Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Reading. A crowd of 17,454 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Reading kick off and get the first half underway!
10.21
0-0Thomas Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.51
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion are easily keeping Reading at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
15.38
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
18.34
0-0Alessandro Di Masi threads the ball through to Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie whips in a cross ball towards Adam Moore. Adam Moore powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Angelo Eggimann!
20.55
Alessandro Di Masi surges forward with the ball. Alessandro Di Masi lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.24
0-0Damien Rémy clumsily knocks into Stuart Neville. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Neville runs off the knock.
24.53
0-0Alessandro Di Masi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cosmin Bruins.
26.30
Stuart Neville passes the ball forward to Matt McStay. Matt McStay shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Glynn Gilchrist manages to gather it comfortably.
28.08
Damien Rémy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.00
Brian Barry makes a probing pass to Wayne Howey. Wayne Howey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.28
Greg Gower decides to run forward with the ball. Greg Gower knocks the ball forward to Matt McStay. Matt McStay shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
36.24
Paul Ferguson barges into Alessandro Di Masi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alessandro Di Masi stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.38
Thomas Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Moore. Adam Moore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.56
Stuart Neville threads the ball through to Wayne Howey. Wayne Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Quaresma.
45.00
Mike Stockdale makes a probing pass to Wayne Howey. Wayne Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Dublin.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
49.56
Brian Barry flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Howey. Wayne Howey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.44
Tim Dublin advances with the ball. Tim Dublin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
53.58
Brian Barry flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt McStay. Matt McStay whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Howey. Wayne Howey connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Glynn Gilchrist is on top of it.
57.25
0-0Alberto Costa comes in with a late challenge on Matt McStay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt McStay grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.39
Alberto Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Di Masi. Alessandro Di Masi knocks the ball forward to Adam Moore. Adam Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Angelo Eggimann.
66.46
Thomas Morales brings the ball forward. Thomas Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
71.33
Greg Gower threads the ball through to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson makes a probing pass to Wayne Howey. Wayne Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Glynn Gilchrist who gathers it comfortably.
72.28
0-1Stuart Neville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Howey. Wayne Howey goes all the way! Wayne Howey tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.12
Alberto Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Rémy. Damien Rémy kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
78.03
Bruno Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alessandro Di Masi. Alessandro Di Masi makes a simple pass to Adam Moore. Adam Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.37
0-1Alessandro Di Masi knocks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam makes a probing pass to Adam Moore but he's offside!
87.58
Stuart Neville knocks the ball forward to Matt McStay. Matt McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.19
Damien Rémy kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53%
47%
Play Area
27.7%
48.2%
24.1%
Scorers
| Wayne Howey 72 |