Match Report


Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur     BrentfordBrentford
Stewart AndersonStewart Anderson John Diffey John Diffey
Stephen GemmillS. Gemmill71
G
1
G
73Kai WillK. Will
David RobsonD. Robson61
D
2
D
80Calvin HernandezC. Hernandez
Pedro BrouardP. Brouard68
D
captain3
D
78Alves De S. EdmundoA. Edmundo
Henry GodberH. Godber65
D
4
D
73Andy EhioguA. Ehiogu
Kevin SeelerK. Seeler71
D
5
M
80Richard BosnichR. Bosnich
Kemal DrydenK. Dryden72
M
6
M
77Filippo MurgitaF. Murgita
Jose MonteroJ. Montero72
M
7captain
M
81Teddy InceT. Ince
Carlos DominguezC. Dominguez75
M
8
M
69Jason BridgeJ. Bridge
Leonardo OrtizL. Ortiz76
A
9
A
74Uwe SchefflerU. Scheffler
Alpay AbdullahA. Abdullah76
A
10
A
82Antonio VelosoA. Veloso
Terry WiseT. Wise73
A
11
A
77Daan VeurinkD. Veurink
 
Mitchel KooistraM. Kooistra68
D
12
D
72Rafael FonsecaR. Fonseca
Tony JackT. Jack57
M
13
M
79Diego Di CaraD. Di Cara
Eddie WestwoodE. Westwood75
A
14
A
77Quim AlvesQ. Alves

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Brentford. A crowd of 16,826 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Clarke.


0.00
The first half starts with Brentford kicking off!
2.16
Andy Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Filippo Murgita. Filippo Murgita flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Scheffler collects the pass. Uwe Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.41
Jose Montero brings the ball forward. Jose Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Ortiz. Leonardo Ortiz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.30
Carlos Dominguez knocks the ball forward to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Calvin Hernandez.
14.45
Richard Bosnich hits a low pass to Uwe Scheffler. Uwe Scheffler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Robson.
15.12
Pedro Brouard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Dominguez. Carlos Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Abdullah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alpay Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Ortiz. Leonardo Ortiz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Kai Will comfortably punches it away to safety.
20.48
Kemal Dryden passes the ball forward to Terry Wise. Terry Wise knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Dominguez. Carlos Dominguez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Kai Will easily picks it out of the air!
22.48
Carlos Dominguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Montero. Jose Montero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.29
Kemal Dryden catches Andy Ehiogu on the ankles. The referee calls over Kemal Dryden and shows him a yellow card! Andy Ehiogu runs off the knock.
27.49
Kemal Dryden hacks Teddy Ince from behind! The referee brings Kemal Dryden to one side and gives him a warning! Teddy Ince grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.58
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
34.17
David Robson knocks the ball forward to Terry Wise. Terry Wise shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
36.14
Pedro Brouard flicks a high ball forward to Jose Montero who gracefully takes it down. Jose Montero passes the ball forward to Carlos Dominguez. Carlos Dominguez lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Ortiz. Leonardo Ortiz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Kai Will manages to keep it out.
38.00
Jason Bridge sees Uwe Scheffler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Uwe Scheffler tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Stephen Gemmill. Excellent save.
39.45
David Robson makes a probing pass to Jose Montero. Jose Montero decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Montero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kai Will who gathers it comfortably.
42.48
Calvin Hernandez flicks a high pass forward to Filippo Murgita who brings the ball under control. Filippo Murgita brings the ball forward. Filippo Murgita whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Scheffler. Uwe Scheffler directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but David Robson is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
43.10
It's a corner kick. Jason Bridge kicks a low ball out wide. Richard Bosnich is dispossessed by a tackle from Henry Godber.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Brentford also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brentford players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off the second half!
48.42
Andy Ehiogu catches Terry Wise on the ankles. Andy Ehiogu is shown the yellow card! Terry Wise gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.54
Jason Bridge hits a low pass to Uwe Scheffler. Uwe Scheffler plays a perfect one-two with Antonio Veloso and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Uwe Scheffler provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Stephen Gemmill. Excellent save.
53.47
Andy Ehiogu runs forward with the ball. Andy Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Daan Veurink controls it well on his chest. Daan Veurink shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Gemmill easily smothers it!
57.41
Antonio Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Scheffler controls it well on his chest. Uwe Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Veloso. With a superhuman jump, Antonio Veloso connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Stephen Gemmill picks it out of the air!
60.25
Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Eddie Westwood replacing Terry Wise .
63.42
Teddy Ince threads a neat ball through to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.48
Jason Bridge makes a simple pass to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.14
Richard Bosnich kicks a strong pass forward to Filippo Murgita. Filippo Murgita skips past Pedro Brouard! Filippo Murgita comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Stephen Gemmill manages to gather it.
71.26
Pedro Brouard brings the ball forward. Pedro Brouard threads a neat ball through to Jose Montero. Jose Montero threads the ball through into the box. Leonardo Ortiz rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.05
Daan Veurink catches David Robson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Robson stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.35
Calvin Hernandez advances with the ball. Calvin Hernandez picks a pass forward to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso whips in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Stephen Gemmill had no chance!! Goal for Brentford!
77.46
Brentford have made a substitution with Rafael Fonseca replacing Calvin Hernandez .
79.22
Jose Montero threads a neat ball through to Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.56
Henry Godber clumsily knocks into Uwe Scheffler. The referee brings Henry Godber to one side and gives him a warning! Uwe Scheffler runs off the knock.
85.18
Filippo Murgita makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tottenham Hotspur

Brentford
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
29.9%
44.2%
26%

Scorers
Daan Veurink 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Filippo Murgita of Brentford

Match Ratings
1.Stephen Gemmill (GK)
8
2.David Robson (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Brouard (DEF)
7
4.Henry Godber (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Seeler (DEF)
6
6.Kemal Dryden (MID)yellow card
5
7.Jose Montero (MID)
8
8.Carlos Dominguez (MID)
7
9.Leonardo Ortiz (ATT)
6
10.Alpay Abdullah (ATT)
6
11.Terry Wise (ATT)
6
 
12.Mitchel Kooistra (DEF)
0
13.Tony Jack (MID)
0
14.Eddie Westwood (ATT)
6

1.Kai Will (GK)
7
2.Calvin Hernandez (DEF)
7
3.Alves De S. Edmundo (DEF)
6
4.Andy Ehiogu (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Richard Bosnich (MID)
6
6.Filippo Murgita (MID)
9
7.Teddy Ince (MID)
6
8.Jason Bridge (MID)
6
9.Uwe Scheffler (ATT)
7
10.Antonio Veloso (ATT)
7
11.Daan Veurink (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Rafael Fonseca (DEF)
6
13.Diego Di Cara (MID)
0
14.Quim Alves (ATT)
0