Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 4,434 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Crewe Alexandra are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Crooks.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Crewe Alexandra are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Crooks.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
2.03
1-0Neil Ince passes the ball forward to Gavin Vickers. Gavin Vickers plays a scrappy one-two with Noel Lisbie and advances towards the goal... Gavin Vickers side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Richard Ince with no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
8.10
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Rodolfo Vicente plays the ball forward to Ross Grimandi. Ross Grimandi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Smith. Ruel Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
12.52
1-0Nicolas Caballero sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Caballero shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.03
1-0Paolo Plowright catches Simon Erler on the ankles. The referee calls over Paolo Plowright and warns him to calm down! Simon Erler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Mcleod plays the ball forward to Simon Erler. Simon Erler flicks a high pass forward to Chris Carrick who brings the ball under control. Chris Carrick rushes past Carlos Ribeiro! Chris Carrick comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Richard Ince.
17.19
1-0It's a corner kick. Anton de Groot loops the ball in to towards the near post. Richard Ince punches the ball out of the danger area!
18.48
Nicolas Caballero barges into Ross Grimandi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ross Grimandi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.54
James Forbes kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Smith. Ruel Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.11
1-0Ross Grimandi barges into Neil Ince. Ross Grimandi is warned by the referee! Neil Ince hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.19
Ian Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Plowright. Paolo Plowright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruel Smith. Ruel Smith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
30.14
James Forbes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Smith. Ruel Smith shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Stephen Ince manages to gather it effortlessly.
34.12
Gary Mcleod hits a low pass 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 whips in a cross ball towards Noel Lisbie. Noel Lisbie makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.35
1-0Gary Mcleod makes a probing pass to Anton de Groot. Anton de Groot sees Noel Lisbie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noel Lisbie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolfo Vicente.
39.42
Ian Watson plays the ball forward to Paolo Plowright. Paolo Plowright threads a neat ball through to Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.37
Ross Grimandi flicks a high ball forward to Wes Clegg who gracefully takes it down. Wes Clegg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Mcleod.
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. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off and get the second half underway!
48.56
Nicolas Caballero makes an attacking run forward. Nicolas Caballero runs straight at the defence! Nicolas Caballero strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.16
Gian Matteo Benussi threads a neat ball through to Neil Ince. Neil Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Lisbie. Noel Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.55
Carlos Ribeiro drives a long ball upfield. Warren Woodgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.31
Neil Ince hits a low pass to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Ince who gathers it comfortably.
65.15
Nicolas Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Vickers controls it well on his chest. Gavin Vickers runs straight at the defence! Gavin Vickers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.35
Simon Erler kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Lisbie. Noel Lisbie lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Richard Ince manages to gather it comfortably.
71.37
Rodolfo Vicente chips the ball to his team mate, James Forbes. James Forbes makes a probing pass to Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Ince smothers it!
72.05
Paolo Plowright clumsily knocks into Simon Erler. Paolo Plowright is warned by the referee again! Simon Erler runs off the knock.
73.23
Ross Grimandi plays the ball forward to Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
75.32
Gary Mcleod hits it upfield. Noel Lisbie plays a one-two with Gavin Vickers and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Noel Lisbie provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
87.56
Neil Ince chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Lisbie. Noel Lisbie makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
22.5%
45%
32.5%
Scorers
| Gavin Vickers 2, 65 | Wes Clegg 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Vickers of Brighton and Hove Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephen Ince (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gian Matteo Benussi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Silvio Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Mcleod (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Simon Erler (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Caballero (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Neil Ince (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Anton de Groot (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Chris Carrick (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gavin Vickers (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Noel Lisbie (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Pascal Lorenz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jason Shearer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Warren Eadie (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Richard Ince (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rodolfo Vicente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ian Watson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steffen Jung (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Forbes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ross Grimandi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paolo Plowright (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Warren Woodgate (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Wes Clegg (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Ruel Smith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dennis Peters (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Green (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fredrik Salako (DEF) | 0 | |