Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Burnley. A crowd of 8,379 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Brentford start the match!
10.45
Simon Pearson knocks the ball forward to Jason Barmby. Jason Barmby shoots from 20 yards but somehow Nwankwo Dichio manages to keep it out.
12.32
Tim Rodgers threads the ball through to Jason Barmby. Jason Barmby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.50
Stephen Rufus makes a probing pass to Simon Pearson. Simon Pearson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Barmby. Jason Barmby finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.30
Alan Green takes it forward alone. Alan Green makes a probing pass to Wes James. Wes James shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.01
Billy Gerrard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.36
Carl Evans makes a probing pass to Fredrik Wright-Phillips. Fredrik Wright-Phillips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes James. Wes James shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
27.32
Marc Bailey makes a probing pass to Jason Barmby. Jason Barmby passes the ball forward but Kai Böhm is offside!
30.49
Marc Bailey knocks the ball forward to Kai Böhm. Kai Böhm plays a perfect one-two with Des Scales and rushes in on goal... Kai Böhm shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.41
James Ball clumsily knocks into Jason Barmby. The referee calls over James Ball and shows him a yellow card! Jason Barmby runs off the knock.
39.14
Fredrik Wright-Phillips threads the ball through to Teddy Gower. Teddy Gower shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
42.16
Simon Pearson hacks Billy Gerrard from behind! The referee calls over Simon Pearson and shows him a yellow card! Billy Gerrard runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Burnley kick off!
47.21
Craig Dickov threads the ball through to Simon Pearson. Simon Pearson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kai Böhm. Kai Böhm goes all the way! Kai Böhm tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.19
Neil Lawrence surges forward with the ball. Neil Lawrence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Richard Konchesky.
53.20
Billy Gerrard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Richard Konchesky easily smothers it!
54.14
James Ball threads the ball through to Marcus Green. Marcus Green sees a break and surges forward. Marcus Green lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.16
Tim Rodgers takes it forward alone. Tim Rodgers knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Barmby. Jason Barmby directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
60.08
Billy Gerrard threads the ball through to Wes James. Wes James shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.46
Tim Rodgers barges into Billy Gerrard. The referee calls over Tim Rodgers and warns him to calm down! Billy Gerrard stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.38
Marcus Green makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Gower. Teddy Gower tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.22
Marcus Green threads the ball through to Teddy Gower. Teddy Gower 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!
71.22
Marc Bailey knocks the ball forward to Des Scales. Des Scales goes all the way! Des Scales rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.24
Marcus Green makes a simple pass to Wes James. Wes James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Richard Konchesky!
79.14
Marcus Green makes a simple pass to Wes James. Wes James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Des Naylor.
81.23
Marc Bailey knocks the ball forward to Des Scales. Des Scales shoots from distance but it is miles over!
83.19
Marc Bailey chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Böhm. Kai Böhm plays a perfect one-two with Des Scales and rushes in on goal... Kai Böhm shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Nwankwo Dichio is on top of it.
84.50
Alan Green deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Gerrard. Billy Gerrard makes a probing pass to Wes James. Wes James shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
85.53
Marvin Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Bailey. Marc Bailey threads the ball through to Des Scales. Des Scales lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Böhm. Kai Böhm flicks the ball with his head. Nwankwo Dichio is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.28
Neil Lawrence chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Simon Pearson makes a probing pass to Des Scales. Des Scales plays a perfect one-two with Jason Barmby and rushes in on goal... Des Scales cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Nwankwo Dichio easily smothers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Kai Böhm of Brentford
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
23.8%
47.6%
28.6%

Scorers