Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 16,294 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Sheringham.


0.00
The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic get the match underway!
8.58
Ben Impey passes the ball forward to Simon Banks. Simon Banks skips past Patrick Le Tissier! Simon Banks cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.06
Jan Schulze flicks a high ball forward to Simon Banks who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Simon Banks stretches the opposition's defence. Simon Banks whips in a cross ball towards Alan Grant. Alan Grant jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Wigan Athletic are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
24.46
Lomano Hunt passes the ball forward to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Bould. Alan Bould whips in a cross ball towards Paul McStay. Paul McStay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Chris Bloomer.
25.23
It's a corner kick. Paul McStay kicks a low ball out wide. Niccolo Flintlock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Chris Bloomer!
26.18
Patrick Le Tissier flicks a high ball forward to Paul McStay who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Paul McStay plays the ball forward to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Alan Bould. Alan Bould jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
28.13
Denis Roche flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock plays the ball forward to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.51
Patrick Le Tissier threads the ball through to Alan Bould. Alan Bould hits a low pass to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock makes a looping header on goal but somehow Jan Schulze happens to be in the right place to block it.
34.24
Lomano Hunt catches Norman Carlton on the ankles. The referee calls over Lomano Hunt and shows him a yellow card! Norman Carlton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.22
Harry Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Simon Banks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Banks shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Gavin Lampard!
38.40
Denis Roche pushes up the pitch. Denis Roche sees Paul McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.41
Jan Schulze flicks a high pass forward. Simon Banks controls it well on his chest. Simon Banks flicks a high pass forward. Simon Owen controls it well on his chest. Simon Owen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Le Tissier.
40.04
Aaron Crooks chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Carlton. Norman Carlton hits a low pass to Alan Grant. Alan Grant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Denis Roche.
45.00
Paul McStay makes a probing pass to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Alan Bould. With a superhuman jump, Alan Bould connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Wigan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brighton and Hove Albion players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Brighton and Hove Albion kicking off!
47.24
Jan Schulze makes a probing pass to Alan Grant. Alan Grant flicks a high pass forward. Simon Banks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Banks shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
49.48
Paul McStay passes the ball forward to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.29
Ben Impey comes in with a late challenge on Ali Danic. Ben Impey is given a warning by the referee! Ali Danic stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.53
Simon Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ben Impey. Ben Impey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.16
Wigan Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Greg Marsden replacing Jan Schulze, Arthur Peters replacing Harry Milburn and Arthur Burbage replacing Simon Owen .
61.24
Alan Grant flicks a high pass forward. Ben Impey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ben Impey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ali Danic.
65.19
Lomano Hunt flicks a high pass forward. Paul McStay controls it well on his chest. Paul McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.20
Lomano Hunt makes an attacking run forward. Lomano Hunt whips in a cross ball towards Alan Bould. Alan Bould is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Chris Bloomer!
79.20
Niccolo Flintlock kicks a strong pass forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Bould. Alan Bould outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from Chris Bloomer keeps it out!
83.18
Simon Banks catches Spencer Patterson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Spencer Patterson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.41
Niccolo Flintlock comes in with a late challenge on Alan Grant. The referee calls over Niccolo Flintlock and shows him a yellow card! Alan Grant runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
34.2%
43%
22.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Banks of Wigan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Lampard (GK)
6
2.Ali Danic (DEF)
6
3.Lomano Hunt (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Patrick Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5.Denis Roche (DEF)
7
6.Niccolo Flintlock (MID)yellow card
7
7.Paul McStay (MID)
7
8.Alan Bould (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Jacob Rowett (ATT)
6
10.Spencer Patterson (ATT)
6
11.Liam Crooks (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Hopkin (DEF)
0
13.Damien Cole (ATT)
0
14.Ross Tiler (MID)
0

1.Chris Bloomer (GK)
7
2.Demetrius Cascini (DEF)
6
3.Nick Huckerby (DEF)
6
4.Jan Schulze (DEF)
7
5.Aaron Crooks (DEF)
6
6.Alan Grant (MID)
6
7.Simon Banks (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
8.Norman Carlton (MID)
6
9.Harry Milburn (MID)
6
10.Ben Impey (ATT)
7
11.Simon Owen (ATT)
6
 
12.Arthur Burbage (ATT)
6
13.Arthur Peters (MID)
6
14.Greg Marsden (DEF)
6