Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ruben MoutinhoR. Moutinho53
G
1
G
48George RedknappG. Redknapp
Les Wright-PhillipsL. Wright-Phillips54
D
2
D
55Adam PalmerA. Palmer
Benoit PellicoriB. Pellicori51
D
captain3
D
55Francis MillsF. Mills
Graham GodberG. Godber50
D
4captain
D
53Niccolo VassellN. Vassell
Brian SwiftB. Swift54
M
5
M
54David PriestleyD. Priestley
Ugo HoweyU. Howey46
M
6
M
43Phil MoncurP. Moncur
Eddie WilliamsonE. Williamson46
M
7
M
43Leon BoertienL. Boertien
Paul SwiftP. Swift44
M
8
M
41Isaiah BloomerI. Bloomer
Gonzalo DurandG. Durand60
A
9
A
56Marvin WalkerM. Walker
Robert GreenR. Green51
A
10
A
52David DixonD. Dixon
Darius ChadwickD. Chadwick47
A
11
A
49Danny BenaliD. Benali
 
Jonathan WiartJ. Wiart52
G
12
A
49Graham RiggottG. Riggott
Jacques RodriguesJ. Rodrigues50
D
13
A
48Carl MossC. Moss
Alun BlakeA. Blake49
D
14
G
47Sylvain RobinsonS. Robinson

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 4,671 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Hartlepool United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Pearce.


0.00
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion get the match underway!
6.26
Francis Mills knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Bloomer. Isaiah Bloomer flicks a high pass forward to David Dixon who brings the ball under control. David Dixon shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.54
David Dixon barges into Les Wright-Phillips. David Dixon is warned by the referee! Les Wright-Phillips hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.53
Phil Moncur threads the ball through to Danny Benali. Danny Benali edges inside the box! Danny Benali cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Benoit Pellicori blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
20.03
Niccolo Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Phil Moncur controls it well on his chest. Phil Moncur threads a neat ball through to Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.48
Graham Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Swift. Brian Swift flicks a high pass forward. Darius Chadwick controls it well on his chest. Darius Chadwick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Redknapp who gathers it comfortably.
24.13
Ugo Howey chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from George Redknapp.
28.09
Eddie Williamson threads a neat ball through to Robert Green. Robert Green edges inside the box! Robert Green shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
34.46
Phil Moncur threads a neat ball through to Danny Benali. Danny Benali whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
36.14
Leon Boertien chips the ball to his team mate, David Dixon. David Dixon advances inside the box! David Dixon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.52
Phil Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Walker controls it well on his chest. Marvin Walker tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Niccolo Vassell flicks a high pass forward to Leon Boertien who brings the ball under control. Leon Boertien kicks a strong pass forward to David Dixon. David Dixon plays a one-two with Danny Benali and advances towards the goal... David Dixon strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ruben Moutinho effortlessly smothers it!
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. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hartlepool United start the second half!
51.21
Benoit Pellicori picks a pass forward to Paul Swift. Paul Swift flicks a high ball forward to Gonzalo Durand who gracefully takes it down. Gonzalo Durand knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Green. Robert Green rises majestically and gets a header on goal but George Redknapp is on top of it.
53.48
Adam Palmer knocks the ball to his team mate, David Priestley. David Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker advances inside the box! Marvin Walker muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
54.15
Benoit Pellicori kicks a strong pass forward to Ugo Howey. Ugo Howey chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Green. Robert Green kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Chadwick but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.45
Ugo Howey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Palmer.
60.33
Hartlepool United have made a substitution with Sylvain Robinson replacing Danny Benali .
63.33
Leon Boertien makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Robinson. Sylvain Robinson plays a one-two with David Dixon and advances towards the goal... Sylvain Robinson tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.35
Phil Moncur threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Robinson. Sylvain Robinson lofts in a cross ball towards David Dixon. With a superhuman jump, David Dixon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Ruben Moutinho effortlessly picks it out of the air!
72.10
Brian Swift threads a neat ball through to Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Redknapp who gathers it comfortably.
75.53
Ugo Howey clumsily knocks into Phil Moncur. The referee calls over Ugo Howey and warns him to calm down! Phil Moncur hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.41
Leon Boertien threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Robinson. Sylvain Robinson plays a one-two with Marvin Walker and advances towards the goal... Sylvain Robinson shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
83.47
Leon Boertien deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Dixon. David Dixon finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
87.20
Niccolo Vassell threads the ball through to Leon Boertien. Leon Boertien flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Robinson collects the pass. Sylvain Robinson shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
89.36
Eddie Williamson flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Durand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gonzalo Durand whips in a cross ball towards Robert Green. Robert Green directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Hartlepool United
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.4%
64.6%
Play Area
30.4%
46.8%
22.8%

Scorers
David Dixon 6
Sylvain Robinson 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Dixon of Hartlepool United

Match Ratings
1.Ruben Moutinho (GK)
6
2.Les Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
3.Benoit Pellicori (DEF)
6
4.Graham Godber (DEF)
6
5.Brian Swift (MID)
6
6.Ugo Howey (MID)
6
7.Eddie Williamson (MID)
6
8.Paul Swift (MID)
6
9.Gonzalo Durand (ATT)
6
10.Robert Green (ATT)
6
11.Darius Chadwick (ATT)
6
 
12.Jonathan Wiart (GK)
0
13.Jacques Rodrigues (DEF)
0
14.Alun Blake (DEF)
0

1.George Redknapp (GK)
7
2.Adam Palmer (DEF)
6
3.Francis Mills (DEF)
6
4.Niccolo Vassell (DEF)
6
5.David Priestley (MID)
6
6.Phil Moncur (MID)
8
7.Leon Boertien (MID)
7
8.Isaiah Bloomer (MID)
7
9.Marvin Walker (ATT)
6
10.David Dixon (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Danny Benali (ATT)
6
 
12.Graham Riggott (ATT)
0
13.Carl Moss (ATT)
0
14.Sylvain Robinson (GK)goal scored
9