Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Tranmere Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Boertien.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Boertien.
0.00
0-0Tranmere Rovers start the match!
2.18
0-0Peter Insley flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Weaver controls it well on his chest. Eoin Weaver darts forward. Eoin Weaver edges inside the box! Eoin Weaver looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
3.29
Danny Moffat flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Mendez. Tommy Mendez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.20
0-0Claudio Villegas barges into Tommy Mendez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tommy Mendez runs off the knock.
9.28
1-0Claudio Villegas flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Weaver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eoin Weaver threads a neat ball through to Eddie Craddock. Eddie Craddock shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.28
1-0Claudio Villegas sees Marinus van der Meer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marinus van der Meer knocks the ball forward to Roberto Valoti. Roberto Valoti lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Craddock. Eddie Craddock flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Des Harley's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
16.49
1-0It's a corner kick which Eddie Craddock takes quickly, playing the ball short to Marinus van der Meer. Marinus van der Meer heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Clive Edworthy scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
18.50
1-0Des Harley flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Schrader collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Philipp Schrader plays the ball forward to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Mendez. Tommy Mendez connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Sol Croft.
19.45
Adrian Dixon takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Claudio Villegas reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
22.08
Jermaine Laycock flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Valoti who takes it down. Roberto Valoti skips past Andres Guerrero Lopez! Roberto Valoti looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Good keeping from Clive Edworthy as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
23.55
Eddie Craddock takes a quick corner, playing it short to Julian Will. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Julian Will provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brentford!
24.14
With some swift thinking, Marinus van der Meer plays the ball forward to Roberto Valoti. Roberto Valoti shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.51
Jason Bastin knocks the ball forward to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
27.11
Marinus van der Meer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marinus van der Meer lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Valoti. Roberto Valoti finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
33.06
Jermaine Laycock sees Eddie Craddock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Craddock cuts inside the box! Eddie Craddock tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.25
3-0Jason Bastin knocks the ball forward to Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Will.
42.34
Jason Bastin kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader makes a simple pass to Tommy Mendez. Tommy Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.43
With imagination, Danny Moffat picks a pass forward to Tommy Mendez. Tommy Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Andres Guerrero Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sol Croft with no chance!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Brentford kick off!
48.13
Danny Moffat runs straight at the opposition's defence. Danny Moffat whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Mendez. Tommy Mendez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
51.34
Des Harley takes a quick throw-in. Jason Bastin flicks a high pass forward. Danny Moffat collects the pass. Danny Moffat sees space and advances. Danny Moffat shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.51
3-1Brentford have made a substitution with Simon Lindner replacing Peter Insley .Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Ian Blake replacing Adrian Dixon .
67.44
Des Harley threads a neat ball through to Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat threads the ball through to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Mendez. Tommy Mendez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
72.27
Marinus van der Meer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Valoti. Roberto Valoti knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Espartero. Jean Francois Espartero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
73.05
Julian Will deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marinus van der Meer. Marinus van der Meer sees Jean Francois Espartero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean Francois Espartero advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Jean Francois Espartero provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
75.14
Jason Bastin knocks the ball forward to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Mendez controls it well on his chest. Tommy Mendez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.48
Brentford have made a substitution with Kemal Mendonca replacing Marinus van der Meer .Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Richard Barry replacing Danny Moffat and Anthony Powell replacing Wes Clemence .
81.20
Philipp Schrader flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Mendez who brings the ball under control. Tommy Mendez tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.06
Eoin Weaver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Valoti. Roberto Valoti shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
84.07
Wayne Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Ian Blake. Ian Blake controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
87.05
Eoin Weaver knocks the ball forward to Eddie Craddock. Eddie Craddock shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Seeing Kemal Mendonca's run, Eoin Weaver quickly throws the ball into his path. Kemal Mendonca runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kemal Mendonca makes a simple pass, allowing Eddie Craddock to run into the box. Eddie Craddock muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Clive Edworthy manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Eddie Craddock 9, 33, 87 Julian Will 24 | Adrian Dixon 45 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sol Croft (GK)
6
2. Linus Röhlig (DEF)
6
3. Peter Insley (DEF)
6
4. Julian Will (DEF)
7
5. Claudio Villegas (DEF)
6
6. Marinus van der Meer (MID)
7
7. Eoin Weaver (MID)
8
8. Jermaine Laycock (MID)
6
9. Eddie Craddock (ATT)
10
10. Roberto Valoti (ATT)
6
11. Jean Francois Espartero (ATT)
6
12. Simon Lindner (ATT)
6
13. Kemal Mendonca (ATT)
6
14. Arturo Iglesias (ATT)
0
1. Clive Edworthy (GK)
6
2. Andres Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
3. Jason Bastin (DEF)
6
4. Des Harley (DEF)
6
5. Wayne Fletcher (MID)
6
6. Philipp Schrader (MID)
6
7. Danny Moffat (MID)
7
8. Duncan Mcleod (MID)
6
9. Adrian Dixon (ATT)
7
10. Tommy Mendez (ATT)
6
11. Wes Clemence (ATT)
6
12. Ian Blake (DEF)
6
13. Richard Barry (DEF)
6
14. Anthony Powell (GK)
6