Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Fulham. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Brentford and Fulham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Brentford and Fulham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Fulham kick off the first half!
2.43
0-0Evangelos Boutaris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oluwashegun Babayaro. Oluwashegun Babayaro sees a break and surges forward. Oluwashegun Babayaro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.26
1-0Luis Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Appiah. Mark Appiah heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.16
1-0Guerino Triuzzi makes a simple pass to Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Appiah. Mark Appiah is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Jakob Hyldgaard.
22.05
1-0Tomasz Deyna controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Brand. Robert Brand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Burley.
24.30
Alf-Inge Johnsen passes the ball forward to Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Burley.
26.38
Oluwashegun Babayaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Appiah. Mark Appiah chips the ball to his team mate, Stijn Van Der Elst. Stijn Van Der Elst shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Jakob Hyldgaard manages to gather it comfortably.
27.32
Sixto Amaya takes it forward alone. Sixto Amaya knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.19
Evangelos Boutaris takes it forward alone. Evangelos Boutaris makes a probing pass to Mark Appiah. Mark Appiah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.01
Toufik Zeroual flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Santos. Luis Santos passes the ball forward to Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado whips in a cross ball towards Mark Appiah. Mark Appiah directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.23
Sixto Amaya sees space and advances. Sixto Amaya whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Mark Dugbatey!
36.32
Guerino Triuzzi kicks a strong pass forward to Stijn Van Der Elst. Stijn Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jakob Hyldgaard who gathers it comfortably.
40.58
Victor Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Guerino Triuzzi. Guerino Triuzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stijn Van Der Elst. Stijn Van Der Elst whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Jakob Hyldgaard had no chance!! Goal for Brentford!
44.17
Luis Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Stijn Van Der Elst. Stijn Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Brentford kick off and get the second half underway!
48.02
Richard Andersson knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Deyna. Tomasz Deyna makes a beautiful solo run. Tomasz Deyna whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler powers a header at goal but somehow Mark Dugbatey manages to keep it out.
49.53
Richard Andersson makes a probing pass to Tomasz Deyna. Tomasz Deyna threads the ball through to Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Evangelos Boutaris.
51.53
3-0Oluwashegun Babayaro takes it forward alone. Oluwashegun Babayaro kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Salgado but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.35
Tomasz Deyna passes the ball forward to Robert Brand. Robert Brand whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana powers a header at goal. Mark Dugbatey easily picks it out of the air!
57.50
Victor Cortes chips the ball to his team mate, Guerino Triuzzi. Guerino Triuzzi sees space and advances. Guerino Triuzzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.03
3-0Brentford are easily keeping Fulham at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
60.13
Luis Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Appiah. Mark Appiah knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Andersson.
61.36
Evangelos Boutaris threads the ball through to Oluwashegun Babayaro. Oluwashegun Babayaro chips the ball to his team mate, Stijn Van Der Elst. Stijn Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hermanni Kolkka.
63.10
Colin Burley threads the ball through to Luis Santos. Luis Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Stijn Van Der Elst. Stijn Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jakob Hyldgaard who gathers it comfortably.
65.43
Alf-Inge Johnsen knocks the ball forward to Robert Brand. Robert Brand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Burley.
67.21
Luis Santos passes the ball forward to Mark Appiah. Mark Appiah knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hermanni Kolkka.
69.31
Evangelos Boutaris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Santos. Luis Santos brings the ball forward. Luis Santos shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.33
Luis Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Appiah. Mark Appiah heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
78.07
Alf-Inge Johnsen surges forward with the ball. Alf-Inge Johnsen lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Mark Dugbatey manages to keep it out.
85.44
Alf-Inge Johnsen passes the ball forward to Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana shoots from long range but Mark Dugbatey is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Play Area
24.5%
46.9%
28.6%
Scorers
| Mark Appiah 14, 30 Manuel Salgado 41 |