Match Report


BrentfordBrentford     ChelseaChelsea
John DiffeyJohn Diffey Darryn Gent Darryn Gent
Daniel MolownyD. Molowny71
G
1
G
70Genki NanamiG. Nanami
Tiago NascimentoT. Nascimento70
D
2
D
69Oleg HigginbothamO. Higginbotham
Jon PlattJ. Platt73
D
3captain
D
76Hauke MüllerH. Müller
Efrain CardenasE. Cardenas70
D
4
D
75Jonas WidmannJ. Widmann
Mick FroggattM. Froggatt69
M
5
D
73Titus MarshallT. Marshall
Houssin AbdellaouiH. Abdellaoui76
M
captain6
M
88Neil BanksN. Banks
David ReimersD. Reimers77
M
7
M
79Francis MossF. Moss
Richard BosnichR. Bosnich73
M
8
A
72Michael MossM. Moss
Scott GreavesS. Greaves72
A
9
A
74Spencer CroftS. Croft
Neil GallagherN. Gallagher73
A
10
A
80Kevin PlattK. Platt
Aaron GranttA. Grantt70
A
11
A
71Carlton BrandC. Brand
 
Kevin HendryK. Hendry67
D
12
A
71Alberto PostigaA. Postiga
Filippo MurgitaF. Murgita67
M
13
M
85Marvin GrantM. Grant
Ernesto CarrascoE. Carrasco69
A
14
D
75Mustapha JezierskiM. Jezierski

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 17,636 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the match underway!
3.30
David Reimers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Bosnich. Richard Bosnich whips in a cross ball towards Scott Greaves. With a superhuman jump, Scott Greaves connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.45
Efrain Cardenas flicks a high pass forward to Mick Froggatt who brings the ball under control. Mick Froggatt flicks a high pass forward. Scott Greaves collects the pass. Scott Greaves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Titus Marshall.
9.56
Efrain Cardenas knocks the ball forward to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.23
Kevin Platt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Daniel Molowny manages to gather it comfortably.
12.08
Francis Moss takes it forward alone. Francis Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
14.52
Oleg Higginbotham takes a quick throw-in, which Titus Marshall takes on the chest. Titus Marshall brings the ball forward. Titus Marshall hits a low pass to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.58
Mick Froggatt kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Scott Greaves provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Genki Nanami smothers it!
20.03
David Reimers brings the ball forward. David Reimers shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.02
Jon Platt comes in with a late challenge on Spencer Croft. The referee calls over Jon Platt and shows him a yellow card! Spencer Croft hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.04
Hauke Müller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Moss. Francis Moss chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Efrain Cardenas.
26.10
Titus Marshall clumsily knocks into Aaron Grantt. The referee calls over Titus Marshall and warns him to calm down! Aaron Grantt stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.45
Efrain Cardenas makes a strong solo run forward. Efrain Cardenas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.31
David Reimers chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Neil Gallagher provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.40
With vision, Houssin Abdellaoui laces a through ball forward to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.06
Houssin Abdellaoui flicks a high pass forward. Scott Greaves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Greaves whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Genki Nanami didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
44.25
With some swift thinking, Hauke Müller plays the ball forward to Francis Moss. Francis Moss threads a neat ball through to Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Moss. Michael Moss beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Aaron Grantt threads a neat ball through to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford have changed their lineup with Ernesto Carrasco replacing Aaron Grantt. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. The Brentford players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Brentford kicking off!
47.59
Jon Platt hits a low pass to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui flicks a high pass forward. Neil Gallagher collects the pass. Neil Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Carrasco. Ernesto Carrasco makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
48.15
Jon Platt makes a simple pass to David Reimers. David Reimers flicks a high pass forward. Neil Gallagher controls it well on his chest. Neil Gallagher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hauke Müller.
49.31
Scott Greaves hacks Hauke Müller from behind! Scott Greaves is warned by the referee! Hauke Müller stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.57
Francis Moss flicks a high pass forward. Neil Banks controls it well on his chest. Neil Banks knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
53.19
Ernesto Carrasco barges into Hauke Müller. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hauke Müller runs off the knock.
55.15
Tiago Nascimento threads the ball through to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Genki Nanami reads it well. Fabulous stop!
57.38
Mick Froggatt hacks Neil Banks from behind! Mick Froggatt is warned by the referee! Neil Banks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.42
Showing composure, Jonas Widmann laces a weighted ball forward to Michael Moss. Michael Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Platt. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Platt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Daniel Molowny is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.42
Chelsea have made 2 substitutions with Marvin Grant replacing Francis Moss and Alberto Postiga replacing Carlton Brand .
63.38
Tiago Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Carrasco collects the pass. Ernesto Carrasco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Genki Nanami who gathers it comfortably.
65.14
Marvin Grant hits a low pass to Neil Banks. Neil Banks sees Marvin Grant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Grant shoots from 20 yards. Daniel Molowny easily gets down and covers it.
67.33
Richard Bosnich catches Neil Banks on the ankles. The referee calls over Richard Bosnich and shows him a yellow card! Neil Banks stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.31
Jon Platt comes back to take the throw-in. Tiago Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Carrasco. Ernesto Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
75.41
Neil Gallagher hacks Jonas Widmann from behind! Neil Gallagher is shown the yellow card! Jonas Widmann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.41
Chelsea have made a substitution with Mustapha Jezierski replacing Jonas Widmann .
83.46
Titus Marshall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant makes a pass forward but Spencer Croft is yards offside!
84.07
Efrain Cardenas threads the ball through to David Reimers. David Reimers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher rushes past Titus Marshall! Some silky footwork from Neil Gallagher provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Genki Nanami!
87.19
Jon Platt makes a simple pass to Richard Bosnich. Richard Bosnich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Carrasco. Ernesto Carrasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brentford

Chelsea
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
6
1
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
24.7%
40.9%
34.4%

Scorers
Neil Gallagher 33
Kevin Platt 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Gallagher of Brentford

Match Ratings
1.Daniel Molowny (GK)
7
2.Tiago Nascimento (DEF)
6
3.Jon Platt (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Efrain Cardenas (DEF)
7
5.Mick Froggatt (MID)
6
6.Houssin Abdellaoui (MID)
7
7.David Reimers (MID)
8
8.Richard Bosnich (MID)yellow card
5
9.Scott Greaves (ATT)
6
10.Neil Gallagher (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
11.Aaron Grantt (ATT)
7
 
12.Kevin Hendry (DEF)
0
13.Filippo Murgita (MID)
0
14.Ernesto Carrasco (ATT)yellow card
5

1.Genki Nanami (GK)
8
2.Oleg Higginbotham (DEF)
6
3.Hauke Müller (DEF)
6
4.Jonas Widmann (DEF)
6
5.Titus Marshall (DEF)
6
6.Neil Banks (MID)
6
7.Francis Moss (MID)
7
8.Michael Moss (ATT)
6
9.Spencer Croft (ATT)
6
10.Kevin Platt (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Carlton Brand (ATT)
6
 
12.Alberto Postiga (ATT)
6
13.Marvin Grant (MID)
6
14.Mustapha Jezierski (DEF)
6