Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carlton SimonsenC. Simonsen43
G
1
G
53Frank MacleanF. Maclean
Fredrik ByrneF. Byrne49
D
2
D
57Henry PearceH. Pearce
Scott ThirlwellS. Thirlwell48
D
3
D
49Alejandro José MariA. José Mari
Carl SouthgateC. Southgate46
D
4captain
D
49Damien JosephD. Joseph
Niccolo BoydN. Boyd58
M
5
M
57Del BrownD. Brown
Stan SmithS. Smith53
M
captain6
M
52Eddie SinclairE. Sinclair
Oleg GascoigneO. Gascoigne50
M
7
M
46Michael WindassM. Windass
Morris PriorM. Prior40
M
8
M
37Oleg DeaneO. Deane
Daniel WatsonD. Watson39
M
9
A
54Nick SinclairN. Sinclair
Eddie MurrayE. Murray45
A
10
A
47Ruel TilerR. Tiler
Alun McManamanA. McManaman44
A
11
A
42Kemal FortuneK. Fortune
 
Robert LockleyR. Lockley44
D
12
G
49Tommy KeaneT. Keane
Gavin LeeG. Lee43
A
13
A
42Carl ToddC. Todd
Wes HitchcockW. Hitchcock42
A
14
G
41Marc BlakeM. Blake

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 2,456 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 West Ham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Woodcock.


0.00
The first half starts with West Ham United kicking off!
14.45
Stan Smith flicks a high ball forward to Alun McManaman who takes it down. Alun McManaman shoots from distance but Frank Maclean reads it well. Great save!
15.25
Oleg Deane barges into Stan Smith. Oleg Deane is given a warning by the referee! Stan Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.24
Michael Windass kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Sinclair. Nick Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Byrne.
33.14
Scott Thirlwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Boyd. Niccolo Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun McManaman. Alun McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
39.38
Alejandro José Mari barges into Oleg Gascoigne. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oleg Gascoigne grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.12
Michael Windass flicks a high ball forward to Nick Sinclair who takes it down. Nick Sinclair passes the ball forward to Kemal Fortune. Kemal Fortune shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
44.35
Carl Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Stan Smith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stan Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
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. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
47.25
Del Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Fortune. Kemal Fortune knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Byrne.
49.56
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.29
Eddie Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Tiler. Ruel Tiler plays a one-two with Kemal Fortune and rushes in on goal... Ruel Tiler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Carlton Simonsen manages to gather it comfortably.
54.03
Del Brown receives the ball from a throw-in from Eddie Sinclair. Del Brown hits a low pass to Nick Sinclair. Nick Sinclair shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
59.42
Scott Thirlwell takes it forward alone. Scott Thirlwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray plays a one-two with Alun McManaman and advances towards the goal... Eddie Murray takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
63.12
Scott Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Stan Smith. Stan Smith threads a neat ball through to Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Joseph.
65.48
Oleg Gascoigne advances with the ball. Oleg Gascoigne skips past Alejandro José Mari! Some silky footwork from Oleg Gascoigne provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
66.27
Michael Windass passes the ball forward to Kemal Fortune. Kemal Fortune makes a probing pass to Nick Sinclair but he's offside!
67.06
Scott Thirlwell clumsily knocks into Michael Windass. The referee calls over Scott Thirlwell and warns him to calm down! Michael Windass runs off the knock.
72.30
Fredrik Byrne flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Watson controls it well on his chest. Daniel Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
75.02
Oleg Deane makes an attacking run forward. Oleg Deane tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.25
Oleg Gascoigne sees Alun McManaman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alun McManaman rushes past Henry Pearce! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alun McManaman provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Frank Maclean has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.19
Niccolo Boyd knocks the ball forward to Alun McManaman. Alun McManaman plays a one-two with Eddie Murray and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Alun McManaman provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

West Ham United
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64%
36%
Play Area
30.7%
46.7%
22.7%

Scorers
Alun McManaman 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alun McManaman of Brighton and Hove Albion

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

1.Frank Maclean (GK)
6
2.Henry Pearce (DEF)
6
3.Alejandro José Mari (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Damien Joseph (DEF)
6
5.Del Brown (MID)
6
6.Eddie Sinclair (MID)
6
7.Michael Windass (MID)
7
8.Oleg Deane (MID)
6
9.Nick Sinclair (ATT)
6
10.Ruel Tiler (ATT)
6
11.Kemal Fortune (ATT)
6
 
12.Tommy Keane (GK)
0
13.Carl Todd (ATT)
0
14.Marc Blake (GK)
0