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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,570 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Brentford and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Sheffield United start the match!
9.06
Dale May threads the ball through to Thierry Mcleod. Thierry Mcleod makes a probing pass to Malcolm Mills but he's offside!
10.30
Don Sullivan sees a break and surges forward. Don Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Mcleod. Thierry Mcleod is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
15.02
Steve Weaver threads the ball through to Dion Huckerby. Dion Huckerby kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Banks. Arthur Banks shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.56
Ashley Burgess knocks the ball forward to Thierry Mcleod. Thierry Mcleod whips in a cross ball towards Graham Craddock. Graham Craddock heads the ball goalwards but somehow Richard Hopkin manages to keep it out.
21.15
Thierry Gerrard sees space and advances. Thierry Gerrard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdoullaye Irles who gathers it comfortably.
22.02
Alistair Beckham makes a simple pass to Thierry Gerrard. Thierry Gerrard kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Banks. Arthur Banks whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Wallwork. Ronnie Wallwork heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ronnie Wallwork!
27.03
Thierry Gerrard makes a simple pass to Dion Huckerby. Dion Huckerby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Bailey.
30.41
Dale May knocks the ball forward to Thierry Mcleod. Thierry Mcleod whips in a cross ball towards Graham Craddock. Graham Craddock is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.34
Don Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Mcleod. Thierry Mcleod knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.16
Steve Weaver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arthur Banks. Arthur Banks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.32
Steve Weaver surges forward with the ball. Steve Weaver shoots from distance but it flies wide!
36.25
Dion Huckerby hacks Darren Unsworth from behind! Dion Huckerby is given a warning by the referee! Darren Unsworth stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.02
Dale May knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Craddock. Graham Craddock shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.48
Alistair Beckham knocks the ball forward to Steve Weaver. Steve Weaver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Huckerby. Dion Huckerby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdoullaye Irles who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Brentford get the second half underway!
49.48
Dale May makes a simple pass to Thierry Mcleod. Thierry Mcleod whips in a cross ball towards Graham Craddock. Graham Craddock powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.13
Don Sullivan barges into Steve Weaver. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Weaver runs off the knock.
55.36
Oliver Helmer knocks the ball forward to Dion Huckerby. Dion Huckerby lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Banks. Arthur Banks directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.56
Jamie Marsden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Banks. Arthur Banks plays a perfect one-two with Ronnie Wallwork and rushes in on goal... Arthur Banks shoots from just inside the box but Abdoullaye Irles is on top of it.
71.24
Leon Lawton makes a simple pass to Ashley Burgess. Ashley Burgess sees a break and surges forward. Ashley Burgess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
73.49
Alistair Beckham makes a probing pass to Thierry Gerrard. Thierry Gerrard takes it forward alone. Thierry Gerrard plays a perfect one-two with Ronnie Wallwork and rushes in on goal... Thierry Gerrard makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.07
Ashley Burgess kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Mcleod. Thierry Mcleod finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Steve Weaver makes a simple pass to Ronnie Wallwork. Ronnie Wallwork whips in a cross ball towards Arthur Banks. Arthur Banks is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Arthur Banks of Brentford

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55.5555555555556 vs 44.4444444444444
Play Area
Home team third: 28.57%, Midfield: 46.03%, Away team third: 25.40%