Match Report
| Brentford | Brentford |  |  | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Andy Cutler | A. Cutler |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Antonio Vila | A. Vila | |||||||||
| Joe Windass | J. Windass | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 59 | | Jermaine Adams | J. Adams | ||||||||
| Artur Costa | A. Costa |  | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Carlton Guppy | C. Guppy | |||||||||
| Teddy Tiler | T. Tiler | | 51 | D | | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Frederico Suarez | F. Suarez | ||||||||
| Emile Howey | E. Howey | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 55 |  | Seb Bonnard | S. Bonnard | |||||||||
| Miguel Nunez | M. Nunez | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 | | Nicky Smith | N. Smith | |||||||||
| Liam Prior | L. Prior | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 |  | Gianluca De Palma | G. De Palma | |||||||||
| Duncan Bloomer | D. Bloomer | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Nick Murrin | N. Murrin | |||||||||
| Marcel Köpke | M. Köpke |  | 49 | M | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Mathieu Paviot | M. Paviot | |||||||||
| Silvio Ramos | S. Ramos | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 45 | | Patrick Newby | P. Newby | |||||||||
| Neil Plowright | N. Plowright | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Shaun Mercer | S. Mercer | |||||||||
| Sol Sinclair | S. Sinclair | | 54 | G | | 12 | | D | 52 | | Jacob Duberry | J. Duberry | |||||||||
| John Grant | J. Grant | | 52 | A | | 13 | | D | 51 | | Stanley Byrne | S. Byrne | |||||||||
| Francis Milburn | F. Milburn | | 48 | M | | 14 | | D | 50 | | Les Lofthouse | L. Lofthouse | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Middlesbrough. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
0.00
0-0Brentford kick off!
2.21
0-0Emile Howey makes a probing pass to Duncan Bloomer. Duncan Bloomer makes a probing pass to Marcel Köpke. Marcel Köpke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlton Guppy.
3.17
Liam Prior makes a simple pass to Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Vila who gathers it comfortably.
6.23
Miguel Nunez threads a neat ball through to Duncan Bloomer. Duncan Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Vila who gathers it comfortably.
8.47
0-0Shaun Mercer comes in with a late challenge on Joe Windass. Shaun Mercer is warned by the referee! Joe Windass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.29
0-1Nick Murrin threads a neat ball through to Nicky Smith. Nicky Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Mercer. Shaun Mercer whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Smith. Nicky Smith gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andy Cutler with no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
20.02
0-1Liam Prior clumsily knocks into Gianluca De Palma. The referee calls over Liam Prior and shows him a yellow card! Gianluca De Palma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.16
0-1Nick Murrin threads a neat ball through to Shaun Mercer. Shaun Mercer shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
32.17
0-1Middlesbrough are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
34.43
Liam Prior decides to run forward with the ball. Liam Prior shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
36.42
Shaun Mercer flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Newby who takes it down. Patrick Newby whips in a cross ball towards Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andy Cutler with no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
39.04
Carlton Guppy flicks a high pass forward to Gianluca De Palma who brings the ball under control. Gianluca De Palma threads a neat ball through to Nicky Smith. Nicky Smith plays a one-two with Patrick Newby and rushes in on goal... Nicky Smith comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Nick Murrin barges into Miguel Nunez. The referee calls over Nick Murrin and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Nunez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Middlesbrough have changed their lineup with Stanley Byrne replacing Seb Bonnard.
45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
47.23
0-3Silvio Ramos advances with the ball. Silvio Ramos shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
53.25
Joe Windass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Köpke. Marcel Köpke kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Bloomer. Duncan Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlton Guppy.
61.24
0-3Miguel Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Neil Plowright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Plowright plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Nunez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stanley Byrne comes in with a late challenge on Neil Plowright. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
65.25
Carlton Guppy threads a neat ball through to Nicky Smith. Nicky Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Newby. Patrick Newby makes a probing pass between the defence to Mathieu Paviot. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mathieu Paviot provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
67.31
Artur Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Bloomer. Duncan Bloomer flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Nunez who takes it down. Miguel Nunez shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.01
With wonderful imagination, Joe Windass laces a weighted ball forward to Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Ramos collects the pass. Silvio Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.19
0-3Middlesbrough have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Duberry replacing Jermaine Adams and Les Lofthouse replacing Patrick Newby .
79.28
Silvio Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianluca De Palma.
84.36
Shaun Mercer catches Teddy Tiler on the ankles. Shaun Mercer is warned by the referee again! Teddy Tiler stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.46
Emile Howey threads a neat ball through to Liam Prior. Liam Prior knocks the ball forward to Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicky Smith.
89.51
Teddy Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Emile Howey collects the pass. Emile Howey passes the ball forward to Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlton Guppy.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.9%
38.1%
Play Area
25%
46.4%
28.6%
Scorers
| Nicky Smith 14, 39 Mathieu Paviot 36 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicky Smith of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Cutler (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joe Windass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Artur Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Teddy Tiler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Emile Howey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Nunez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Liam Prior (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Duncan Bloomer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcel Köpke (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Silvio Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Plowright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sol Sinclair (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Grant (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francis Milburn (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Antonio Vila (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jermaine Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlton Guppy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frederico Suarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Seb Bonnard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicky Smith (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Gianluca De Palma (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nick Murrin (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Mathieu Paviot (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Patrick Newby (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Shaun Mercer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jacob Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stanley Byrne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Les Lofthouse (DEF) | 6 | |