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 Newcastle United. A crowd of 18,982 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 Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off the first half!
2.25
Ross Tiler brings the ball forward. Ross Tiler puts a great ball through. Niccolo Flintlock races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
4.52
Marc Grondin sees Alex Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Liddell sees a break and surges forward. Alex Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Phil Collymore with no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
9.41
Carl Lawton comes in with a late challenge on Ross Tiler. The referee brings Carl Lawton to one side and gives him a warning! Ross Tiler runs off the knock.
10.06
Dion Laver brings the ball forward. Dion Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Gavin Lampard. Excellent save.
16.47
Marc Grondin flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Flintlock collects the pass. Niccolo Flintlock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould plays a one-two with Spencer Patterson and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Alan Bould provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Phil Collymore manages to gather it.
18.55
Emile May flicks a high pass forward to Dion Laver who brings the ball under control. Dion Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.32
Ross Tiler sees Alex Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Liddell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.03
34.57
Miguel Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.02
Emile May chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards George Human. George Human directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
40.09
Alan Bould flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Patterson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Spencer Patterson knocks in a cross ball towards Paul McStay. Paul McStay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Phil Collymore has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the second half underway!
47.38
Emile May hits a low pass to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards George Human. George Human beats his man to it with a header but Gavin Lampard is on top of it.
48.57
Patrick Le Tissier sees space and advances. Patrick Le Tissier skips past Mike Rowett! Patrick Le Tissier side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
49.05
Patrick Le Tissier knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock threads the ball through to Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Patterson but he's offside!
55.47
Edward Oakes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Emile May collects the pass. Emile May lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
59.03
Denis Roche decides to run forward with the ball. Denis Roche takes it forward alone. Denis Roche passes the ball forward but Alan Bould is offside!
60.30
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Alistair Granville replacing Stanley Elliott .
63.30
Niccolo Flintlock makes a probing pass to Paul McStay. Paul McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alistair Granville.
66.58
Mike Rowett threads a neat ball through to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida sees a break and surges forward. Miguel Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Gavin Lampard gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
69.51
Ali Danic plays the ball forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay knocks the ball forward to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mike Rowett.
73.45
Edward Oakes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile May. Emile May shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
75.10
Alexander Clarke barges into Niccolo Flintlock. The referee calls over Alexander Clarke and shows him a yellow card! Niccolo Flintlock stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.37
Brighton and Hove Albion appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Newcastle United have made 2 substitutions with John Chadwick replacing Carl Lawton and Alan Davies replacing Alexander Clarke .
78.43
Alistair Granville flicks a high ball forward to Dion Laver who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Dion Laver plays the ball forward to John Chadwick. John Chadwick shoots from outside the area but is denied by Gavin Lampard. Excellent save.
84.44
Emile May flicks a high pass forward. George Human controls it well on his chest. George Human knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ali Danic.
87.48
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
29.1%
45.6%
25.3%
Scorers
| Alan Bould 5 Paul McStay 40 | Seth Lawton 19 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alan Bould of Brighton and Hove Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Lampard (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Denis Roche (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ali Danic (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Patrick Le Tissier (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Marc Grondin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul McStay (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 7. | Niccolo Flintlock (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ross Tiler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alex Liddell (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alan Bould (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Spencer Patterson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jacob Rowett (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Liam Crooks (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Peter Seaman (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Phil Collymore (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mike Rowett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edward Oakes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stanley Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dion Laver (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Miguel Almeida (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Emile May (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alexander Clarke (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 9. | George Human (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Seth Lawton (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Carl Lawton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | John Chadwick (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alistair Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alan Davies (MID) | 6 | |









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