Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stephen InceS. Ince57
G
1
G
44Omer JohnsonO. Johnson
Gian Matteo BenussiG. Benussi68
D
2
D
61Des UpsonD. Upson
Silvio FernandesS. Fernandes57
D
3captain
D
45Leon RöslerL. Rösler
Gary McleodG. Mcleod50
D
4
D
45Nigel PalmerN. Palmer
Simon ErlerS. Erler70
M
5
D
42Stan AdamsS. Adams
Nicolas CaballeroN. Caballero64
M
6
M
57Ian DaviesI. Davies
Neil InceN. Ince59
M
7
M
57Dion AthertonD. Atherton
Anton de GrootA. de Groot48
M
8
M
51Marc SachsM. Sachs
Chris CarrickC. Carrick58
A
9
M
49Lomano OakleyL. Oakley
Gavin VickersG. Vickers54
A
10
A
49Lomano BrambleL. Bramble
Noel LisbieN. Lisbie52
A
captain11
A
48Matt McStayM. McStay
 
Jason ShearerJ. Shearer50
A
12
M
47Arthur KerrA. Kerr
Pascal LorenzP. Lorenz50
A
13
A
46Callum MortonC. Morton
Warren EadieW. Eadie49
G
14
G
44Luke BaileyL. Bailey

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 4,254 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 Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Crooks.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the match!
2.35
Marc Sachs decides to run forward with the ball. Marc Sachs edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Marc Sachs provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
6.29
Ian Davies darts forward. Ian Davies sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.55
Lomano Oakley hits a low pass to Matt McStay. Matt McStay sees Lomano Bramble just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Lomano Bramble tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
14.32
Neil Ince threads the ball through to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Rösler.
15.14
Nigel Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Davies. Ian Davies flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Bramble collects the pass. Lomano Bramble runs straight at the defence! Lomano Bramble comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper, Stephen Ince, sees it late!! Goal for Tranmere Rovers!
20.22
Without breaking stride, Gian Matteo Benussi plays the ball forward to Neil Ince. Neil Ince plays the ball forward to Gavin Vickers. Gavin Vickers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.49
Neil Ince threads a neat ball through to Noel Lisbie. Noel Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Des Upson.
24.05
Marc Sachs surges forward with the ball. Marc Sachs shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Stephen Ince manages to gather it.
28.38
Leon Rösler flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Sachs. Marc Sachs threads a neat ball through to Matt McStay. Matt McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.21
Nicolas Caballero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicolas Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Lisbie but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.26
Lomano Oakley passes the ball forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Silvio Fernandes.
36.25
Simon Erler flicks a high pass forward. Chris Carrick controls it well on his chest. Chris Carrick makes a pass forward but Gavin Vickers is yards offside!
39.51
Silvio Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Simon Erler. With imagination, Simon Erler plays the ball forward to Gavin Vickers. Gavin Vickers plays a one-two with Chris Carrick and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gavin Vickers provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brighton and Hove Albion players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers get the second half underway!
47.53
Nicolas Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Vickers. Gavin Vickers makes a simple pass, allowing Chris Carrick to run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Chris Carrick provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Omer Johnson manages to gather it.
48.27
Dion Atherton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gian Matteo Benussi.
51.02
Nigel Palmer breaks forward. Nigel Palmer picks a pass forward to Matt McStay. Matt McStay makes a defence splitting pass to Lomano Bramble. Gian Matteo Benussi catches Lomano Bramble on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
53.14
Gian Matteo Benussi makes a simple pass to Nicolas Caballero. Nicolas Caballero knocks the ball forward to Gavin Vickers. Gavin Vickers shoots from long range but it is miles over!
54.57
Stan Adams threads a neat ball through to Marc Sachs. Marc Sachs hits a low pass to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.41
Leon Rösler threads the ball through to Dion Atherton. Dion Atherton passes the ball forward to Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Mcleod.
65.30
Simon Erler passes the ball forward to Gavin Vickers. Gavin Vickers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
66.23
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
67.04
Marc Sachs flicks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble lofts in a cross ball towards Matt McStay. Matt McStay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
69.58
Nigel Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Dion Atherton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dion Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Mcleod.
71.10
Dion Atherton makes a beautiful solo run. Dion Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Matt McStay. Matt McStay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
72.09
Anton de Groot barges into Dion Atherton. The referee calls over Anton de Groot and warns him to calm down! Dion Atherton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.11
Silvio Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Caballero collects the pass. Nicolas Caballero hits a low pass to Gavin Vickers. Gavin Vickers runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Gavin Vickers provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
78.11
Lomano Oakley knocks the ball forward to Matt McStay. Matt McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Ince who gathers it comfortably.
79.44
Gary Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Simon Erler. Simon Erler chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Vickers. Gavin Vickers edges inside the box! Gavin Vickers side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.56
Neil Ince threads a neat ball through to Gavin Vickers. Gavin Vickers finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
89.13
Leon Rösler chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Davies. Ian Davies threads a neat ball through to Matt McStay. Matt McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Bramble. Lomano Bramble directs the ball goalwards with his head. Lomano Bramble scores for Tranmere Rovers!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

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

Possession
38.4%
61.6%
Play Area
29.1%
44.2%
26.7%

Scorers
Marc Sachs 2
Lomano Bramble 15, 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lomano Bramble of Tranmere Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Stephen Ince (GK)
6
2.Gian Matteo Benussi (DEF)
6
3.Silvio Fernandes (DEF)
6
4.Gary Mcleod (DEF)
6
5.Simon Erler (MID)
6
6.Nicolas Caballero (MID)
6
7.Neil Ince (MID)
6
8.Anton de Groot (MID)
5
9.Chris Carrick (ATT)
6
10.Gavin Vickers (ATT)
7
11.Noel Lisbie (ATT)
6
 
12.Jason Shearer (ATT)
0
13.Pascal Lorenz (ATT)
0
14.Warren Eadie (GK)
0

1.Omer Johnson (GK)
6
2.Des Upson (DEF)
6
3.Leon Rösler (DEF)
6
4.Nigel Palmer (DEF)
6
5.Stan Adams (DEF)
6
6.Ian Davies (MID)
7
7.Dion Atherton (MID)
7
8.Marc Sachs (MID)goal scored
9
9.Lomano Oakley (MID)
6
10.Lomano Bramble (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Matt McStay (ATT)
7
 
12.Arthur Kerr (MID)
0
13.Callum Morton (ATT)
0
14.Luke Bailey (GK)
0