Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     BrentfordBrentford
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Warren EadieW. Eadie49
G
1
G
53Richard GodberR. Godber
Nicola C. Di NataleN. Di Natale68
D
2captain
D
55Dietmar BorchardD. Borchard
Gian Matteo BenussiG. Benussi68
D
3
D
51Aimo CircatiA. Circati
Silvio FernandesS. Fernandes57
D
4
D
46Sylvain BestS. Best
Darren PearceD. Pearce74
M
5
M
51Albrecht SchneiderA. Schneider
Jimmy CroceJ. Croce70
M
6
M
49Enrico MazzolaE. Mazzola
Simon ErlerS. Erler70
M
7
M
47Darius MarrD. Marr
Nicolas CaballeroN. Caballero63
M
8
M
44Peter CutlerP. Cutler
Chris CarrickC. Carrick57
A
9
A
57Omer PalmerO. Palmer
Steve BeckhamS. Beckham55
A
10
A
57Elena CanoE. Cano
Jason ShearerJ. Shearer50
A
captain11
A
53Gary SinclairG. Sinclair
 
Neil InceN. Ince59
M
12
A
52Eoin HackworthE. Hackworth
Gary McleodG. Mcleod50
D
13
A
50Pablo RomanP. Roman
Ben HackworthB. Hackworth50
A
14
M
42Hennie MoelikerH. Moeliker

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Brentford. A crowd of 4,838 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Brentford are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Grondin.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
2.01
Silvio Fernandes darts forward. Silvio Fernandes sees Chris Carrick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Carrick knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jason Shearer is offside!
3.14
Darius Marr threads a neat ball through to Omer Palmer. Omer Palmer knocks the ball forward, putting Elena Cano through on goal. Elena Cano rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Warren Eadie comfortably smothers it!
12.50
Simon Erler flicks a high ball forward to Steve Beckham who takes it down. Steve Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sylvain Best.
14.10
Sylvain Best flicks a high pass forward. Darius Marr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darius Marr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Sinclair. Gary Sinclair shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
16.19
Simon Erler flicks a high pass forward. Chris Carrick holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Carrick skips past Sylvain Best! Chris Carrick shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.28
Nicola C. Di Natale kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Jason Shearer controls it well on his chest. Jason Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Godber who gathers it comfortably.
20.27
Darius Marr knocks the ball forward to Omer Palmer. Omer Palmer knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Cano. Elena Cano outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Warren Eadie with no chance!! Goal for Brentford!
26.34
Albrecht Schneider brings the ball forward. Albrecht Schneider tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
28.40
Gian Matteo Benussi makes a simple pass to Darren Pearce. Darren Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Steve Beckham through on goal. Aimo Circati catches Steve Beckham on the ankles. Penalty for Brighton and Hove Albion!!
28.40
The referee points to the spot..
29.57
Jason Shearer takes a short run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.05
Nicola C. Di Natale flicks a high pass forward to Darren Pearce who brings the ball under control. Darren Pearce makes a probing pass to Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
32.22
Simon Erler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Erler whips in a cross ball towards Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Richard Godber had no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
36.14
Enrico Mazzola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Palmer. Omer Palmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
42.25
Enrico Mazzola clumsily knocks into Simon Erler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Erler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Simon Erler hits a low pass to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Godber who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Brentford have changed their lineup with Eoin Hackworth replacing Sylvain Best. The Brentford players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Brentford get the second half underway!
60.39
Brentford have made a substitution with Pablo Roman replacing Elena Cano .
61.41
Darren Pearce knocks the ball forward to Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.37
Dietmar Borchard catches Steve Beckham on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Beckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.51
Enrico Mazzola sees Gary Sinclair in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Sinclair controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
71.23
Darren Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Jason Shearer who brings the ball under control. Jason Shearer advances inside the box! Jason Shearer shoots from just inside the box but somehow Richard Godber manages to keep it out.
73.07
Aimo Circati barges into Steve Beckham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Beckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.19
Nicola C. Di Natale takes it forward alone. Nicola C. Di Natale makes a probing pass to Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dietmar Borchard.
78.01
Gian Matteo Benussi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Erler. Simon Erler takes it forward alone. Simon Erler lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Beckham. Steve Beckham finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steve Beckham!
87.45
Enrico Mazzola threads the ball through to Gary Sinclair. Gary Sinclair shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Brentford
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
20.8%
42.9%
36.4%

Scorers
Jason Shearer 30 (p)
Chris Carrick 32
Steve Beckham 78
Elena Cano 20
Gary Sinclair 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Erler of Brighton and Hove Albion

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

1.Richard Godber (GK)
6
2.Dietmar Borchard (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Aimo Circati (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Sylvain Best (DEF)
6
5.Albrecht Schneider (MID)
6
6.Enrico Mazzola (MID)yellow card
6
7.Darius Marr (MID)
6
8.Peter Cutler (MID)
6
9.Omer Palmer (ATT)
7
10.Elena Cano (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gary Sinclair (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Eoin Hackworth (ATT)
6
13.Pablo Roman (ATT)
6
14.Hennie Moeliker (MID)
0