Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 20,536 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Brentford and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Brentford and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Arsenal get the match underway!
4.21
0-0Andy Dickov sees space and advances. Andy Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges directs the ball goalwards with his head. Mark Dugbatey easily smothers it.
8.40
0-0Luke Salako makes a probing pass to Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.53
Evangelos Boutaris passes the ball forward to Oluwashegun Babayaro. Oluwashegun Babayaro sees a break and surges forward. Oluwashegun Babayaro shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jonathan Stewart easily smothers it!
12.35
Evangelos Boutaris decides to run forward with the ball. Evangelos Boutaris makes a simple pass to Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Stewart who gathers it comfortably.
15.50
0-0Luke Salako kicks a strong pass forward to Dado Debec. Dado Debec makes a probing pass to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.41
1-0Colin Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Santos. Luis Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Appiah. Mark Appiah whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.54
Mohammed Adeshina chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Mark Dugbatey easily smothers it!
30.30
Mohammed Adeshina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.51
Anthony Nappi brings the ball forward. Anthony Nappi knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Mark Dugbatey manages to keep it out.
34.37
Oluwashegun Babayaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by António Pabón.
36.46
Anthony Nappi knocks the ball to his team mate, Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Mark Dugbatey.
38.33
1-0Dado Debec barges into Richard Strachan. Dado Debec is shown the yellow card! Richard Strachan runs off the knock.
39.17
Dragan Boksic knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Santos. Luis Santos makes a probing pass to Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado knocks in a cross ball towards Stijn Van Der Elst. Stijn Van Der Elst heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
40.48
Richard Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
António Pabón makes a probing pass to Dado Debec. Dado Debec makes a simple pass to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Mark Dugbatey easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Brentford kick off!
48.02
Mohammed Adeshina flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Altti Simonpoika. Altti Simonpoika makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Mark Dugbatey!
49.13
Richard Strachan passes the ball forward to Mark Appiah. Mark Appiah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stijn Van Der Elst. Stijn Van Der Elst takes a shot at goal. Jonathan Stewart is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.27
Anthony Nappi makes a simple pass to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.22
Dado Debec chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Evangelos Boutaris.
63.51
Anthony Nappi comes in with a late challenge on Luis Santos. Anthony Nappi is shown the yellow card! Luis Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.54
Colin Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Oluwashegun Babayaro. Oluwashegun Babayaro passes the ball forward to Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jonathan Stewart is on top of it.
77.15
Victor Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado plays a perfect one-two with Mark Appiah and rushes in on goal... Manuel Salgado rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.14
Luis Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado knocks in a cross ball towards Stijn Van Der Elst. Stijn Van Der Elst is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Jonathan Stewart manages to keep it out.
84.53
Oluwashegun Babayaro chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado plays a perfect one-two with Stijn Van Der Elst and rushes in on goal... Manuel Salgado rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jonathan Stewart easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.5%
43.6%
26.9%
Scorers
| Manuel Salgado 21, 77 Stijn Van Der Elst 49 | Terry Bridges 54 |