Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play Sheffield Wednesday in this friendly game. A crowd of 9,370 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sheffield Wednesday kicking off!
2.04
0-0Denis Roche kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Bould. Alan Bould beats his man to it with a header but somehow Alan Howells manages to keep it out.
4.10
0-0Patrick Le Tissier threads the ball through to Lomano Hunt. Lomano Hunt flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Bould. Martial Trivino comes in with a late challenge on Alan Bould. Penalty not given!!
6.58
0-0Patrick Le Tissier passes the ball forward to Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler threads a neat ball through to Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin plays a scrappy one-two with Spencer Patterson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gilles Murrin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
8.42
0-0Des Burbage hits a low pass to Scott Jess. Scott Jess knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Le Tissier.
10.38
Eugenio Pascual passes the ball forward to Sylvain Peckham. Sylvain Peckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
12.24
Sylvain Peckham threads the ball through to Des Burbage. Des Burbage tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
14.02
0-0Sylvain Peckham catches Ross Tiler on the ankles. Sylvain Peckham is given a warning by the referee! Ross Tiler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.04
1-0Ross Tiler threads the ball through to Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Niccolo Flintlock through on goal. Niccolo Flintlock cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Alan Howells had no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
18.45
Spencer Patterson kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
22.40
Ross Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Flintlock collects the pass. Niccolo Flintlock plays a scrappy one-two with Gilles Murrin and advances towards the goal... Niccolo Flintlock shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Alan Howells. Excellent save.
24.19
Ross Tiler chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould whips in a cross ball towards Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Alan Howells has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.35
Ross Tiler threads the ball through to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Alan Howells.
29.09
3-0It's a corner kick. Niccolo Flintlock loops the ball in to towards the near post. Jonathan Grimandi reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
30.06
Ali Danic threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.52
Niccolo Flintlock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler lofts in a cross ball towards Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.17
Niccolo Flintlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Alan Bould. Alan Bould is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.46
Niccolo Flintlock takes it forward alone. Niccolo Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler connects with a diving header but Alan Howells is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
40.38
Ross Tiler threads the ball through to Alan Bould. Alan Bould knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alan Howells who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield Wednesday appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. The Sheffield Wednesday players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off the second half!
49.09
Ross Tiler threads a neat ball through to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.37
4-0Nwankwo Dublin hacks Denis Roche from behind! Nwankwo Dublin is shown the yellow card! Denis Roche hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.34
Des Burbage deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Jess. Scott Jess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
69.53
Ali Danic flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler edges inside the box! Ross Tiler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
72.35
Alan Bould surges forward with the ball. Alan Bould knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alan Howells who gathers it comfortably.
78.31
Patrick Le Tissier chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock threads the ball through to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson lofts in a cross ball towards Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alan Howells with no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion! That's his third!
81.30
Patrick Le Tissier surges forward with the ball. Patrick Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
89.28
Lomano Hunt kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Le Tissier. Patrick Le Tissier chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Niccolo Flintlock 15 Gilles Murrin 18 Liam Crooks 24, 34, 78 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Liam Crooks of Brighton and Hove Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lefteris Kipouros (GK)
6
2. Ali Danic (DEF)
6
3. Lomano Hunt (DEF)
6
4. Patrick Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5. Denis Roche (DEF)
6
6. Niccolo Flintlock (MID)
8
7. Ross Tiler (MID)
8
8. Gilles Murrin (ATT)
7
9. Alan Bould (ATT)
6
10. Spencer Patterson (ATT)
6
11. Liam Crooks (ATT)
9
12. Paul Hopkin (DEF)
0
13. Alex Liddell (MID)
0
14. Damien Cole (ATT)
0
1. Alan Howells (GK)
7
2. Jeroen Maris (DEF)
6
3. George Wilcox (DEF)
6
4. Martial Trivino (DEF)
6
5. Eugenio Pascual (DEF)
6
6. Jonathan Grimandi (MID)
6
7. Daniel Vassell (MID)
6
8. Sylvain Peckham (MID)
6
9. Des Burbage (MID)
6
10. Scott Jess (ATT)
6
11. Nwankwo Dublin (ATT)
5
12. Aaron Hamilton (ATT)
0
13. Eddie McManaman (GK)
0
14. Ruby Cloarec (MID)
0