Match Report
| Brentford | Brentford |  |  | Chester City | Chester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Steve Little | Steve Little | |||||||||||||||||
| Ledley Keegan | L. Keegan |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 73 |  | Tomek Pol | T. Pol | ||||||||
| Clive Shields | C. Shields | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 |  | Wilfried Capron | W. Capron | |||||||||
| Simon Ward | S. Ward | | 51 | D | | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Zvonimir Tomic | Z. Tomic | ||||||||
| Darren Scales | D. Scales | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Kemal Ince | K. Ince | |||||||||
| Des Cooper | D. Cooper | | 69 | M | | 5 | | M | 73 |  | Fernando Pastor | F. Pastor | |||||||||
| Henry Merson | H. Merson | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 |  | Alexandre Ramos | A. Ramos | |||||||||
| Tarik Dogon | T. Dogon | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Abel Postiga | A. Postiga | |||||||||
| Sophiane Valenza | S. Valenza | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 |  | Augusto Bordi | A. Bordi | |||||||||
| John Hopkin | J. Hopkin |  | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Stuart Patterson | S. Patterson | |||||||||
| Simon Kanu | S. Kanu | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Dave Standing | D. Standing | |||||||||
| Edward Collymore | E. Collymore | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 71 | | Ralph Goodwin | R. Goodwin | |||||||||
| Syd Moss | S. Moss | | 58 | M | | 12 | | D | 66 | | Scott Stockdale | S. Stockdale | |||||||||
| James Evans | J. Evans | | 56 | M | | 13 | | M | 66 |  | Lucas Vergara | L. Vergara | |||||||||
| Tommy Hunt | T. Hunt | | 52 | M | | 14 | | A | 72 |  | Eirik Kvarme | E. Kvarme | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Griffin Park where Brentford play Chester City in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brentford and Chester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Stockdale.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brentford and Chester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Stockdale.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brentford get the match underway!
8.44
0-0Henry Merson makes a probing pass to John Hopkin. John Hopkin passes the ball forward but Edward Collymore is offside!
9.17
0-0With imagination, Sophiane Valenza plays the ball forward to Edward Collymore. Edward Collymore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
10.01
0-0Henry Merson makes a simple pass to Edward Collymore. Edward Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.21
0-0Alexandre Ramos threads a neat ball through to Stuart Patterson. Stuart Patterson shoots from outside the area but is denied by Ledley Keegan. Excellent save.
16.19
1-0Des Cooper decides to run forward with the ball. Des Cooper makes a probing pass to Henry Merson. Henry Merson runs straight at the defence! Henry Merson tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Tomek Pol had no chance!! Goal for Brentford!
21.12
Augusto Bordi hits a low pass to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin plays a scrappy one-two with Dave Standing and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ralph Goodwin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ledley Keegan manages to gather it comfortably.
30.42
Zvonimir Tomic decides to run forward with the ball. Zvonimir Tomic knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ledley Keegan gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
33.45
Fernando Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Abel Postiga comfortably collects the pass. Abel Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Ledley Keegan!
34.41
1-0Simon Ward comes in with a late challenge on Abel Postiga. The referee warns Simon Ward to calm down! Abel Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.50
Wilfried Capron comes in with a late challenge on John Hopkin. The referee brings Wilfried Capron to one side and gives him a warning! John Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.06
Tarik Dogon flicks a high ball forward to Henry Merson who takes it down. With great vision, Henry Merson plays the ball forward to Des Cooper. Des Cooper plays a one-two with Edward Collymore and rushes in on goal... Des Cooper rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
44.28
Henry Merson makes a probing pass to Tarik Dogon. Tarik Dogon makes a probing pass to Des Cooper. Des Cooper knocks the ball forward to Edward Collymore but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Simon Kanu stretches the opposition's defence. Simon Kanu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half. Chester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Chester City kicking off!
48.42
Alexandre Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Standing. Dave Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin directs the ball goalwards with his head but Ledley Keegan is on top of it.
49.38
Abel Postiga makes a simple pass to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Ledley Keegan manages to keep it out.
59.35
Zvonimir Tomic flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Pastor who takes it down. Fernando Pastor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Patterson. Stuart Patterson shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
60.55
Darren Scales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Cooper. Des Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Henry Merson collects the pass. Henry Merson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Zvonimir Tomic.
66.32
Stuart Patterson kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Standing. Dave Standing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
69.27
Henry Merson sees Simon Kanu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Kanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.05
Fernando Pastor sees Stuart Patterson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Patterson lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
72.51
Alexandre Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Standing. Dave Standing plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Patterson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Dave Standing provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ledley Keegan.
74.52
1-0It's a corner kick. Augusto Bordi loops the ball in to towards the near post. Simon Kanu jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
75.52
Darren Scales boots it upfield. Simon Kanu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
78.33
Abel Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Ledley Keegan manages to gather it effortlessly.
83.19
Fernando Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos plays a scrappy one-two with Dave Standing and advances towards the goal... Clive Shields catches Alexandre Ramos on the ankles. Alexandre Ramos appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
85.31
Augusto Bordi sees Abel Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Abel Postiga picks a pass forward to Ralph Goodwin. Ralph Goodwin shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Ledley Keegan!
89.36
Abel Postiga passes the ball forward to Augusto Bordi. Augusto Bordi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Zvonimir Tomic knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Postiga. Abel Postiga makes an attacking run forward. Abel Postiga shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Ledley Keegan effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Henry Merson 16 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ledley Keegan (GK)
9
2. Clive Shields (DEF)
6
3. Simon Ward (DEF)
6
4. Darren Scales (DEF)
6
5. Des Cooper (MID)
7
6. Henry Merson (MID)
9
7. Tarik Dogon (MID)
6
8. Sophiane Valenza (MID)
6
9. John Hopkin (ATT)
6
10. Simon Kanu (ATT)
7
11. Edward Collymore (ATT)
6
12. Syd Moss (MID)
0
13. James Evans (MID)
0
14. Tommy Hunt (MID)
0
1. Tomek Pol (GK)
6
2. Wilfried Capron (DEF)
6
3. Zvonimir Tomic (DEF)
7
4. Kemal Ince (DEF)
6
5. Fernando Pastor (MID)
6
6. Alexandre Ramos (MID)
7
7. Abel Postiga (MID)
7
8. Augusto Bordi (MID)
6
9. Stuart Patterson (ATT)
6
10. Dave Standing (ATT)
6
11. Ralph Goodwin (ATT)
7
12. Scott Stockdale (DEF)
0
13. Lucas Vergara (MID)
0
14. Eirik Kvarme (ATT)
0