Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Brentford. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur get the match underway!
3.06
0-0Mike Vieira knocks the ball forward to Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.52
0-0Jaime Pinto makes a probing pass to Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Edern Madar!
8.53
0-0Marc Luzhny threads the ball through to Darren Cadamarteri. Darren Cadamarteri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Soufiane Gallon. Soufiane Gallon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.48
1-0Giacomo Savino chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth lofts in a cross ball towards Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jo Riverola!
14.54
Jorge Oliveira decides to run forward with the ball. Jorge Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Soufiane Gallon. Soufiane Gallon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Fletcher.
15.19
Mike Stockdale deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Shaun Weir manages to gather it comfortably.
16.44
1-0Manuel Salgado comes in with a late challenge on Linus Schäfer. Manuel Salgado is given a warning by the referee! Linus Schäfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.57
1-0Brentford are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Tottenham Hotspur's defence.
20.37
Richard Fletcher passes the ball forward to Jaime Pinto. Jaime Pinto makes a simple pass to Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth lofts in a cross ball towards Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.07
Richard Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Gascoigne. Rio Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Finney. Mike Finney lofts in a cross ball towards Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola flicks the ball with his head. Edern Madar manages to gather it comfortably.
28.51
Antonio Mendes makes a simple pass to Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado whips in a cross ball towards Soufiane Gallon. Soufiane Gallon powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
30.50
Marc Luzhny makes a simple pass to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes makes a simple pass to Soufiane Gallon. Soufiane Gallon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.20
Mike Stockdale sees space and advances. Mike Stockdale plays a perfect one-two with David Brown and rushes in on goal... Mike Stockdale rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.16
Antonio Mendes knocks the ball forward to Soufiane Gallon. Soufiane Gallon shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Brentford kicking off!
47.28
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
48.48
Stanley Prior chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Gascoigne. Rio Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Unsworth and rushes in on goal... Jo Riverola takes a shot at goal. Jo Riverola scores for Tottenham Hotspur!!
54.35
Jorge Oliveira makes a simple pass to Mike Vieira. Mike Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado lofts in a cross ball towards David Brown. David Brown connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Brown!
61.09
Jorge Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Stockdale. Mike Stockdale kicks a strong pass forward to Soufiane Gallon. Soufiane Gallon shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Shaun Weir.
63.08
Giacomo Savino flicks the ball to his team mate, Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
65.44
Tottenham Hotspur are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Brentford's defence.
66.21
Brentford are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
67.13
Giacomo Savino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Finney. Mike Finney goes all the way! Mike Finney cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.02
Antonio Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Soufiane Gallon. Soufiane Gallon shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.46
Linus Schäfer kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Gascoigne. Rio Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
77.44
Rio Gascoigne makes a beautiful solo run. Rio Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Finney. Mike Finney takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
79.35
Jorge Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Vieira. Mike Vieira makes a simple pass to Soufiane Gallon. Soufiane Gallon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.21
Jorge Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes threads the ball through to Soufiane Gallon. Soufiane Gallon tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Giacomo Savino makes a probing pass to Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
32.5%
40.3%
27.3%
Scorers
| Jo Riverola 9, 48 | Mike Stockdale 34 David Brown 54 |