Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carlton SimonsenC. Simonsen43
G
1
G
57Steven Wright-PhillipsS. Wright-Phillips
Fredrik ByrneF. Byrne49
D
2
D
47Danny CarragherD. Carragher
Scott ThirlwellS. Thirlwell48
D
3captain
D
46Emile PalmerE. Palmer
Carl SouthgateC. Southgate46
D
4
D
44Eddie HigginbothamE. Higginbotham
Niccolo BoydN. Boyd58
M
5
M
57Les MustoeL. Mustoe
Stan SmithS. Smith53
M
captain6
M
52Ian BeckhamI. Beckham
Oleg GascoigneO. Gascoigne50
M
7
M
43Marc MarsdenM. Marsden
Morris PriorM. Prior40
M
8
M
40Paul SummerbellP. Summerbell
Daniel WatsonD. Watson39
M
9
A
55Neil PallisterN. Pallister
Eddie MurrayE. Murray45
A
10
A
46Kemal MarrK. Marr
Alun McManamanA. McManaman44
A
11
A
40Stuart Le SauxS. Le Saux
 
Robert LockleyR. Lockley44
D
12
G
44Ian OliverI. Oliver
Gavin LeeG. Lee43
A
13
D
42John BowyerJ. Bowyer
Wes HitchcockW. Hitchcock42
A
14
D
40Jacob HollowayJ. Holloway

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 2,766 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Robinson.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the match underway!
3.13
Danny Carragher clumsily knocks into Eddie Murray. Danny Carragher is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Murray gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.40
Marc Marsden sees a break and surges forward. Marc Marsden flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Le Saux. Some good footwork from Stuart Le Saux provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.22
Stan Smith threads the ball through to Alun McManaman. Alun McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Higginbotham.
9.30
Emile Palmer catches Alun McManaman on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alun McManaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Daniel Watson plays the ball forward to Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
20.54
Danny Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Ian Beckham collects the pass. Ian Beckham makes a probing pass to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlton Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
21.53
Carl Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Morris Prior holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morris Prior flicks a high pass forward. Alun McManaman collects the pass. Alun McManaman finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Steven Wright-Phillips manages to gather it easily.
22.18
Paul Summerbell threads a neat ball through to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister knocks the ball forward to Stuart Le Saux but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.06
Fredrik Byrne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Prior. Morris Prior flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Murray who brings the ball under control. Eddie Murray whips in a cross ball towards Alun McManaman. Alun McManaman fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
27.53
Marc Marsden advances with the ball. Marc Marsden plays a one-two with Kemal Marr and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marc Marsden provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
28.21
With great vision, Les Mustoe plays the ball forward to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux shoots from distance but it is miles over!
30.29
Scott Thirlwell catches Stuart Le Saux on the ankles. Scott Thirlwell is given a warning by the referee! Stuart Le Saux runs off the knock.
34.44
Morris Prior takes it forward alone. Morris Prior finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Steven Wright-Phillips manages to keep it out.
39.40
Les Mustoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Carlton Simonsen!
40.22
Emile Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Marsden. Marc Marsden threads the ball through to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.12
Daniel Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun McManaman. Alun McManaman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Tranmere Rovers start the second half!
48.05
Fredrik Byrne barges into Neil Pallister. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Pallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.29
Marc Marsden passes the ball forward to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Pallister and advances towards the goal... Kemal Marr strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
57.39
Fredrik Byrne flicks the ball to his team mate, Stan Smith. Stan Smith runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stan Smith sees Alun McManaman just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alun McManaman rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
61.14
Niccolo Boyd threads a neat ball through to Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.35
Emile Palmer darts forward. Emile Palmer makes a probing pass to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux shoots from long range but it flies wide!
72.10
Carl Southgate flicks a high ball forward to Morris Prior who takes it down. Morris Prior takes it forward alone. Morris Prior runs straight at the defence! Danny Carragher catches Morris Prior on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
75.35
Stan Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun McManaman. Alun McManaman cuts inside the box! Danny Carragher comes in with a late challenge on Alun McManaman. Alun McManaman appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
77.18
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Jacob Holloway replacing Stuart Le Saux .
84.31
Ian Beckham threads a neat ball through to Jacob Holloway. Jacob Holloway plays a one-two with Neil Pallister and rushes in on goal... Fredrik Byrne comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Holloway. Jacob Holloway appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
85.53
Scott Thirlwell sees Morris Prior in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Prior flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Murray who takes it down. Eddie Murray skips past Eddie Higginbotham! Some silky footwork from Eddie Murray provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Eddie Murray scores for Brighton and Hove Albion!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.9%
44.1%
Play Area
28%
45.2%
26.9%

Scorers
Eddie Murray 86

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Murray of Brighton and Hove Albion

Match Ratings
1.Carlton Simonsen (GK)
6
2.Fredrik Byrne (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Scott Thirlwell (DEF)
7
4.Carl Southgate (DEF)
6
5.Niccolo Boyd (MID)
6
6.Stan Smith (MID)
8
7.Oleg Gascoigne (MID)
6
8.Morris Prior (MID)
9
9.Daniel Watson (MID)
6
10.Eddie Murray (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Alun McManaman (ATT)
7
 
12.Robert Lockley (DEF)
0
13.Gavin Lee (ATT)
0
14.Wes Hitchcock (ATT)
0

1.Steven Wright-Phillips (GK)
7
2.Danny Carragher (DEF)
6
3.Emile Palmer (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Eddie Higginbotham (DEF)
6
5.Les Mustoe (MID)
6
6.Ian Beckham (MID)
6
7.Marc Marsden (MID)
8
8.Paul Summerbell (MID)
6
9.Neil Pallister (ATT)
6
10.Kemal Marr (ATT)
6
11.Stuart Le Saux (ATT)
6
 
12.Ian Oliver (GK)
0
13.John Bowyer (DEF)
0
14.Jacob Holloway (DEF)
6