Match Report
| Brentford | Brentford |  |  | Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nicholas Konchesky | N. Konchesky |  | 46 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | David Moncur | D. Moncur | |||||||||
| Daniel Moss | D. Moss | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Nwankwo Lee | N. Lee | |||||||||
| Peter Insley | P. Insley | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Max Thirlwell | M. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Phil Williams | P. Williams | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Kevin Shields | K. Shields | |||||||||
| Sebastian Diakite | S. Diakite |  | 55 | D | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Jason Murray | J. Murray | |||||||||
| Jermaine Laycock | J. Laycock | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Norman Butt | N. Butt | |||||||||
| Rio Grant | R. Grant | | 54 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Ian Howells | I. Howells | ||||||||
| Alberto Heskey | A. Heskey | | 52 | M | | 8 | | | M | 53 | | Carl Lineker | C. Lineker | ||||||||
| Eddie Craddock | E. Craddock | | 59 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | John Izzet | J. Izzet | |||||||||
| Jean Francois Espartero | J. Espartero |  | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 |  | Neil Ferguson | N. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Kemal Mendonca | K. Mendonca | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 |  | Giampietro Pinzi | G. Pinzi | |||||||||
| Carl Lineker | C. Lineker | | 54 | D | | 12 | | M | 47 | | Matt Wilson | M. Wilson | |||||||||
| Jacob Tolley | J. Tolley | | 52 | M | | 13 | | M | 46 | | Damien Clegg | D. Clegg | |||||||||
| Simon Potts | S. Potts | | 52 | A | | 14 | | M | 43 | | Thierry Guppy | T. Guppy | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 4,859 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Boertien.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Boertien.
0.00
0-0Brentford start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.24
0-0Carl Lineker clumsily knocks into Jermaine Laycock. The referee warns Carl Lineker to calm down! Jermaine Laycock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.47
0-0Peter Insley flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Heskey who brings the ball under control. Alberto Heskey changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alberto Heskey shoots from long range but somehow David Moncur manages to keep it out.
10.18
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Shields plays the ball forward to Norman Butt. Norman Butt sees space and advances. Norman Butt plays a one-two with John Izzet and rushes in on goal... Norman Butt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.19
Jermaine Laycock laces a through ball forward to Kemal Mendonca. Kemal Mendonca cuts inside the box! Kemal Mendonca shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
22.42
0-0Alberto Heskey makes a probing pass to Kemal Mendonca. Kemal Mendonca passes the ball forward but Jean Francois Espartero is offside!
26.53
Phil Williams plays the ball forward to Alberto Heskey. Alberto Heskey knocks the ball forward to Eddie Craddock. Eddie Craddock shoots from distance but it is tipped over by David Moncur.
28.44
0-0Corner kick to Brentford. Eddie Craddock plays it to the near post. Nwankwo Lee reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.56
Nwankwo Lee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Lineker. Carl Lineker makes a beautiful solo run. Carl Lineker makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
34.13
0-1Max Thirlwell makes a beautiful solo run. Max Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to John Izzet. John Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Giampietro Pinzi. Giampietro Pinzi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.43
0-1Ian Howells makes a simple pass to Giampietro Pinzi. Giampietro Pinzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Carl Lineker chips the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Pinzi. Giampietro Pinzi puts a great ball through. John Izzet runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brentford players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off the second half!
47.52
0-1Alberto Heskey comes in with a late challenge on Norman Butt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Norman Butt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.12
Carl Lineker knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson advances inside the box! Neil Ferguson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.32
0-1Brentford have made a substitution with Carl Lineker replacing Peter Insley .Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Thierry Guppy replacing Giampietro Pinzi .
63.19
Jason Murray knocks the ball forward to Ian Howells. Ian Howells kicks a strong pass forward to John Izzet. John Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Diakite.
65.02
Carl Lineker passes the ball forward to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy skips past Phil Williams! Thierry Guppy strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
72.18
Max Thirlwell threads the ball through to Norman Butt. Norman Butt kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
73.49
Ian Howells makes a probing pass to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy makes a pass forward but Neil Ferguson is yards offside!
75.53
0-1Daniel Moss flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Laycock. Jermaine Laycock brings the ball forward. Jermaine Laycock flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Mendonca controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Max Thirlwell barges into Kemal Mendonca. Kemal Mendonca appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
77.33
Brentford have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Tolley replacing Jermaine Laycock and Simon Potts replacing Kemal Mendonca .
79.17
Alberto Heskey flicks a high pass forward to Jean Francois Espartero who brings the ball under control. Jean Francois Espartero shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.59
Jacob Tolley threads a neat ball through to Simon Potts. Simon Potts makes a simple pass, allowing Eddie Craddock to run into the box. Eddie Craddock side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.59
Jacob Tolley hits a low pass to Jean Francois Espartero. Jean Francois Espartero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
29.1%
46.8%
24.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carl Lineker of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nicholas Konchesky (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Moss (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Peter Insley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Phil Williams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Diakite (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jermaine Laycock (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rio Grant (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alberto Heskey (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Eddie Craddock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean Francois Espartero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kemal Mendonca (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Carl Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jacob Tolley (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Simon Potts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | David Moncur (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Nwankwo Lee (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Max Thirlwell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Kevin Shields (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jason Murray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Norman Butt (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ian Howells (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carl Lineker (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | John Izzet (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Neil Ferguson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Giampietro Pinzi (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Matt Wilson (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Clegg (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Thierry Guppy (MID) | 7 | |