Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 20,626 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Brentford and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Brentford and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest kick off!
2.04
0-0Enzo Gissi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simão Moran. Simão Moran decides to run forward with the ball. Simão Moran kicks a strong pass forward to Ismael Abdullah but the referee indicates it's offside!
3.14
0-0José Anaya threads the ball through to Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
4.29
0-0Simão Moran catches Guilherme Semedo on the ankles. The referee calls over Simão Moran and shows him a yellow card! Guilherme Semedo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.37
Bruno Caniggia threads the ball through to Guilherme Semedo. Guilherme Semedo surges forward with the ball. Guilherme Semedo threads the ball through to Gianni Mendoza but he's offside!
9.21
0-1Guilherme Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza whips in a cross ball towards Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.57
0-1Mark Newby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.34
Farid Saïfi advances with the ball. Farid Saïfi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.54
Simão Moran flicks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.50
0-1José Anaya passes the ball forward to Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Boyd.
21.55
Simão Moran makes a simple pass to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah plays a perfect one-two with Eben Amoah and rushes in on goal... Ismael Abdullah cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.41
Guilherme Semedo threads the ball through to Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.16
Simão Moran makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marinos Tsoukalas. Marinos Tsoukalas finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.43
Tom Jurion knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Semedo. Guilherme Semedo threads the ball through to Niklas Rosengren. Niklas Rosengren knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.53
Simão Moran knocks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mohammed Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
33.40
Farid Saïfi advances with the ball. Farid Saïfi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.55
Mohammed Gyan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah plays a perfect one-two with Marinos Tsoukalas and rushes in on goal... Eben Amoah shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Mohammed Dugbatey easily smothers it!
38.21
Steve Charlton passes the ball forward to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan kicks a strong pass forward to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah makes a probing pass to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Mohammed Dugbatey is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Tom Jurion makes a probing pass to José Anaya. José Anaya makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Nicholas Tiatto is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Brentford kick off and get the second half underway!
47.02
Farid Saïfi chips the ball to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
51.12
Farid Saïfi passes the ball forward to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah shoots from long range but Mohammed Dugbatey is on top of it.
53.14
Mike Boyd knocks the ball forward to Simão Moran. Simão Moran makes a probing pass to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mohammed Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
54.16
2-1Marinos Tsoukalas barges into Tom Jurion. Marinos Tsoukalas is shown the yellow card! Tom Jurion stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.16
2-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
55.41
Eben Amoah barges into Bruno Caniggia. Eben Amoah is shown the yellow card! Bruno Caniggia runs off the knock.
65.42
José Anaya controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Charlton.
66.44
Simão Moran makes a beautiful solo run. Simão Moran plays a perfect one-two with Ismael Abdullah and rushes in on goal... Simão Moran shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.13
Steve Charlton comes in with a late challenge on Gianni Mendoza. The referee calls over Steve Charlton and warns him to calm down! Gianni Mendoza carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.34
Ralph Rogers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Hermann. Florian Hermann knocks the ball forward to Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Nicholas Tiatto.
77.37
Tom Jurion makes a probing pass to Mark Newby. Mark Newby passes the ball forward to Gianni Mendoza. Gianni Mendoza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.44
Claus Håland kicks a strong pass forward to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.07
Simão Moran threads the ball through to Marinos Tsoukalas. Marinos Tsoukalas tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Mohammed Dugbatey easily smothers it!
89.40
Guilherme Semedo makes a beautiful solo run. Guilherme Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Richardson. Warren Richardson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
23%
43.7%
33.3%
Scorers