Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 16,779 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Brentford and Norwich City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Brentford and Norwich City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Norwich City kick off!
3.35
0-0Viktor Ibertsberger knocks the ball to his team mate, Gísli Gudmundsson. Gísli Gudmundsson plays a perfect one-two with Francisco Siri Dominguez and rushes in on goal... Gísli Gudmundsson tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
9.48
0-0Farid Saïfi knocks the ball forward to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah kicks a strong pass forward to Gísli Gudmundsson but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.54
0-0Mike Boyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Viktor Ibertsberger. Viktor Ibertsberger chips the ball to his team mate, Gísli Gudmundsson. Gísli Gudmundsson lofts in a cross ball towards Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah heads the ball goalwards. Marcel Röhner easily smothers it.
15.37
Robbie Waters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claus Håland. Claus Håland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gísli Gudmundsson. Gísli Gudmundsson passes the ball forward but Francisco Siri Dominguez is offside!
16.22
0-0Viktor Ibertsberger kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Des Deane.
18.19
Dennis Galli chips the ball to his team mate, Vegard Soltvedt. Vegard Soltvedt shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Nicholas Tiatto manages to gather it comfortably.
21.18
0-0Des Deane barges into Gísli Gudmundsson. The referee calls over Des Deane and shows him a yellow card! Gísli Gudmundsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.54
Dennis Galli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vegard Soltvedt. Vegard Soltvedt plays a perfect one-two with Brian Blake and rushes in on goal... Vegard Soltvedt rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nicholas Tiatto manages to gather it comfortably.
26.36
Felix Robinson knocks the ball to his team mate, Vegard Soltvedt. Vegard Soltvedt knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Murphy. Jermaine Murphy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Nicholas Tiatto easily smothers it.
27.09
Des Deane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Galli. Dennis Galli threads the ball through to Jermaine Murphy. Jermaine Murphy passes the ball forward but Brian Blake is offside!
28.36
Dennis Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vegard Soltvedt. Vegard Soltvedt lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Murphy. Jermaine Murphy flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.48
1-0Viktor Ibertsberger flicks the ball to his team mate, Gísli Gudmundsson. Gísli Gudmundsson goes all the way! Gísli Gudmundsson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gísli Gudmundsson!
33.21
Robbie Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Viktor Ibertsberger. Viktor Ibertsberger chips the ball to his team mate, Gísli Gudmundsson. Gísli Gudmundsson goes all the way! Gísli Gudmundsson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.17
Farid Saïfi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.37
2-0Norwich City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Brentford kick off and get the second half underway!
47.19
Mick Windass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Blake. Brian Blake threads the ball through to Vegard Soltvedt. Vegard Soltvedt shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Nicholas Tiatto manages to gather it comfortably.
48.01
Farid Saïfi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marcel Röhner.
54.05
Danny Grondin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Galli. Dennis Galli chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Murphy. Jermaine Murphy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Blake. Brian Blake rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.57
Felix Robinson flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Blake. Brian Blake knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robbie Waters.
63.42
2-0David Bellamy comes in with a late challenge on Gísli Gudmundsson. David Bellamy is warned by the referee! Gísli Gudmundsson runs off the knock.
65.53
Farid Saïfi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Gudmundsson. Gísli Gudmundsson powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Marcel Röhner!
71.13
Steve Charlton passes the ball forward to Viktor Ibertsberger. Viktor Ibertsberger chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez shoots from 20 yards. Marcel Röhner easily smothers it.
72.01
Robbie Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Farid Saïfi. Farid Saïfi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
75.35
Robbie Waters chips the ball to his team mate, Farid Saïfi. Farid Saïfi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah threads the ball through to Francisco Siri Dominguez but he's offside!
83.26
Felix Robinson makes a probing pass to Brian Blake. Brian Blake finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
84.29
Edmundo Vazquez barges into Farid Saïfi. Edmundo Vazquez is given a warning by the referee! Farid Saïfi stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.7%
39.3%
Play Area
23.6%
44.9%
31.5%
Scorers
| Gísli Gudmundsson 30, 33 |