Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 13,434 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ralph Sturridge.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ralph Sturridge.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brentford get the match underway!
3.10
0-0Neil Gallagher passes the ball forward to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Bosnich. Richard Bosnich outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Robert Peckham reads it well. Good save!
8.19
0-0Vadim Korkishko hits a low pass to Marcel Vander. Marcel Vander shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.22
Marcel Vander makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
21.13
0-0Jon Mckay makes a probing pass to Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Potts. Adam Potts knocks the ball forward to Adam Lisbie but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
22.49
0-0Markus Wendel passes the ball forward to Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Boateng. Dave Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kai Will who gathers it comfortably.
27.07
0-0Richard Bosnich catches Adam Lisbie on the ankles. The referee calls over Richard Bosnich and warns him to calm down! Adam Lisbie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.46
1-0Richard Bosnich pushes up the pitch. Richard Bosnich knocks the ball forward to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso whips in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.28
Markus Wendel comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Ince. The referee warns Markus Wendel to calm down! Teddy Ince hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.22
Teddy Ince flicks a high pass forward. Neil Gallagher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Gallagher passes the ball forward to Vadim Korkishko. Some silky footwork from Vadim Korkishko provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Robert Peckham is on top of it.
40.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Rafik Djoudi laces a weighted ball forward to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink sees space and advances. Daan Veurink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Peckham who gathers it comfortably.
44.36
Dave Newton flicks a high pass forward. Adam Lisbie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Gordon. Tim Gordon makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Adam Potts. Some good footwork from Adam Potts provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the second half underway!
47.20
Graeme Cooke plays the ball forward to Thierry Monk. Thierry Monk chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Lisbie. Adam Lisbie finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Kai Will. Excellent save.
49.44
With great vision, Antonio Veloso plays the ball forward to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
51.10
Adam Lisbie takes it forward alone. Adam Lisbie shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
53.09
Teddy Ince threads a neat ball through to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Cooke.
55.11
Tim Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Monk collects the pass. Thierry Monk flicks a high pass forward. Adam Potts controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Adam Potts shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Kai Will. Excellent save.
60.06
1-0Brentford have made a substitution with Filippo Murgita replacing Marcel Vander .
66.56
Filippo Murgita makes a simple pass to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Cooke.
67.46
Thierry Monk threads a neat ball through to Adam Potts. Adam Potts threads the ball through to Billy Wetherall but he's offside!
72.51
Daan Veurink chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher makes a probing pass between the defence to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.25
Vadim Korkishko flicks a high pass forward. Neil Gallagher collects the pass. Neil Gallagher finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
77.32
Brentford have made a substitution with Stuart Strachan replacing Alves De S. Edmundo .
78.40
Rafik Djoudi threads a neat ball through to Vadim Korkishko. Vadim Korkishko knocks the ball forward to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jon Mckay.
81.39
Thierry Monk sees Adam Potts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Potts knocks the ball forward, putting Thierry Monk through on goal. Thierry Monk makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
83.22
Antonio Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Vadim Korkishko. Vadim Korkishko beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vadim Korkishko!
87.21
Adam Lisbie clumsily knocks into Richard Bosnich. The referee brings Adam Lisbie to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Bosnich hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Andy Ehiogu makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
24.4%
46.2%
29.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daan Veurink of Brentford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kai Will (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alves De S. Edmundo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafik Djoudi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcel Vander (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vadim Korkishko (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Richard Bosnich (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Teddy Ince (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Veloso (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Neil Gallagher (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Daan Veurink (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Stuart Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Filippo Murgita (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Quim Alves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robert Peckham (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Markus Wendel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Graeme Cooke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jon Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dave Newton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adam Lisbie (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tim Gordon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Thierry Monk (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Adam Potts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Wetherall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dave Boateng (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Peter Hurst (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Max Bellamy (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Jackson (ATT) | 0 | |