Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     Northampton TownNorthampton Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Warren EadieW. Eadie49
G
1
G
49George WatersG. Waters
Nicola C. Di NataleN. Di Natale68
D
2
D
58Gareth ProctorG. Proctor
Gian Matteo BenussiG. Benussi68
D
3
D
55Daniel LofthouseD. Lofthouse
Silvio FernandesS. Fernandes57
D
4
D
52Martin Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua
Darren PearceD. Pearce74
M
5
D
51Mervin McManamanM. McManaman
Jimmy CroceJ. Croce70
M
6
M
55Marcus GerrardM. Gerrard
Simon ErlerS. Erler70
M
7
M
53Stefano MarchegianiS. Marchegiani
Nicolas CaballeroN. Caballero63
M
8
M
53Mike NichollsM. Nicholls
Chris CarrickC. Carrick57
A
9
A
58Said DitewigS. Ditewig
Steve BeckhamS. Beckham55
A
10captain
A
49Graeme BeckhamG. Beckham
Jason ShearerJ. Shearer50
A
captain11
A
49Liam MilburnL. Milburn
 
Neil InceN. Ince59
M
12
D
49Oliver SeelerO. Seeler
Gary McleodG. Mcleod50
D
13
M
47Ugo EustaceU. Eustace
Ben HackworthB. Hackworth50
A
14
D
45Graham GowerG. Gower

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 4,157 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Nicholls.


0.00
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion get the match underway!
3.45
With some swift thinking, Mike Nicholls plays the ball forward to Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Milburn but the linesman indicates offside!
6.37
Mike Nicholls makes a simple pass to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig shoots from distance. Solid save from Warren Eadie.
8.21
Simon Erler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Waters who gathers it comfortably.
10.31
From the throw-in, Daniel Lofthouse picks out Martin Lua-Lua. Martin Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Gerrard easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus Gerrard chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
15.41
Gian Matteo Benussi threads a neat ball through to Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce knocks the ball forward to Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
16.09
Jimmy Croce kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
20.27
Marcus Gerrard passes the ball forward to Liam Milburn. Liam Milburn shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
21.42
Gian Matteo Benussi makes a beautiful solo run. Gian Matteo Benussi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer threads the ball through to Steve Beckham but he's offside!
22.45
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.14
Simon Erler passes the ball forward to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham cuts inside the box! Steve Beckham shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! George Waters had no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
33.32
Gian Matteo Benussi hits a low pass to Simon Erler. With great vision, Simon Erler plays the ball forward to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
34.43
Mervin McManaman hits a low pass to Marcus Gerrard. Marcus Gerrard threads a neat ball through to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicola C. Di Natale.
39.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Jimmy Croce plays the ball forward to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick plays a scrappy one-two with Jason Shearer and advances towards the goal... Chris Carrick strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.14
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
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. Northampton Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Northampton Town players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Northampton Town kick off the second half!
47.41
Marcus Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Said Ditewig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Said Ditewig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Warren Eadie is on top of it.
51.47
Mervin McManaman brings the ball forward. Mervin McManaman plays the ball forward to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Warren Eadie comfortably smothers it!
53.56
Simon Erler flicks a high pass forward to Chris Carrick who brings the ball under control. Chris Carrick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Waters who gathers it comfortably.
54.08
Simon Erler chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
59.42
Silvio Fernandes decides to run forward with the ball. Silvio Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Chris Carrick holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Carrick plays a one-two with Jason Shearer and advances towards the goal... Chris Carrick makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.30
Silvio Fernandes catches Graeme Beckham on the ankles. Silvio Fernandes is shown the yellow card! Graeme Beckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.57
Jimmy Croce chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.45
Martin Lua-Lua punts the ball hopefully upfield. Said Ditewig whips in a cross ball towards Liam Milburn. Liam Milburn flicks the ball with his head. Warren Eadie is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
79.36
Darren Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Jason Shearer who brings the ball under control. Jason Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.18
Daniel Lofthouse makes a simple pass to Marcus Gerrard. Marcus Gerrard hits a low pass to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.18
Darren Pearce plays the ball forward to Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Waters who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Northampton Town
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
22.2%
43.2%
34.6%

Scorers
Steve Beckham 26
Chris Carrick 59
Liam Milburn 71

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

1.George Waters (GK)
6
2.Gareth Proctor (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Lofthouse (DEF)
6
4.Martin Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
5.Mervin McManaman (DEF)
7
6.Marcus Gerrard (MID)
7
7.Stefano Marchegiani (MID)
6
8.Mike Nicholls (MID)
7
9.Said Ditewig (ATT)
7
10.Graeme Beckham (ATT)
6
11.Liam Milburn (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Oliver Seeler (DEF)
0
13.Ugo Eustace (MID)
0
14.Graham Gower (DEF)
0