Match Report


BrentfordBrentford     Derby CountyDerby County
John DiffeyJohn Diffey Computer Player Computer Player
Kai WillK. Will73
G
1
G
65Marco TomacicM. Tomacic
Alves De S. EdmundoA. Edmundo74
D
2
D
58Titus VieiraT. Vieira
Rafik DjoudiR. Djoudi79
D
3
D
56Robert MersonR. Merson
Stuart StrachanS. Strachan70
D
4
D
55Frank HaynesF. Haynes
Colin LawC. Law71
D
5captain
M
64Natale LavecchiaN. Lavecchia
Marcel VanderM. Vander77
M
captain6
M
64Dion BoltonD. Bolton
Teddy InceT. Ince79
M
7
M
63Gerhard WallnerG. Wallner
Vadim KorkishkoV. Korkishko80
M
8
M
62Rio CortR. Cort
Antonio VelosoA. Veloso78
A
9
A
73Dominic LiddellD. Liddell
Daan VeurinkD. Veurink75
A
10
A
69Giacomo PinziG. Pinzi
Neil GallagherN. Gallagher77
A
11
A
69Tonci SericT. Seric
 
Rafael FonsecaR. Fonseca67
D
12
A
66Paolo FletcherP. Fletcher
Filippo MurgitaF. Murgita74
M
13
A
64Matt McinnesM. Mcinnes
Quim AlvesQ. Alves76
A
14
G
53Lee BridgeL. Bridge

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Derby County. A crowd of 13,171 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.


0.00
Brentford kick off and get the first half underway!
2.39
Stuart Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Veloso controls it well on his chest. Antonio Veloso passes the ball forward to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marco Tomacic who gathers it comfortably.
8.17
Teddy Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher threads a neat ball through to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Marco Tomacic smothers it!
12.49
Titus Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Natale Lavecchia. Natale Lavecchia plays a scrappy one-two with Giacomo Pinzi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rafik Djoudi clumsily knocks into Natale Lavecchia. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
20.28
Frank Haynes threads a neat ball through to Dion Bolton. Dion Bolton makes a probing pass to Tonci Seric. Tonci Seric controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.39
Gerhard Wallner laces a through ball forward to Tonci Seric. Tonci Seric knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Giacomo Pinzi is offside!
26.59
Frank Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tonci Seric. Tonci Seric laces a through ball forward to Giacomo Pinzi. Giacomo Pinzi shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Derby County are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
28.45
Marcel Vander flicks a high ball forward to Daan Veurink who takes it down. Daan Veurink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marco Tomacic who gathers it comfortably.
30.38
Marcel Vander threads a neat ball through to Teddy Ince. Teddy Ince whips in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
34.33
Frank Haynes threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Wallner. Gerhard Wallner chips the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Pinzi. Giacomo Pinzi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Kai Will comfortably smothers it!
38.31
Alves De S. Edmundo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alves De S. Edmundo knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso makes a convincing header. It's there!! Marco Tomacic has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.08
Teddy Ince makes a probing pass to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford have changed their lineup with Rafael Fonseca replacing Alves De S. Edmundo and Filippo Murgita replacing Teddy Ince. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. The Derby County players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Derby County kick off!
51.02
Filippo Murgita sees space and advances. Filippo Murgita finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
59.16
Titus Vieira hacks Neil Gallagher from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Gallagher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.38
Rafik Djoudi flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Vander controls it well on his chest. Marcel Vander threads the ball through to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher knocks in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.32
Robert Merson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Robert Merson threads a neat ball through to Rio Cort. Rio Cort knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.51
Vadim Korkishko sees a break and surges forward. Vadim Korkishko knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso powers a header at goal. Marco Tomacic picks it out of the air!
77.32
Brentford have made a substitution with Quim Alves replacing Neil Gallagher .
81.11
Vadim Korkishko sees Daan Veurink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daan Veurink knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Alves. Quim Alves connects with a diving header. Quim Alves scores for Brentford!!
84.32
Frank Haynes runs forward with the ball. Frank Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Tonci Seric. Tonci Seric knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Giacomo Pinzi is offside!
87.50
Stuart Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Fonseca. Rafael Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink whips in a cross ball towards Quim Alves. Quim Alves makes a convincing header. Marco Tomacic gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Marcel Vander flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Alves. Quim Alves shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Brentford

Derby County
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
25.3%
42.7%
32%

Scorers
Daan Veurink 30, 63
Antonio Veloso 38
Quim Alves 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daan Veurink of Brentford

Match Ratings
1.Kai Will (GK)
6
2.Alves De S. Edmundo (DEF)
7
3.Rafik Djoudi (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Strachan (DEF)
6
5.Colin Law (DEF)
6
6.Marcel Vander (MID)
6
7.Teddy Ince (MID)
7
8.Vadim Korkishko (MID)
6
9.Antonio Veloso (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Daan Veurink (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Neil Gallagher (ATT)
6
 
12.Rafael Fonseca (DEF)
6
13.Filippo Murgita (MID)
6
14.Quim Alves (ATT)goal scored
7

1.Marco Tomacic (GK)
7
2.Titus Vieira (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Robert Merson (DEF)
6
4.Frank Haynes (DEF)
7
5.Natale Lavecchia (MID)
6
6.Dion Bolton (MID)
6
7.Gerhard Wallner (MID)
6
8.Rio Cort (MID)
6
9.Dominic Liddell (ATT)
6
10.Giacomo Pinzi (ATT)
6
11.Tonci Seric (ATT)
6
 
12.Paolo Fletcher (ATT)
0
13.Matt Mcinnes (ATT)
0
14.Lee Bridge (GK)
0