Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 2,856 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 Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graeme Cort.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graeme Cort.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off the first half!
3.33
0-1James Southgate makes a simple pass to Seth James. Seth James knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.33
0-1Patrick Cutler flicks a high pass forward. James Southgate holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Southgate threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley skips past Carl Southgate! Nicholas Midgley cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
9.37
Jacob Priestley flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Lee. Gavin Lee shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
12.01
Neil Barrett makes a simple pass to Seth James. Seth James tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
15.17
Daniel Watson flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Murray comfortably collects the pass. Eddie Murray advances inside the box! Eddie Murray shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.33
Scott Thirlwell passes the ball forward to Oleg Gascoigne. Oleg Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Gavin Lee. Gavin Lee tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
28.48
1-1Hugo Leon comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Priestley. The referee calls over Hugo Leon and shows him a yellow card! Jacob Priestley runs off the knock.
33.53
Neil Barrett decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Barrett controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.55
Syd Le Tissier flicks the ball to his team mate, James Southgate. James Southgate flicks a high pass forward to Kai Prantl who brings the ball under control. Kai Prantl shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
38.26
1-1Carl Southgate flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Priestley who brings the ball under control. Jacob Priestley passes the ball forward to Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray shoots from 25 yards but John Milburn is on top of it.
39.20
Robert Huckerby threads a neat ball through to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon plays the ball forward to Seth James. Seth James plays a quick one-two with Nicholas Midgley and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Seth James provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
40.50
James Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Kai Prantl controls it well on his chest. Kai Prantl knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
42.32
1-1Scott Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Oleg Gascoigne. Oleg Gascoigne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray makes a pass forward but Gavin Lee is yards offside!
44.52
1-1Don Naysmith sees Seth James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seth James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Don Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Kai Prantl. Kai Prantl plays a quick one-two with Seth James and rushes in on goal... Kai Prantl looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Grimsby Town kick off the second half!
51.10
Patrick Cutler threads the ball through to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon makes a simple pass to Kai Prantl. Kai Prantl knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Byrne.
54.20
Syd Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. James Southgate controls it well on his chest. James Southgate sees a break and surges forward. James Southgate shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.56
Don Naysmith threads the ball through to Seth James. Seth James lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.47
Patrick Cutler flicks a high ball forward to Don Naysmith who takes it down. Don Naysmith sees Nicholas Midgley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Midgley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Prantl but the linesman indicates offside!
60.16
1-2Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Oleg James replacing Jacob Priestley and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
66.23
Syd Le Tissier flicks a high ball forward to Don Naysmith who takes it down. Don Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Midgley controls it well on his chest. Nicholas Midgley shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
67.42
Stan Smith changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stan Smith cuts inside the box! Stan Smith strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
69.19
James Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Midgley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Seth James. Seth James is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jonathan Brown with no chance!! Goal for Grimsby Town!
73.27
Patrick Cutler gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Kai Prantl knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carl Southgate.
83.52
Don Naysmith decides to run forward with the ball. Don Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Seth James. Seth James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Carl Southgate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Gascoigne. Oleg Gascoigne advances with the ball. Oleg Gascoigne plays a quick one-two with Gavin Lee and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Oleg Gascoigne provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Milburn with no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
10
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
33.7%
44.6%
21.7%
Scorers
| Eddie Murray 15 Oleg Gascoigne 91 | Nicholas Midgley 3, 56 Seth James 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Midgley of Grimsby Town |
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) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Morris Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Daniel Watson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jacob Priestley (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eddie Murray (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Gavin Lee (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Lockley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wes Hitchcock (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oleg James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | John Milburn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Robert Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Patrick Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Syd Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Leon (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Don Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | James Southgate (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Barrett (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicholas Midgley (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Kai Prantl (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Seth James (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Joe Summerbell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wayne Brand (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Norman Stamp (DEF) | 0 | |