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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Griffin Park where Brentford play Southampton in this friendly game. A crowd of 13,870 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
2.21
Kai Weigel makes a beautiful solo run. Kai Weigel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.44
Pedro Barkero hacks Thomas Lappanese from behind! The referee warns Pedro Barkero to calm down! Thomas Lappanese hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.02
Dion Scales threads a neat ball through to Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Monk. Niccolo Monk sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.14
Gabriel Pena threads a neat ball through to Paolo Mezzanotti. Paolo Mezzanotti shoots from 20 yards but somehow Harry Boertien manages to keep it out.
10.26
Darren Dyer receives the ball from a throw-in from Paolo Mezzanotti. Darren Dyer sees space and advances. Darren Dyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer skips past Pedro Barkero! Gerhard Sammer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Harry Boertien effortlessly gets down and covers it.
12.48
Thomas Lappanese kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Monk. Niccolo Monk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Boertien who gathers it comfortably.
14.44
Dion Lloyd laces a weighted ball forward to Tomas Faria. Tomas Faria shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.13
Dion Lloyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Collymore. Lomano Collymore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Pena.
16.36
David Meyer barges into Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.12
Tim Elliott darts forward. Tim Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Faria. Tomas Faria makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.06
Dion Scales knocks the ball forward to Paolo Mezzanotti. Paolo Mezzanotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Lappanese. Thomas Lappanese shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.41
Dion Scales threads a neat ball through to Kai Weigel. Kai Weigel flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Lappanese who brings the ball under control. Thomas Lappanese passes the ball forward but Niccolo Monk is offside!
33.21
Daniel Ortiz hits a low pass to Pedro Barkero. Pedro Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Herve Assou holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Herve Assou whips in a cross ball towards David Meyer. David Meyer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. David Meyer scores for Southampton!!
36.20
Pedro Barkero threads the ball through to David Meyer. David Meyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Faria. Some silky footwork from Tomas Faria provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
38.10
Daniel Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Elliott. Tim Elliott flicks a high pass forward to David Meyer who brings the ball under control. David Meyer tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
39.06
Kai Weigel knocks the ball forward to Paolo Mezzanotti. Paolo Mezzanotti whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Lappanese. Thomas Lappanese connects with a diving header. Harry Boertien manages to gather it comfortably.
42.54
Lomano Collymore runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lomano Collymore tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Antoine Van Rijswijk.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford have changed their lineup with Jose Ferreira replacing Dion Scales and Pierre G. Dalmat replacing Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Brentford kick off and get the second half underway!
49.11
Daniel Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Titus Chadwick. Titus Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Herve Assou collects the pass. Herve Assou knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Barkero. Pedro Barkero powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
51.44
Pedro Barkero threads the ball through to Herve Assou. Herve Assou knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antoine Van Rijswijk who gathers it comfortably.
60.16
Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Warren Howey replacing Daniel Ortiz and Sandro Bernini replacing David Meyer .
67.56
Kai Weigel hacks Pedro Barkero from behind! The referee warns Kai Weigel to calm down! Pedro Barkero runs off the knock.
67.56
Brentford are keeping most of the possession.
71.10
Warren Howey threads a neat ball through to Titus Chadwick. Titus Chadwick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Faria. Tomas Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Dyer.
73.44
Titus Chadwick makes a probing pass to Herve Assou. Herve Assou knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antoine Van Rijswijk who gathers it comfortably.
75.31
Niccolo Monk decides to run forward with the ball. Niccolo Monk whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.08
Brentford have made a substitution with Marco de Vos replacing Thomas Lappanese .Southampton have made a substitution with Neil Robinson replacing Dion Lloyd .
78.12
Warren Howey passes the ball forward to Tomas Faria. Tomas Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Dyer.
79.37
Neil Robinson catches Paolo Mezzanotti on the ankles. Neil Robinson is given a warning by the referee! Paolo Mezzanotti grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.43
Lomano Collymore chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Faria. Tomas Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Pena.
85.09
Pierre G. Dalmat threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer shoots from distance. Good keeping from Harry Boertien as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
86.04
It's a corner kick which Paolo Mezzanotti takes quickly, playing the ball short to Jose Ferreira. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jose Ferreira provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
89.48
Darren Dyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Monk. Warren Howey hacks Niccolo Monk from behind! Niccolo Monk appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 52.4390243902439 vs 47.5609756097561
Play Area
Home team third: 29.27%, Midfield: 46.34%, Away team third: 24.39%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Harry Boertien of Southampton

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Gabriel Pena (DEF)
6
3. Darren Dyer (DEF)
8
4. Dion Scales (DEF)
6
6
8. Kai Weigel (MID)
6
10. Gerhard Sammer (ATT)
7
11. Niccolo Monk (ATT)
6

12. Jose Ferreira (DEF)
6
6
14. Marco de Vos (ATT)
6

2. Daniel Ortiz (DEF)
7
3. Roger Chivu (DEF)
6
4. Tim Elliott (DEF)
8
7
6. Pedro Barkero (MID)
7
7. Dion Lloyd (MID)
6
9. Tomas Faria (ATT)
9
10. David Meyer (ATT)
8
11. Herve Assou (ATT)
7

12. Warren Howey (DEF)
6
13. Neil Robinson (MID)
5
14. Sandro Bernini (ATT)
6