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 Stoke City. A crowd of 9,816 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0Stoke City start the match!
10.29
0-0Gérard Chevallier passes the ball forward to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz passes the ball forward to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.01
0-0Stephen Okon makes a simple pass to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.36
0-0Michael Herzog chips the ball to his team mate, Gérard Chevallier. Gérard Chevallier makes a simple pass to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis whips in a cross ball towards Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Wes Wiltord.
20.06
0-0Joe Higginbotham takes it forward alone. Joe Higginbotham passes the ball forward but Neil Beckham is offside!
28.38
Daniele Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden goes all the way! Robin Van Der Weerden rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
32.09
0-0Stephen Okon clumsily knocks into Gérard Chevallier. Stephen Okon is warned by the referee! Gérard Chevallier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.06
Stephen Okon barges into Gérard Chevallier. Stephen Okon is warned by the referee again! Gérard Chevallier stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.13
0-0Stoke City are easily keeping Brighton and Hove Albion at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
38.45
Gérard Chevallier advances with the ball. Gérard Chevallier whips in a cross ball towards Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.17
Alexandre Alves knocks the ball forward to Gérard Chevallier. Gérard Chevallier flicks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gionatha Cozza.
44.21
Joe Higginbotham takes it forward alone. Joe Higginbotham tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
45.00
Daniele Barrett passes the ball forward to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off the second half!
47.38
Alexandre Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Jerry Melia. Jerry Melia threads the ball through to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
59.31
1-0Jerry Melia threads the ball through to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis lofts in a cross ball towards Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.50
Frank Howells threads the ball through to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Wes Wiltord easily smothers it!
65.50
Michael Herzog advances with the ball. Michael Herzog chips the ball to his team mate, Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis flicks the ball with his head but somehow Wes Wiltord manages to keep it out.
66.13
Stephen Okon makes a probing pass to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham goes all the way! Neil Beckham tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
69.49
Gérard Chevallier surges forward with the ball. Gérard Chevallier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.49
Matthew Ljungberg comes in with a late challenge on Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Matthew Ljungberg is warned by the referee! Muzzy Türkyilmaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.43
1-0Neil Beckham clumsily knocks into Adil Amzine. The referee calls over Neil Beckham and shows him a yellow card! Adil Amzine stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.30
Daniele Barrett makes a simple pass to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham goes all the way! Neil Beckham tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
85.06
Paul Edworthy makes a probing pass to Stephen Okon. Stephen Okon brings the ball forward. Stephen Okon plays a perfect one-two with Robin Van Der Weerden and rushes in on goal... Stephen Okon shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Mohammed Gargo easily smothers it!
89.32
Frank Howells flicks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gionatha Cozza.
90.00
Frank Howells sees a break and surges forward. Frank Howells finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Wes Wiltord.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
30.3%
47.4%
22.4%
Scorers