Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
3.55
0-0Kevin Liddell makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.30
0-0Kevin Liddell decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Liddell tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
6.15
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
10.33
0-0Fouzi Abdellaoui surges forward with the ball. Fouzi Abdellaoui threads the ball through to Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Franck Adjaoud manages to keep it out.
12.22
Fouzi Abdellaoui knocks the ball forward to Thanassis Stefanopoulos. Thanassis Stefanopoulos passes the ball forward to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
14.57
0-0Eoin Redknapp clumsily knocks into Albrecht Birkwald. Eoin Redknapp is warned by the referee! Albrecht Birkwald runs off the knock.
15.13
0-0Oleg Barrett catches Alex McGrory on the ankles. Oleg Barrett is shown the yellow card! Alex McGrory grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.13
David Palomeque barges into Eoin Redknapp. The referee calls over David Palomeque and warns him to calm down! Eoin Redknapp runs off the knock.
20.45
Nwankwo Murray hacks Fouzi Abdellaoui from behind! Nwankwo Murray is warned by the referee! Fouzi Abdellaoui stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.41
Thanassis Stefanopoulos knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.37
Eoin Redknapp chips the ball to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bojan Nordahl.
26.49
0-0Marc Simonsen slams into Duarte Blanco with his studs up. The referee motions to Marc Simonsen to come over. It's a red card!! Duarte Blanco stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.45
Younès Bourakba kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Franck Adjaoud easily picks it out of the air!
39.08
0-1Mikael Stegar kicks a strong pass forward to Thanassis Stefanopoulos. Thanassis Stefanopoulos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.16
0-1Albrecht Birkwald barges into Eoin Redknapp. The referee calls over Albrecht Birkwald and shows him a yellow card! Eoin Redknapp stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.45
Fouzi Abdellaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Redknapp. Eoin Redknapp makes a simple pass to Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franck Adjaoud who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Younès Bourakba makes a beautiful solo run. Younès Bourakba knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Manchester United kick off!
48.53
Eoin Redknapp makes a probing pass to Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franck Adjaoud who gathers it comfortably.
51.17
Thanassis Stefanopoulos makes a simple pass to Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.35
Mikael Stegar passes the ball forward to Eoin Redknapp. Eoin Redknapp takes it forward alone. Eoin Redknapp chips the ball to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Franck Adjaoud manages to gather it comfortably.
54.29
Eoin Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Franck Adjaoud is on top of it.
60.38
Camille Malm flicks the ball to his team mate, Thanassis Stefanopoulos. Thanassis Stefanopoulos threads the ball through to Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Franck Adjaoud.
66.53
Oleg Barrett catches Darren Bowyer on the ankles. Oleg Barrett is warned by the referee! Darren Bowyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.48
Younès Bourakba kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.28
Bojan Nordahl comes in with a late challenge on Duarte Blanco. Bojan Nordahl is warned by the referee! Duarte Blanco runs off the knock.
79.54
Younès Bourakba knocks the ball forward to Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer plays a perfect one-two with Duarte Blanco and rushes in on goal... Darren Bowyer takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.33
David Palomeque flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Sven Helmer easily smothers it!
87.42
Kevin Liddell knocks the ball forward 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 but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
9
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
7
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
37.6%
62.4%
Play Area
30.6%
48.2%
21.2%
Scorers