Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brentford and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.


0.00
Brentford start the match!
2.46
Sékou Irié Bi Séhi threads a neat ball through to Simón Romero. Simón Romero finds some space and shoots from distance. Andy Cutler easily gets down and covers it.
4.30
Dennis Neville controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sékou Irié Bi Séhi. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.53
Teddy Tiler chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Plowright. Neil Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.00
Adam Owen threads a neat ball through to Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey chips the ball to his team mate, Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.27
Pontus Partin makes a simple pass to Simón Romero. Simón Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joe Windass.
34.57
Pontus Partin makes a simple pass to Simón Romero. Simón Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Cutler who gathers it comfortably.
36.33
Richard Hitchcock makes a simple pass to Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Cutler who gathers it comfortably.
38.28
With great vision, Artur Costa plays the ball forward to Duncan Bloomer. Duncan Bloomer flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard who gathers it comfortably.
44.46
Adam Owen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simón Romero. Simón Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Adam Owen flicks a high pass forward to Richard Hitchcock who brings the ball under control. Richard Hitchcock makes a simple pass to Simón Romero. Simón Romero shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bristol Rovers kick off the second half!
49.46
Artur Costa flicks a high pass forward. Joe Windass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Windass flicks a high pass forward. Neil Plowright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard manages to keep it out.
55.24
Marcel Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Neil Plowright collects the pass. Neil Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
57.03
Phil Campbell threads the ball through to Richard Hitchcock. Richard Hitchcock sees a break and surges forward. Richard Hitchcock shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
61.35
Simón Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joe Windass.
63.17
Marcel Köpke flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Ramos. Silvio Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard who gathers it comfortably.
66.37
Duncan Armstrong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin makes a simple pass to Simón Romero. Simón Romero runs straight at the defence! Simón Romero shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simón Romero!
69.51
Sékou Irié Bi Séhi makes a simple pass to Richard Hitchcock. Richard Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.40
Artur Costa takes it forward alone. Artur Costa changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Artur Costa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Neville.
77.40
Miguel Nunez makes a beautiful solo run. Miguel Nunez tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
78.51
Teddy Tiler takes it forward alone. Teddy Tiler flicks a high pass forward to Neil Plowright who brings the ball under control. Neil Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.24
Joe Windass flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Nunez who brings the ball under control. Miguel Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Neil Plowright controls it well on his chest. Neil Plowright shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
84.09
Richard Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward. Pontus Partin collects the pass. Pontus Partin shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pontus Partin!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
28.4%
51.9%
19.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pontus Partin of Bristol Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Andy Cutler (GK)
6
2.Joe Windass (DEF)
6
3.Artur Costa (DEF)
7
4.Teddy Tiler (DEF)
6
5.Emile Howey (DEF)
6
6.Liam Prior (MID)
6
7.Miguel Nunez (MID)goal scored
8
8.Duncan Bloomer (MID)
6
9.Marcel Köpke (MID)
6
10.Silvio Ramos (ATT)
6
11.Neil Plowright (ATT)
7
 
12.Sol Sinclair (GK)
0
13.John Grant (ATT)
0
14.Graeme Beresford (DEF)
0