Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Griffin Park where Brentford play Wolverhampton Wanderers in this league cup game. 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 Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Debaets.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Debaets.
0.00
0-0Brentford kick off and get the first half underway!
4.22
0-0Jermaine Laycock flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Craddock collects the pass. Eddie Craddock puts a great ball through. Jean Francois Espartero runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
6.31
0-0Marino Campolonghi knocks the ball forward to Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips deftly passes the ball to Nigel Joachim, releasing him through on goal. Nigel Joachim tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.24
Brian Bowyer flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Joachim who brings the ball under control. Nigel Joachim tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.42
0-0Dennis Venema comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Weaver. Dennis Venema is shown the yellow card! Eoin Weaver stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.20
0-0Marino Campolonghi makes a simple pass to Nigel Joachim. Nigel Joachim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.56
0-0Peter Insley catches Spencer Wright-Phillips on the ankles. Peter Insley is warned by the referee! Spencer Wright-Phillips hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.52
Marinus van der Meer runs up as Eoin Weaver takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Marinus van der Meer flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Valoti controls it well on his chest. Roberto Valoti whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Craddock. With a superhuman jump, Eddie Craddock connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
32.02
0-1Ruddy Debec decides to run forward with the ball. Ruddy Debec deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Dean. Spencer Dean connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Spencer Dean!
39.13
0-1Marino Campolonghi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marino Campolonghi whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Joachim. Nigel Joachim finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brentford players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers get the second half underway!
47.17
Julian Will threads the ball through to Marinus van der Meer. Marinus van der Meer flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Espartero. Jean Francois Espartero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.22
0-1Claudio Villegas hacks Nigel Joachim from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nigel Joachim carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.08
Dennis Venema makes a simple pass to Spencer Dean. Spencer Dean threads a neat, attacking ball through to Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.52
Albrecht Fromm threads a neat ball through to Brian Bowyer. Brian Bowyer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Dean. Spencer Dean shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Sol Croft manages to gather it effortlessly.
55.54
Albrecht Fromm passes the ball forward to Marino Campolonghi. Marino Campolonghi chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.14
Peter Insley threads a neat ball through to Eoin Weaver. Eoin Weaver makes a probing pass to Eddie Craddock. Eddie Craddock makes a probing pass between the defence to Roberto Valoti. Some good footwork from Roberto Valoti provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
59.02
Stan Granville threads a neat ball through to Brian Bowyer. Brian Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Dean holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Spencer Dean knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sol Croft who gathers it comfortably.
60.30
0-1Brentford have made a substitution with Simon Lindner replacing Peter Insley .Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Billy Seaman replacing Spencer Dean .
63.03
Claudio Villegas barges into Billy Seaman. The referee calls over Claudio Villegas and warns him to calm down! Billy Seaman runs off the knock.
66.53
Albrecht Fromm hits a low pass to Marino Campolonghi. Marino Campolonghi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marino Campolonghi whips in a cross ball towards Billy Seaman. Billy Seaman makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.22
Jermaine Laycock hits a low pass to Eddie Craddock. Eddie Craddock advances inside the box! Eddie Craddock tries a spectacular strike but somehow Rudy Djorkaeff manages to keep it out.
69.12
Albrecht Fromm flicks a high pass forward. Marino Campolonghi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marino Campolonghi sees Nigel Joachim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Joachim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sol Croft who gathers it comfortably.
72.36
Simon Lindner flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Laycock. Jermaine Laycock flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Valoti who brings the ball under control. Roberto Valoti plays a perfect one-two with Jean Francois Espartero and rushes in on goal... Roberto Valoti shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.18
Marinus van der Meer makes a probing pass to Eddie Craddock. Eddie Craddock hits a low pass to Jean Francois Espartero. Jean Francois Espartero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Rudy Djorkaeff. Excellent save.
75.25
Eoin Weaver plays the ball forward to Roberto Valoti. Roberto Valoti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean Francois Espartero but he's offside!
77.36
Brentford have made 2 substitutions with Kemal Mendonca replacing Marinus van der Meer and Arturo Iglesias replacing Jean Francois Espartero .
78.39
Claudio Villegas breaks forward. Claudio Villegas kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Iglesias. Arturo Iglesias lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Craddock. Eddie Craddock powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.41
Romero P. Castro plays the ball forward to Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips shoots from 25 yards. Sol Croft gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
87.56
Kemal Mendonca passes the ball forward to Eddie Craddock. Eddie Craddock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stan Granville.
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
| Spencer Dean 32 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Spencer Dean of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sol Croft (GK)
7
2. Linus Röhlig (DEF)
6
3. Peter Insley (DEF)
6
4. Julian Will (DEF)
6
5. Claudio Villegas (DEF)
6
6. Marinus van der Meer (MID)
6
7. Eoin Weaver (MID)
7
8. Jermaine Laycock (MID)
7
9. Eddie Craddock (ATT)
7
10. Roberto Valoti (ATT)
7
11. Jean Francois Espartero (ATT)
6
12. Simon Lindner (ATT)
6
13. Kemal Mendonca (ATT)
6
14. Arturo Iglesias (ATT)
6
1. Rudy Djorkaeff (GK)
7
2. Albrecht Fromm (DEF)
7
3. Stan Granville (DEF)
6
4. Ruddy Debec (DEF)
6
5. Brian Bowyer (MID)
7
6. Marino Campolonghi (MID)
9
7. Dennis Venema (MID)
5
8. Romero P. Castro (MID)
6
9. Spencer Dean (ATT)
9
10. Spencer Wright-Phillips (ATT)
8
11. Nigel Joachim (ATT)
6
12. Eoin Murphy (MID)
0
13. Nikolas Hoeness (DEF)
0
14. Billy Seaman (DEF)
6