Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 18,314 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.


0.00
The first half starts with Brentford kicking off!
4.08
Scott Greaves knocks the ball forward to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher makes a defence splitting pass to Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
9.57
Francisco Jesus makes a probing pass to Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Efrain Cardenas.
10.55
Teddy Morris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Cabrera. Juan-Carlos Cabrera runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Juan-Carlos Cabrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Filippo Murgita.
15.44
Brentford have made a substitution with Ernesto Carrasco replacing Neil Gallagher .
18.23
Juan-Carlos Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
20.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Efrain Cardenas plays the ball forward to Mick Froggatt. Mick Froggatt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Carrasco. Ernesto Carrasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.53
Juan-Carlos Cabrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Coventry City!
28.26
Mario Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Delpiano collects the pass. Gianfranco Delpiano knocks the ball forward to Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. 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.
30.50
Juan-Carlos Cabrera plays the ball forward to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.41
Gianfranco Delpiano knocks the ball forward to Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi plays a scrappy one-two with Jón Kristinn Finnbogason and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nigel Grimandi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
36.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Mick Froggatt plays the ball forward to Filippo Murgita. Filippo Murgita lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Jesper Myssing is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.19
Juan-Carlos Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Grimandi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Grimandi shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
40.49
Anton Van Dalen makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Cabrera. Juan-Carlos Cabrera hits a low pass to Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Daniel Molowny easily smothers it!
42.42
Houssin Abdellaoui flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Froggatt. Mick Froggatt changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mick Froggatt whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jesper Myssing gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
44.22
Jon Platt barges into Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. The referee calls over Jon Platt and shows him a yellow card! Jón Kristinn Finnbogason stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
51.57
Jon Platt flicks a high pass forward. Houssin Abdellaoui controls it well on his chest. Houssin Abdellaoui makes a probing pass to Richard Bosnich. Richard Bosnich lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Carrasco. Ernesto Carrasco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.41
Brentford have made a substitution with Garry James replacing Kevin Hendry .Coventry City have made 3 substitutions with Nils Ziegenhagen replacing Anton Van Dalen, Francisco Castro replacing Teddy Morris and Robert Kasper replacing Francisco Jesus .
67.26
Jon Platt threads a neat ball through to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
69.39
Mario Jardim sees Gianfranco Delpiano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianfranco Delpiano flicks a high pass forward. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason collects the pass. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason shoots from distance but it flies wide!
71.30
Juan-Carlos Cabrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Delpiano. With wonderful vision, Gianfranco Delpiano plays the ball forward to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
73.13
Robert Kasper makes a simple pass to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Molowny who gathers it comfortably.
75.03
Filippo Murgita decides to run forward with the ball. Filippo Murgita knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.37
Mario Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Cabrera. Juan-Carlos Cabrera threads the ball through to Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.42
Filippo Murgita kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt puts a great ball through. Houssin Abdellaoui runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
87.08
Francisco Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper rushes past Garry James! Robert Kasper side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Daniel Molowny. Excellent save.
89.10
Houssin Abdellaoui laces a weighted ball forward to Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Houssin Abdellaoui flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt flicks the ball with his head. Jesper Myssing punches it away to safety.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
27.1%
44.7%
28.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Greaves of Brentford

Match Ratings