Match Report


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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 12,988 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brentford and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Riza.


0.00
Nottingham Forest kick off!
2.46
Colin Law threads the ball through to Teddy Ince. Teddy Ince knocks the ball forward to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink skips past Albert Butragueno! Daan Veurink side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but Alfredo Barone is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
4.26
With vision, Daniel Ramos picks a pass forward to Warren Howey. Warren Howey makes a probing pass to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Kai Will.
6.42
Rafik Djoudi flicks a high pass forward. Richard Bosnich holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Bosnich runs straight at the opposition's defence. Richard Bosnich lofts in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.51
Rafik Djoudi threads a neat ball through to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher shoots from long range but Isaiah Walsh is on top of it.
10.46
Alfredo Barone knocks the ball forward to Kevin Gelb. Kevin Gelb knocks the ball to his team mate, David Shearer. David Shearer strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Kai Will manages to gather it.
15.40
Stuart Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vadim Korkishko. Vadim Korkishko makes a simple pass to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
20.32
Stuart Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Vadim Korkishko. Vadim Korkishko makes a beautiful solo run. Vadim Korkishko cuts inside the box! Vadim Korkishko comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it is tipped over by Isaiah Walsh.
21.10
It's a corner kick. Vadim Korkishko kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Alves De S. Edmundo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.52
Teddy Ince makes a simple pass to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Isaiah Walsh.
28.57
It's a corner kick. Vadim Korkishko kicks a low ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Neil Gallagher provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Paul Higginbotham is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
34.30
Brentford are in full control of this game.
36.33
Vadim Korkishko receives the ball from a throw-in from Teddy Ince. With a delightful solo run, Vadim Korkishko stretches the opposition's defence. Vadim Korkishko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.54
Alves De S. Edmundo kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso knocks the ball forward to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.05
Richard Kanoute makes a probing pass to Kevin Gelb. Kevin Gelb cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Kevin Gelb provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kai Will with no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
42.09
Antonio Veloso comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Barone. The referee calls over Antonio Veloso and warns him to calm down! Alfredo Barone runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford have changed their lineup with Rafael Fonseca replacing Colin Law and Marcel Vander replacing Teddy Ince. Nottingham Forest appear unchanged since the first half. The Brentford players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Brentford kick off and get the second half underway!
48.33
Richard Bosnich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso whips in a cross ball towards Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
49.39
Rafael Fonseca knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Bosnich. Richard Bosnich chips the ball to his team mate, Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.34
Daan Veurink flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Isaiah Walsh manages to gather it.
55.23
Richard Bosnich makes a probing pass to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
57.10
Richard Bosnich flicks a high pass forward. Neil Gallagher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Isaiah Walsh didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
61.05
Richard Bosnich sees Neil Gallagher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Gallagher knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
67.26
Rafik Djoudi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Rafik Djoudi flicks a high ball forward to Daan Veurink who takes it down. Daan Veurink lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Isaiah Walsh didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
69.19
Warren Howey flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Barone who takes it down. Alfredo Barone flicks a high pass forward to Ian Cooper who brings the ball under control. Ian Cooper makes a great pass forward. David Shearer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.22
Alfredo Barone comes in with a late challenge on Richard Bosnich. Alfredo Barone is given a warning by the referee! Richard Bosnich grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.46
Vadim Korkishko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.47
Brentford have made a substitution with Quim Alves replacing Neil Gallagher .
79.54
Richard Kanoute controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Gelb. Kevin Gelb knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Strachan.
83.50
Seeing Alfredo Barone's run, Warren Howey quickly throws the ball into his path. Alfredo Barone picks a pass forward to Paul Higginbotham. Paul Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Shearer. David Shearer skips past Rafik Djoudi! Some good footwork from David Shearer provides some space. He shoots at goal. David Shearer scores for Nottingham Forest!!
89.57
Richard Bosnich catches Alfredo Barone on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfredo Barone carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65%
35%
Play Area
23.8%
47.5%
28.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Gelb of Nottingham Forest

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

1.Isaiah Walsh (GK)
9
2.Albert Butragueno (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Ramos (DEF)
6
4.Albert Molowny (DEF)
6
5.Warren Howey (DEF)
6
6.Paul Higginbotham (MID)
7
7.Richard Kanoute (MID)
7
8.Alfredo Barone (MID)
7
9.Ian Cooper (ATT)
6
10.David Shearer (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Kevin Gelb (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Duncan Newby (GK)
0
13.Anthony Heskey (MID)
0
14.Eduardo Nunez (ATT)
0