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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Fenton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Fenton.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off the first half!
3.43
0-0Ali Danic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Godwin Ikpeba. Godwin Ikpeba flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Mccall who brings the ball under control. Gavin Mccall makes a pass forward but Gavin Allman makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
9.14
0-1Jason Unsworth surges forward with the ball. Jason Unsworth rushes past Eddie Tiler! Jason Unsworth shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Norman Beckham with no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
15.38
0-1Greg Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Lozano. Pedro Lozano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
16.32
Arno Ritzinger sees Gavin Mccall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Mccall makes a probing pass to Gavin Allman but he's offside!
22.17
0-1Alan Thomson catches Gavin Mccall on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Mccall runs off the knock.
26.43
0-1Pedro Lozano brings the ball forward. Pedro Lozano chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson shoots from just inside the box. Ernesto Soto gets down and covers it.
28.40
Denis Roche pushes mid-way up the pitch. Seeing a gap ahead, Denis Roche picks a pass forward to Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman plays the ball forward to Gavin Mccall who has made a great run into the box. Gavin Mccall takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
30.42
With some swift thinking, Arno Ritzinger plays the ball forward to Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman plays a one-two with Jason Unsworth and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gavin Allman provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
32.20
Luis Kiko sees a break and surges forward. Luis Kiko skips past Denis Roche! Luis Kiko cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.48
Vasco Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Kiko. Luis Kiko passes the ball forward to Peter Dryden. Peter Dryden rushes past Denis Roche! Peter Dryden looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Ernesto Soto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.08
1-1Jason Unsworth flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mccall. Gavin Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.10
Paul McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman makes a simple pass, allowing Gavin Mccall to run into the box. Gavin Mccall tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Norman Beckham.
45.00
Arno Ritzinger threads a neat ball through to Albert Ruiz. Albert Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Merino. Juan-Carlos Merino beats his man to it with a header but Norman Beckham is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Norman Campbell replacing Greg Gascoigne and Garry Dijkstra replacing Luis Kiko. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stoke City kick off the second half!
47.24
Pedro Lozano decides to run forward with the ball. Pedro Lozano chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Denis Roche.
49.36
Denis Roche makes a strong solo run forward. Denis Roche makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Merino. Juan-Carlos Merino shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.47
Paul McStay threads a neat ball through to Gavin Mccall. Gavin Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
53.16
Arno Ritzinger kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Merino. Juan-Carlos Merino edges inside the box! Juan-Carlos Merino makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
54.02
Vasco Semedo passes the ball forward to Alan Thomson. Alan Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.00
Cliff van der Hoek chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Norman Johnson is offside!
60.23
2-1Brighton and Hove Albion have made 2 substitutions with Gary Souness replacing Arno Ritzinger and Mario Jardim replacing Juan-Carlos Merino .
61.29
Mario Jardim threads the ball through to Gavin Mccall. Gavin Mccall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
63.35
Gary Souness flicks a high pass forward. Jason Unsworth controls it well on his chest. Jason Unsworth passes the ball forward but Gavin Allman is offside!
66.41
Denis Roche pushes mid-way up the pitch. Denis Roche makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim hits a low pass to Albert Ruiz. Some silky footwork from Albert Ruiz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
67.54
Paul McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman shoots from outside the area but Norman Beckham is on top of it.
73.18
Peter Dryden chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.55
Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Antonio Fonseca replacing Paul McStay .
83.19
Alan Thomson advances with the ball. Alan Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Billy Dickov collects the pass. Billy Dickov shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
87.12
Antonio Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Mccall. With a superhuman jump, Gavin Mccall connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
89.50
2-1Vasco Semedo comes in with a late challenge on Albert Ruiz. Vasco Semedo is warned by the referee! Albert Ruiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.3%
62.7%
Play Area
36.1%
42.2%
21.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jason Unsworth of Brighton and Hove Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Norman Beckham (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alan Thomson (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 3. | Eddie Tiler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vasco Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pedro Lozano (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Greg Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Luis Kiko (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Peter Dryden (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Cliff van der Hoek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Norman Johnson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Billy Dickov (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Norman Campbell (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Garry Dijkstra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Fernando Duran (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ernesto Soto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ali Danic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Godwin Ikpeba (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Denis Roche (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Albert Ruiz (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arno Ritzinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jason Unsworth (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Paul McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Juan-Carlos Merino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Allman (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Gary Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Antonio Fonseca (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mario Jardim (ATT) | 6 | |