Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play Manchester City in this friendly game. A crowd of 12,306 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion start the match!
3.14
0-0Ruel Stewart knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Koschmieder. Oliver Koschmieder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Booth but the linesman indicates offside!
8.37
1-0Silvio Lima passes the ball forward to Oliver Koschmieder. Oliver Koschmieder shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.40
1-0Billy Davies makes a probing pass to Ruel Stewart. Ruel Stewart flicks a high pass forward to Graham Bower who brings the ball under control. Graham Bower knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Ball.
18.17
1-0Patrick Ferdinand decides to run forward with the ball. Patrick Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Shilton. With a superhuman jump, Aaron Shilton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
21.46
1-0Billy Davies flicks a high pass forward to Alex Booth who brings the ball under control. Alex Booth plays a quick one-two with Graham Marshall and rushes in on goal... Alex Booth looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Lomano Mcleod is on top of it.
24.49
Duncan Ball flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Wilcox controls it well on his chest. Trevor Wilcox makes a simple pass to Ian Priestley. Ian Priestley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marvin Goodwin who gathers it comfortably.
27.58
Alun Mike passes the ball forward to Ian Priestley. Ian Priestley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Davies.
28.04
Billy Summerbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Stewart. Ruel Stewart passes the ball forward but Alex Booth is offside!
34.08
Ian Priestley advances with the ball. Ian Priestley whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Hurst. Dennis Hurst beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
36.36
1-0Aaron Shilton clumsily knocks into Billy Summerbell. The referee calls over Aaron Shilton and warns him to calm down! Billy Summerbell runs off the knock.
40.00
Billy Summerbell sees Graham Marshall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Marshall chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Booth. Some silky footwork from Alex Booth provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Lomano Mcleod. Excellent save.
44.48
Graham Bower advances with the ball. Graham Bower flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Booth. Alex Booth edges inside the box! Alex Booth rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Manchester City kick off!
53.22
Silvio Lima flicks a high ball forward to Billy Summerbell who takes it down. Billy Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Alex Booth collects the pass. Alex Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Bower but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.06
Ruel Stewart flicks a high pass forward to Graham Marshall who brings the ball under control. Graham Marshall puts a great ball through. Oliver Koschmieder runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.56
Graham Bower runs straight at the opposition's defence. Graham Bower plays a one-two with Alex Booth and advances towards the goal... Graham Bower muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.28
Patrick Ferdinand receives the ball from a throw-in from Harvey Oakley. Patrick Ferdinand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Oakley. Harvey Oakley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.13
Jon Edworthy picks a pass forward to Alun Mike. Alun Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Hutchison.
61.24
Graham Bower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Marshall. Graham Marshall knocks the ball forward to Oliver Koschmieder but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
63.07
Graham Marshall receives the ball from a throw-in from Ruel Stewart. Graham Marshall kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Bower. Graham Bower hits a low pass to Oliver Koschmieder. Oliver Koschmieder shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
65.35
Ruel Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Booth. Alex Booth finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
66.36
Billy Davies flicks a high ball forward to Seth Woodcock who takes it down. Seth Woodcock flicks a high pass forward to Graham Marshall who brings the ball under control. Graham Marshall shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.03
Graham Marshall hacks Jon Edworthy from behind! Graham Marshall is given a warning by the referee! Jon Edworthy runs off the knock.
77.06
Graham Bower surges forward with the ball. Graham Bower finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
79.04
Graham Bower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Marshall. Graham Marshall tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.23
2-0Jon Edworthy comes in with a late challenge on Alex Booth. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Booth stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.26
Patrick Ferdinand chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron Shilton. Aaron Shilton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Silvio Lima.
89.26
Patrick Ferdinand hits a low pass to Ian Priestley. Ian Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Shilton. Aaron Shilton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Marvin Goodwin had no chance!! Goal for Manchester City!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graham Bower of Brighton and Hove Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marvin Goodwin (GK)
6
2. Andy Hutchison (DEF)
6
3. Billy Davies (DEF)
6
4. Silvio Lima (DEF)
7
5. Seth Woodcock (DEF)
6
6. Ruel Stewart (MID)
7
7. Graham Bower (MID)
9
8. Billy Summerbell (MID)
6
9. Alex Booth (ATT)
9
10. Oliver Koschmieder (ATT)
8
11. Graham Marshall (ATT)
6
12. Anthony Southgate (GK)
0
13. Brian McManaman (DEF)
0
14. Glynn Pearce (GK)
0
1. Lomano Mcleod (GK)
6
2. Ian Milburn (DEF)
6
3. Jon Edworthy (DEF)
5
4. Trevor Wilcox (DEF)
6
5. Duncan Ball (DEF)
6
6. Dennis Hurst (MID)
6
7. Patrick Ferdinand (MID)
7
8. Harvey Oakley (MID)
6
9. Alun Mike (MID)
6
10. Aaron Shilton (ATT)
7
11. Ian Priestley (ATT)
7
12. Gilles Seaman (GK)
0
13. Ian Watson (ATT)
0
14. Anthony Summerbell (ATT)
0