Match Report
| Brentford | Brentford |  |  | Doncaster Rovers | Doncaster Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Carl Anderton | C. Anderton |  | 57 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Albert Gimenez | A. Gimenez | ||||||||
| Daniel Pardo | D. Pardo | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 |  | Joao Vieira | J. Vieira | |||||||||
| Noel Davies | N. Davies | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 45 |  | Yohann Padovani | Y. Padovani | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Watson | N. Watson | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Tim Powell | T. Powell | |||||||||
| John Bolton | J. Bolton | | 51 | M | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Anthony Stuart | A. Stuart | |||||||||
| Seth Perry | S. Perry | | 48 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | James Batty | J. Batty | |||||||||
| Sol Granville | S. Granville | | 46 | M | | 7 | | | M | 51 | | Titus Hurst | T. Hurst | ||||||||
| Nuno Sousa | N. Sousa | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Dean Power | D. Power | |||||||||
| Jason Bailey | J. Bailey | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 51 |  | Giampaolo De Palma | G. De Palma | |||||||||
| Alexander Rankin | A. Rankin | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Steve Galli | S. Galli | |||||||||
| Norman Fletcher | N. Fletcher | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | James Newby | J. Newby | |||||||||
| Titus Todd | T. Todd | | 54 | G | | 12 | | G | 51 | | Brendan Benali | B. Benali | |||||||||
| Ivone Pagani | I. Pagani | | 53 | G | | 13 | | G | 45 | | Fredrik Kitson | F. Kitson | |||||||||
| Mirko Carbone | M. Carbone | | 52 | D | | 14 | | A | 43 | | Frank Cooke | F. Cooke | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Doncaster Rovers. A crowd of 3,968 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Huckerby.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Huckerby.
0.00
0-0Brentford kick off and get the first half underway!
6.08
0-0Nuno Sousa threads a neat ball through to Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey knocks the ball forward, putting Alexander Rankin through on goal. Alexander Rankin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Albert Gimenez gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
9.43
0-0James Batty knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.20
Yohann Padovani flicks a high pass forward. James Batty holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Batty kicks a strong pass forward to James Newby. James Newby whips in a cross ball towards Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
12.24
Titus Hurst hits a low pass to Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma plays a scrappy one-two with Steve Galli and advances towards the goal... Giampaolo De Palma side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.51
Sol Granville flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Fletcher. Norman Fletcher cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Norman Fletcher provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.00
Yohann Padovani threads a neat ball through to James Batty. James Batty flicks the ball to his team mate, James Newby. James Newby shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.17
John Bolton knocks the ball forward to Norman Fletcher. Norman Fletcher runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Norman Fletcher provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Albert Gimenez!
21.54
0-0Yohann Padovani clumsily knocks into Jason Bailey. Yohann Padovani is shown the yellow card! Jason Bailey stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.57
0-0Nuno Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Jason Bailey who takes it down. Jason Bailey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Gimenez who gathers it comfortably.
32.27
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Tim Powell plays the ball forward to Dean Power. Dean Power knocks the ball forward to Giampaolo De Palma. Giampaolo De Palma skips past Noel Davies! Giampaolo De Palma takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.44
Seth Perry advances with the ball. Seth Perry shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
38.12
0-1Joao Vieira barges into Jason Bailey. The referee brings Joao Vieira to one side and gives him a warning! Jason Bailey stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.24
Seth Perry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Fletcher. Norman Fletcher tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Albert Gimenez!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half. Doncaster Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Doncaster Rovers kicking off!
53.08
Sol Granville hacks Yohann Padovani from behind! The referee calls over Sol Granville and shows him a yellow card! Yohann Padovani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.33
James Batty sees space and advances. James Batty controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.55
James Batty makes a simple pass to Steve Galli. Steve Galli plays a scrappy one-two with Giampaolo De Palma and advances towards the goal... Steve Galli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Carl Anderton reads it well. Fabulous save!
63.16
James Batty catches Nuno Sousa on the ankles. The referee brings James Batty to one side and gives him a warning! Nuno Sousa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.04
0-1Titus Hurst hacks Seth Perry from behind! The referee warns Titus Hurst to calm down! Seth Perry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.21
Joao Vieira knocks the ball forward to Dean Power. Dean Power flicks a high pass forward. Steve Galli collects the pass. Steve Galli shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
75.13
Yohann Padovani flicks a high pass forward. Titus Hurst collects the pass. Titus Hurst darts forward. Titus Hurst cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Titus Hurst provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.37
0-1Brentford have made 3 substitutions with Titus Todd replacing Noel Davies, Ivone Pagani replacing John Bolton and Mirko Carbone replacing Norman Fletcher .
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giampaolo De Palma of Doncaster Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carl Anderton (GK)
6
2. Daniel Pardo (DEF)
6
3. Noel Davies (DEF)
6
4. Nwankwo Watson (DEF)
6
5. John Bolton (MID)
6
6. Seth Perry (MID)
6
7. Sol Granville (MID)
6
8. Nuno Sousa (MID)
6
9. Jason Bailey (ATT)
6
10. Alexander Rankin (ATT)
6
11. Norman Fletcher (ATT)
7
12. Titus Todd (GK)
6
13. Ivone Pagani (GK)
6
14. Mirko Carbone (DEF)
6
1. Albert Gimenez (GK)
8
2. Joao Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Yohann Padovani (DEF)
7
4. Tim Powell (DEF)
7
5. Anthony Stuart (DEF)
6
6. James Batty (MID)
7
7. Titus Hurst (MID)
8
8. Dean Power (MID)
8
9. Giampaolo De Palma (ATT)
9
10. Steve Galli (ATT)
7
11. James Newby (ATT)
6
12. Brendan Benali (GK)
0
13. Fredrik Kitson (GK)
0
14. Frank Cooke (ATT)
0