Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Southend United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Southend United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Southend United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Southend United get the match underway!
14.38
0-0Malcolm Milligan comes in with a late challenge on Ismael Izzet. The referee calls over Malcolm Milligan and shows him a yellow card! Ismael Izzet grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.46
0-0Patrick Watson takes it forward alone. Patrick Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.28
0-0Adil Amzine catches Darius Carter on the ankles. The referee calls over Adil Amzine and shows him a yellow card! Darius Carter stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.02
0-0Patrick Watson makes a simple pass to Darius Carter. Darius Carter shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
27.05
0-0Gabriel Solis barges into Stephen Fox. The referee calls over Gabriel Solis and warns him to calm down! Stephen Fox hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.32
Patrick Watson decides to run forward with the ball. Patrick Watson whips in a cross ball towards Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
30.40
1-0Hakan Türkyilmaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Javier Díaz. Javier Díaz knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Richard Kirkland is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.15
Adil Amzine flicks the ball to his team mate, Gérard Chevallier. Gérard Chevallier threads the ball through to Javier Díaz. Javier Díaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Fox.
34.43
Hakan Türkyilmaz surges forward with the ball. Hakan Türkyilmaz shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hakan Türkyilmaz!
38.49
Paul Myers makes a simple pass to Patrick Watson. Patrick Watson knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Carter. Darius Carter takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Mohammed Gargo manages to gather it comfortably.
39.16
Alexandre Alves makes a probing pass to Hakan Türkyilmaz. Hakan Türkyilmaz passes the ball forward to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.18
Hakan Türkyilmaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Myers.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off the second half!
48.41
Syd Jess brings the ball forward. Syd Jess knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ismael Izzet.
54.30
Patrick Watson knocks the ball to his team mate, Darius Carter. Darius Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.44
Wes Barrett comes in with a late challenge on Michael Herzog. The referee calls over Wes Barrett and warns him to calm down! Michael Herzog grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.11
Michael Herzog chips the ball to his team mate, Jerry Melia. Jerry Melia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Fox.
63.17
Patrick Watson makes a probing pass to Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Herzog.
65.14
Hakan Türkyilmaz makes a simple pass to Javier Díaz. Javier Díaz knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
66.43
2-0Paul Myers passes the ball forward to Patrick Watson. Patrick Watson passes the ball forward to Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
69.23
Hakan Türkyilmaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Lloyd.
77.32
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
78.12
Patrick Watson takes it forward alone. Patrick Watson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adil Amzine.
79.51
Adil Amzine sees a break and surges forward. Adil Amzine kicks a strong pass forward to Javier Díaz. Javier Díaz knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist directs the ball goalwards with his head. Alex McCoist scores for Brighton and Hove Albion!!
83.47
Patrick Watson flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
84.57
Adil Amzine flicks the ball to his team mate, Jerry Melia. Jerry Melia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis goes all the way! Gabriel Solis rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.08
Adil Amzine controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hakan Türkyilmaz. Hakan Türkyilmaz kicks a strong pass forward to Javier Díaz. Javier Díaz whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Richard Kirkland easily smothers it.
87.22
Patrick Watson makes a simple pass to Malcolm Milligan. Malcolm Milligan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
31.5%
42.5%
26%
Scorers