Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 8,302 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brentford get the match underway!
2.31
0-0Warren Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Priestley. Ross Priestley surges forward with the ball. Ross Priestley goes all the way! Ross Priestley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Gavin King!
8.26
0-0Seth Waters knocks the ball forward to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez knocks the ball forward to Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.13
0-0Ross Priestley flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Heering. Tim Heering finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.01
Trevor Hunt knocks the ball forward to Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden shoots from 20 yards but somehow Paul Clapham manages to keep it out.
15.16
Ross Priestley flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.43
Jon Cooper kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
18.56
0-0Alberto Pearce hacks Ivan Rodriguez from behind! Alberto Pearce is warned by the referee! Ivan Rodriguez runs off the knock.
22.17
Alberto Pearce sees space and advances. Alberto Pearce threads the ball through to Faustino Saucedo. Faustino Saucedo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
24.03
Jamie Lowe surges forward with the ball. Jamie Lowe passes the ball forward to Faustino Saucedo. Faustino Saucedo shoots from outside the area but somehow Gavin King manages to keep it out.
30.18
Trevor Hunt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
32.43
1-0Ross Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Heering. Tim Heering controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.23
Alberto Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Faustino Saucedo. Faustino Saucedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Gavin King is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Stoke City kicking off!
47.59
Damien Newby clumsily knocks into Jon Cooper. Damien Newby is given a warning by the referee! Jon Cooper runs off the knock.
48.15
Ross Priestley makes a simple pass to Tim Heering. Tim Heering knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dennis Haynes.
49.27
Alberto Pearce clumsily knocks into Ivan Rodriguez. Alberto Pearce is given another warning by the referee! Ivan Rodriguez runs off the knock.
53.06
Ross Priestley sees a break and surges forward. Ross Priestley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.10
Warren Benali flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Priestley. Ross Priestley knocks the ball forward to Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver goes all the way! Gilles Laver cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.53
Alberto Pearce takes it forward alone. Alberto Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Tim Heering. Tim Heering is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.33
Carl Goodwin clumsily knocks into Robin Van Der Weerden. The referee calls over Carl Goodwin and warns him to calm down! Robin Van Der Weerden stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.14
Ross Priestley passes the ball forward to Faustino Saucedo. Faustino Saucedo shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Gavin King!
72.11
Carl Goodwin passes the ball forward to Alberto Pearce. Alberto Pearce knocks the ball forward to Tim Heering. Tim Heering whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gavin King easily smothers it.
77.09
Carl Goodwin makes a probing pass to Ross Priestley. Ross Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Faustino Saucedo. Faustino Saucedo finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gavin King manages to gather it comfortably.
79.52
Frank Joseph knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Cooper. Jon Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Heering. Tim Heering goes all the way! Tim Heering tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Gavin King.
81.21
Seth Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Newby. Damien Newby makes a probing pass to Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.23
Damien Newby threads the ball through to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.50
Alberto Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Heering. Tim Heering knocks in a cross ball towards Faustino Saucedo. Faustino Saucedo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gavin King easily smothers it.
87.51
Lee Kanu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Tim Heering 32, 61 Gilles Laver 54 |