Match Report


Northampton TownNorthampton Town     Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Liam JacobsL. Jacobs59
G
1
G
57Stephen InceS. Ince
Daniel LofthouseD. Lofthouse56
D
2
D
68Gian Matteo BenussiG. Benussi
Martin Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua53
D
3
D
57Silvio FernandesS. Fernandes
Oliver SeelerO. Seeler49
D
4
D
50Gary McleodG. Mcleod
Graham GowerG. Gower46
D
5
M
70Simon ErlerS. Erler
Stefano MarchegianiS. Marchegiani55
M
6
M
64Nicolas CaballeroN. Caballero
Mike NichollsM. Nicholls53
M
7
M
59Neil InceN. Ince
Richard WatsonR. Watson53
M
8
M
48Anton de GrootA. de Groot
Said DitewigS. Ditewig59
A
9
A
58Chris CarrickC. Carrick
Sebastian MöllerS. Möller52
A
captain10
A
54Gavin VickersG. Vickers
John CoppingJ. Copping51
A
11captain
A
52Noel LisbieN. Lisbie
 
Liam MilburnL. Milburn50
A
12
A
51Pascal LorenzP. Lorenz
George WatersG. Waters49
G
13
A
50Jason ShearerJ. Shearer
Graeme BeckhamG. Beckham49
A
14
G
49Warren EadieW. Eadie

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 4,547 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Mike.


0.00
Northampton Town kick off and get the first half underway!
2.55
Neil Ince flicks a high pass forward. Chris Carrick controls it well on his chest. Chris Carrick whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Vickers. Gavin Vickers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
3.45
Gian Matteo Benussi boots it upfield. Chris Carrick plays a one-two with Noel Lisbie and advances towards the goal... Chris Carrick comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
6.18
Mike Nicholls comes in with a late challenge on Neil Ince. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Ince stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.21
Richard Watson knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller lofts in a cross ball towards Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
22.15
Silvio Fernandes passes the ball forward to Simon Erler. Simon Erler hits a low pass to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick plays a one-two with Noel Lisbie and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Chris Carrick provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Liam Jacobs.
26.45
Neil Ince runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Ince shoots from distance but Liam Jacobs is on top of it.
27.40
Neil Ince passes the ball forward to Gavin Vickers. Gavin Vickers shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
33.23
Anton de Groot flicks a high pass forward. Chris Carrick collects the pass. Chris Carrick sees Noel Lisbie just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Noel Lisbie takes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Daniel Lofthouse!
36.43
Neil Ince threads a neat ball through to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Vickers. Gavin Vickers side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.47
Mike Nicholls makes a probing pass to John Copping. John Copping makes a simple pass, allowing Said Ditewig to run into the box. Said Ditewig looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
Said Ditewig hacks Gian Matteo Benussi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gian Matteo Benussi stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off the second half!
47.53
With a delightful solo run, Stefano Marchegiani stretches the opposition's defence. Stefano Marchegiani plays a sublime one-two with Said Ditewig and races in on goal... Some good footwork from Stefano Marchegiani provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.47
Silvio Fernandes takes a quick throw-in, which Gian Matteo Benussi takes on the chest. Gian Matteo Benussi flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Caballero. Nicolas Caballero chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Lisbie. Noel Lisbie whips in a cross ball towards Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.53
Martin Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Stefano Marchegiani. Stefano Marchegiani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Copping. John Copping plays a scrappy one-two with Sebastian Möller and advances towards the goal... Gary Mcleod barges into John Copping. John Copping appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
57.03
Silvio Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Erler. Simon Erler chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Vickers. Gavin Vickers shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
61.54
Oliver Seeler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Nicholls. Mike Nicholls decides to run forward with the ball. Mike Nicholls knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Möller but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
63.25
Neil Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Vickers. Gavin Vickers knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick powers a header at goal but is denied by Liam Jacobs. Excellent save.
75.45
Mike Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. John Copping controls it well on his chest. John Copping plays a scrappy one-two with Said Ditewig and advances towards the goal... John Copping looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.58
Neil Ince passes the ball forward to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
78.55
Martin Lua-Lua breaks forward. Martin Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig shoots from distance. Solid save from Stephen Ince. What a great pair of hands!
79.09
Richard Watson flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Möller who takes it down. Sebastian Möller whips in a cross ball towards Said Ditewig. With a superhuman jump, Said Ditewig connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Silvio Fernandes is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
83.46
Stefano Marchegiani sees space and advances. Stefano Marchegiani edges inside the box! Stefano Marchegiani comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
85.22
Mike Nicholls deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Copping. John Copping lofts in a cross ball towards Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Northampton Town

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
35.5%
39.5%
25%

Scorers
Said Ditewig 40
Stefano Marchegiani 48
Chris Carrick 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefano Marchegiani of Northampton Town

Match Ratings
1.Liam Jacobs (GK)
8
2.Daniel Lofthouse (DEF)
7
3.Martin Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
4.Oliver Seeler (DEF)
6
5.Graham Gower (DEF)
6
6.Stefano Marchegiani (MID)goal scored
9
7.Mike Nicholls (MID)yellow card
6
8.Richard Watson (MID)
6
9.Said Ditewig (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Sebastian Möller (ATT)
6
11.John Copping (ATT)
7
 
12.Liam Milburn (ATT)
0
13.George Waters (GK)
0
14.Graeme Beckham (ATT)
0

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)
8
8.Anton de Groot (MID)
6
9.Chris Carrick (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Gavin Vickers (ATT)
6
11.Noel Lisbie (ATT)
6
 
12.Pascal Lorenz (ATT)
0
13.Jason Shearer (ATT)
0
14.Warren Eadie (GK)
0