Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 2,839 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Brighton and Hove Albion kicking off!
2.34
Gareth Maclean makes a probing pass to Nick Sharpe. Nick Sharpe tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.02
Natale Gallo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Ince. Joe Ince goes all the way! Joe Ince takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
8.40
Gareth Maclean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Sharpe. Nick Sharpe lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Ince. Joe Ince heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
9.24
Teddy White knocks the ball forward to Natale Gallo. Natale Gallo passes the ball forward to Nick Sharpe. Nick Sharpe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Sharpe.
12.24
Trevor Banks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gareth Maclean. Gareth Maclean passes the ball forward to Joe Ince. Joe Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Sharpe. Nick Sharpe is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.34
Craig Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Sharpe. Nick Sharpe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tim Stockdale.
36.11
Natale Gallo hacks Patrick Marshall from behind! Natale Gallo is warned by the referee! Patrick Marshall runs off the knock.
38.30
Peter Sharpe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Wilson. Anthony Wilson sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Wilson goes all the way! Anthony Wilson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
42.20
Craig Vernazza advances with the ball. Craig Vernazza finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
Peter Sharpe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Riggott. Eddie Riggott threads the ball through to Phil Lawrence. Phil Lawrence tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Isaiah Christie!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Barnsley start the second half!
47.19
Tim Stockdale chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Summerbell. Danny Summerbell makes a probing pass to Phil Lawrence. Phil Lawrence goes all the way! Phil Lawrence shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.38
Arthur Holloway barges into Joe Ince. The referee calls over Arthur Holloway and warns him to calm down! Joe Ince grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.57
Eddie Riggott barges into Natale Gallo. The referee calls over Eddie Riggott and warns him to calm down! Natale Gallo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.43
Natale Gallo flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Sharpe. Nick Sharpe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eoin Pearce who gathers it comfortably.
67.13
Craig Vernazza makes a simple pass to Graeme Potts. Graeme Potts shoots from long range but it is miles over!
69.39
Anthony Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Lawrence. Phil Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.27
Graeme Potts catches Tim Stockdale on the ankles. The referee calls over Graeme Potts and warns him to calm down! Tim Stockdale grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.34
Phil Lawrence clumsily knocks into Emile Lawrence. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Emile Lawrence gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Phil Lawrence of Brighton and Hove Albion
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
31.9%
46.4%
21.7%

Scorers