Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 20,982 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brentford and Leeds United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brentford and Leeds United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.29
0-0Bruno Soares knocks the ball forward to Adnan Micoud. Adnan Micoud knocks in a cross ball towards Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
4.45
Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.18
0-0Maxence Samson threads the ball through to Adnan Micoud. Adnan Micoud knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Mezzanotti.
9.58
0-0Bruno Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maxence Samson. Maxence Samson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Marshall but the linesman indicates offside!
10.28
John Shaw sees a break and surges forward. John Shaw makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adnan Micoud. Adnan Micoud plays a quick one-two with Maxence Samson and rushes in on goal... Adnan Micoud tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.58
Hubert Bilaudelle passes the ball forward to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Adnan Micoud. Adnan Micoud cuts inside the box! Adnan Micoud strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
15.58
Bruno Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Marshall. Luke Marshall threads the ball through to Maxence Samson but he's offside!
18.58
0-0Hubert Bilaudelle sees space and advances. Hubert Bilaudelle knocks the ball forward to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
20.33
Neil Gallagher chips the ball to his team mate, Raymond Hilgerink. Raymond Hilgerink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.16
Eduardo Reis flicks a high pass forward. David Reimers collects the pass. David Reimers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Armstrong. Brian Armstrong lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.41
0-0Gary McNeill clumsily knocks into Warren Wetherall. Gary McNeill is warned by the referee! Warren Wetherall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Paolo Mezzanotti plays the ball forward to Gabriel Pena. Gabriel Pena flicks a high pass forward. Raymond Hilgerink controls it well on his chest. Raymond Hilgerink knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Neil Gallagher is offside!
28.59
1-0Warren Wetherall flicks a high pass forward to Raymond Hilgerink who brings the ball under control. Raymond Hilgerink lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Armstrong. Brian Armstrong flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Arthur Jackson had no chance!! Goal for Brentford!
34.45
Luke Marshall chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Mercer. Stan Mercer plays a one-two with Gary McNeill and rushes in on goal... Stan Mercer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
38.22
Hubert Bilaudelle plays the ball forward to Luke Marshall. Luke Marshall knocks the ball forward to Bruno Soares. Bruno Soares puts a great ball through. Maxence Samson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
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. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Brentford kicking off!
48.59
1-0Scott Sherwood hacks Brian Armstrong from behind! Scott Sherwood is shown the yellow card! Brian Armstrong stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.26
Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte flicks a high ball forward to Neil Gallagher who takes it down. Neil Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Raymond Hilgerink. Raymond Hilgerink directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Arthur Jackson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.36
Anthony Lloyd clumsily knocks into Eduardo Reis. The referee brings Anthony Lloyd to one side and gives him a warning! Eduardo Reis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.01
From the throw-in, David Reimers picks out Paolo Mezzanotti. Paolo Mezzanotti makes a probing pass to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher plays a scrappy one-two with Brian Armstrong and stumbles forward towards the goal... Neil Gallagher takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.06
Maxence Samson kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Lloyd. Anthony Lloyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dion Scales.
67.14
Maxence Samson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Maxence Samson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Lloyd but he's offside!
71.06
Hubert Bilaudelle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maxence Samson. Maxence Samson flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Soares who takes it down. Bruno Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Reimers.
72.57
Eduardo Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Scales. Dion Scales sees Raymond Hilgerink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Raymond Hilgerink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hubert Bilaudelle.
77.17
2-0Brentford are playing very defensively.
78.29
2-0David Reimers catches Maxence Samson on the ankles. The referee calls over David Reimers and warns him to calm down! Maxence Samson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.27
Gabriel Pena flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Mezzanotti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Mezzanotti knocks the ball forward to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Armstrong. Brian Armstrong outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
84.18
2-0John Shaw makes a probing pass to Maxence Samson. Maxence Samson knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Soares. Bruno Soares whips in a cross ball towards Maxence Samson. Maxence Samson beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent block by Warren Wetherall!
87.53
Without breaking stride, Eduardo Reis plays the ball forward to Paolo Mezzanotti. Paolo Mezzanotti kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Dion Scales flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Mezzanotti collects the pass. Paolo Mezzanotti flicks a high pass forward. Raymond Hilgerink controls it well on his chest. Raymond Hilgerink shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles 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. Antoine Van Rijswijk (GK)
7
2. Gabriel Pena (DEF)
6
3. Eduardo Reis (DEF)
6
4. Dion Scales (DEF)
7
5. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte (MID)
6
6. David Reimers (MID)
6
7. Paolo Mezzanotti (MID)
7
8. Warren Wetherall (MID)
7
9. Brian Armstrong (ATT)
9
10. Neil Gallagher (ATT)
7
11. Raymond Hilgerink (ATT)
9
12. Ricardo Rubio (DEF)
0
13. Pierre G. Dalmat (MID)
0
14. Joe Owen (ATT)
0
1. Arthur Jackson (GK)
6
2. Scott Sherwood (DEF)
5
3. Hubert Bilaudelle (DEF)
7
4. John Shaw (DEF)
7
5. Luke Marshall (MID)
6
6. Gary McNeill (MID)
6
7. Maxence Samson (MID)
7
8. Bruno Soares (MID)
7
9. Anthony Lloyd (ATT)
5
10. Adnan Micoud (ATT)
7
11. Stan Mercer (ATT)
6
12. Juan-Carlos Crespo (GK)
0
13. Craig Harrison (MID)
0
14. Orlando Opdam (ATT)
0