Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stephen InceS. Ince57
G
1
G
67Paolo YoudsP. Youds
Gian Matteo BenussiG. Benussi68
D
2
D
65Ian JobsonI. Jobson
Silvio FernandesS. Fernandes57
D
3
D
56Benoit BallottaB. Ballotta
Gary McleodG. Mcleod50
D
4
D
54Stan SheringhamS. Sheringham
Simon ErlerS. Erler70
M
5
D
51Jonas RohrschneiderJ. Rohrschneider
Nicolas CaballeroN. Caballero64
M
6
M
61Andy StrachanA. Strachan
Neil InceN. Ince59
M
7captain
M
55David GrondinD. Grondin
Anton de GrootA. de Groot48
M
8
M
51Pascal BabbelP. Babbel
Chris CarrickC. Carrick58
A
9
A
57David GrondinD. Grondin
Gavin VickersG. Vickers54
A
10
A
54Dietmar ZieglerD. Ziegler
Noel LisbieN. Lisbie52
A
captain11
A
49Darius JacobsD. Jacobs
 
Pascal LorenzP. Lorenz51
A
12
G
55Des DraperD. Draper
Jason ShearerJ. Shearer50
A
13
M
49Chris DeaneC. Deane
Warren EadieW. Eadie49
G
14
A
48Adam ColeA. Cole

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 4,822 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Mike.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.22
Pascal Babbel sees David Grondin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Grondin tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
3.28
Pascal Babbel knocks the ball forward to Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
6.41
Pascal Babbel knocks the ball to his team mate, David Grondin. David Grondin shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
8.58
Simon Erler flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Vickers collects the pass. Gavin Vickers passes the ball forward but Noel Lisbie is offside!
10.03
Neil Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Lisbie. Noel Lisbie tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
12.19
Dietmar Ziegler comes in with a late challenge on Gian Matteo Benussi. Dietmar Ziegler is given a warning by the referee! Gian Matteo Benussi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.01
Andy Strachan threads the ball through to Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.22
Benoit Ballotta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan flicks a high pass forward to David Grondin who brings the ball under control. David Grondin shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
22.16
Pascal Babbel knocks the ball to his team mate, Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
24.47
Andy Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Ziegler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dietmar Ziegler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gian Matteo Benussi.
26.38
Silvio Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Caballero. Nicolas Caballero threads a neat ball through to Noel Lisbie. Noel Lisbie plays a scrappy one-two with Chris Carrick and advances towards the goal... Noel Lisbie cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Paolo Youds gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
27.12
Stan Sheringham hits a low pass to David Grondin. David Grondin takes it forward alone. David Grondin plays the ball forward to David Grondin who has made a great run into the box. David Grondin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.47
Silvio Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Anton de Groot. Anton de Groot flicks a high ball forward to Chris Carrick who takes it down. Chris Carrick shoots from outside the area but Paolo Youds reads it well. Great save!
38.18
Simon Erler makes an attacking run forward. Simon Erler sees Gavin Vickers just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Vickers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Paolo Youds manages to keep it out.
39.47
Silvio Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Caballero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Caballero threads a neat ball through to Chris Carrick. Chris Carrick kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Lisbie but the referee indicates it's offside!
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. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half. The Middlesbrough players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
48.50
Andy Strachan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andy Strachan shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
49.50
David Grondin flicks a high pass forward to Dietmar Ziegler who brings the ball under control. Dietmar Ziegler puts a great ball through but Darius Jacobs is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
51.26
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.22
Dietmar Ziegler barges into Gary Mcleod. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Mcleod hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.13
With a delightful solo run, Pascal Babbel stretches the opposition's defence. Pascal Babbel shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
69.10
Darius Jacobs clumsily knocks into Gian Matteo Benussi. The referee warns Darius Jacobs to calm down! Gian Matteo Benussi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.21
David Grondin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards David Grondin. David Grondin makes a convincing header but is denied by Stephen Ince. Excellent save.
72.30
With a delightful solo run, Neil Ince stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Ince shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Paolo Youds.
73.21
Ian Jobson barges into Chris Carrick. The referee brings Ian Jobson to one side and gives him a warning! Chris Carrick runs off the knock.
85.21
Andy Strachan flicks a high pass forward. David Grondin controls it well on his chest. David Grondin shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Ian Jobson hits a low pass to Pascal Babbel. Pascal Babbel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Middlesbrough
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
32.6%
43.8%
23.6%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Silvio Fernandes of Brighton and Hove Albion

Match Ratings
1.Stephen Ince (GK)
8
2.Gian Matteo Benussi (DEF)
6
3.Silvio Fernandes (DEF)
9
4.Gary Mcleod (DEF)
6
5.Simon Erler (MID)
7
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)
6
11.Noel Lisbie (ATT)
6
 
12.Pascal Lorenz (ATT)
0
13.Jason Shearer (ATT)
0
14.Warren Eadie (GK)
0

1.Paolo Youds (GK)
8
2.Ian Jobson (DEF)
6
3.Benoit Ballotta (DEF)
6
4.Stan Sheringham (DEF)
6
5.Jonas Rohrschneider (DEF)
6
6.Andy Strachan (MID)
7
7.David Grondin (MID)
7
8.Pascal Babbel (MID)
8
9.David Grondin (ATT)
7
10.Dietmar Ziegler (ATT)yellow card
4
11.Darius Jacobs (ATT)
6
 
12.Des Draper (GK)
0
13.Chris Deane (MID)
0
14.Adam Cole (ATT)
0