Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 15,737 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Brentford and Sunderland are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Brentford and Sunderland are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Brentford start the match!
2.15
0-1Albrecht Polheim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.10
0-1Farid Saïfi knocks the ball forward to Marinos Tsoukalas. Marinos Tsoukalas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Craig Dyer.
9.30
0-1Albrecht Polheim kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.09
Joao Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
20.28
0-1Sunderland are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Brentford's defence.
21.17
Craig Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Nicholas Tiatto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.28
Albrecht Polheim flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.31
0-2Teddy Lawrence sweeps the ball long. Nigel Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicholas Tiatto who gathers it comfortably.
36.01
Joao Veloso makes a probing pass to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes plays a perfect one-two with Tiziano Santoni and rushes in on goal... Nigel Hughes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.19
Claus Håland makes a simple pass to Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.27
Mario Gatt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Veloso. Joao Veloso makes a probing pass to Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Nicholas Tiatto.
44.37
Albrecht Polheim makes a simple pass to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Craig Souness passes the ball forward to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Charlton.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Sunderland start the second half!
47.57
Mike Boyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Farid Saïfi. Farid Saïfi flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin goes all the way! Anthony Griffin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
54.46
Farid Saïfi makes a simple pass to Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin plays a perfect one-two with Marinos Tsoukalas and rushes in on goal... Anthony Griffin tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.39
Claus Håland knocks the ball to his team mate, Marinos Tsoukalas. Marinos Tsoukalas shoots from outside the area but somehow Craig Dyer manages to keep it out.
60.51
Sunderland are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Brentford's defence.
61.18
Farid Saïfi decides to run forward with the ball. Farid Saïfi goes all the way! Farid Saïfi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Craig Dyer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.15
Claus Håland threads the ball through to Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.40
1-2Claus Håland hacks Joao Veloso from behind! Claus Håland is shown the yellow card! Joao Veloso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.45
Farid Saïfi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marinos Tsoukalas. Marinos Tsoukalas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marinos Tsoukalas!
90.00
2-2Mario Gatt hacks Anthony Griffin from behind! The referee calls over Mario Gatt and warns him to calm down! Anthony Griffin stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
22.1%
48.5%
29.4%
Scorers