Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     Aston VillaAston Villa
Barry SkinnerBarry Skinner Computer Player Computer Player
Gavin LampardG. Lampard65
G
captain1
G
72Fredrik BeagrieF. Beagrie
Ali DanicA. Danic74
D
2
D
68Frederico JardimF. Jardim
Dominic SounessD. Souness65
D
3
D
63Morgan SussiM. Sussi
Lomano HuntL. Hunt68
D
4
D
62Youl ZeitounY. Zeitoun
Denis RocheD. Roche75
D
5
M
76Marvin BrittonM. Britton
Alex LiddellA. Liddell69
M
6
M
74Martin MoralesM. Morales
Niccolo FlintlockN. Flintlock73
M
7
M
67Christian FranchiC. Franchi
Peter SeamanP. Seaman66
M
8
M
67Ruben BarbosaR. Barbosa
Ross TilerR. Tiler72
M
9
A
76Dean DaviesD. Davies
Damien ColeD. Cole64
A
10captain
A
72Markus KistnerM. Kistner
Damien RiggottD. Riggott65
A
11
A
70Cristiano BentoC. Bento
 
Gavin GreigG. Greig60
G
12
A
70Carl BallC. Ball
Marc GrondinM. Grondin67
D
13
M
64Kevin HollmerK. Hollmer
Paul McStayP. McStay78
M
14
A
42Fabian N. CinettoF. Cinetto

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 18,250 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Mcgreal.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off the first half!
9.02
Peter Seaman sees Ross Tiler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Tiler lofts in a cross ball towards Damien Riggott. Damien Riggott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
12.50
Ross Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Peter Seaman comfortably collects the pass. Peter Seaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
16.25
Dominic Souness threads the ball through to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock sees Alex Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Liddell shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
21.49
Christian Franchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Davies. Dean Davies tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.55
Ali Danic flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Flintlock collects the pass. Niccolo Flintlock makes a probing pass to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Cole. Damien Cole makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Fredrik Beagrie. Excellent save.
30.57
Marvin Britton knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Davies. Dean Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Lampard who gathers it comfortably.
32.48
Peter Seaman flicks a high pass forward to Damien Riggott who brings the ball neatly under control. Damien Riggott knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.12
Christian Franchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Morales. Martin Morales threads a neat ball through to Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.32
Christian Franchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Davies. Dean Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gavin Lampard.
45.00
Ali Danic flicks a high pass forward to Ross Tiler who brings the ball under control. Ross Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Cole. Damien Cole knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Jardim.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half. The Aston Villa players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa get the second half underway!
48.26
Frederico Jardim sees Christian Franchi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Franchi threads a neat ball through to Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.30
Peter Seaman sees Damien Riggott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damien Riggott knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ross Tiler scores for Brighton and Hove Albion!!
59.11
Martin Morales threads a neat ball through to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa darts forward. Ruben Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.45
Niccolo Flintlock comes in with a late challenge on Martin Morales. The referee calls over Niccolo Flintlock and warns him to calm down! Martin Morales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.47
Niccolo Flintlock threads a neat ball through to Peter Seaman. Peter Seaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.08
Lomano Hunt knocks the ball forward to Peter Seaman. Peter Seaman flicks a high pass forward. Damien Riggott controls it well on his chest. Damien Riggott advances inside the box! Damien Riggott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Christian Franchi.
77.20
Aston Villa have made a substitution with Fabian N. Cinetto replacing Markus Kistner .
79.18
Martin Morales clumsily knocks into Peter Seaman. Martin Morales is given a warning by the referee! Peter Seaman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.15
Dominic Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Seaman. Peter Seaman flicks a high pass forward. Damien Cole holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Damien Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.35
Dominic Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Riggott. Damien Riggott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fredrik Beagrie gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
87.45
Marvin Britton flicks a high pass forward. Christian Franchi controls it well on his chest. Christian Franchi plays the ball forward to Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Lampard who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Aston Villa
Goals
5
3
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.7%
43.3%
Play Area
25.4%
40.3%
34.3%

Scorers
Damien Riggott 9
Alex Liddell 12, 32
Ross Tiler 53
Peter Seaman 66
Dean Davies 21
Markus Kistner 36, 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Damien Riggott of Brighton and Hove Albion

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Lampard (GK)
6
2.Ali Danic (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Souness (DEF)
6
4.Lomano Hunt (DEF)
6
5.Denis Roche (DEF)
6
6.Alex Liddell (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
8
7.Niccolo Flintlock (MID)
6
8.Peter Seaman (MID)goal scored
8
9.Ross Tiler (MID)goal scored
8
10.Damien Cole (ATT)
6
11.Damien Riggott (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gavin Greig (GK)
0
13.Marc Grondin (DEF)
0
14.Paul McStay (MID)
0

1.Fredrik Beagrie (GK)
6
2.Frederico Jardim (DEF)
6
3.Morgan Sussi (DEF)
6
4.Youl Zeitoun (DEF)
6
5.Marvin Britton (MID)
6
6.Martin Morales (MID)
6
7.Christian Franchi (MID)
7
8.Ruben Barbosa (MID)
6
9.Dean Davies (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Markus Kistner (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Cristiano Bento (ATT)
6
 
12.Carl Ball (ATT)
0
13.Kevin Hollmer (MID)
0
14.Fabian N. Cinetto (ATT)
6