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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by George Granville.
The pitch is in great condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by George Granville.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the match underway!
3.36
0-0Peter Seaman passes the ball forward to Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
6.10
Peter Seaman knocks the ball forward to Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
12.46
0-0Patrick Le Tissier flicks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Hunt. Lomano Hunt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lomano Hunt puts a great ball through. Tommy Bower runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
16.51
0-0Lee Scholes flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Carcedo collects the pass. Pedro Carcedo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pedro Carcedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.18
0-0Lomano Hunt knocks the ball forward to Patrick Le Tissier. Patrick Le Tissier knocks the ball forward to Alan Bould. Alan Bould knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower heads the ball goalwards. Mauricio Kapo manages to gather it.
27.17
0-0Pedro Carcedo catches Niccolo Flintlock on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Niccolo Flintlock stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.51
Niccolo Flintlock kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
32.32
Without breaking stride, Patrick Le Tissier plays the ball forward to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock threads a neat ball through to Alan Bould. Alan Bould knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.45
Lomano Hunt knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Le Tissier. Patrick Le Tissier knocks the ball forward to Alan Bould. Alan Bould shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Mauricio Kapo manages to gather it.
36.24
0-1Andres Delgado flicks a high pass forward to Mihai Yonescu who brings the ball under control. Mihai Yonescu flicks a high pass forward to Mast H. Akinbiyi who brings the ball under control. Mast H. Akinbiyi lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Power. Harvey Power outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Mariano Longo had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
40.53
Alex Liddell makes an attacking run forward. Alex Liddell rushes past Alfredo Delgado! Alex Liddell shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Mauricio Kapo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Niccolo Flintlock plays the ball forward to Peter Seaman. Peter Seaman shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Mauricio Kapo effortlessly smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brighton and Hove Albion players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
47.51
Mast H. Akinbiyi comes in with a late challenge on Lomano Hunt. The referee calls over Mast H. Akinbiyi and shows him a yellow card! Lomano Hunt runs off the knock.
49.28
Mihai Yonescu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Power. Harvey Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.52
Peter Seaman hits a low pass to Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin skips past Paul Barmby! Some silky footwork from Gilles Murrin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
55.55
1-1Andres Delgado passes the ball forward to Duarte Fernandes. Duarte Fernandes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Duarte Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Power. Harvey Power outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Paul Hopkin clears it off the line with his head!
57.34
Mihai Yonescu flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Hässler collects the pass. Jonas Hässler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Hopkin.
69.55
Niccolo Flintlock flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Bower collects the pass. Tommy Bower plays a quick one-two with Peter Seaman and rushes in on goal... Tommy Bower tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.51
Andres Delgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu flicks a high pass forward. Mast H. Akinbiyi collects the pass. Mast H. Akinbiyi lofts in a cross ball towards Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
75.30
Alfredo Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Carcedo controls it well on his chest. Pedro Carcedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Hopkin.
77.17
Niccolo Flintlock flicks a high pass forward to Ross Tiler who brings the ball under control. Ross Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Bould but he's offside!
78.41
Patrick Le Tissier knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower knocks the ball forward to Alan Bould. Alan Bould shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Mauricio Kapo.
79.25
1-1Peter Seaman takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Mihai Yonescu reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
81.02
Lee Scholes threads a neat ball through to Mast H. Akinbiyi. Mast H. Akinbiyi flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Power who takes it down. Harvey Power lofts in a cross ball towards Mast H. Akinbiyi. Mast H. Akinbiyi flicks the ball with his head. Mast H. Akinbiyi scores for Chelsea!! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mariano Longo (GK)
6
2. Lomano Hunt (DEF)
7
3. Paul Hopkin (DEF)
6
4. Patrick Le Tissier (DEF)
8
5. Alex Liddell (MID)
8
6. Peter Seaman (MID)
7
7. Niccolo Flintlock (MID)
7
8. Ross Tiler (MID)
6
9. Gilles Murrin (ATT)
6
10. Tommy Bower (ATT)
6
11. Alan Bould (ATT)
6
12. Spencer Patterson (ATT)
0
13. Gavin Elliott (MID)
0
14. Damien Cole (ATT)
0
1. Mauricio Kapo (GK)
7
2. Paul Barmby (DEF)
6
3. Duarte Fernandes (DEF)
6
4. Andres Delgado (DEF)
7
5. Lee Scholes (DEF)
6
6. Alfredo Delgado (MID)
6
7. Pedro Carcedo (MID)
5
8. Mihai Yonescu (MID)
7
9. Harvey Power (ATT)
9
10. Jonas Hässler (MID)
6
11. Mast H. Akinbiyi (ATT)
8
12. Hauke Seifert (DEF)
0
13. Alberto Galadames (ATT)
0
14. Mitchel Paauwe (ATT)
0