Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 18,465 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Arsenal looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Arsenal looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
0.00
0-0Brentford get the match underway!
2.43
0-0Patrick Dublin flicks a high pass forward to Richard Bosnich who brings the ball under control. Richard Bosnich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
12.03
0-0Patrick Dublin darts forward. Patrick Dublin sees Pius Wisgerhof in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pius Wisgerhof tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.08
0-0Gilles Cottee threads the ball through to Ben Greening. Ben Greening knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.54
0-0Gilles Cottee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gilles Cottee is offside!
20.04
1-0Richard Bosnich flicks a high ball forward to Daan Veurink who takes it down. Daan Veurink knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Ivan Howey had no chance!! Goal for Brentford!
24.33
Diego Di Cara flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Dublin. Patrick Dublin shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.30
Javier Cuellar hits a low pass to Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee edges inside the box! Gilles Cottee cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Kai Will smothers it!
33.14
Daan Veurink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. With a superhuman jump, Daan Veurink connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
34.52
Diego Di Cara passes the ball forward to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso puts a great ball through. Daan Veurink runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.21
Richard Bosnich makes a probing pass to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Javier Cuellar.
40.58
1-0Andy Mckay hacks Pius Wisgerhof from behind! The referee calls over Andy Mckay and shows him a yellow card! Pius Wisgerhof hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Arsenal kicking off!
48.38
Diego Di Cara plays the ball forward to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Reis.
49.46
Diego Di Cara kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ivan Howey didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
53.39
Javier Cuellar clumsily knocks into Patrick Dublin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patrick Dublin runs off the knock.
57.01
Showing composure, Patrick Dublin picks a pass forward to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
59.23
1-0Mamar Leroy catches Antonio Veloso on the ankles. The referee brings Mamar Leroy to one side and gives him a warning! Antonio Veloso stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.46
1-0Andy Mckay hacks Patrick Dublin from behind! The referee calls over Andy Mckay and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Patrick Dublin runs off the knock.
63.09
1-0Rafik Djoudi passes the ball forward to Diego Di Cara. Diego Di Cara knocks the ball forward to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Veloso. Manuel Reis clumsily knocks into Antonio Veloso. Penalty not given!!
66.42
Richard Bosnich hits a low pass to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mamar Leroy.
67.17
Richard Bosnich catches Tony Jobson on the ankles. Richard Bosnich is shown the yellow card! Tony Jobson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.50
Alves De S. Edmundo surges forward with the ball. Alves De S. Edmundo kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Javier Cuellar.
81.36
1-0Farid Salhi catches Diego Di Cara on the ankles. Farid Salhi is shown the yellow card! Diego Di Cara grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.19
Patrick Dublin chips the ball to his team mate, Rafik Djoudi. Rafik Djoudi surges forward with the ball. Rafik Djoudi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Reis.
87.42
Tony Jobson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Greening. Ben Greening whips in a cross ball towards Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kai Will (GK)
6
2. Calvin Hernandez (DEF)
6
3. Rafik Djoudi (DEF)
6
4. Alves De S. Edmundo (DEF)
6
5. Andy Ehiogu (DEF)
6
6. Diego Di Cara (MID)
6
7. Patrick Dublin (MID)
7
8. Richard Bosnich (MID)
6
9. Antonio Veloso (ATT)
8
10. Daan Veurink (ATT)
7
11. Pius Wisgerhof (ATT)
6
12. Rafael Fonseca (DEF)
0
13. Teddy Ince (MID)
0
14. Quim Alves (ATT)
0
1. Ivan Howey (GK)
6
2. Mamar Leroy (DEF)
6
3. Javier Cuellar (DEF)
5
4. Andy Mckay (DEF)
3
5. Manuel Reis (DEF)
6
6. Tony Jobson (MID)
6
7. Ben Greening (MID)
6
8. Teddy Morris (MID)
6
9. Farid Salhi (ATT)
5
10. Marcel Ferreira-Leite (ATT)
6
11. Gilles Cottee (ATT)
6
12. Giovanni M. Buriani (MID)
0
13. Marcus Bishop (ATT)
0
14. Thierry White (MID)
0