Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 19,652 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Newcastle United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Newcastle United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off the first half!
2.36
0-0Bruno Quaresma brings the ball forward. Bruno Quaresma makes a probing pass to Eddie Britton. Eddie Britton knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Moore. Adam Moore connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.44
0-1Graham Britton kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Meiklejohn. Gary Meiklejohn surges forward with the ball. Gary Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Wright. Andy Wright is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andy Wright!
14.58
0-1Armin Thiele flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Morales. Thomas Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Britton. Eddie Britton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.53
Gary Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Masur. Nico Masur whips in a cross ball towards Andy Wright. Andy Wright flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.12
0-1Brighton and Hove Albion are easily keeping Newcastle United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
24.09
Uwe Borchard makes a simple pass to Alessandro Di Masi. Alessandro Di Masi advances with the ball. Alessandro Di Masi whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam powers a header at goal. Massimo Falcone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.09
Uwe Hoeness kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Britton. Eddie Britton plays a perfect one-two with Rainer Bräutigam and rushes in on goal... Eddie Britton shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.07
Kevin Burgess knocks the ball forward to Nico Masur. Nico Masur whips in a cross ball towards Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
38.05
Thomas Morales passes the ball forward to Eddie Britton. Eddie Britton shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
39.15
2-1Bruno Quaresma threads the ball through to Uwe Hoeness. Uwe Hoeness sees space and advances. Uwe Hoeness shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Massimo Falcone.
40.55
Thomas Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Moore. Adam Moore plays a perfect one-two with Eddie Britton and rushes in on goal... Adam Moore shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.27
Kevin Burgess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Masur. Nico Masur shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.29
Uwe Hoeness passes the ball forward to Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Moore. Adam Moore directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Thomas Morales knocks the ball forward to Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam goes all the way! Rainer Bräutigam shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Newcastle United kicking off!
48.24
Thomas Morales knocks the ball forward to Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam plays a perfect one-two with Adam Moore and rushes in on goal... Rainer Bräutigam shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.07
Nick Crooks knocks the ball forward to Kevin Burgess. Kevin Burgess knocks the ball forward to Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale whips in a cross ball towards Nico Masur. Nico Masur powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nico Masur!
54.35
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
57.07
Uwe Borchard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Hoeness. Uwe Hoeness passes the ball forward to Eddie Britton. Eddie Britton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Massimo Falcone who gathers it comfortably.
59.02
Craig Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Masur. Nico Masur shoots from 20 yards. Glynn Gilchrist easily smothers it.
60.42
Armin Thiele makes a probing pass to Uwe Hoeness. Uwe Hoeness chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam goes all the way! Rainer Bräutigam shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.08
Uwe Hoeness passes the ball forward to Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Britton. Eddie Britton powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.06
Gary Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Henry Stockdale. Henry Stockdale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.18
Craig Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Masur. Nico Masur controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.56
3-2Gary Meiklejohn catches Uwe Hoeness on the ankles. The referee calls over Gary Meiklejohn and warns him to calm down! Uwe Hoeness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.51
Brighton and Hove Albion are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
78.14
Kevin Burgess sees space and advances. Kevin Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Nico Masur. Nico Masur connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Glynn Gilchrist had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
81.11
Uwe Hoeness flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Moore. Adam Moore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.32
Alberto Costa passes the ball forward to Craig Potts. Craig Potts decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Potts whips in a cross ball towards Nico Masur. Nico Masur is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.26
3-3Uwe Hoeness knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Moore. Adam Moore knocks the ball forward to Eddie Britton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
28.6%
41.6%
29.9%
Scorers
| Rainer Bräutigam 24 Eddie Britton 30, 63 | Andy Wright 9 Nico Masur 49, 78 |