Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 18,543 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Swindon Town and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Swindon Town and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
10.45
0-0Yuri Lambrughi makes a simple pass to Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam whips in a cross ball towards Adam Moore. Adam Moore directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Devanir Wiart manages to keep it out.
12.21
0-0Scott Drake hacks Paolo Hendrie from behind! Scott Drake is shown the yellow card! Paolo Hendrie runs off the knock.
15.23
0-0Yuri Lambrughi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Moore. Adam Moore flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.25
Henk Boateng catches Tim Dublin on the ankles. The referee calls over Henk Boateng and shows him a yellow card! Tim Dublin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.44
Thomas Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Devanir Wiart manages to gather it comfortably.
24.23
Thomas Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.13
0-0Scott Drake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Smith. Ian Smith makes a simple pass to Henk Boateng. Henk Boateng deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Weaver but the linesman indicates offside!
32.29
0-0Warren Christie barges into Yuri Lambrughi. The referee calls over Warren Christie and shows him a yellow card! Yuri Lambrughi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.53
0-0Alessandro Di Masi makes a probing pass to Adam Moore. Adam Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.03
Tim Dublin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yuri Lambrughi. Yuri Lambrughi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.31
Alessandro Di Masi knocks the ball forward to Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Swindon Town kick off and get the second half underway!
49.11
Graham Charles advances with the ball. Graham Charles chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Bremner. Stuart Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to John Weaver but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.52
John Bloomer surges forward with the ball. John Bloomer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Weaver. John Weaver whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Bremner. Stuart Bremner is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.35
Andy Liddell brings the ball forward. Andy Liddell whips in a cross ball towards John Weaver. John Weaver heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
59.31
0-1Armin Thiele knocks the ball forward to Alessandro Di Masi. Alessandro Di Masi knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Moore. Adam Moore knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.21
Andy Liddell makes a simple pass to Stuart Bremner. Stuart Bremner goes all the way! Stuart Bremner takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
67.25
Andy Liddell passes the ball forward to John Weaver. John Weaver plays a perfect one-two with Stuart Bremner and rushes in on goal... John Weaver rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
81.46
Thomas Morales passes the ball forward to Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam flicks the ball with his head. Devanir Wiart is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.05
Bruno Quaresma brings the ball forward. Bruno Quaresma makes a probing pass to Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie goes all the way! Paolo Hendrie takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Devanir Wiart had no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
24.4%
47.4%
28.2%
Scorers
| Paolo Hendrie 59, 87 Rainer Bräutigam 81 |