Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Manchester City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Manchester City get the match underway!
2.12
0-0Ismael Izzet passes the ball forward to Gérard Chevallier. Gérard Chevallier makes a probing pass to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Denys Volynets. Denys Volynets cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Ruel Hurst manages to gather it comfortably.
4.09
0-0Nicky Greening clumsily knocks into Denys Volynets. Nicky Greening is warned by the referee! Denys Volynets runs off the knock.
6.08
Alex McCoist catches Alan Drake on the ankles. Alex McCoist is given a warning by the referee! Alan Drake runs off the knock.
12.36
Eric Gargo chips the ball to his team mate, Delano Vreman. Delano Vreman chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood shoots from long range. Mohammed Gargo easily smothers it.
16.38
0-0Gérard Chevallier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Denys Volynets. Denys Volynets knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicky Greening.
20.14
1-0Hakan Türkyilmaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz whips in a cross ball towards Denys Volynets. Denys Volynets connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ruel Hurst is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.05
1-0Delano Vreman makes a probing pass to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood plays a perfect one-two with Marcus Carragher and rushes in on goal... Tony Hapgood makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.25
1-0Hakan Türkyilmaz catches Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen on the ankles. Hakan Türkyilmaz is given a warning by the referee! Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.30
Spencer Eadie barges into Hakan Türkyilmaz. Spencer Eadie is warned by the referee! Hakan Türkyilmaz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.23
Spencer Eadie passes the ball forward to Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Alves.
38.48
Gérard Chevallier makes a simple pass to Denys Volynets. Denys Volynets whips in a cross ball towards Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ruel Hurst manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
47.22
Delano Vreman flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher goes all the way! Marcus Carragher shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcus Carragher!
51.20
Nicky Greening passes the ball forward to Mike Woodcock. Mike Woodcock passes the ball forward to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Mohammed Gargo!
54.16
Frank Howells kicks a strong pass forward to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
60.36
Leandro Nocera knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood goes all the way! Tony Hapgood makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.33
Gérard Chevallier makes a probing pass to Denys Volynets. Denys Volynets lofts in a cross ball towards Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ruel Hurst easily picks it out of the air!
63.28
Alexandre Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Gérard Chevallier. Gérard Chevallier decides to run forward with the ball. Gérard Chevallier whips in a cross ball towards Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Ruel Hurst has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.19
Marcus Carragher barges into Adil Amzine. The referee calls over Marcus Carragher and warns him to calm down! Adil Amzine stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.29
Hakan Özalan threads the ball through to Gérard Chevallier. Gérard Chevallier sees space and advances. Gérard Chevallier shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ruel Hurst easily smothers it!
72.32
Marcus Carragher comes in with a late challenge on Alexandre Alves. Marcus Carragher is given another warning by the referee! Alexandre Alves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.34
Adil Amzine makes a probing pass to Frank Howells. Frank Howells passes the ball forward to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Drake.
75.59
Nicky Greening threads the ball through to Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mohammed Gargo who gathers it comfortably.
77.54
Hakan Türkyilmaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.07
Alexandre Alves sees a break and surges forward. Alexandre Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Denys Volynets. Denys Volynets sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ruel Hurst!
87.03
Frank Howells sees a break and surges forward. Frank Howells shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
23.8%
44%
32.1%
Scorers