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 Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 20,925 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur get the match underway!
9.11
0-0Néstor Delacruz decides to run forward with the ball. Néstor Delacruz finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.03
Harry Upson kicks a strong pass forward to David Palomeque. David Palomeque passes the ball forward to Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.31
Kevin Liddell decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Liddell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
22.57
0-0Egutu Okpara hacks Axel Villalobos from behind! The referee calls over Egutu Okpara and shows him a yellow card! Axel Villalobos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.28
0-1Jalo Hyypia makes a probing pass to Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Franck Adjaoud had no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
32.54
Néstor Delacruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen goes all the way! Denni Nielsen takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.01
0-2Harry Upson catches Robert Wright-Phillips on the ankles. The referee calls over Harry Upson and warns him to calm down! Robert Wright-Phillips runs off the knock.
38.19
Harry Upson knocks the ball forward to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Egutu Okpara. Egutu Okpara plays a perfect one-two with Michael Jensen and rushes in on goal... Egutu Okpara rockets a shot on goal. Gustavo Dejesus is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the second half!
49.38
David Palomeque catches Néstor Delacruz on the ankles. The referee calls over David Palomeque and shows him a yellow card! Néstor Delacruz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.37
David Palomeque deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen lofts in a cross ball towards Egutu Okpara. Egutu Okpara connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Egutu Okpara scores for Brighton and Hove Albion!!
66.14
2-2Jalo Hyypia clumsily knocks into Guilherme Semedo. Jalo Hyypia is shown the yellow card! Guilherme Semedo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.39
Harry Tierney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Palomeque. David Palomeque controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
79.55
2-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
81.41
2-2Néstor Delacruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen goes all the way! Denni Nielsen takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Franck Adjaoud manages to gather it comfortably.
87.47
Stuart Granville controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jalo Hyypia. Jalo Hyypia surges forward with the ball. Jalo Hyypia whips in a cross ball towards Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Franck Adjaoud manages to keep it out.
90.00
Stuart Granville surges forward with the ball. Stuart Granville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Franck Adjaoud!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
31%
50%
19%
Scorers
| Egutu Okpara 38, 53 | Robert Wright-Phillips 26 Denni Nielsen 33 |