Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers
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Jason ClaphamJ. Clapham56
G
1
G
50Seth SheringhamS. Sheringham
Silvio GomesS. Gomes56
D
2
D
70Eddie ShawE. Shaw
Les Wright-PhillipsL. Wright-Phillips53
D
captain3
D
56Gary NivenG. Niven
Benoit PellicoriB. Pellicori51
D
4
D
46Daniele RufusD. Rufus
Brian SwiftB. Swift54
M
5
M
62Alberto NunesA. Nunes
Ugo HoweyU. Howey46
M
6
M
58Gary JacksonG. Jackson
Eddie WilliamsonE. Williamson45
M
7
M
49Norman BlackN. Black
Paul SwiftP. Swift44
M
8captain
M
38Adrian MayA. May
Gonzalo DurandG. Durand60
A
9
A
56Eoin MersonE. Merson
Darius ChadwickD. Chadwick46
A
10
A
54Mervin ClaphamM. Clapham
Terry GordonT. Gordon42
A
11
A
49Bill EtheringtonB. Etherington
 
Ruben MoutinhoR. Moutinho53
G
12
A
48Jose Fortes VelascoJ. Velasco
Jonathan WiartJ. Wiart52
G
13
A
47Stephen PallisterS. Pallister
Jacques RodriguesJ. Rodrigues50
D
14
G
47Billy BishopB. Bishop

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 4,786 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Queens Park Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Harrison.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the match underway!
10.42
Eddie Williamson flicks a high pass forward to Terry Gordon who brings the ball under control. Terry Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.11
With a delightful solo run, Gary Jackson stretches the opposition's defence. Gary Jackson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Les Wright-Phillips.
14.06
Gary Jackson plays the ball forward to Bill Etherington. Bill Etherington knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Clapham who gathers it comfortably.
22.45
Norman Black chips the ball to his team mate, Mervin Clapham. Mervin Clapham tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Jason Clapham manages to keep it out.
27.09
Silvio Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Swift. Paul Swift flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Gordon. Terry Gordon shoots from long range but is denied by Seth Sheringham. Excellent save.
30.07
Ugo Howey threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.35
Daniele Rufus threads a neat ball through to Gary Jackson. Gary Jackson knocks the ball forward to Bill Etherington. Bill Etherington shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.30
Eddie Shaw pushes mid-way up the pitch. Eddie Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Merson collects the pass. Eoin Merson finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
44.37
Without breaking stride, Adrian May plays the ball forward to Bill Etherington. Bill Etherington runs straight at the defence! Bill Etherington cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Without breaking stride, Alberto Nunes plays the ball forward to Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson sees Bill Etherington just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Bill Etherington comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Queens Park Rangers kicking off!
51.05
Norman Black takes it forward alone. Norman Black plays a quick one-two with Mervin Clapham and rushes in on goal... Norman Black shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.12
Eddie Williamson threads a neat ball through to Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Shaw.
54.53
Daniele Rufus sees a break and surges forward. Daniele Rufus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Merson. Eoin Merson plays a one-two with Mervin Clapham and advances towards the goal... Eoin Merson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.44
Eddie Williamson threads the ball through to Terry Gordon. Terry Gordon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.01
Gary Jackson passes the ball forward to Mervin Clapham. Mervin Clapham shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
66.33
Terry Gordon clumsily knocks into Daniele Rufus. Terry Gordon is warned by the referee! Daniele Rufus stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.31
Adrian May threads a neat ball through to Bill Etherington. Bill Etherington advances inside the box! Bill Etherington muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Jason Clapham. Excellent save.
69.52
Benoit Pellicori hits a low pass to Ugo Howey. Ugo Howey hits a low pass to Terry Gordon. Terry Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
71.11
Adrian May runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Adrian May deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Clapham but the linesman indicates offside!
75.27
Ugo Howey threads the ball through to Terry Gordon. Terry Gordon shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
78.43
Ugo Howey hacks Adrian May from behind! The referee calls over Ugo Howey and shows him a yellow card! Adrian May stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.07
Benoit Pellicori comes in with a late challenge on Mervin Clapham. Benoit Pellicori is shown the yellow card! Mervin Clapham stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.16
Daniele Rufus catches Brian Swift on the ankles. Daniele Rufus is warned by the referee! Brian Swift hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Queens Park Rangers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
30.9%
46.9%
22.2%

Scorers
Darius Chadwick 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Darius Chadwick of Brighton and Hove Albion

Match Ratings
1.Jason Clapham (GK)
7
2.Silvio Gomes (DEF)
6
3.Les Wright-Phillips (DEF)
7
4.Benoit Pellicori (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Brian Swift (MID)
6
6.Ugo Howey (MID)yellow card
6
7.Eddie Williamson (MID)
7
8.Paul Swift (MID)
7
9.Gonzalo Durand (ATT)
8
10.Darius Chadwick (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Terry Gordon (ATT)
6
 
12.Ruben Moutinho (GK)
0
13.Jonathan Wiart (GK)
0
14.Jacques Rodrigues (DEF)
0

1.Seth Sheringham (GK)
6
2.Eddie Shaw (DEF)
7
3.Gary Niven (DEF)
6
4.Daniele Rufus (DEF)
7
5.Alberto Nunes (MID)
6
6.Gary Jackson (MID)
8
7.Norman Black (MID)
8
8.Adrian May (MID)
7
9.Eoin Merson (ATT)
8
10.Mervin Clapham (ATT)
6
11.Bill Etherington (ATT)
7
 
12.Jose Fortes Velasco (ATT)
0
13.Stephen Pallister (ATT)
0
14.Billy Bishop (GK)
0