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 Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 19,744 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion get the match underway!
6.41
0-0Yuri Lambrughi passes the ball forward to Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Moore. Adam Moore flicks the ball with his head but Kieron Le Tissier is on top of it.
8.47
0-0Nigel Lisbie surges forward with the ball. Nigel Lisbie shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
9.59
0-0Damien Crooks decides to run forward with the ball. Damien Crooks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Armin Thiele.
12.35
0-0Rainer Bräutigam comes in with a late challenge on Wes White. Rainer Bräutigam is shown the yellow card! Wes White grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.12
0-0Nigel Thirlwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Wilcox. Alistair Wilcox passes the ball forward but Helder Costa is offside!
18.54
Alberto Costa makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam flicks the ball with his head but Kieron Le Tissier is on top of it.
24.16
0-1Nigel Lisbie takes it forward alone. Nigel Lisbie lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic James. Dominic James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.47
Armin Thiele passes the ball forward to Yuri Lambrughi. Yuri Lambrughi passes the ball forward to Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.10
0-1Milton Keynes Dons are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
36.50
Craig Thomson surges forward with the ball. Craig Thomson shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
42.47
Wes White advances with the ball. Wes White kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Costa. Helder Costa plays a perfect one-two with Alistair Wilcox and rushes in on goal... Helder Costa shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Glynn Gilchrist manages to gather it comfortably.
44.42
0-1Dominic James clumsily knocks into Bruno Quaresma. Dominic James is given a warning by the referee! Bruno Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
51.15
Alberto Costa makes a simple pass to Alessandro Di Masi. Alessandro Di Masi knocks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.38
Martin Shearer passes the ball forward to Ian Palmer. Ian Palmer makes a simple pass to Alistair Wilcox. Alistair Wilcox plays a perfect one-two with Helder Costa and rushes in on goal... Alistair Wilcox rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.58
Nigel Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Dominic James. Dominic James shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Glynn Gilchrist manages to gather it comfortably.
69.21
Tim Dublin chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Morales. Thomas Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.55
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
77.35
Alberto Costa makes a simple pass to Alessandro Di Masi. Alessandro Di Masi makes a simple pass to Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wes White.
78.41
Martin Shearer barges into Rainer Bräutigam. Martin Shearer is warned by the referee! Rainer Bräutigam runs off the knock.
79.15
Craig Thomson passes the ball forward to Alistair Wilcox. Alistair Wilcox shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
83.43
Nigel Thirlwell threads the ball through to Helder Costa. Helder Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.08
Yuri Lambrughi makes a probing pass to Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Kieron Le Tissier!
85.31
Yuri Lambrughi flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam passes the ball forward but Adam Moore is offside!
89.30
Bruno Quaresma advances with the ball. Bruno Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
0-1Craig Thomson catches Thomas Morales on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thomas Morales runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
31.8%
45.9%
22.4%
Scorers