Match Report
| Brentford | Brentford |  |  | Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Andy Cutler | A. Cutler |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Jonas Bierhoff | J. Bierhoff | |||||||||
| Joe Windass | J. Windass | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Abel Neves | A. Neves | |||||||||
| Artur Costa | A. Costa | | 52 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 67 |  | Ricardo Andres | R. Andres | ||||||||
| Teddy Tiler | T. Tiler | | 51 | D | | | 4 | | D | 63 |  | Brenny Stroeve | B. Stroeve | ||||||||
| Wes Milligan | W. Milligan | | 46 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Edgar Postiga | E. Postiga | |||||||||
| Liam Prior | L. Prior | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Arturo Ramirez | A. Ramirez | |||||||||
| Miguel Nunez | M. Nunez | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Mark Talan | M. Talan | |||||||||
| Duncan Bloomer | D. Bloomer | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 |  | Craig Hendry | C. Hendry | |||||||||
| Marcel Köpke | M. Köpke | | 49 | M | | 9 | | A | 73 |  | Alassan Dabo | A. Dabo | |||||||||
| Silvio Ramos | S. Ramos | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Artur Lopes | A. Lopes | |||||||||
| Neil Plowright | N. Plowright | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Stuart Wainwright | S. Wainwright | |||||||||
| Sol Sinclair | S. Sinclair | | 54 | G | | 12 | | D | 42 | | Warren Pearson | W. Pearson | |||||||||
| John Grant | J. Grant | | 52 | A | | 13 | | M | 41 | | Alan Pallister | A. Pallister | |||||||||
| Francis Milburn | F. Milburn | | 48 | M | | 14 | | R | 20 |  | Dennis Boertien | D. Boertien | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Blackburn 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 4-4-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Adams.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Adams.
0.00
0-0Brentford get the match underway!
2.17
0-0Miguel Nunez sees space and advances. Miguel Nunez shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
3.33
Miguel Nunez sees Liam Prior in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Liam Prior shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Jonas Bierhoff. Excellent save.
6.40
0-0Wes Milligan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Bloomer. Duncan Bloomer darts forward. Duncan Bloomer shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
8.52
0-0Teddy Tiler barges into Alassan Dabo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alassan Dabo stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.59
Mark Talan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes shoots from distance but Andy Cutler is on top of it.
24.08
Miguel Nunez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright finds some space and shoots from distance but Jonas Bierhoff is on top of it.
26.09
Liam Prior flicks a high pass forward. Neil Plowright controls it well on his chest. Neil Plowright shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
42.35
0-1Ricardo Andres threads a neat ball through to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Talan. Mark Talan rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the second half underway!
47.47
Stuart Wainwright hits a low pass to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo whips in a cross ball towards Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.02
Marcel Köpke hacks Abel Neves from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Abel Neves stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.55
Miguel Nunez makes a probing pass to Marcel Köpke. Marcel Köpke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
59.42
Duncan Bloomer sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Bloomer knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jonas Bierhoff picks it out of the air!
60.05
1-2Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Warren Pearson replacing Edgar Postiga, Alan Pallister replacing Mark Talan and Dennis Boertien replacing Artur Lopes .
66.42
Teddy Tiler hits a low pass to Marcel Köpke. Marcel Köpke kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jonas Bierhoff effortlessly gets down and covers it.
72.06
Alan Pallister passes the ball forward to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo skips past Teddy Tiler! Alassan Dabo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Andy Cutler is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.56
Wes Milligan flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Köpke collects the pass. Marcel Köpke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Ramos. With a superhuman jump, Silvio Ramos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
79.50
1-3Brenny Stroeve clumsily knocks into Silvio Ramos. The referee brings Brenny Stroeve to one side and gives him a warning! Silvio Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.15
Duncan Bloomer flicks a high ball forward to Neil Plowright who takes it down. Neil Plowright shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jonas Bierhoff manages to gather it comfortably.
89.05
Brenny Stroeve flicks a high pass forward. Alassan Dabo controls it well on his chest. Alassan Dabo rushes past Duncan Bloomer! Some awkward footwork from Alassan Dabo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
24.6%
47.7%
27.7%
Scorers
| Miguel Nunez 56 | Mark Talan 42 Artur Lopes 47 Alassan Dabo 72, 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alassan Dabo of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Cutler (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joe Windass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Artur Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Teddy Tiler (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Wes Milligan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Liam Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Miguel Nunez (MID) |  | 8 |
| 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. | Jonas Bierhoff (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Abel Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ricardo Andres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brenny Stroeve (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edgar Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arturo Ramirez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mark Talan (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Craig Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alassan Dabo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Artur Lopes (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Stuart Wainwright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Warren Pearson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alan Pallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dennis Boertien (RES) | 6 | |