Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 12,330 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ralph Sturridge.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ralph Sturridge.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
3.42
0-0Richard Kanoute threads the ball through to Torsten Koschmieder. Torsten Koschmieder makes a simple pass to Paul Higginbotham. Paul Higginbotham tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Daniel Molowny!
4.54
0-0Richard Kanoute sees Marvin Hackworth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Hackworth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
6.04
Daniel Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Paul Higginbotham who takes it down. Paul Higginbotham chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Kanoute. Richard Kanoute edges inside the box! Richard Kanoute comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.29
Teddy Ince threads the ball through to Quim Alves. Quim Alves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.03
Richard Kanoute makes an attacking run forward. Richard Kanoute knocks in a cross ball towards David Shearer. David Shearer directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
16.46
Teddy Ince sees Richard Bosnich in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Bosnich hits a low pass to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink plays a scrappy one-two with Quim Alves and stumbles forward towards the goal... Daan Veurink tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.44
Marcel Vander threads the ball through to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink cuts inside the box! Daan Veurink tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.49
1-0Richard Bosnich makes an attacking run forward. Richard Bosnich lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Alves. Quim Alves connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Isaiah Walsh with no chance!! Goal for Brentford!
24.30
Alves De S. Edmundo sees Teddy Ince in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Ince makes a beautiful solo run. Teddy Ince shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.51
Richard Kanoute sees Damien Bridges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damien Bridges decides to run forward with the ball. Damien Bridges shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
32.49
Teddy Ince flicks a high ball forward to Neil Gallagher who takes it down. Neil Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.04
1-0Teddy Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albert Molowny.
36.34
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Neil Gallagher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink deftly passes the ball to Quim Alves, releasing him through on goal. Quim Alves makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Brentford kicking off!
48.37
Stephan Emery advances with the ball. Stephan Emery kicks a strong pass forward to Quim Alves. Quim Alves tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Isaiah Walsh!
51.07
Rafik Djoudi plays the ball forward to Filippo Murgita. Filippo Murgita makes an attacking run forward. Filippo Murgita knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Ramos.
53.04
Stephan Emery kicks a strong pass forward to Filippo Murgita. Filippo Murgita sees space and advances. Filippo Murgita whips in a cross ball towards Quim Alves. Quim Alves connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brentford!
63.32
Paul Higginbotham makes a probing pass to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
65.57
3-0Richard Kanoute receives the ball from a throw-in from Paul Higginbotham. Richard Kanoute knocks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Koschmieder. Torsten Koschmieder makes a great pass forward. Ian Cooper runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
66.42
Damien Bridges makes a probing pass to David Shearer. David Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.01
Teddy Ince threads a neat ball through to Marcel Vander. Marcel Vander flicks a high pass forward. Neil Gallagher collects the pass. Neil Gallagher shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Isaiah Walsh smothers it!
75.20
With fabulous imagination, Richard Bosnich laces a through ball forward to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Copping.
78.29
Without breaking stride, Daniel Ramos plays the ball forward to Torsten Koschmieder. Torsten Koschmieder sees space and advances. Torsten Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
79.08
Marcel Vander deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Alves. Quim Alves shoots from outside the area but Isaiah Walsh reads it well. Good keeping!
81.08
Rafik Djoudi passes the ball forward to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Isaiah Walsh.
82.19
3-0Marcel Vander takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Rafik Djoudi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Ledley Copping's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
83.24
3-0Marcel Vander takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. David Shearer reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
85.49
Rafik Djoudi flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Ince controls it well on his chest. Teddy Ince laces a through ball forward to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Alves. Quim Alves is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Rafik Djoudi makes a probing pass to Filippo Murgita. Filippo Murgita flicks a high pass forward. Neil Gallagher controls it well on his chest. Neil Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Alves. Quim Alves connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Isaiah Walsh. What a great pair of hands!
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
| Quim Alves 21, 45, 53, 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Daniel Molowny (GK)
6
2. Alves De S. Edmundo (DEF)
6
3. Rafik Djoudi (DEF)
6
4. Stephan Emery (DEF)
6
5. Richard Bosnich (MID)
7
6. Teddy Ince (MID)
7
7. Marcel Vander (MID)
6
8. Filippo Murgita (MID)
7
9. Quim Alves (ATT)
9
10. Neil Gallagher (ATT)
7
11. Daan Veurink (ATT)
6
12. Rob Boutahar (DEF)
0
13. Emmerick Bouvier (MID)
0
14. Ernesto Carrasco (ATT)
0
1. Isaiah Walsh (GK)
7
2. Damien Bridges (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Ramos (DEF)
6
4. Albert Molowny (DEF)
6
5. Ledley Copping (DEF)
6
6. Paul Higginbotham (MID)
6
7. Richard Kanoute (MID)
7
8. Torsten Koschmieder (MID)
6
9. Ian Cooper (ATT)
6
10. Marvin Hackworth (ATT)
6
11. David Shearer (ATT)
6
12. Daniel Gabriel Stoichita (GK)
0
13. Anthony Heskey (MID)
0
14. David Huckerby (ATT)
0