Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Derby County. A crowd of 2,576 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Middleton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Middleton.
0.00
0-0Derby County kick off the first half!
3.33
1-0Carl Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Smith. Stan Smith plays the ball forward to Gavin Lee. Gavin Lee whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Anthony Scales had no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
15.13
1-0Daniel Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Lee. Gavin Lee sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
18.31
Alberto Philips makes a probing pass to Carl Cole. Carl Cole whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Beagrie. Graeme Beagrie gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.49
1-0Alberto Philips flicks a high pass forward. Carl Cole holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Cole knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Byrne.
24.31
Jacob Taylor decides to run forward with the ball. Jacob Taylor hits a low pass to Graeme Beagrie. Graeme Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Brown who gathers it comfortably.
26.03
Daniel Watson knocks the ball forward to Gavin Lee. Gavin Lee runs straight at the defence! Gavin Lee comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.15
1-0Oleg Gascoigne clumsily knocks into Jody Kasper. The referee warns Oleg Gascoigne to calm down! Jody Kasper runs off the knock.
38.07
Oleg Gascoigne brings the ball forward. Oleg Gascoigne plays a one-two with Gavin Lee and advances towards the goal... Oleg Gascoigne strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies well off target!
39.29
Alberto Philips sees Graeme Beagrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Brown who gathers it comfortably.
44.17
Dion Laver decides to run forward with the ball. Dion Laver finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Derby County!
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. Derby County have changed their lineup with David Wise replacing Alberto Philips, Liam Priestley replacing Dion Laver and Danny Lampard replacing Rio Mcgovern. The Derby County players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
49.53
1-1Gareth Marsden clumsily knocks into Jacob Priestley. The referee calls over Gareth Marsden and shows him a yellow card! Jacob Priestley carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.18
Jody Kasper passes the ball forward to Carl Cole. Carl Cole knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Byrne.
60.51
1-1Derby County appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
60.51
Liam Priestley hacks Fredrik Byrne from behind! Liam Priestley is warned by the referee! Fredrik Byrne grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.50
Carl Southgate hits a low pass to Stan Smith. Stan Smith flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Lee who brings the ball under control. Gavin Lee shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.42
Jody Kasper sees Carl Cole in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Cole shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Derby County!
71.42
Danny Lampard flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Beagrie who brings the ball under control. Graeme Beagrie whips in a cross ball towards Carl Cole. Carl Cole finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53%
47%
Play Area
24.2%
50%
25.8%
Scorers
| Eddie Murray 3 | Dion Laver 44 Carl Cole 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carl Cole of Derby County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonathan Brown (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Byrne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Thirlwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carl Southgate (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stan Smith (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oleg Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Morris Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Daniel Watson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jacob Priestley (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eddie Murray (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Gavin Lee (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Robert Lockley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wes Hitchcock (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oleg James (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Anthony Scales (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jacob Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gareth Marsden (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Ian Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mervin Newton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rio Mcgovern (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alberto Philips (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jody Kasper (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dion Laver (MID) | | 9 |
| 10. | Carl Cole (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Graeme Beagrie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Danny Lampard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Liam Priestley (GK) | 5 | |
| 14. | David Wise (ATT) | 6 | |