Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Reading. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Davis.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Davis.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion get the match underway!
2.55
0-0Arno Ritzinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Ruiz. Albert Ruiz shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Jurek Pol!
4.56
1-0Denis Roche plays the ball forward to Arno Ritzinger. Arno Ritzinger makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Merino. Juan-Carlos Merino passes the ball forward to Albert Ruiz. Albert Ruiz takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.18
Ted Casanova flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Croft. Liam Croft threads a neat ball through to Dave Brand. Dave Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Bloomer. Jacob Bloomer powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
22.09
Liam Croft knocks the ball forward to Jacob Bloomer. Jacob Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Djezon Ajas!
26.10
1-1Arno Ritzinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Unsworth. Jason Unsworth advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Jason Unsworth provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.08
Djezon Ajas flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce shoots from outside the area. Stuart Royce scores for Reading!!
30.24
Niccolo Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. Djezon Ajas collects the pass. Djezon Ajas threads the ball through to Dave Brand. Dave Brand whips in a cross ball towards Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ernesto Soto with no chance!! Goal for Reading!
33.27
1-3Djezon Ajas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Brand. Dave Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.58
With some swift thinking, Jose Santos plays the ball forward to John Rankin. John Rankin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djezon Ajas. Djezon Ajas shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
38.01
Ted Casanova passes the ball forward to John Rankin. With great vision, John Rankin plays the ball forward to Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce advances inside the box! Stuart Royce strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Ernesto Soto is on top of it.
39.55
Florian Frapolli kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Bloomer. Jacob Bloomer whips in a cross ball towards Liam Croft. Liam Croft flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Ernesto Soto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.16
Arno Ritzinger flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Merino collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Merino plays a perfect one-two with Gavin Mccall and rushes in on goal... Juan-Carlos Merino tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Liam Croft flicks a high pass forward to Dave Brand who brings the ball under control. Dave Brand shoots from 25 yards but Ernesto Soto is on top of 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. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Reading kick off!
48.04
Stuart Royce flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Brand. Dave Brand runs straight at the defence! Dave Brand tries a spectacular strike. Ernesto Soto gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
49.49
Jose Santos flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Bloomer collects the pass. Jacob Bloomer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
53.30
Arno Ritzinger knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Merino. Juan-Carlos Merino shoots from long range but it flies wide!
55.45
1-4With vision, Djezon Ajas laces a weighted ball forward to Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jacob Bloomer is offside!
57.26
With a delightful solo run, Djezon Ajas stretches the opposition's defence. Djezon Ajas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernesto Soto who gathers it comfortably.
59.25
Godwin Ikpeba flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Unsworth. Jason Unsworth sees a break and surges forward. Jason Unsworth plays a scrappy one-two with Juan-Carlos Merino and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jason Unsworth provides some space. He shoots at goal. Jurek Pol gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
60.52
1-4Brighton and Hove Albion have made 2 substitutions with Gary Souness replacing Arno Ritzinger and Jakob Wesselmann replacing Juan-Carlos Merino .Reading have made a substitution with Ricardo Faria replacing Jacob Bloomer .
61.52
Ali Danic chips the ball to his team mate, Denis Roche. Denis Roche passes the ball forward to Gary Souness. Gary Souness plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Allman and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gary Souness cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.48
Djezon Ajas flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Faria controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Denis Roche.
73.59
Godwin Ikpeba knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mccall. Gavin Mccall passes the ball forward to Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.25
Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Antonio Fonseca replacing Paul McStay .
81.30
Liam Croft makes an attacking run forward. Liam Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.22
Florian Frapolli makes a probing pass to Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Denis Roche.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
31.4%
40.7%
27.9%
Scorers
| Albert Ruiz 5 | Djezon Ajas 22, 30 Stuart Royce 27 Liam Croft 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Djezon Ajas of Reading |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ernesto Soto (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ali Danic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Godwin Ikpeba (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Denis Roche (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albert Ruiz (MID) |  | 7 |
| 6. | Arno Ritzinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jason Unsworth (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Juan-Carlos Merino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Allman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gary Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Antonio Fonseca (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jakob Wesselmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jurek Pol (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Florian Frapolli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Niccolo Sinclair (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ted Casanova (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Liam Croft (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | John Rankin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Djezon Ajas (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Dave Brand (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jacob Bloomer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Stuart Royce (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Eddie Edworthy (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | James Jackson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Faria (ATT) | 6 | |