Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play East Stirling in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by .
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by .
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
2.14
0-0Neil Campbell flicks a high pass forward to David Marques who brings the ball under control. David Marques makes a probing pass to Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.33
0-0Jacob Priestley barges into Jose Gomes. The referee calls over Jacob Priestley and warns him to calm down! Jose Gomes runs off the knock.
4.12
0-0Gavin Lee comes in with a late challenge on Neil Campbell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.27
Daniel Watson plays the ball forward to Gavin Lee. Gavin Lee controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.08
Carl Southgate clumsily knocks into Tobias Kneissl. The referee calls over Carl Southgate and shows him a yellow card! Tobias Kneissl runs off the knock.
10.47
David Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Kneissl. Tobias Kneissl makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.21
David Marques hits a low pass to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
20.56
0-1John Burley changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Burley runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from John Burley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Jonathan Brown has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.56
John Burley makes a probing pass to Dambou Ferri. Dambou Ferri cuts inside the box! Dambou Ferri side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper, Jonathan Brown, sees it late!! Goal for East Stirling!
28.23
David Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer plays a quick one-two with Tobias Kneissl and rushes in on goal... Joos Van Der Meer tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for East Stirling!
32.20
David Marques makes a simple pass to Tobias Kneissl. Tobias Kneissl shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.19
John Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Kneissl. Some silky footwork from Tobias Kneissl provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.55
0-3John Burley threads the ball through to Tobias Kneissl. Tobias Kneissl plays a one-two with Joos Van Der Meer and rushes in on goal... Tobias Kneissl looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but Carl Southgate is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
42.03
Oleg Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Lee. Gavin Lee cuts inside the box! Gavin Lee shoots from just inside the box. The ball ricochets off Claude Angeletti and flashes wide of the near post.
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. East Stirling also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brighton and Hove Albion players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
East Stirling kick off!
54.30
0-3John Burley sees Dave Stockdale in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Stockdale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.39
0-3Brighton 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. East Stirling have made 3 substitutions with Toni Vercoutre replacing Jose Gomes, Matt Dickov replacing David Marques and David Greig replacing Dambou Ferri .
61.41
0-3John Burley passes the ball forward to David Greig. David Greig puts a great ball through. Joos Van Der Meer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
63.03
Morris Prior makes a beautiful solo run. Morris Prior controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.32
Matt Dickov hits a low pass to David Greig. David Greig deftly passes the ball to Joos Van Der Meer, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Joos Van Der Meer provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
73.44
Toni Vercoutre runs forward with the ball. Toni Vercoutre flicks the ball to his team mate, Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer lofts in a cross ball towards David Greig. David Greig knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
78.49
Matt Dickov hits a low pass to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale puts a great ball through. Tobias Kneissl runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
79.06
Neil Campbell makes a strong solo run forward. With great vision, Neil Campbell plays the ball forward to Tobias Kneissl. Tobias Kneissl knocks the ball forward to Dave Stockdale but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.11
0-3Scott Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Stan Smith. Stan Smith flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Lee who takes it down. Gavin Lee shoots from 20 yards but somehow Gavin Greig manages to keep it out.
83.05
0-3Morris Prior takes a quick throw-in, which Oleg Gascoigne takes on the chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Oleg Gascoigne laces a weighted ball forward to Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray hits a low pass to Gavin Lee. Noah Herzog barges into Gavin Lee. Gavin Lee appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
84.43
Carl Southgate chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Gascoigne. Oleg Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Oleg James. Oleg James sees Gavin Lee just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Gavin Lee provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.54
Neil Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov sees Dave Stockdale in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Stockdale shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
30%
43.8%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Burley of East Stirling |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonathan Brown (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Byrne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Thirlwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carl Southgate (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Lee (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Robert Lockley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wes Hitchcock (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oleg James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gavin Greig (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Noah Herzog (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Campbell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Claude Angeletti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Marques (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | John Burley (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Joos Van Der Meer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Tobias Kneissl (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dambou Ferri (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Dave Stockdale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Toni Vercoutre (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Matt Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | David Greig (MID) | 6 | |