Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Warren EadieW. Eadie49
G
1
G
60Richard InceR. Ince
Nicola C. Di NataleN. Di Natale68
D
2
D
46Samuele MaiuriS. Maiuri
Gian Matteo BenussiG. Benussi68
D
3
D
44Carl ScalesC. Scales
Silvio FernandesS. Fernandes57
D
4
D
44Fredrik SalakoF. Salako
Darren PearceD. Pearce74
M
5
M
53Darius MonkD. Monk
Jimmy CroceJ. Croce70
M
6
M
48James ForbesJ. Forbes
Simon ErlerS. Erler70
M
7
M
47Ross GrimandiR. Grimandi
Nicolas CaballeroN. Caballero63
M
8
M
45Paolo PlowrightP. Plowright
Chris CarrickC. Carrick57
A
9
A
63Warren WoodgateW. Woodgate
Steve BeckhamS. Beckham55
A
10
A
58Wes CleggW. Clegg
Jason ShearerJ. Shearer50
A
captain11captain
A
51Morris ForbesM. Forbes
 
Neil InceN. Ince59
M
12
G
51Dennis PetersD. Peters
Gary McleodG. Mcleod50
D
13
A
47Alan BastinA. Bastin
Ben HackworthB. Hackworth50
A
14
A
46Ruel SmithR. Smith

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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 Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 4,198 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Crewe Alexandra are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Les Hamilton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
2.33
James Forbes passes the ball forward to Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.47
Nicola C. Di Natale threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Croce. Jimmy Croce flicks a high pass forward. Jason Shearer collects the pass. Jason Shearer shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.22
Jimmy Croce surges forward with the ball. Jimmy Croce knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
10.53
Nicola C. Di Natale deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Croce. Jimmy Croce flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick rushes past Fredrik Salako! Chris Carrick muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Richard Ince comfortably gets down and covers it.
12.01
James Forbes barges into Jimmy Croce. The referee calls over James Forbes and warns him to calm down! Jimmy Croce grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.29
Ross Grimandi hacks Jimmy Croce from behind! Ross Grimandi is warned by the referee! Jimmy Croce stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.48
Jimmy Croce clumsily knocks into Paolo Plowright. Jimmy Croce is warned by the referee! Paolo Plowright stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.10
Gian Matteo Benussi flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Croce controls it well on his chest. Jimmy Croce takes it forward alone. Jimmy Croce lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham makes a looping header on goal. The keeper, Richard Ince, sees it late!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
33.02
Ross Grimandi flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
39.03
Simon Erler plays the ball forward to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Carrick but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Darren Pearce threads a neat ball through to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra kick off!
48.14
Simon Erler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham plays a quick one-two with Chris Carrick and rushes in on goal... Steve Beckham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.13
Gian Matteo Benussi runs forward with the ball. Gian Matteo Benussi knocks the ball forward to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.30
Nicola C. Di Natale clumsily knocks into Morris Forbes. Nicola C. Di Natale is shown the yellow card! Morris Forbes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.47
Darren Pearce sees space and advances. Darren Pearce tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.53
Simon Erler knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
75.47
Darren Pearce makes a probing pass to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick edges inside the box! Chris Carrick makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Richard Ince with no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
78.24
Nicolas Caballero flicks a high ball forward to Jason Shearer who takes it down. Jason Shearer edges inside the box! Jason Shearer rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.29
Darren Pearce sees Steve Beckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuele Maiuri.
85.37
Simon Erler flicks a high pass forward. Jason Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Shearer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
89.46
Nicola C. Di Natale knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Croce. Jimmy Croce flicks a high pass forward to Steve Beckham who brings the ball under control. Steve Beckham threads a neat, attacking ball through to Chris Carrick. Some silky footwork from Chris Carrick provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Crewe Alexandra
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
17.5%
44.4%
38.1%

Scorers
Steve Beckham 26, 48
Chris Carrick 75, 89
Jason Shearer 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Carrick of Brighton and Hove Albion

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

1.Richard Ince (GK)
6
2.Samuele Maiuri (DEF)
6
3.Carl Scales (DEF)
6
4.Fredrik Salako (DEF)
6
5.Darius Monk (MID)
6
6.James Forbes (MID)
6
7.Ross Grimandi (MID)
6
8.Paolo Plowright (MID)
6
9.Warren Woodgate (ATT)
6
10.Wes Clegg (ATT)
6
11.Morris Forbes (ATT)
6
 
12.Dennis Peters (GK)
0
13.Alan Bastin (ATT)
0
14.Ruel Smith (ATT)
0