Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Brunton Park where Carlisle United play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Carlisle United and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Carrick.


0.00
The whistle blows and Carlisle United get the match underway!
2.16
Nicola C. Di Natale threads a neat ball through to Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
4.57
Jimmy Croce barges into Ivan Cole. The referee calls over Jimmy Croce and warns him to calm down! Ivan Cole hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.17
With a delightful solo run, Simon Erler stretches the opposition's defence. Simon Erler shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.45
Jimmy Croce threads a neat ball through to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick runs straight at the defence! Chris Carrick shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.05
Silvio Fernandes hits a low pass to Nicolas Caballero. Nicolas Caballero makes a simple pass to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham plays a scrappy one-two with Jason Shearer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Steve Beckham provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper, Carlos Zamora, sees it late!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
15.31
Jimmy Croce hacks Ivan Cole from behind! The referee brings Jimmy Croce to one side and gives him another warning! Ivan Cole gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.51
Silvio Fernandes decides to run forward with the ball. Silvio Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Chris Carrick comfortably collects the pass. Chris Carrick lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
20.46
Ivan Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Milligan. Neil Milligan plays a one-two with Paul Greening and advances towards the goal... Neil Milligan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Milligan!
26.41
Patricio Romero sees Dion Williams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Williams tries a spectacular long range effort. Dion Williams scores for Carlisle United!!
30.32
Brendan Sinclair knocks the ball forward to Dion Williams. Dion Williams knocks the ball forward to Neil Milligan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.15
Ivan Cole flicks a high ball forward to Paul Greening who takes it down. Paul Greening sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Carlisle United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
34.59
Ivan Cole surges forward with the ball. Ivan Cole whips in a cross ball towards Neil Milligan. Neil Milligan makes a deft header. Warren Eadie didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.09
Diego Montaperto flicks a high ball forward to Alun Gower who takes it down. Alun Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Williams. Dion Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Greening. With a superhuman jump, Paul Greening connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Warren Eadie had no chance!! Goal for Carlisle United!
42.33
Silvio Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Erler. Simon Erler flicks a high pass forward. Chris Carrick holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Carrick knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Carlisle United 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
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
47.51
Ashley Todd flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Sinclair. Brendan Sinclair runs straight at the opposition's defence. Brendan Sinclair shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.01
Ashley Todd barges into Nicolas Caballero. The referee warns Ashley Todd to calm down! Nicolas Caballero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.48
Brendan Sinclair hits a low pass to Dion Williams. Dion Williams shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
53.09
Simon Erler clumsily knocks into Ivan Cole. The referee warns Simon Erler to calm down! Ivan Cole stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.42
Nicolas Caballero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicolas Caballero shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.06
Silvio Fernandes catches Paul Greening on the ankles. Silvio Fernandes is shown the yellow card! Paul Greening stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.08
Brendan Sinclair changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Brendan Sinclair lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Williams. Dion Williams outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.17
Simon Erler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer threads a neat, attacking ball through to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Carlos Zamora has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.17
Jimmy Croce makes a probing pass to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Zamora who gathers it comfortably.
77.09
Chris Carrick catches Diego Montaperto on the ankles. The referee calls over Chris Carrick and shows him a yellow card! Diego Montaperto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.48
Silvio Fernandes comes in with a late challenge on Neil Milligan. Silvio Fernandes is warned by the referee! Neil Milligan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.53
Darren Pearce runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Darren Pearce plays a scrappy one-two with Steve Beckham and advances towards the goal... Darren Pearce shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
84.29
Carlton Copping kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Sinclair. Brendan Sinclair flicks a high ball forward to Neil Milligan who takes it down. Neil Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Paul Greening. Paul Greening connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Jimmy Croce kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
5
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
6
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
28.9%
42.2%
28.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dion Williams of Carlisle United

Match Ratings
1.Carlos Zamora (GK)
6
2.Ashley Todd (DEF)
6
3.Diego Montaperto (DEF)
6
4.Carlton Copping (DEF)
6
5.Alun Gower (MID)
6
6.Brendan Sinclair (MID)
7
7.Ivan Cole (MID)
6
8.Patricio Romero (MID)
6
9.Paul Greening (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Neil Milligan (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Dion Williams (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Andy Flintlock (DEF)
0
13.Simon Bower (DEF)
0
14.Jody Eadie (DEF)
0

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