Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Warren EadieW. Eadie49
G
1
G
60Luís SalgadoL. Salgado
Nicola C. Di NataleN. Di Natale68
D
2
D
62Kevin ArmstrongK. Armstrong
Gian Matteo BenussiG. Benussi68
D
3captain
D
58John CollymoreJ. Collymore
Silvio FernandesS. Fernandes57
D
4
D
58Jose Javier MenendezJ. Menendez
Darren PearceD. Pearce74
M
5
D
50Titus VassellT. Vassell
Jimmy CroceJ. Croce70
M
6
M
74Steve RizaS. Riza
Simon ErlerS. Erler70
M
7
M
70Pier G. SemioliP. Semioli
Nicolas CaballeroN. Caballero63
M
8
M
62Kevin ClelandK. Cleland
Chris CarrickC. Carrick57
A
9
M
49Gary BloomerG. Bloomer
Steve BeckhamS. Beckham55
A
10
A
71Nicky PriestleyN. Priestley
Jason ShearerJ. Shearer50
A
captain11
A
64Dave MurphyD. Murphy
 
Neil InceN. Ince59
M
12
A
57Phil MasonP. Mason
Gary McleodG. Mcleod50
D
13
A
51Clive GardnerC. Gardner
Ben HackworthB. Hackworth50
A
14
D
49Anthony ButtA. Butt

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Blackburn Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Grondin.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the match!
3.29
Nicola C. Di Natale passes the ball forward to Jimmy Croce. Jimmy Croce passes the ball forward to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.54
Jimmy Croce knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham plays a quick one-two with Jason Shearer and rushes in on goal... Steve Beckham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.47
Steve Beckham hacks Jose Javier Menendez from behind! Steve Beckham is warned by the referee! Jose Javier Menendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.53
Without breaking stride, Nicolas Caballero plays the ball forward to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Jason Shearer controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Jason Shearer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.28
Kevin Armstrong knocks the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Semioli. Pier G. Semioli knocks the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Nicky Priestley provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.44
Simon Erler sees space and advances. Simon Erler threads the ball through to Steve Beckham but he's offside!
30.05
Silvio Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Erler. Simon Erler flicks a high pass forward. Steve Beckham collects the pass. Steve Beckham rushes past Titus Vassell! Steve Beckham comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.43
Brighton and Hove Albion are in full control of this game.
39.14
Jimmy Croce 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 advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Chris Carrick provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Luís Salgado manages to keep it out.
40.14
Kevin Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
42.01
Kevin Cleland passes the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicola C. Di Natale.
44.15
Darren Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer plays a scrappy one-two with Chris Carrick and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jason Shearer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Jimmy Croce sees Chris Carrick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Carrick plays a scrappy one-two with Steve Beckham and advances towards the goal... Kevin Armstrong comes in with a late challenge on Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
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. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Blackburn Rovers start the second half!
47.12
Simon Erler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer sees Steve Beckham just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Steve Beckham provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.17
Gian Matteo Benussi decides to run forward with the ball. Gian Matteo Benussi knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham advances inside the box! Steve Beckham cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.12
Jimmy Croce sees Jason Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Shearer shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Steve Riza plays the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley hits a low pass to Dave Murphy. Some silky footwork from Dave Murphy provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.28
Simon Erler flicks a high pass forward. Chris Carrick holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Carrick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.18
Kevin Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Priestley controls it well on his chest. Nicky Priestley skips past Silvio Fernandes! Nicky Priestley shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Warren Eadie with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
81.07
Titus Vassell knocks the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. With some swift thinking, Kevin Cleland plays the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley makes a probing pass to Dave Murphy but he's offside!
83.49
Gian Matteo Benussi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Jason Shearer controls it well on his chest. Jason Shearer plays a one-two with Steve Beckham and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jason Shearer provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
Pier G. Semioli threads the ball through to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy puts a great ball through. Nicky Priestley runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Blackburn Rovers
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
21.1%
44.7%
34.2%

Scorers
Steve Beckham 5, 30
Jason Shearer 19
Nicky Priestley 77

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

1.Luís Salgado (GK)
6
2.Kevin Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.John Collymore (DEF)
6
4.Jose Javier Menendez (DEF)
6
5.Titus Vassell (DEF)
6
6.Steve Riza (MID)
6
7.Pier G. Semioli (MID)
6
8.Kevin Cleland (MID)
6
9.Gary Bloomer (MID)
6
10.Nicky Priestley (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Dave Murphy (ATT)
6
 
12.Phil Mason (ATT)
0
13.Clive Gardner (ATT)
0
14.Anthony Butt (DEF)
0