Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Southend United. A crowd of 17,580 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Brentford and Southend United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Brentford and Southend United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brentford kick off!
2.30
0-0Alexander Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.03
0-0Steve Charlton makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Charlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Amine Belgherbi manages to gather it comfortably.
8.27
Don Henderson decides to run forward with the ball. Don Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.40
Alexander Owen threads the ball through to Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Mckinlay. Billy Mckinlay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Amine Belgherbi.
18.39
0-0Mike Boyd knocks the ball forward to Alexander Owen. Alexander Owen surges forward with the ball. Alexander Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.38
Don Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robbie Waters.
21.13
Frank Murray takes it forward alone. Frank Murray shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Amine Belgherbi easily smothers it!
24.23
Luigi Calaiò chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Wainwright. Kemal Wainwright directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Brian Hibbs.
27.00
Marvin Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Charlton.
30.27
Luigi Calaiò makes a probing pass to Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Wainwright. Kemal Wainwright powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
34.04
Don Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Wainwright. Kemal Wainwright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.46
Luigi Calaiò chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robbie Waters.
38.52
0-0Kemal Wainwright clumsily knocks into Robbie Waters. Kemal Wainwright is shown the yellow card! Robbie Waters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.18
Frank Murray brings the ball forward. Frank Murray goes all the way! Frank Murray rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.06
Marvin Lawrence passes the ball forward to Kemal Wainwright. Kemal Wainwright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.43
Harry Upson passes the ball forward to Marvin Lawrence. Marvin Lawrence passes the ball forward to Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.12
Luigi Calaiò chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Wainwright. Kemal Wainwright goes all the way! Kemal Wainwright shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Brian Hibbs!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Southend United kick off the second half!
47.58
Kelvin Barrett knocks the ball forward to Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Amine Belgherbi!
48.26
Kelvin Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harry Upson.
51.28
Alexander Owen sees a break and surges forward. Alexander Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amine Belgherbi who gathers it comfortably.
60.30
Robbie Waters catches Kemal Wainwright on the ankles. The referee calls over Robbie Waters and shows him a yellow card! Kemal Wainwright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.43
Alexander Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Mckinlay. Billy Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
69.51
0-0George Griffin chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Lawrence. Marvin Lawrence advances with the ball. Marvin Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Kemal Wainwright but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.02
Mike Boyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Barrett. Kelvin Barrett threads the ball through to Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Amine Belgherbi is on top of it.
84.56
Harry Upson flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Henderson. Don Henderson makes a simple pass to Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.09
Kelvin Barrett threads the ball through to Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johnny Thimothée.
87.25
1-0Alexander Owen sees a break and surges forward. Alexander Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Mckinlay. Billy Mckinlay directs the ball goalwards with his head. Billy Mckinlay scores for Brentford!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.5%
50.5%
Play Area
23.1%
46.2%
30.8%
Scorers