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 Derby County. A crowd of 20,901 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Derby County kick off!
2.03
0-0Dorlan Delarosa makes a probing pass to Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
6.15
0-0David Palomeque makes a probing pass to Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen goes all the way! Michael Jensen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.02
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
12.09
0-0Michael Jensen clumsily knocks into Vasyl Sytnyk. Michael Jensen is warned by the referee! Vasyl Sytnyk stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.24
0-0Oleg Barrett threads the ball through to Albrecht Birkwald. Albrecht Birkwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Jensen but the linesman indicates offside!
15.52
Kubilay Özalan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.17
0-1Dorlan Delarosa makes a probing pass to Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol whips in a cross ball towards Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Glen Chavarri scores for Derby County!!
21.44
Marc Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Albrecht Birkwald. Albrecht Birkwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Jensen but he's offside!
27.36
0-1Oleg Barrett comes in with a late challenge on Jurek Pol. The referee calls over Oleg Barrett and shows him a yellow card! Jurek Pol runs off the knock.
30.40
Dorlan Delarosa catches Albrecht Birkwald on the ankles. Dorlan Delarosa is shown the yellow card! Albrecht Birkwald stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.59
Marc Simonsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thanassis Pappas. Thanassis Pappas surges forward with the ball. Thanassis Pappas plays a perfect one-two with Michael Jensen and rushes in on goal... Thanassis Pappas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
34.44
0-1David Palomeque deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ebi Lubanski who gathers it comfortably.
38.30
Kubilay Özalan makes a probing pass to Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Simonsen.
39.24
Albrecht Birkwald makes a probing pass to Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif plays a perfect one-two with Michael Jensen and rushes in on goal... Farid Bencherif takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Ebi Lubanski manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Albrecht Birkwald chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray goes all the way! Nwankwo Murray cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
47.41
Kubilay Özalan knocks the ball forward to Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.03
Abel Moreira sees space and advances. Abel Moreira makes a probing pass to Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.12
Kubilay Özalan sees space and advances. Kubilay Özalan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Franck Adjaoud!
53.22
David Palomeque clumsily knocks into Kubilay Özalan. The referee calls over David Palomeque and shows him a yellow card! Kubilay Özalan runs off the knock.
57.09
Dorlan Delarosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.07
Thanassis Pappas barges into Klas Hamrin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Klas Hamrin runs off the knock.
65.37
Oleg Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Thanassis Pappas. Thanassis Pappas chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Murray but he's offside!
67.37
Dorlan Delarosa makes a simple pass to Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Franck Adjaoud.
71.15
Abel Moreira makes a probing pass to Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan brings the ball forward. Kubilay Özalan goes all the way! Kubilay Özalan rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Franck Adjaoud manages to gather it comfortably.
72.17
Abel Moreira makes a simple pass to Dorlan Delarosa. Dorlan Delarosa brings the ball forward. Dorlan Delarosa knocks in a cross ball towards Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.38
Albrecht Birkwald makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Ebi Lubanski manages to keep it out.
75.55
Albrecht Birkwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.15
Vasyl Sytnyk sees space and advances. Vasyl Sytnyk makes a beautiful solo run. Vasyl Sytnyk knocks in a cross ball towards Glen Chavarri. Glen Chavarri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Franck Adjaoud easily smothers it.
84.07
Harry Upson chips the ball to his team mate, David Palomeque. David Palomeque chips the ball to his team mate, Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Thanassis Pappas clumsily knocks into Dorlan Delarosa. Thanassis Pappas is warned by the referee! Dorlan Delarosa runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
27.5%
46.2%
26.2%
Scorers