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 Derby County. A crowd of 18,201 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Derby County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Derby County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
2.36
0-0Marcus Benjamin passes the ball forward to Dean Davis. Dean Davis chips the ball to his team mate, J-David Müller. J-David Müller cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.15
0-0Andy Cutler advances with the ball. Andy Cutler kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Davis. Dean Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida heads the ball goalwards but Glynn Gilchrist is on top of it.
6.53
0-0Tim Dublin kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Morales. Thomas Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frank Jobson.
9.11
Andy Cutler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Benjamin. Marcus Benjamin makes a probing pass to Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida goes all the way! Ferdinand Maoulida shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.14
Armin Thiele knocks the ball forward to Thomas Morales. Thomas Morales surges forward with the ball. Thomas Morales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Pardo.
14.15
Thomas Morales flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Moore. Adam Moore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Croft.
15.23
Jean-Marc Kelban decides to run forward with the ball. Jean-Marc Kelban plays a perfect one-two with Eddie Britton and rushes in on goal... Jean-Marc Kelban tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
16.21
1-0Thomas Morales makes a probing pass to Adam Moore. Adam Moore whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Steve Galli had no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
22.29
Alessandro Di Masi sees space and advances. Alessandro Di Masi whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam heads the ball goalwards but Steve Galli is on top of it.
24.41
Tim Dublin advances with the ball. Tim Dublin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Moore. Adam Moore whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Britton. Eddie Britton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.11
Arek Pol threads the ball through to Dean Davis. Dean Davis 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!
30.20
Arek Pol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Davis. Dean Davis passes the ball forward to J-David Müller. J-David Müller shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.53
Tim Dublin makes a beautiful solo run. Tim Dublin chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Moore. Adam Moore goes all the way! Adam Moore shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.12
Alistair Thompson knocks the ball forward to J-David Müller. J-David Müller knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Glynn Gilchrist is on top of it.
38.03
Marcus Benjamin knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida knocks in a cross ball towards J-David Müller. J-David Müller heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
40.18
Alessandro Di Masi kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Pardo.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Derby County kick off!
49.45
3-0Eduardo Pardo barges into Eddie Britton. The referee calls over Eduardo Pardo and warns him to calm down! Eddie Britton runs off the knock.
69.59
Marcus Benjamin makes a simple pass to J-David Müller. J-David Müller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.31
3-0Derby County are easily keeping Brighton and Hove Albion at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
72.11
Jean-Marc Kelban knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Britton. Eddie Britton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.55
3-0Alistair Thompson comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Morales. Alistair Thompson is given a warning by the referee! Thomas Morales carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.55
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Derby County's defence.
81.17
Thomas Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Moore. Adam Moore knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Galli who gathers it comfortably.
83.48
Tim Dublin plays a long ball forward. Adam Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.16
Arek Pol knocks the ball to his team mate, J-David Müller. J-David Müller shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Glynn Gilchrist!
87.06
Alistair Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, J-David Müller. J-David Müller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Glynn Gilchrist who gathers it comfortably.
89.54
Robert Croft knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Benjamin. Marcus Benjamin surges forward with the ball. Marcus Benjamin shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Glynn Gilchrist manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
J-David Müller barges into Samuel Fonseca. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samuel Fonseca carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Derby County's defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
27.9%
44.2%
27.9%
Scorers