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 Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 18,248 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
2.39
0-0John Clapham hits a low pass to Ross Delaney. Ross Delaney threads a neat ball through to Carlton Carlton. Carlton Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Le Tissier.
3.14
1-0Niccolo Flintlock sees a break and surges forward. Niccolo Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Peter Seaman. Peter Seaman powers a header at goal. Peter Seaman scores for Brighton and Hove Albion!!
6.01
1-0Peter Seaman knocks the ball forward to Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Flintlock. John Clapham clumsily knocks into Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
9.28
Liam Crooks makes a probing pass to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Damien Cole through on goal. Damien Cole tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.15
2-0Peter Seaman chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould cuts inside the box! Alan Bould muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Matías Franco!
16.13
2-0Alan Bould barges into Rodney Wau. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodney Wau runs off the knock.
21.24
2-0Peter Seaman surges forward with the ball. Peter Seaman makes a defence splitting pass to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
22.29
Gilles Tolley makes a beautiful solo run. Gilles Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Ross Delaney controls it well on his chest. Ross Delaney knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
26.05
Damien Cole chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson plays a one-two with Damien Cole and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Spencer Patterson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
27.08
Peter Seaman hits a low pass to Damien Cole. Damien Cole plays a scrappy one-two with Liam Crooks and advances towards the goal... Damien Cole makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matías Franco with no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
38.18
3-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.12
Carlton Carlton threads a neat ball through to Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Kaiser. Martin Kaiser makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Tottenham Hotspur start the second half!
51.00
3-1Liam Crooks plays the ball forward to Damien Cole. Damien Cole makes a simple pass, allowing Alan Bould to run into the box. Rodney Wau catches Alan Bould on the ankles. Alan Bould appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
60.53
Stefan Völler barges into Denis Roche. Stefan Völler is shown the yellow card! Denis Roche runs off the knock.
61.15
Rodney Wau knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Carlton. Carlton Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Kaiser. Martin Kaiser is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
66.05
Lomano Hunt flicks a high pass forward to Niccolo Flintlock who brings the ball under control. Niccolo Flintlock flicks a high ball forward to Damien Cole who takes it down. Damien Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
67.01
3-1John Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Tolley controls it well on his chest. Gilles Tolley threads a neat ball through to Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa runs straight at the defence! Simón Figueroa takes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Patrick Le Tissier!
72.12
Peter Seaman sees Niccolo Flintlock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Flintlock runs straight at the defence! Niccolo Flintlock muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Matías Franco!
73.07
Martin Kaiser advances with the ball. Martin Kaiser lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Gavin Lampard had no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
77.23
3-2Brighton and Hove Albion appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Oswaldo Sopalski replacing Carlton Carlton .
79.42
Ross Delaney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs lofts in a cross ball towards Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.02
Ali Danic sees Liam Crooks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Liam Crooks flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Patterson. Some awkward footwork from Spencer Patterson provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
85.30
Oswaldo Sopalski sees Stefan Völler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Völler whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gavin Lampard manages to gather it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
21.9%
48.4%
29.7%
Scorers
| Peter Seaman 3 Damien Cole 9, 27 | Martin Kaiser 44 Duncan Hibbs 73 Simón Figueroa 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Damien Cole of Brighton and Hove Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Lampard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ali Danic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Patrick Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lomano Hunt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Denis Roche (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Niccolo Flintlock (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Peter Seaman (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Alan Bould (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Damien Cole (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Liam Crooks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Spencer Patterson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin Greig (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Hopkin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ashley Boyd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matías Franco (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | John Clapham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodney Wau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ross Delaney (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gilles Tolley (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlton Carlton (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martin Kaiser (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Duncan Hibbs (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Simón Figueroa (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Stefan Völler (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Dave Wijngaarden (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oswaldo Sopalski (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Billy Thomson (ATT) | 0 | |