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 Leeds United. A crowd of 19,319 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Leeds United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Leeds United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
2.04
0-0Thomas Morales takes it forward alone. Thomas Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.29
0-0Jean-Marc Kelban makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam plays a perfect one-two with Eddie Britton and rushes in on goal... Rainer Bräutigam shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Tiago Mendes.
8.30
0-0Philipe Casanova chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Croft. Mike Croft powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.39
Bruno Quaresma passes the ball forward to Thomas Morales. Thomas Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Moore. Adam Moore powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Tiago Mendes!
10.34
Jean-Marc Kelban controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Britton. Eddie Britton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.52
0-1David Fox flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza whips in a cross ball towards Mike Croft. Mike Croft is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mike Croft!
22.44
Thomas Morales chips 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. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eddie Britton!
26.08
Jean-Marc Kelban makes a simple pass to Eddie Britton. Eddie Britton whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Tiago Mendes.
27.13
1-1Romero P. Gainza barges into Samuel Fonseca. The referee calls over Romero P. Gainza and warns him to calm down! Samuel Fonseca stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.18
Thomas Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Moore. Adam Moore whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Britton. Eddie Britton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
36.05
Leon Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Winter. Robert Winter threads the ball through to Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
42.44
1-1Garba Yekini barges into Eddie Britton. Garba Yekini is warned by the referee! Eddie Britton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.44
1-1Adam Moore comes in with a late challenge on Garba Yekini. Adam Moore is shown the yellow card! Garba Yekini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Thomas Morales sees space and advances. Thomas Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Moore. Adam Moore is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
49.54
David Fox makes a simple pass to Mike Croft. Mike Croft shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
60.10
Bruno Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Marc Kelban. Jean-Marc Kelban surges forward with the ball. Jean-Marc Kelban knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tiago Mendes who gathers it comfortably.
61.03
Samuel Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Morales. Thomas Morales makes a simple pass to Eddie Britton. Eddie Britton lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam heads the ball goalwards. Tiago Mendes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.46
Uwe Hoeness takes it forward alone. Uwe Hoeness lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.41
2-1Armin Thiele makes a probing pass to Uwe Hoeness. Uwe Hoeness sees space and advances. Uwe Hoeness kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Britton but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.35
Samuel Fonseca makes a probing pass to Jean-Marc Kelban. Jean-Marc Kelban knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Moore. Adam Moore shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.19
Tim Dublin sees a break and surges forward. Tim Dublin makes a simple pass to Adam Moore. Adam Moore goes all the way! Adam Moore takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.18
Tim Dublin makes a simple pass to Thomas Morales. Thomas Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Britton. Eddie Britton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kieron Guppy.
78.36
Samuel Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Morales. Thomas Morales passes the ball forward to Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
79.53
Jean-Marc Kelban catches Philipe Casanova on the ankles. The referee calls over Jean-Marc Kelban and warns him to calm down! Philipe Casanova stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.47
Jean-Marc Kelban makes a simple pass to Adam Moore. Adam Moore shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
85.10
Mike Croft catches Tim Dublin on the ankles. Mike Croft is given a warning by the referee! Tim Dublin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.54
David Fox knocks the ball forward to Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler tries a spectacular long range effort but Glynn Gilchrist is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.4%
31.6%
Play Area
28.4%
44.2%
27.4%
Scorers