Match Report


BrentfordBrentford     ChelseaChelsea
John DiffeyJohn Diffey Darryn Gent Darryn Gent
Kai WillK. Will73
G
1
G
80Sean EmertonS. Emerton
Alves De S. EdmundoA. Edmundo78
D
2
D
73Oleg HigginbothamO. Higginbotham
Rafik DjoudiR. Djoudi80
D
3
D
74Don CaldwellD. Caldwell
Calvin HernandezC. Hernandez80
D
4
D
76Stjepan BoksicS. Boksic
Andy EhioguA. Ehiogu73
D
5
D
79Claus MyssingC. Myssing
Richard BosnichR. Bosnich80
M
6
M
88Francis MossF. Moss
Patrick DublinP. Dublin84
M
7captain
M
89Marvin GrantM. Grant
Diego Di CaraD. Di Cara79
M
8
M
89Jimmy CabrolJ. Cabrol
Antonio VelosoA. Veloso82
A
9
A
90Silvio PostigaS. Postiga
Daan VeurinkD. Veurink77
A
10
A
84Christos NikolaidisC. Nikolaidis
Pius WisgerhofP. Wisgerhof82
A
captain11
A
82Spencer CroftS. Croft
 
Rafael FonsecaR. Fonseca72
D
12
M
104Neil BanksN. Banks
Teddy InceT. Ince81
M
13
A
79Oluwashegun AfolabiO. Afolabi
Quim AlvesQ. Alves77
A
14
A
78Michael MossM. Moss

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 18,903 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Boisfer.


0.00
Brentford kick off!
2.09
Patrick Dublin flicks a high pass forward to Daan Veurink who brings the ball under control. Daan Veurink whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.37
Don Caldwell sees Marvin Grant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Grant flicks a high pass forward. Christos Nikolaidis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christos Nikolaidis whips in a cross ball towards Francis Moss. Francis Moss makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.08
Patrick Dublin sees Pius Wisgerhof in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pius Wisgerhof threads a neat ball through to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink rockets a shot on goal but somehow Sean Emerton manages to keep it out.
10.30
Pius Wisgerhof hacks Oleg Higginbotham from behind! The referee calls over Pius Wisgerhof and shows him a yellow card! Oleg Higginbotham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.14
Francis Moss chips the ball to his team mate, Stjepan Boksic. Stjepan Boksic plays the ball forward to Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Silvio Postiga!
18.53
Diego Di Cara flicks a high pass forward. Pius Wisgerhof collects the pass. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
20.06
Stjepan Boksic threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Cabrol. Jimmy Cabrol makes a simple pass to Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Ehiogu.
22.23
Richard Bosnich chips the ball to his team mate, Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.24
Patrick Dublin kicks a strong pass forward to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink whips in a cross ball towards Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.49
Claus Myssing barges into Daan Veurink. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daan Veurink hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.57
Francis Moss flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Postiga controls it well on his chest. Silvio Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Calvin Hernandez and the loose ball is cleared up field.
36.12
Antonio Veloso clumsily knocks into Don Caldwell. The referee calls over Antonio Veloso and shows him a yellow card! Don Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.29
Diego Di Cara changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Diego Di Cara lofts in a cross ball towards Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Sean Emerton is on top of it.
40.25
Oleg Higginbotham chips the ball to his team mate, Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Kai Will manages to gather it easily.
42.22
With some swift thinking, Patrick Dublin plays the ball forward to Diego Di Cara. Diego Di Cara knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso connects with a diving header. It's there!! Sean Emerton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brentford players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea kick off!
53.34
Andy Ehiogu takes it forward alone. Andy Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Pius Wisgerhof holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stjepan Boksic.
54.10
Rafik Djoudi darts forward. Rafik Djoudi flicks the ball to his team mate, Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.57
Alves De S. Edmundo sees Richard Bosnich in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Bosnich laces a weighted ball forward to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink knocks the ball forward, putting Pius Wisgerhof through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Pius Wisgerhof provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Sean Emerton!
61.45
Jimmy Cabrol threads a neat ball through to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Silvio Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft flicks the ball with his head. Kai Will easily punches it away to safety.
63.41
Diego Di Cara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.23
Francis Moss flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Grant holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marvin Grant shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.46
Jimmy Cabrol flicks a high pass forward to Francis Moss who brings the ball under control. Francis Moss hits a low pass to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kai Will who gathers it comfortably.
75.22
Francis Moss threads a neat ball through to Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Kai Will.
77.32
Francis Moss runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francis Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Kai Will had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
83.51
Stjepan Boksic hits a low pass to Jimmy Cabrol. Jimmy Cabrol flicks a high pass forward to Francis Moss who brings the ball under control. Francis Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.53
Francis Moss brings the ball forward. Francis Moss whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Croft. Spencer Croft flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That's his third!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Brentford

Chelsea
Goals
3
5
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
26.5%
42.6%
30.9%

Scorers
Pius Wisgerhof 27
Antonio Veloso 42
Daan Veurink 63
Francis Moss 3
Silvio Postiga 14
Spencer Croft 77, 84, 88

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francis Moss of Chelsea

Match Ratings
1.Kai Will (GK)
6
2.Alves De S. Edmundo (DEF)
6
3.Rafik Djoudi (DEF)
6
4.Calvin Hernandez (DEF)
6
5.Andy Ehiogu (DEF)
6
6.Richard Bosnich (MID)
6
7.Patrick Dublin (MID)
6
8.Diego Di Cara (MID)
6
9.Antonio Veloso (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Daan Veurink (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Pius Wisgerhof (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Rafael Fonseca (DEF)
0
13.Teddy Ince (MID)
0
14.Quim Alves (ATT)
0

1.Sean Emerton (GK)
6
2.Oleg Higginbotham (DEF)
6
3.Don Caldwell (DEF)
6
4.Stjepan Boksic (DEF)
6
5.Claus Myssing (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Francis Moss (MID)goal scored
9
7.Marvin Grant (MID)
6
8.Jimmy Cabrol (MID)
6
9.Silvio Postiga (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Christos Nikolaidis (ATT)
7
11.Spencer Croft (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Neil Banks (MID)
0
13.Oluwashegun Afolabi (ATT)
0
14.Michael Moss (ATT)
0