Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 19,828 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off!
4.29
1-0Del Craddock makes a simple pass to David Brown. David Brown goes all the way! David Brown tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.33
1-0Marc Luzhny makes a probing pass to Darren Cadamarteri. Darren Cadamarteri sees space and advances. Darren Cadamarteri whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.30
1-0Jorge Oliveira passes the ball forward to Del Craddock. Del Craddock passes the ball forward to David Brown. David Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.16
1-0Antonio Mendes threads the ball through to Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards David Brown. David Brown directs the ball goalwards with his head but Micka‘l Masson is on top of it.
18.03
Alfred King makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Power. Graeme Power makes a simple pass to Aaron Barrett. Aaron Barrett plays a perfect one-two with Dale Ball and rushes in on goal... Aaron Barrett cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Edern Madar manages to gather it comfortably.
20.57
Del Craddock makes a beautiful solo run. Del Craddock lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Felipe Pichichi!
27.50
Antonio Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi goes all the way! Felipe Pichichi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Micka‘l Masson easily smothers it.
33.08
Marc Luzhny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes passes the ball forward to Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco De Goey.
34.42
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
36.26
Leonardo Bravo brings the ball forward. Leonardo Bravo threads the ball through to Aaron Barrett. Aaron Barrett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.43
Antonio Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, David Brown. David Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Micka‘l Masson.
42.40
Nick Fuchs threads the ball through to Dale Ball. Dale Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edern Madar who gathers it comfortably.
44.02
Alfred King controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Wright. Ledley Wright makes a beautiful solo run. Ledley Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Batty. Stephen Batty powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Brentford kick off!
47.47
Darren Cadamarteri kicks a strong pass forward to David Brown. David Brown sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Micka‘l Masson is on top of it.
49.01
Darren Cadamarteri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Brown. David Brown sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Micka‘l Masson is on top of it.
53.29
Ledley Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Batty. Stephen Batty goes all the way! Stephen Batty shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.26
Marc Luzhny makes a simple pass to Del Craddock. Del Craddock passes the ball forward to David Brown. David Brown shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Micka‘l Masson manages to gather it comfortably.
63.55
Nick Fuchs brings the ball forward. Nick Fuchs whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Barrett. Aaron Barrett is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.26
Jorge Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes sees a break and surges forward. Antonio Mendes knocks the ball forward to Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.01
Nick Fuchs threads the ball through to Stephen Batty. Stephen Batty shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
83.36
Darren Cadamarteri chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson shoots from long range but somehow Micka‘l Masson manages to keep it out.
85.16
Manchester United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Brentford's defence.
90.00
Del Craddock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
24.4%
41%
34.6%
Scorers