Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     DarlingtonDarlington
Computer Player Computer Player Chris Brooks Chris Brooks
Warren EadieW. Eadie49
G
1
G
50Brian WatsonB. Watson
Gian Matteo BenussiG. Benussi68
D
2
D
52Vincenzo PalumboV. Palumbo
Silvio FernandesS. Fernandes57
D
3
D
41Sebastiao RibeiroS. Ribeiro
Gary McleodG. Mcleod50
D
4captain
D
49Arturo SerranoA. Serrano
Darren PearceD. Pearce74
M
5
D
40Alistair HallA. Hall
Jimmy CroceJ. Croce70
M
6
D
40Daniel ImpeyD. Impey
Simon ErlerS. Erler70
M
7
M
40Tommy WoodgateT. Woodgate
Nicolas CaballeroN. Caballero63
M
8
M
51Samuel FerreiraS. Ferreira
Chris CarrickC. Carrick57
A
9
A
43Craig ScowcroftC. Scowcroft
Steve BeckhamS. Beckham55
A
10
A
41Alfonso CampolonghiA. Campolonghi
Jason ShearerJ. Shearer50
A
captain11
A
49Luis OliveiraL. Oliveira
 
Neil InceN. Ince59
M
12
D
53Gennaro BressanG. Bressan
Ben HackworthB. Hackworth50
A
13
M
58Gary ClemenceG. Clemence
Anton de GrootA. de Groot48
M
14
A
46Mario SchaapM. Schaap

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Darlington. A crowd of 4,531 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 Darlington appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Mike.


0.00
Darlington start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.26
Arturo Serrano brings the ball forward. Arturo Serrano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfonso Campolonghi. Alfonso Campolonghi lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but Gary Mcleod blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
3.19
Simon Erler chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham threads the ball through into the box. Chris Carrick cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.04
Darren Pearce threads a neat ball through to Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Palumbo.
12.21
Gian Matteo Benussi knocks the ball forward to Simon Erler. Simon Erler sees Chris Carrick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Carrick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.21
With imagination, Silvio Fernandes plays the ball forward to Simon Erler. Simon Erler runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Simon Erler knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
15.15
Darren Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Chris Carrick who brings the ball under control. Chris Carrick plays a scrappy one-two with Steve Beckham and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Chris Carrick provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.17
Gary Mcleod sees Nicolas Caballero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Caballero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer plays a quick one-two with Steve Beckham and rushes in on goal... Jason Shearer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Brian Watson smothers it!
20.48
Jimmy Croce flicks a high ball forward to Jason Shearer who takes it down. Jason Shearer shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
21.48
Tommy Woodgate darts forward. Tommy Woodgate cuts inside the box! Tommy Woodgate muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
24.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Simon Erler plays the ball forward to Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Palumbo.
26.05
Jimmy Croce takes it forward alone. Jimmy Croce passes the ball forward but Steve Beckham is offside!
28.31
Tommy Woodgate flicks a high ball forward to Luis Oliveira who takes it down. Luis Oliveira passes the ball forward but Alfonso Campolonghi is offside!
33.40
Nicolas Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham plays a scrappy one-two with Chris Carrick and advances towards the goal... Steve Beckham shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Brian Watson with no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
40.49
Silvio Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Erler. Simon Erler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer knocks the ball forward, putting Steve Beckham through on goal. Steve Beckham side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.16
Samuel Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Darren Pearce hits a low pass to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick plays a one-two with Steve Beckham and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Chris Carrick provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Chris Carrick scores for Brighton and Hove Albion!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
48.25
Darren Pearce threads the ball through to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham shoots from 25 yards but Brian Watson reads it well. Good keeping!
51.43
Simon Erler picks a pass forward to Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
53.36
Nicolas Caballero hits a low pass to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.10
Tommy Woodgate threads the ball through to Craig Scowcroft. Craig Scowcroft lofts in a cross ball towards Alfonso Campolonghi. Alfonso Campolonghi heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.21
Nicolas Caballero threads the ball through to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
60.07
Gary Mcleod knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Croce. Jimmy Croce kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Brian Watson. What a great pair of hands!
61.58
Samuel Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
63.50
Darren Pearce passes the ball forward to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastiao Ribeiro.
65.28
Silvio Fernandes decides to run forward with the ball. Silvio Fernandes passes the ball forward to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham plays a quick one-two with Chris Carrick and rushes in on goal... Steve Beckham takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.54
Gian Matteo Benussi flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Croce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jimmy Croce darts forward. Jimmy Croce lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Brian Watson gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
67.46
Samuel Ferreira hacks Simon Erler from behind! The referee warns Samuel Ferreira to calm down! Simon Erler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.10
Jimmy Croce flicks a high pass forward. Jason Shearer controls it well on his chest. Jason Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
79.40
Sebastiao Ribeiro barges into Jason Shearer. The referee calls over Sebastiao Ribeiro and shows him a yellow card! Jason Shearer stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.59
Vincenzo Palumbo clumsily knocks into Steve Beckham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Beckham runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Darlington
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
77%
23%
Play Area
19.5%
43.7%
36.8%

Scorers
Steve Beckham 33, 40
Chris Carrick 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steve Beckham of Brighton and Hove Albion

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

1.Brian Watson (GK)
7
2.Vincenzo Palumbo (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Sebastiao Ribeiro (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Arturo Serrano (DEF)
6
5.Alistair Hall (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Impey (DEF)
6
7.Tommy Woodgate (MID)
6
8.Samuel Ferreira (MID)
6
9.Craig Scowcroft (ATT)
6
10.Alfonso Campolonghi (ATT)
6
11.Luis Oliveira (ATT)
6
 
12.Gennaro Bressan (DEF)
0
13.Gary Clemence (MID)
0
14.Mario Schaap (ATT)
0