Match Report
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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 Reading. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Hunt.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Hunt.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
3.12
0-1Rodrigo Postiga decides to run forward with the ball. Rodrigo Postiga plays a one-two with Eugenio Morales and advances towards the goal... Rodrigo Postiga makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nwankwo Ince with no chance!! Goal for Reading!
6.44
0-1Rodrigo Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Formon. Jason Formon whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
8.01
Carl Greaves threads a neat ball through to Francis Wiltord. Francis Wiltord knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Formon. Jason Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.46
0-2Julian Helguera receives the ball from a throw-in from Eugenio Morales. Julian Helguera hits a low pass to Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.25
0-2Francis Wiltord kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Postiga. Rodrigo Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Lampard.
22.13
Ledley Davies chips the ball to his team mate, David Potts. David Potts passes the ball forward to Ralph Makin. Ralph Makin shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
27.50
0-2Wayne Walker passes the ball forward to Eddie Griffin. Eddie Griffin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Taylor. Arthur Taylor skips past Alberto Rowett! Julian Helguera catches Arthur Taylor on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
33.05
Julian Helguera makes a strong solo run forward. Julian Helguera hits a low pass to Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
38.45
Rodrigo Postiga makes a probing pass to Jason Formon. Jason Formon flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but is denied by Nwankwo Ince. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Reading 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
Reading kick off and get the second half underway!
48.19
0-2David Potts hacks Rodrigo Postiga from behind! The referee calls over David Potts and warns him to calm down! Rodrigo Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.52
Sebastian Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell plays a one-two with Eugenio Morales and rushes in on goal... Omer Campbell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Carl Greaves plays the ball forward to Sebastian Guerrero. Sebastian Guerrero threads the ball through to Jason Formon. Jason Formon plays a quick one-two with Omer Campbell and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jason Formon provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.45
Rodrigo Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales whips in a cross ball towards Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Nwankwo Ince gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
55.47
Carl Greaves plays the ball forward to Jason Formon. Jason Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Ince who gathers it comfortably.
57.03
Francis Wiltord makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Postiga. Rodrigo Postiga threads a neat ball through to Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Goodwin.
59.17
0-2Jason Formon clumsily knocks into Paolo Goodwin. The referee calls over Jason Formon and shows him a yellow card! Paolo Goodwin runs off the knock.
60.14
0-2Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Titus Gascoigne replacing Arthur Taylor .Reading have made a substitution with David Merson replacing Eugenio Morales .
63.14
Luke Milburn knocks the ball forward to Paul Hamilton. Paul Hamilton knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Gascoigne. Titus Gascoigne powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Brighton and Hove Albion are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
67.10
Rodrigo Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Omer Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Omer Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards David Merson. David Merson makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.24
Mike Lampard threads a neat ball through to Paolo Goodwin. Paolo Goodwin darts forward. Paolo Goodwin finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.47
Reading have made a substitution with Titus Boyd replacing Martin Herrera .
83.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Helguera plays the ball forward to Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell makes a probing pass to Carl Greaves. Carl Greaves shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.39
Paolo Goodwin decides to run forward with the ball. Paolo Goodwin darts forward. Paolo Goodwin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierre G. Pensalfini who gathers it comfortably.
87.20
Francis Wiltord hits a low pass to Rodrigo Postiga. Rodrigo Postiga knocks the ball forward to David Merson. David Merson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Davies.
90.00
0-3Reading are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
35.6%
43.8%
20.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Postiga of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nwankwo Ince (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ledley Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paolo Goodwin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mike Lampard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Wayne Walker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luke Milburn (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Potts (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eddie Griffin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Hamilton (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Arthur Taylor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ralph Makin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Titus Gascoigne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jamie Jobson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Mcgreal (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pierre G. Pensalfini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francis Wiltord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Rowett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Helguera (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Martin Herrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carl Greaves (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rodrigo Postiga (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Sebastian Guerrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jason Formon (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Eugenio Morales (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Omer Campbell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Titus Boyd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ralph Griffin (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Merson (ATT) | | 8 |