Match Report


BrentfordBrentford     West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sol CroftS. Croft56
G
1
G
61Luke BishopL. Bishop
Daniel MossD. Moss68
D
2
D
70Moussa JonquetM. Jonquet
Peter InsleyP. Insley61
D
3
D
63Shaun JessS. Jess
Phil WilliamsP. Williams55
D
4
D
62Torsten WielandT. Wieland
Sebastian DiakiteS. Diakite55
D
5
D
61Del LofthouseD. Lofthouse
Jermaine LaycockJ. Laycock56
M
6captain
M
71Julian HernandezJ. Hernandez
Alberto HeskeyA. Heskey52
M
captain7
M
71Julian WilliamsJ. Williams
Vitor PinheiroV. Pinheiro47
M
8
M
70Zoltan DesaillyZ. Desailly
Eddie CraddockE. Craddock59
A
9
A
69Alessandro AdamiA. Adami
Jean Francois EsparteroJ. Espartero57
A
10
A
68Eduardo SantosE. Santos
Kemal MendoncaK. Mendonca55
A
11
A
61Antonio ReyA. Rey
 
Carl LinekerC. Lineker53
D
12
M
67Martin HendrieM. Hendrie
Dietmar AhrensD. Ahrens52
D
13
A
61Gavin LaverG. Laver
Simon PottsS. Potts51
A
14
A
59Graeme DuberryG. Duberry

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to West Ham United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Smith.


0.00
Brentford start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.22
Phil Williams flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Heskey. Alberto Heskey flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Mendonca who takes it down. Kemal Mendonca finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
6.03
Phil Williams knocks the ball forward to Jermaine Laycock. Jermaine Laycock makes an attacking run forward. Jermaine Laycock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.28
Julian Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Adami holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alessandro Adami finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
15.01
Vitor Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Mendonca. Kemal Mendonca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
18.26
Zoltan Desailly runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Zoltan Desailly lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Adami. Alessandro Adami rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball strikes Daniel Moss's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
19.06
Julian Hernandez takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Sol Croft drops low and scoops up the ball.
21.54
Julian Hernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Adami. Alessandro Adami whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.26
Shaun Jess threads a neat ball through to Zoltan Desailly. Zoltan Desailly sees a break and surges forward. Zoltan Desailly shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Sol Croft.
32.28
With great vision, Zoltan Desailly plays the ball forward to Alessandro Adami. Alessandro Adami knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sol Croft who gathers it comfortably.
34.03
Julian Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Rey controls it well on his chest. Antonio Rey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alessandro Adami but he's offside!
38.36
Alberto Heskey threads a neat ball through to Kemal Mendonca. Kemal Mendonca tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.52
Zoltan Desailly takes it forward alone. Zoltan Desailly shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
44.18
Peter Insley flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Heskey who brings the ball under control. Alberto Heskey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean Francois Espartero. Jean Francois Espartero threads the ball through into the box. Kemal Mendonca tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brentford players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
West Ham United start the second half!
47.37
Phil Williams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Laycock. Jermaine Laycock flicks a high pass forward. Jean Francois Espartero controls it well on his chest. Jean Francois Espartero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.48
Shaun Jess controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Williams. Julian Williams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Santos. Eduardo Santos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
51.39
Del Lofthouse hacks Eddie Craddock from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Craddock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.38
Shaun Jess threads a neat ball through to Zoltan Desailly. Zoltan Desailly sees Eduardo Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.30
Zoltan Desailly controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Santos. Eduardo Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Phil Williams.
60.31
Brentford have made a substitution with Carl Lineker replacing Peter Insley .
66.24
Vitor Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Craddock. Eddie Craddock edges inside the box! Eddie Craddock side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.56
Vitor Pinheiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Mendonca. Kemal Mendonca threads the ball through into the box. Eddie Craddock takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.49
Zoltan Desailly makes a simple pass to Eduardo Santos. Eduardo Santos shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
77.38
Brentford have made a substitution with Dietmar Ahrens replacing Jermaine Laycock .
78.45
Julian Williams flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Adami collects the pass. Alessandro Adami runs straight at the defence! Alessandro Adami cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Alessandro Adami scores for West Ham United!!
80.45
Brentford have made a substitution with Simon Potts replacing Kemal Mendonca .
81.20
Del Lofthouse knocks the ball forward to Julian Williams. Julian Williams flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Rey controls it well on his chest. Antonio Rey whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Santos. Eduardo Santos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
84.40
Julian Williams sees Eduardo Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Adami. Alessandro Adami makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Daniel Moss flicks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Pinheiro. Vitor Pinheiro hits a low pass to Simon Potts. Simon Potts plays a scrappy one-two with Jean Francois Espartero and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Potts comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brentford

West Ham United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
30.4%
45.6%
24.1%

Scorers
Eddie Craddock 68
Antonio Rey 22
Alessandro Adami 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alessandro Adami of West Ham United

Match Ratings
1.Sol Croft (GK)
7
2.Daniel Moss (DEF)
6
3.Peter Insley (DEF)
6
4.Phil Williams (DEF)
6
5.Sebastian Diakite (DEF)
6
6.Jermaine Laycock (MID)
6
7.Alberto Heskey (MID)
7
8.Vitor Pinheiro (MID)
6
9.Eddie Craddock (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jean Francois Espartero (ATT)
6
11.Kemal Mendonca (ATT)
7
 
12.Carl Lineker (DEF)
6
13.Dietmar Ahrens (DEF)
6
14.Simon Potts (ATT)
6

1.Luke Bishop (GK)
6
2.Moussa Jonquet (DEF)
6
3.Shaun Jess (DEF)
6
4.Torsten Wieland (DEF)
6
5.Del Lofthouse (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Julian Hernandez (MID)
6
7.Julian Williams (MID)
7
8.Zoltan Desailly (MID)
8
9.Alessandro Adami (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Eduardo Santos (ATT)
6
11.Antonio Rey (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Martin Hendrie (MID)
0
13.Gavin Laver (ATT)
0
14.Graeme Duberry (ATT)
0