Match Report


BrentfordBrentford     DarlingtonDarlington
Computer Player Computer Player Chris Brooks Chris Brooks
Richard GodberR. Godber53
G
1
G
50Brian WatsonB. Watson
Matt PearceM. Pearce58
D
captain2
D
52Vincenzo PalumboV. Palumbo
Dietmar BorchardD. Borchard55
D
3
D
53Gennaro BressanG. Bressan
Aimo CircatiA. Circati51
D
4captain
D
49Ugo DaviesU. Davies
Albrecht SchneiderA. Schneider51
M
5
D
49Arturo SerranoA. Serrano
Enrico MazzolaE. Mazzola49
M
6
D
41Tomas JesusT. Jesus
Darius MarrD. Marr47
M
7
M
58Gary ClemenceG. Clemence
Peter CutlerP. Cutler44
M
8
M
51Samuel FerreiraS. Ferreira
Omer PalmerO. Palmer57
A
9
A
43Craig ScowcroftC. Scowcroft
Elena CanoE. Cano56
A
10
A
46Mario SchaapM. Schaap
Gary SinclairG. Sinclair53
A
11
A
49Luis OliveiraL. Oliveira
 
Eoin HackworthE. Hackworth52
A
12
D
41Sebastiao RibeiroS. Ribeiro
Pablo RomanP. Roman50
A
13
M
40Tommy WoodgateT. Woodgate
Sylvain BestS. Best46
D
14
A
39Graham HamiltonG. Hamilton

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Darlington. A crowd of 4,655 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Mike.


0.00
The first half starts with Brentford kicking off!
4.26
Samuel Ferreira hits a low pass to Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dietmar Borchard.
6.18
Enrico Mazzola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Sinclair. Gary Sinclair finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.17
Gary Clemence flicks a high pass forward to Luis Oliveira who brings the ball under control. Luis Oliveira shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.28
Arturo Serrano catches Gary Sinclair on the ankles. Arturo Serrano is warned by the referee! Gary Sinclair runs off the knock.
20.31
Peter Cutler threads the ball through to Omer Palmer. Omer Palmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Watson who gathers it comfortably.
28.47
Gary Clemence threads the ball through to Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
32.45
Aimo Circati chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Cutler. Peter Cutler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Palmer. Omer Palmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Watson who gathers it comfortably.
34.00
Samuel Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft whips in a cross ball towards Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.42
Samuel Ferreira sees Luis Oliveira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Schaap. Mario Schaap is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Darlington!
45.00
Samuel Ferreira sees Luis Oliveira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Oliveira skips past Dietmar Borchard! Luis Oliveira tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford have changed their lineup with Eoin Hackworth replacing Aimo Circati and Sylvain Best replacing Elena Cano. Darlington appear unchanged since the first half. The Brentford players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Darlington kick off and get the second half underway!
53.15
Tomas Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Clemence. Gary Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Mario Schaap collects the pass. Mario Schaap knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dietmar Borchard.
54.32
Gary Clemence takes a short throw-in bringing Samuel Ferreira into play. Samuel Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Luis Oliveira who brings the ball under control. Luis Oliveira threads a neat, attacking ball through to Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.15
Albrecht Schneider threads a neat ball through to Gary Sinclair. Gary Sinclair advances inside the box! Some superb footwork from Gary Sinclair provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.23
Peter Cutler barges into Gary Clemence. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Clemence grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.41
Brentford have made a substitution with Pablo Roman replacing Sylvain Best .
61.50
Gary Clemence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Richard Godber.
65.04
Samuel Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Pearce.
69.40
Tomas Jesus flicks a high pass forward to Gary Clemence who brings the ball under control. Gary Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Luis Oliveira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Oliveira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.09
Samuel Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Richard Godber manages to gather it effortlessly.
75.59
Albrecht Schneider decides to run forward with the ball. Albrecht Schneider knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gary Sinclair is offside!
77.31
Brentford appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
77.31
Gary Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Craig Scowcroft collects the pass. Craig Scowcroft tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
79.22
Samuel Ferreira passes the ball forward to Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
83.48
Samuel Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Schaap. Mario Schaap finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
85.59
Without breaking stride, Matt Pearce plays the ball forward to Enrico Mazzola. With imagination, Enrico Mazzola plays the ball forward to Pablo Roman. Pablo Roman whips in a cross ball towards Omer Palmer. Omer Palmer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brentford!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brentford

Darlington
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
33.3%
46.7%
20%

Scorers
Gary Sinclair 6
Omer Palmer 86
Luis Oliveira 34, 45
Mario Schaap 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luis Oliveira of Darlington

Match Ratings
1.Richard Godber (GK)
6
2.Matt Pearce (DEF)
6
3.Dietmar Borchard (DEF)
6
4.Aimo Circati (DEF)
6
5.Albrecht Schneider (MID)
6
6.Enrico Mazzola (MID)
6
7.Darius Marr (MID)
6
8.Peter Cutler (MID)yellow card
5
9.Omer Palmer (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Sylvain Best (DEF)
6
11.Gary Sinclair (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Eoin Hackworth (ATT)
6
13.Elena Cano (ATT)
6
14.Pablo Roman (ATT)
6

1.Brian Watson (GK)
6
2.Vincenzo Palumbo (DEF)
6
3.Gennaro Bressan (DEF)
6
4.Ugo Davies (DEF)
6
5.Arturo Serrano (DEF)
5
6.Tomas Jesus (DEF)
6
7.Gary Clemence (MID)
7
8.Samuel Ferreira (MID)
8
9.Craig Scowcroft (ATT)
6
10.Mario Schaap (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Luis Oliveira (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Sebastiao Ribeiro (DEF)
0
13.Tommy Woodgate (MID)
0
14.Graham Hamilton (ATT)
0