Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 18,985 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Keegan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Keegan.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Brighton and Hove Albion kicking off!
4.46
0-0David Palmer clumsily knocks into Ali Danic. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ali Danic stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.29
0-0Ledley Mowbray threads a neat ball through to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur surges forward with the ball. Darius Moncur shoots from 25 yards but Ernesto Soto is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
8.56
Niccolo Dixon threads a neat ball through to John Godber. John Godber sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ernesto Soto smothers it!
10.26
With great vision, John Godber plays the ball forward to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
14.54
0-0Darius Moncur hits a low pass to Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.55
Ledley Mowbray sees Patrick Palmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patrick Palmer makes an attacking run forward. Patrick Palmer shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.20
Jason Unsworth chips the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Merino. Juan-Carlos Merino shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Yemon Kimura.
23.15
Jason Unsworth takes a quick corner, playing it short to Gavin Allman. Some silky footwork from Gavin Allman provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Yemon Kimura!
28.54
Patrick Palmer passes the ball forward to John Godber. John Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.57
Patrick Palmer flicks the ball to his team mate, John Godber. John Godber threads the ball through to David Palmer. David Palmer shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
32.58
0-0Ledley Mowbray hacks Juan-Carlos Merino from behind! The referee calls over Ledley Mowbray and shows him a yellow card! Juan-Carlos Merino gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.49
0-0Ali Danic threads a neat ball through to Paul McStay. Paul McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Merino but he's offside!
36.50
Darius Moncur hits a low pass to John Oliver. John Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.57
Jason Unsworth flicks a high pass forward to Albert Ruiz who brings the ball neatly under control. Albert Ruiz threads the ball through to Gary Souness but he's offside!
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. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Manchester United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.18
Patrick Palmer hits a low pass to John Oliver. John Oliver chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
51.11
Carlos Dario García sees John Godber in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Godber plays a one-two with David Palmer and advances towards the goal... John Godber muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
57.54
Jason Unsworth sees space and advances. Jason Unsworth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Yemon Kimura.
59.59
0-0Corner kick to Brighton and Hove Albion. Jason Unsworth chips it out wide. Ledley Mowbray comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
63.44
John Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Ernesto Soto.
64.50
0-0Carlos Dario García takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Patrick Palmer. Patrick Palmer flicks the ball on with his first touch. Godwin Ikpeba chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
65.38
1-0Albert Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Merino collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Merino skips past Kieron Lua-Lua! Juan-Carlos Merino side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Yemon Kimura is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.01
1-0Jason Unsworth passes the ball forward to Gary Souness. Gary Souness knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Godber.
75.19
1-0Niccolo Dixon comes in with a late challenge on Gary Souness. The referee brings Niccolo Dixon to one side and gives him a warning! Gary Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.33
Ledley Mowbray flicks a high ball forward to Niccolo Dixon who takes it down. Niccolo Dixon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Ernesto Soto.
82.22
1-0Corner kick to Manchester United. Carlos Dario García plays it out to the edge of the box. John Godber shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
83.37
Jason Unsworth makes a simple pass to Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
84.14
Gary Souness makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Souness rushes past Kieron Lua-Lua! Gary Souness cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.08
Albert Ruiz threads the ball through to Gavin Mccall. Gavin Mccall cuts inside the box! Gavin Mccall shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Gavin Mccall scores for Brighton and Hove Albion!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
25.3%
42.7%
32%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Souness of Brighton and Hove Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ernesto Soto (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ali Danic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Godwin Ikpeba (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Denis Roche (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albert Ruiz (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gary Souness (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Jason Unsworth (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Mccall (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Juan-Carlos Merino (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gavin Allman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arno Ritzinger (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Fonseca (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jakob Wesselmann (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Yemon Kimura (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Patrick Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kieron Lua-Lua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ledley Mowbray (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Daniel Wainwright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darius Moncur (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | John Godber (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | John Oliver (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Palmer (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Carlos Dario García (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Niccolo Dixon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arthur Mustoe (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Spencer Wiltord (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mike Fortune (MID) | 0 | |