Scott Potts stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.40
Scott Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza deftly passes the ball to Harvey Standing, releasing him through on goal. Harvey Standing side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Harvey Standing!
24.50
David Reimers flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Grantt collects the pass. Aaron Grantt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Del Pearce. Excellent save.
26.27
Pierre Tapella sees Nelson Garza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nelson Garza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Molowny who gathers it comfortably.
28.24
Jon Platt kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonatan Tigana.
30.28
David Reimers hits a low pass to Ernesto Carrasco. Ernesto Carrasco plays a one-two with Scott Greaves and rushes in on goal... Ernesto Carrasco rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.18
Efrain Cardenas comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Hacembruch Romero. The referee calls over Efrain Cardenas and shows him a yellow card! Francisco Hacembruch Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.04
Kevin Hendry makes a probing pass to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui flicks a high ball forward to Scott Greaves who takes it down. Scott Greaves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.31
Ivan Zoppetti brings the ball forward. Ivan Zoppetti makes a simple pass to Steven Rowett. Steven Rowett knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Reimers.
40.59
Scott Greaves makes a simple pass to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Aguilar.
42.10
Romero P. Aguilar flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford have changed their lineup with Darren Power replacing Ernesto Carrasco. AFC Bournemouth 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 Brentford kick off!
47.04
Jon Platt flicks the ball to his team mate, Houssin Abdellaoui. With some swift thinking, Houssin Abdellaoui plays the ball forward to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.00
Nelson Garza plays the ball forward to Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing tries a spectacular long range effort but Daniel Molowny is on top of it.
53.35
David Reimers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Del Pearce is on top of it.
54.07
Scott Potts advances with the ball. Scott Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Daniel Molowny with no chance!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
57.19
Kevin Hendry runs up as Efrain Cardenas takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Kevin Hendry threads the ball through to Richard Bosnich. Richard Bosnich plays the ball forward to Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.53
Darren Power flicks a high pass forward. Scott Greaves collects the pass. Scott Greaves lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
60.29
Brentford have made a substitution with Brian Vernazza replacing Richard Bosnich .
61.31
Darren Power knocks the ball forward to Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves whips in a cross ball towards Darren Power. With a superhuman jump, Darren Power connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Damien Best clears it off the line with his head!
63.32
Ivan Zoppetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damien Best. Damien Best flicks a high pass forward. Pierre Tapella collects the pass. Pierre Tapella lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Daniel Molowny didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
65.28
Romero P. Aguilar decides to run forward with the ball. Romero P. Aguilar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Efrain Cardenas.
66.19
Nelson Garza flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Romero who takes it down. Francisco Hacembruch Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Garza. With a superhuman jump, Nelson Garza connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.31
Francisco Hacembruch Romero hacks David Reimers from behind! Francisco Hacembruch Romero is shown the yellow card! David Reimers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.14
Damien Best flicks a high ball forward to Scott Potts who takes it down. Scott Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza makes a probing pass between the defence to Scott Potts. Kevin Hendry catches Scott Potts on the ankles. Scott Potts appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
72.52
Scott Potts barges into Brian Vernazza. Scott Potts is shown the yellow card! Brian Vernazza runs off the knock.
73.09
Jon Platt threads the ball through to David Reimers. David Reimers flicks a high pass forward. Scott Greaves comfortably collects the pass. Scott Greaves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Best.
75.23
David Reimers flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Grantt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aaron Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Del Pearce!
77.14
Brentford have made a substitution with Kevin Schnoor replacing Garry James .
79.34
David Reimers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Zoppetti.
83.07
Brian Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Scott Greaves controls it well on his chest. Scott Greaves lofts in a cross ball towards Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Del Pearce.
87.31
Harvey Standing knocks the ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Potts. Scott Potts knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Daniel Molowny manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
29.6%
43.2%
27.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nelson Garza of AFC Bournemouth

Match Ratings
1.Daniel Molowny (GK)
6
2.Kevin Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Jon Platt (DEF)
6
4.Efrain Cardenas (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Garry James (DEF)
5
6.Houssin Abdellaoui (MID)
6
7.David Reimers (MID)
6
8.Richard Bosnich (MID)
6
9.Scott Greaves (ATT)
6
10.Aaron Grantt (ATT)
6
11.Ernesto Carrasco (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Schnoor (DEF)
6
13.Brian Vernazza (MID)
6
14.Darren Power (ATT)
6

1.Del Pearce (GK)
7
2.Ivan Zoppetti (DEF)
6
3.Romero P. Aguilar (DEF)
6
4.Damien Best (DEF)
6
5.Jonatan Tigana (DEF)
6
6.Scott Potts (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
7.Nelson Garza (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Steven Rowett (ATT)
6
9.Pierre Tapella (ATT)
6
10.Harvey Standing (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Francisco Hacembruch Romero (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Geoffrey Gentile (MID)
0
13.Gavin Hendry (DEF)
0
14.Tonci Seric (ATT)
0