Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion
Luke KerrLuke Kerr Rob Owen Rob Owen
Thomas MartinoT. Martino72
G
1
G
67Samir BabbelS. Babbel
Eddie BowyerE. Bowyer67
D
2
D
61Philipp SchöllP. Schöll
Andy MckayA. Mckay76
D
3
D
60Kieron LockleyK. Lockley
Hakan AbdullahH. Abdullah75
D
4
D
63Robert DefoeR. Defoe
Billy HopkinB. Hopkin76
D
5
D
66Marino Di MasiM. Di Masi
Mike WatersM. Waters75
M
6
M
61Marcel HoséM. Hosé
Tony JobsonT. Jobson76
M
7captain
M
68Mamar EsparteroM. Espartero
John RobsonJ. Robson78
A
captain8
M
64Alistair GriffinA. Griffin
Rio KitsonR. Kitson77
M
9
A
66Manuel FerreiraM. Ferreira
Gilles CotteeG. Cottee75
A
10
A
66Gerhard SammerG. Sammer
Steve SalakoS. Salako73
A
11
A
74Sylvain BrookingS. Brooking
 
Sylvain ThatcherS. Thatcher50
D
12
A
67Eddie WestwoodE. Westwood
Vincenzo MaierV. Maier66
D
13
M
65Dale JoachimD. Joachim
Jon VickersJ. Vickers44
G
14
D
59Chris YoudsC. Youds

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 11,731 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Wright.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.27
Marcel Hosé makes a simple pass to Alistair Griffin. Alistair Griffin knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Thomas Martino with no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
10.47
Mike Waters passes the ball forward to Steve Salako. Steve Salako shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
12.58
Hakan Abdullah barges into Manuel Ferreira. The referee brings Hakan Abdullah to one side and gives him a warning! Manuel Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.28
Philipp Schöll clumsily knocks into John Robson. Philipp Schöll is shown the yellow card! John Robson stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.52
Marino Di Masi flicks a high pass forward to Alistair Griffin who brings the ball under control. Alistair Griffin flicks a high pass forward to Gerhard Sammer who brings the ball under control. Gerhard Sammer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Mckay.
27.18
Kieron Lockley flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Brooking holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sylvain Brooking shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
28.44
Kieron Lockley knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Hosé. Marcel Hosé lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Sylvain Brooking scores for Brighton and Hove Albion!!
36.43
Andy Mckay plays the ball forward to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah sees space and advances. Hakan Abdullah knocks the ball forward to Steve Salako but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.50
Mamar Espartero flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Hosé who takes it down. Marcel Hosé chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Griffin. Alistair Griffin rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Arsenal kick off!
48.51
Mamar Espartero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Thomas Martino!
51.39
Marcel Hosé sees Gerhard Sammer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gerhard Sammer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Ferreira but the linesman indicates offside!
53.10
Alistair Griffin hacks Mike Waters from behind! The referee calls over Alistair Griffin and shows him a yellow card! Mike Waters runs off the knock.
54.11
Hakan Abdullah barges into Marcel Hosé. The referee calls over Hakan Abdullah and shows him a yellow card! Marcel Hosé hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.08
Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Dale Joachim replacing Marcel Hosé .
61.12
Mamar Espartero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mamar Espartero plays a quick one-two with Manuel Ferreira and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Mamar Espartero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Thomas Martino with no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
65.40
Kieron Lockley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Joachim. Dale Joachim threads a neat ball through to Alistair Griffin. Alistair Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.23
John Robson kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Kitson. Rio Kitson controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gilles Cottee through on goal. Gilles Cottee shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Samir Babbel manages to gather it easily.
71.32
Mike Waters takes a quick throw-in, which Tony Jobson takes on the chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Tony Jobson plays the ball forward to Mike Waters. Mike Waters shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.05
Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Chris Youds replacing Kieron Lockley .
78.09
Mamar Espartero catches Hakan Abdullah on the ankles. The referee calls over Mamar Espartero and shows him a yellow card! Hakan Abdullah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.46
Andy Mckay sees a break and surges forward. Andy Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Cottee collects the pass. Gilles Cottee flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Salako. Steve Salako takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steve Salako!
90.00
Mike Waters hacks Sylvain Brooking from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sylvain Brooking grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.8%
67.2%
Play Area
31.2%
50%
18.8%

Scorers
Mike Waters 71
Steve Salako 79
Sylvain Brooking 3, 28
Mamar Espartero 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sylvain Brooking of Brighton and Hove Albion

Match Ratings
1.Thomas Martino (GK)
6
2.Eddie Bowyer (DEF)
6
3.Andy Mckay (DEF)
6
4.Hakan Abdullah (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Billy Hopkin (DEF)
6
6.Mike Waters (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
7.Tony Jobson (MID)
6
8.John Robson (ATT)
6
9.Rio Kitson (MID)
6
10.Gilles Cottee (ATT)
6
11.Steve Salako (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Sylvain Thatcher (DEF)
0
13.Vincenzo Maier (DEF)
0
14.Jon Vickers (GK)
0

1.Samir Babbel (GK)
6
2.Philipp Schöll (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Kieron Lockley (DEF)
6
4.Robert Defoe (DEF)
6
5.Marino Di Masi (DEF)
6
6.Marcel Hosé (MID)
7
7.Mamar Espartero (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
8.Alistair Griffin (MID)yellow card
7
9.Manuel Ferreira (ATT)
6
10.Gerhard Sammer (ATT)
6
11.Sylvain Brooking (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Eddie Westwood (ATT)
0
13.Dale Joachim (MID)
6
14.Chris Youds (DEF)
6