Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 20,078 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off and get the first half underway!
2.04
0-0Bojan Nordahl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thanassis Pappas. Thanassis Pappas knocks the ball forward to Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen goes all the way! Michael Jensen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by António Rios.
20.45
0-1Gary Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley takes a shot at goal. Francis Lockley scores for Chelsea!!
26.36
Yacine Mokrani makes a simple pass to Gary Castillo. Gary Castillo passes the ball forward to Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña plays a perfect one-two with Francis Lockley and rushes in on goal... Pablo Peña takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pablo Peña!
34.26
0-2Eoin Hurst takes it forward alone. Eoin Hurst threads the ball through to Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.23
Yacine Mokrani knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Rizzo. Paul Rizzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña plays a perfect one-two with Francis Lockley and rushes in on goal... Pablo Peña takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Franck Adjaoud.
45.00
David Palomeque makes a simple pass to Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen plays a perfect one-two with Nwankwo Murray and rushes in on goal... Michael Jensen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. António Rios easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion get the second half underway!
47.41
Marc Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by António Rios!
53.03
0-2Tomasz Swierczewski chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.22
David Palomeque brings the ball forward. David Palomeque shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
55.47
0-2Chelsea are easily keeping Brighton and Hove Albion at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
57.40
Tomasz Swierczewski makes a simple pass to Francis Lockley. Francis Lockley shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.43
Michael Zois knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.58
Brighton and Hove Albion are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
67.46
Kevin Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif goes all the way! Farid Bencherif shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but António Rios manages to gather it comfortably.
69.35
Brighton and Hove Albion are easily keeping Chelsea at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
71.18
0-2David Palomeque clumsily knocks into Michael Zois. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Michael Zois runs off the knock.
72.57
Marc Simonsen sweeps the ball long. Michael Jensen whips in a cross ball towards Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.08
Gary Castillo makes a simple pass to Pablo Peña. Pablo Peña shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.12
Kevin Liddell brings the ball forward. Kevin Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by António Rios!
79.43
Thanassis Pappas sees space and advances. Thanassis Pappas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
85.19
Oleg Barrett knocks the ball forward to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell makes a probing pass to Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.35
David Palomeque threads the ball through to Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
28.4%
45.7%
25.9%
Scorers