Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 17,649 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
0.00
0-0Brentford start the match!
6.16
0-0Aristide Behi sees Nestor Peralta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nestor Peralta darts forward. Nestor Peralta kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Santos but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.05
0-0Patrick Dublin chips the ball to his team mate, Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Veloso collects the pass. Antonio Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Baird.
12.08
0-0Patrick Dublin sees space and advances. Patrick Dublin threads the ball through to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof powers a header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Colin Baird. That should have been a goal!
16.11
0-0Johan Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Nestor Peralta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nestor Peralta flicks a high pass forward. Alessio Ottofaro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alessio Ottofaro makes a simple pass, allowing Carlos Dario Ponce to run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Carlos Dario Ponce provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but Kai Will is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
21.21
0-1Nestor Peralta darts forward. Nestor Peralta shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
28.06
0-1Nestor Peralta clumsily knocks into Patrick Dublin. The referee warns Nestor Peralta to calm down! Patrick Dublin runs off the knock.
30.39
Richard Bosnich flicks the ball to his team mate, Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Veloso and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pius Wisgerhof side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Arek Lato. Excellent block.
32.02
Johan Oliveira takes it forward alone. Johan Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce flicks a high pass forward. Martijn Dijkstra controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Martijn Dijkstra tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Kai Will!
36.40
Johan Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Nestor Peralta. Nestor Peralta runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nestor Peralta makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Alessio Ottofaro scores for Rotherham United!!
39.49
Nestor Peralta passes the ball forward to Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nestor Peralta but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford have changed their lineup with Andy Ehiogu replacing Calvin Hernandez and Filippo Murgita replacing Richard Bosnich. Rotherham United appear unchanged since the first half. The Brentford players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Rotherham United kick off the second half!
49.58
0-2Rafik Djoudi barges into Nestor Peralta. The referee calls over Rafik Djoudi and shows him a yellow card! Nestor Peralta stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.45
Diego Di Cara knocks the ball forward to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof makes a simple pass, allowing Daan Veurink to run into the box. Daan Veurink muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Markus Roth gets down and covers it.
55.02
Nestor Peralta threads a neat ball through to Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce whips in a cross ball towards Nestor Peralta. Nestor Peralta jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
57.27
Alessio Ottofaro sees a break and surges forward. Alessio Ottofaro controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Carlos Dario Ponce through on goal. Carlos Dario Ponce takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.10
Aristide Behi threads the ball through to Alessio Ottofaro. Alessio Ottofaro kicks a strong pass forward to Nestor Peralta. Nestor Peralta tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
65.28
Alessio Ottofaro advances with the ball. Alessio Ottofaro lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Fletcher. Henry Fletcher makes a deft header but is denied by Filippo Murgita. Excellent block.
69.01
Alessio Ottofaro knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Kai Will smothers it!
71.56
Filippo Murgita makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Dublin. Patrick Dublin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Patrick Dublin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aristide Behi.
72.03
Alves De S. Edmundo flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Dublin. Patrick Dublin passes the ball forward to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso rushes past Johan Oliveira! Antonio Veloso side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Aristide Behi.
73.51
Diego Di Cara takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Filippo Murgita looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Markus Roth. Excellent save.
77.19
0-3Brentford have made a substitution with Quim Alves replacing Daan Veurink .
78.20
Alessio Ottofaro threads the ball through to Henry Fletcher. Henry Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Alessio Ottofaro but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
79.41
Johan Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos finds some space and shoots from distance but Kai Will is on top of it.
83.03
0-3Pius Wisgerhof hacks Alessio Ottofaro from behind! The referee warns Pius Wisgerhof to calm down! Alessio Ottofaro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.14
Alessio Ottofaro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alessio Ottofaro makes a great pass forward. Henry Fletcher runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
89.08
Andy Ehiogu hits a low pass to Diego Di Cara. Diego Di Cara makes a simple pass to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Baird.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
33.8%
42.5%
23.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alessio Ottofaro of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kai Will (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alves De S. Edmundo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafik Djoudi (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Calvin Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Bosnich (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patrick Dublin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Diego Di Cara (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Teddy Ince (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Veloso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pius Wisgerhof (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daan Veurink (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Filippo Murgita (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Quim Alves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Markus Roth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arek Lato (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Johan Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aristide Behi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Baird (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alessio Ottofaro (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Nestor Peralta (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Martijn Dijkstra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlos Dario Ponce (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Cesar Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Henry Fletcher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Seth Owen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Postiga (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Xavier Muniz (DEF) | 0 | |