Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     Norwich CityNorwich City
Rob OwenRob Owen Matthew Rees Matthew Rees
Samir BabbelS. Babbel67
G
1
G
63Bakary HerzogB. Herzog
Philipp SchöllP. Schöll62
D
2
D
56Albert LopezA. Lopez
Kieron LockleyK. Lockley60
D
3
D
63Darius NevilleD. Neville
Robert DefoeR. Defoe63
D
4
D
63Jimmy KooimanJ. Kooiman
Kevin OverathK. Overath61
D
5
D
66Stan ClemenceS. Clemence
Marcel HoséM. Hosé61
M
6
M
64Edward ShawE. Shaw
Mamar EsparteroM. Espartero68
M
captain7captain
M
64Joost BakboordJ. Bakboord
Alistair GriffinA. Griffin64
M
8
M
63Jason BoltonJ. Bolton
Manuel FerreiraM. Ferreira66
A
9
A
62Lamberto Di BariL. Di Bari
Gerhard SammerG. Sammer66
A
10
A
62Daniel JacobsD. Jacobs
Sylvain BrookingS. Brooking74
A
11
A
61Marcos ZubizarretaM. Zubizarreta
 
Chris YoudsC. Youds59
D
12
D
57Linus HerzogL. Herzog
Jocelyn AllibertJ. Allibert64
A
13
M
60Mervin MckayM. Mckay
Sergio FernandesS. Fernandes61
M
14
A
62Stefan BrücknerS. Brückner

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 13,356 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Norwich City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ralph Sturridge.


0.00
Norwich City start the match!
4.48
Kieron Lockley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mamar Espartero. Mamar Espartero passes the ball forward to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.45
Darius Neville hacks Sylvain Brooking from behind! The referee brings Darius Neville to one side and gives him a warning! Sylvain Brooking stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.11
Edward Shaw hits a low pass to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta knocks the ball forward, putting Lamberto Di Bari through on goal. Lamberto Di Bari makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
9.20
Joost Bakboord catches Kieron Lockley on the ankles. The referee calls over Joost Bakboord and warns him to calm down! Kieron Lockley runs off the knock.
12.22
Darius Neville boots it upfield. Edward Shaw makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lamberto Di Bari but he's offside!
16.27
With vision, Alistair Griffin plays the ball forward to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira rushes past Jimmy Kooiman! Manuel Ferreira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
20.08
Kevin Overath flicks a high ball forward to Mamar Espartero who takes it down. Mamar Espartero threads the ball through to Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer sees Marcel Hosé just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Hosé comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Bakary Herzog smothers it!
21.02
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.17
Gerhard Sammer comes in with a late challenge on Jason Bolton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Bolton stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.46
Daniel Jacobs flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Zubizarreta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcos Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball towards Lamberto Di Bari. Lamberto Di Bari makes a convincing header. Solid save from Samir Babbel.
40.02
Alistair Griffin threads the ball through to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira edges inside the box! Manuel Ferreira strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Bakary Herzog manages to keep it out.
42.56
Marcel Hosé hacks Jason Bolton from behind! The referee calls over Marcel Hosé and shows him a yellow card! Jason Bolton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.46
Mamar Espartero passes the ball forward to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira plays a sublime one-two with Gerhard Sammer and races in on goal... Manuel Ferreira tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but Edward Shaw blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
45.00
Edward Shaw kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
47.51
Joost Bakboord catches Mamar Espartero on the ankles. The referee calls over Joost Bakboord again and warns him to calm down! Mamar Espartero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.47
Kieron Lockley knocks the ball forward to Alistair Griffin. Alistair Griffin tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
57.29
Mamar Espartero chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Hosé collects the pass. Marcel Hosé tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
59.01
Darius Neville hacks Mamar Espartero from behind! Darius Neville is given another warning by the referee! Mamar Espartero stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.27
Brighton and Hove Albion have made 2 substitutions with Sergio Fernandes replacing Alistair Griffin and Jocelyn Allibert replacing Gerhard Sammer .
66.40
Marcel Hosé darts forward. Marcel Hosé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.22
Marcel Hosé takes a quick throw-in, which Manuel Ferreira takes on the chest. Manuel Ferreira sees space and advances. Manuel Ferreira rushes past Darius Neville! Manuel Ferreira tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Bakary Herzog manages to gather it.
69.13
Edward Shaw makes a simple pass to Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton threads a neat ball through to Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta deftly passes the ball to Lamberto Di Bari, releasing him through on goal. Lamberto Di Bari tries a spectacular strike. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Norwich City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
71.34
Daniel Jacobs clumsily knocks into Robert Defoe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Defoe stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.57
Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Chris Youds replacing Philipp Schöll .Norwich City have made 2 substitutions with Mervin Mckay replacing Lamberto Di Bari and Stefan Brückner replacing Darius Neville .
81.27
Marcel Hosé threads the ball through to Mamar Espartero. Mamar Espartero puts a great ball through but Manuel Ferreira is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
83.38
From the throw-in, Sergio Fernandes picks out Marcel Hosé. Marcel Hosé threads a neat ball through to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bakary Herzog who gathers it comfortably.
84.28
Jason Bolton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Zubizarreta. Marcos Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Jacobs. Daniel Jacobs whips the ball goalwards with his head. Samir Babbel gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
85.47
Robert Defoe threads the ball through to Marcel Hosé. Marcel Hosé threads a neat ball through to Mamar Espartero. Mamar Espartero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Brooking but the linesman indicates offside!
89.48
Sergio Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mamar Espartero. Mamar Espartero shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Norwich City
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
25%
44.7%
30.3%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Ferreira of Brighton and Hove Albion

Match Ratings
1.Samir Babbel (GK)
7
2.Philipp Schöll (DEF)
6
3.Kieron Lockley (DEF)
6
4.Robert Defoe (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Overath (DEF)
6
6.Marcel Hosé (MID)yellow card
6
7.Mamar Espartero (MID)
7
8.Alistair Griffin (MID)
6
9.Manuel Ferreira (ATT)
9
10.Gerhard Sammer (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Sylvain Brooking (ATT)
6
 
12.Chris Youds (DEF)
6
13.Jocelyn Allibert (ATT)
6
14.Sergio Fernandes (MID)
6

1.Bakary Herzog (GK)
8
2.Albert Lopez (DEF)
6
3.Darius Neville (DEF)
6
4.Jimmy Kooiman (DEF)
6
5.Stan Clemence (DEF)
6
6.Edward Shaw (MID)
8
7.Joost Bakboord (MID)
5
8.Jason Bolton (MID)
6
9.Lamberto Di Bari (ATT)
6
10.Daniel Jacobs (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Marcos Zubizarreta (ATT)
7
 
12.Linus Herzog (DEF)
0
13.Mervin Mckay (MID)
6
14.Stefan Brückner (ATT)
6