Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     Bristol CityBristol City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nwankwo InceN. Ince70
G
1
G
52Tim SmithT. Smith
Patrick ThomsonP. Thomson56
D
2
D
51Colin BarrettC. Barrett
Ledley BenaliL. Benali55
D
3
D
46Tommy MoncurT. Moncur
Dayo GrassadoniaD. Grassadonia50
D
4captain
D
45Adrian AdamsA. Adams
Ian CharlesI. Charles49
D
5
M
52Tim HenryT. Henry
Leon GuppyL. Guppy75
M
6
M
51Lomano McgrealL. Mcgreal
Clive BarryC. Barry62
M
7
M
50Eddie StewartE. Stewart
Alexander GodberA. Godber53
M
captain8
M
50James UpsonJ. Upson
Simon KühnS. Kühn59
A
9
A
59Graham WiseG. Wise
Simon TolleyS. Tolley56
A
10
A
55Leon Wright-PhillipsL. Wright-Phillips
Noel JoachimN. Joachim54
A
11
A
51John LampardJ. Lampard
 
Peter MillsP. Mills48
A
12
G
49Steve GranvilleS. Granville
Simon MintoS. Minto47
A
13
A
48Anthony HarleyA. Harley
Alun CleggA. Clegg44
D
14
A
45Dave GranttD. Grantt

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 4,759 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Smith.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion get the match underway!
6.32
Leon Guppy threads a neat ball through to Simon Tolley. Simon Tolley plays a scrappy one-two with Noel Joachim and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Simon Tolley provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies wide!
8.16
Eddie Stewart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Lampard. John Lampard finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.36
Alexander Godber runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alexander Godber lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Tolley. Simon Tolley fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
14.15
Eddie Stewart flicks a high pass forward. John Lampard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Lampard knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Wise. Graham Wise outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.04
Tim Henry brings the ball forward. Tim Henry lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Wright-Phillips. Leon Wright-Phillips finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.21
Alexander Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Tolley. Simon Tolley cuts inside the box! Simon Tolley shoots from just inside the box. Tim Smith gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
26.56
Colin Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, James Upson. James Upson plays the ball forward to John Lampard. John Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Wise. Graham Wise makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Nwankwo Ince!
28.30
Tommy Moncur pushes up the pitch. Tommy Moncur chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Wise. Graham Wise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.53
Tommy Moncur threads the ball through to Eddie Stewart. Eddie Stewart flicks a high pass forward to Leon Wright-Phillips who brings the ball under control. Leon Wright-Phillips lofts in a cross ball towards John Lampard. John Lampard jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.00
Alexander Godber hacks Lomano Mcgreal from behind! The referee brings Alexander Godber to one side and gives him a warning! Lomano Mcgreal stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.36
Clive Barry flicks a high ball forward to Simon Tolley who takes it down. Simon Tolley makes a simple pass, allowing Noel Joachim to run into the box. Noel Joachim strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.33
Lomano Mcgreal chips the ball to his team mate, John Lampard. John Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Charles.
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. Bristol City 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 second half starts with Bristol City kicking off!
51.44
Dayo Grassadonia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Barry. Clive Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Tolley. Simon Tolley plays a one-two with Simon Kühn and advances towards the goal... Simon Tolley takes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Brighton and Hove Albion are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
53.49
Lomano Mcgreal hacks Clive Barry from behind! The referee calls over Lomano Mcgreal and shows him a yellow card! Clive Barry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.10
Simon Kühn catches Adrian Adams on the ankles. The referee calls over Simon Kühn and shows him a yellow card! Adrian Adams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.19
Adrian Adams passes the ball forward to Tim Henry. Tim Henry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Lampard. John Lampard whips in a cross ball towards Leon Wright-Phillips. Leon Wright-Phillips makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
59.43
Showing composure, Ian Charles picks a pass forward to Clive Barry. Clive Barry knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Joachim. Noel Joachim plays a one-two with Simon Kühn and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Noel Joachim provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.42
Ledley Benali knocks the ball forward to Alexander Godber. Alexander Godber flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Joachim. Noel Joachim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Adams.
69.14
Patrick Thomson passes the ball forward to Alexander Godber. Alexander Godber knocks the ball forward to Noel Joachim. Noel Joachim lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Kühn. Simon Kühn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Tim Smith manages to keep it out.
77.48
Brighton and Hove Albion have made 3 substitutions with Peter Mills replacing Leon Guppy, Simon Minto replacing Patrick Thomson and Alun Clegg replacing Alexander Godber .
84.22
Colin Barrett flicks a high pass forward to James Upson who brings the ball under control. James Upson flicks a high pass forward. John Lampard collects the pass. John Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Ince who gathers it comfortably.
85.11
Tommy Moncur flicks a high pass forward. James Upson controls it well on his chest. James Upson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Wise. Graham Wise shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
89.30
Tommy Moncur hits a low pass to Lomano Mcgreal. Lomano Mcgreal runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lomano Mcgreal whips in a cross ball towards Graham Wise. Graham Wise finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Bristol City
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
25.6%
42.3%
32.1%

Scorers
Noel Joachim 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Noel Joachim of Brighton and Hove Albion

Match Ratings
1.Nwankwo Ince (GK)
6
2.Patrick Thomson (DEF)
6
3.Ledley Benali (DEF)
7
4.Dayo Grassadonia (DEF)
6
5.Ian Charles (DEF)
6
6.Leon Guppy (MID)
6
7.Clive Barry (MID)
7
8.Alexander Godber (MID)
8
9.Simon Kühn (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Simon Tolley (ATT)
8
11.Noel Joachim (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Peter Mills (ATT)
6
13.Simon Minto (ATT)
6
14.Alun Clegg (DEF)
6

1.Tim Smith (GK)
7
2.Colin Barrett (DEF)
6
3.Tommy Moncur (DEF)
9
4.Adrian Adams (DEF)
6
5.Tim Henry (MID)
7
6.Lomano Mcgreal (MID)yellow card
6
7.Eddie Stewart (MID)
6
8.James Upson (MID)
6
9.Graham Wise (ATT)
6
10.Leon Wright-Phillips (ATT)
6
11.John Lampard (ATT)
6
 
12.Steve Granville (GK)
0
13.Anthony Harley (ATT)
0
14.Dave Grantt (ATT)
0