Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Griffin Park where Brentford play FC Porto in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,900 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Brentford and FC Porto are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Brentford and FC Porto are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Porto get the match underway!
6.45
0-0Kubilay Türkyilmaz brings the ball forward. Kubilay Türkyilmaz makes a simple pass to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.40
Mauricio Cano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florent Lucca. Florent Lucca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.46
0-0Mohammed Gyan makes a probing pass to Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah powers a header at goal but Ruben Andrade is on top of it.
12.45
Cory Alesci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez shoots from outside the area but Ruben Andrade is on top of it.
15.34
0-0Mike Boyd makes a simple pass to Cory Alesci. Cory Alesci passes the ball forward to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.35
Mohammed Gyan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.22
Mauricio Cano knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Charlton.
21.37
Alberto Oliveira sees a break and surges forward. Alberto Oliveira passes the ball forward to Jakob Busse. Jakob Busse goes all the way! Jakob Busse tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Nicholas Tiatto easily smothers it!
32.22
0-0Viktor Ibertsberger clumsily knocks into Francis Meniri. The referee calls over Viktor Ibertsberger and warns him to calm down! Francis Meniri grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.45
Mohammed Gyan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah goes all the way! Ismael Abdullah rockets a shot on goal but somehow Ruben Andrade manages to keep it out.
42.37
1-0Cory Alesci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin flicks the ball with his head. Anthony Griffin scores for Brentford!!
45.00
Steve Charlton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan makes a simple pass to Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Brentford get the second half underway!
48.32
1-0Kubilay Türkyilmaz knocks the ball forward to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez knocks the ball forward to Anthony Griffin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
51.13
Alberto Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Soares. Rodrigo Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Florent Lucca. Florent Lucca goes all the way! Florent Lucca tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
53.03
Rodrigo Soares makes a probing pass to Jakob Busse. Jakob Busse threads the ball through to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.34
1-0Cory Alesci clumsily knocks into Bruno Postiga. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.01
Rodrigo Soares knocks the ball forward to Florent Lucca. Florent Lucca lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Busse. Jakob Busse directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.29
Rodrigo Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Busse. Jakob Busse kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Barbosa but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.44
Filipe Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Busse. Jakob Busse kicks a strong pass forward to Florent Lucca. Florent Lucca shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
61.49
Filipe Barros boots it upfield. Rui Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Busse. Jakob Busse heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
63.18
Steve Charlton makes a probing pass to Cory Alesci. Cory Alesci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.10
Francis Meniri makes a probing pass to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa plays a perfect one-two with Jakob Busse and rushes in on goal... Rui Barbosa rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nicholas Tiatto manages to gather it comfortably.
69.04
Cory Alesci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Griffin but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.03
Bruno Postiga makes a beautiful solo run. Bruno Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.49
Edgar Semedo makes a simple pass to Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga makes a probing pass to Florent Lucca. Florent Lucca finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Nicholas Tiatto.
79.55
Mike Boyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Viktor Ibertsberger. Viktor Ibertsberger flicks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
81.14
Mike Boyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah makes a probing pass to Anthony Griffin but he's offside!
84.32
Bruno Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Florent Lucca. Florent Lucca shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Nicholas Tiatto.
85.32
Cory Alesci knocks the ball forward to Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin goes all the way! Anthony Griffin tries a spectacular strike but Ruben Andrade is on top of it.
87.27
Jakob Busse comes in with a late challenge on Kubilay Türkyilmaz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kubilay Türkyilmaz runs off the knock.
90.00
1-0Rodrigo Soares clumsily knocks into Viktor Ibertsberger. Rodrigo Soares is warned by the referee! Viktor Ibertsberger runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
29.9%
41.4%
28.7%
Scorers