Match Report


BarnetBarnet     Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Bill RiggottB. Riggott55
G
1
G
49Warren EadieW. Eadie
Omer BellamyO. Bellamy57
D
2
D
68Nicola C. Di NataleN. Di Natale
Chris BloomerC. Bloomer56
D
3
D
68Gian Matteo BenussiG. Benussi
Alun CarterA. Carter49
D
4
D
57Silvio FernandesS. Fernandes
Tim MersonT. Merson69
M
5
M
74Darren PearceD. Pearce
Teddy RoyceT. Royce51
M
6
M
70Jimmy CroceJ. Croce
Alan CarterA. Carter51
M
7
M
70Simon ErlerS. Erler
Eddie BloomerE. Bloomer50
M
captain8
M
63Nicolas CaballeroN. Caballero
Gilles HigginbothamG. Higginbotham54
A
9
A
57Chris CarrickC. Carrick
Andy McGroryA. McGrory50
A
10
A
55Steve BeckhamS. Beckham
Wes BarryW. Barry49
A
11captain
A
50Jason ShearerJ. Shearer
 
Stanley RichardsS. Richards50
G
12
M
59Neil InceN. Ince
Gianluigi OrlandiniG. Orlandini50
M
13
D
50Gary McleodG. Mcleod
Andy WilliamsonA. Williamson49
M
14
A
50Ben HackworthB. Hackworth

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at The Hive Stadium where Barnet play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Barnet and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Scholes.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the match!
2.44
Nicolas Caballero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicolas Caballero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Omer Bellamy.
9.24
Silvio Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce threads a neat ball through to Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer edges inside the box! Jason Shearer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Bill Riggott.
10.53
Silvio Fernandes barges into Wes Barry. Silvio Fernandes is shown the yellow card! Wes Barry runs off the knock.
12.57
Silvio Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Simon Erler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Erler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Erler tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.37
Chris Bloomer makes a simple pass to Teddy Royce. Teddy Royce chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Higginbotham. Gilles Higginbotham shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Warren Eadie!
18.14
Alan Carter knocks the ball forward to Wes Barry. Wes Barry flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Higginbotham. Gilles Higginbotham side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Warren Eadie manages to keep it out.
20.50
Eddie Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Barry. Wes Barry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.04
Simon Erler knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick makes a defence splitting pass to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.57
Darren Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Steve Beckham controls it well on his chest. Steve Beckham cuts inside the box! Steve Beckham rockets a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
28.25
Nicolas Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.43
Tim Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Higginbotham. Gilles Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Barry. Wes Barry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
36.04
Alan Carter flicks a high pass forward. Wes Barry collects the pass. Wes Barry shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
39.31
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.40
Teddy Royce darts forward. Teddy Royce threads a neat, attacking ball through to Wes Barry. Wes Barry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barnet appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brighton and Hove Albion players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Barnet kick off!
47.33
Nicola C. Di Natale sees Darren Pearce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Pearce makes an attacking run forward. Darren Pearce shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
51.06
Silvio Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Croce. Jimmy Croce sees Jason Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Shearer threads a neat ball through to Chris Carrick. Alun Carter comes in with a late challenge on Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
57.16
Teddy Royce catches Nicolas Caballero on the ankles. The referee calls over Teddy Royce and shows him a yellow card! Nicolas Caballero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.42
With some swift thinking, Simon Erler plays the ball forward to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alun Carter.
65.56
Alun Carter decides to run forward with the ball. Alun Carter sees a break and surges forward. Alun Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Barry. Wes Barry gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Warren Eadie had no chance!! Goal for Barnet!
69.23
Alan Carter threads a neat ball through to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory shoots from distance. Warren Eadie gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
71.22
Alan Carter makes a beautiful solo run. Alan Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Barry. Wes Barry beats his man to it with a header but it is deflected wide by Nicola C. Di Natale.
72.42
Corner kick to Barnet. Alun Carter plays it out to the edge of the box. Silvio Fernandes steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
83.32
Simon Erler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Bill Riggott manages to gather it effortlessly.
84.30
Silvio Fernandes runs forward with the ball. Silvio Fernandes makes a simple pass to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham plays a one-two with Chris Carrick and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Steve Beckham provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.02
Darren Pearce clumsily knocks into Alan Carter. The referee calls over Darren Pearce and shows him a yellow card! Alan Carter runs off the knock.
90.00
Simon Erler chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick makes a probing pass to Steve Beckham but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Barnet

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
28.2%
44.9%
26.9%

Scorers
Wes Barry 40, 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wes Barry of Barnet

Match Ratings
1.Bill Riggott (GK)
7
2.Omer Bellamy (DEF)
6
3.Chris Bloomer (DEF)
6
4.Alun Carter (DEF)
8
5.Tim Merson (MID)
6
6.Teddy Royce (MID)yellow card
7
7.Alan Carter (MID)
7
8.Eddie Bloomer (MID)
6
9.Gilles Higginbotham (ATT)
7
10.Andy McGrory (ATT)
6
11.Wes Barry (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Stanley Richards (GK)
0
13.Gianluigi Orlandini (MID)
0
14.Andy Williamson (MID)
0

1.Warren Eadie (GK)
7
2.Nicola C. Di Natale (DEF)
6
3.Gian Matteo Benussi (DEF)
7
4.Silvio Fernandes (DEF)yellow card
7
5.Darren Pearce (MID)yellow card
6
6.Jimmy Croce (MID)
6
7.Simon Erler (MID)
7
8.Nicolas Caballero (MID)
6
9.Chris Carrick (ATT)
6
10.Steve Beckham (ATT)
6
11.Jason Shearer (ATT)
7
 
12.Neil Ince (MID)
0
13.Gary Mcleod (DEF)
0
14.Ben Hackworth (ATT)
0