Match Report


Brentford     Blackburn Rovers
John Diffey Dimitri Bocharov
K. WillG1GR. Britton
C. HernandezD2DT. Draper
A. EdmundoD3DS. Power
A. EhioguD4DP. Keita
R. BosnichM5DP. Tarozzi
P. DublinM6captainMP. McManaman
D. Di CaraM7MF. Marsden
T. InceM8MR. Eustace
A. VelosoA9AT. Deane
P. WisgerhofAcaptain10AL. Claessens
D. VeurinkA11AT. Mendes
 
R. FonsecaD12MJ. Salmon
F. MurgitaM13AM. Peters
Q. AlvesA14DL. Heggem

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Match Report

Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 17,499 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Harley.


0.00
Brentford kick off and get the first half underway!
2.20
Diego Di Cara knocks the ball forward to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Britton who gathers it comfortably.
6.12
Teddy Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof shoots from outside the area but is denied by Ralph Britton. Excellent save.
8.57
Peter McManaman slams into Antonio Veloso with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Antonio Veloso stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.57
Pierre-Yves Keita brings the ball forward. Pierre-Yves Keita surges forward with the ball. Pierre-Yves Keita cuts inside the box! Pierre-Yves Keita tries a spectacular strike but Kai Will is on top of it.
12.53
Calvin Hernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Dublin. Patrick Dublin makes a probing pass to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Pius Wisgerhof provides some space. He shoots at goal. Pius Wisgerhof scores for Brentford!!
15.06
Calvin Hernandez launches a long ball forward into the other half. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.47
Teddy Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.47
Laurent Claessens decides to run forward with the ball. Laurent Claessens advances inside the box! Andy Ehiogu clumsily knocks into Laurent Claessens. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
21.08
Teddy Ince passes the ball forward to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof lofts in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brentford!
27.45
Andy Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink sees Pius Wisgerhof in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pius Wisgerhof plays a one-two with Daan Veurink and advances towards the goal... Pius Wisgerhof shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Pierre G. Tarozzi. Excellent block.
28.03
Tomas Mendes receives the ball from a throw-in from Francis Marsden. Tomas Mendes advances with the ball. Tomas Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Kai Will!
30.46
Teddy Ince threads the ball through to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pius Wisgerhof!
33.26
Steven Power passes the ball forward to Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane makes a beautiful solo run. Tommy Deane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.33
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.11
Calvin Hernandez flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Ince who brings the ball under control. Teddy Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink shoots from distance but Ralph Britton is on top of it.
38.28
Teddy Ince hacks Laurent Claessens from behind! Teddy Ince is warned by the referee! Laurent Claessens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.25
Patrick Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Daan Veurink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daan Veurink shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
40.51
Pierre-Yves Keita makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden makes a probing pass to Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Ehiogu.
42.21
Calvin Hernandez makes a simple pass to Richard Bosnich. Richard Bosnich flicks a high ball forward to Daan Veurink who takes it down. Daan Veurink finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford have changed their lineup with Rafael Fonseca replacing Calvin Hernandez and Filippo Murgita replacing Richard Bosnich. Blackburn Rovers have changed their lineup with Max Peters replacing Tommy Deane. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Blackburn Rovers start the second half!
47.46
Francis Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace threads the ball through to Francis Marsden but he's offside!
51.40
Robert Eustace flicks a high ball forward to Max Peters who takes it down. Max Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Mendes. Tomas Mendes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.00
Robert Eustace sees space and advances. Robert Eustace tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Kai Will. What a save!
57.40
Pierre G. Tarozzi hacks Pius Wisgerhof from behind! The referee calls over Pierre G. Tarozzi and shows him a yellow card! Pius Wisgerhof hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.50
Pierre G. Tarozzi threads the ball through to Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens lofts in a cross ball towards Max Peters. Max Peters makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
61.50
Blackburn Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Jamie Salmon replacing Pierre G. Tarozzi and Lars Heggem replacing Trevor Draper and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
65.44
Max Peters barges into Teddy Ince. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Teddy Ince stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.00
Robert Eustace knocks the ball forward to Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alves De S. Edmundo.
67.27
Andy Ehiogu makes a simple pass to Diego Di Cara. Diego Di Cara makes a probing pass to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso threads a neat ball through to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Ralph Britton gets down and covers it.
69.20
Laurent Claessens barges into Andy Ehiogu. The referee warns Laurent Claessens to calm down! Andy Ehiogu runs off the knock.
71.20
Diego Di Cara launches a long ball forward into the other half. Diego Di Cara sees Daan Veurink just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Daan Veurink cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Steven Power.
84.29
Francis Marsden knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace knocks the ball forward, putting Max Peters through on goal. Diego Di Cara barges into Max Peters. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
85.48
Daan Veurink sees Teddy Ince in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball strikes Pierre-Yves Keita's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
87.53
Pierre-Yves Keita catches Pius Wisgerhof on the ankles. The referee calls over Pierre-Yves Keita and shows him a yellow card! Pius Wisgerhof runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Brentford

Blackburn Rovers
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 11 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 5
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 3
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 63.75 vs 36.25
Play Area
Home team third: 31.25%, Midfield: 42.50%, Away team third: 26.25%

Scorers
Pius Wisgerhof 13, 30
Daan Veurink 21
Max Peters 60

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pius Wisgerhof of Brentford

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Kai Will (GK)
6
2. Calvin Hernandez (DEF)
6
3. Alves De S. Edmundo (DEF)
6
4. Andy Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5. Richard Bosnich (MID)
6
6. Patrick Dublin (MID)
6
7. Diego Di Cara (MID)
6
8. Teddy Ince (MID)
6
9. Antonio Veloso (ATT)
6
10. Pius Wisgerhof (ATT)
9
11. Daan Veurink (ATT)
8

12. Rafael Fonseca (DEF)
6
13. Filippo Murgita (MID)
6
14. Quim Alves (ATT)
0

1. Ralph Britton (GK)
7
2. Trevor Draper (DEF)
6
3. Steven Power (DEF)
6
4. Pierre-Yves Keita (DEF)
6
5. Pierre G. Tarozzi (DEF)
5
6. Peter McManaman (MID)
3
7. Francis Marsden (MID)
6
8. Robert Eustace (MID)
6
9. Tommy Deane (ATT)
6
10. Laurent Claessens (ATT)
6
11. Tomas Mendes (ATT)
6

12. Jamie Salmon (MID)
6
13. Max Peters (ATT)
6
14. Lars Heggem (DEF)
6