Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     Swindon TownSwindon Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nwankwo InceN. Ince70
G
1
G
46Carl BastinC. Bastin
Patrick ThomsonP. Thomson56
D
2
D
54Graham KeeganG. Keegan
Ledley BenaliL. Benali55
D
3captain
D
50Greg PearsonG. Pearson
Dayo GrassadoniaD. Grassadonia50
D
4
D
49Ross DavisR. Davis
Ian CharlesI. Charles49
D
5
D
46Ian RobinsonI. Robinson
Clive BarryC. Barry62
M
6
M
53Gilles BoydG. Boyd
Alexander GodberA. Godber53
M
7
M
51Peter HitchcockP. Hitchcock
Arnauld PastineA. Pastine44
M
captain8
M
41Adrian PalmerA. Palmer
Simon KühnS. Kühn59
A
9
M
39Kelvin RichardsK. Richards
Simon TolleyS. Tolley56
A
10
A
60Gianfranco BellavistaG. Bellavista
Noel JoachimN. Joachim54
A
11
A
53John PhilipsJ. Philips
 
Peter MillsP. Mills48
A
12
A
50Nicholas MilburnN. Milburn
Simon MintoS. Minto47
A
13
A
48Jamie FletcherJ. Fletcher
Alun CleggA. Clegg44
D
14
G
45Nicholas RobsonN. Robson

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 4,871 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 Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Boertien.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the match underway!
2.58
Clive Barry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Kühn. Simon Kühn shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
10.42
With great vision, Kelvin Richards plays the ball forward to John Philips. John Philips knocks in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.53
Adrian Palmer kicks a strong pass forward to John Philips. John Philips sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Nwankwo Ince is on top of it.
21.13
Arnauld Pastine clumsily knocks into Peter Hitchcock. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Hitchcock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.32
Ian Charles flicks a high pass forward. Clive Barry collects the pass. Clive Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Joachim. Noel Joachim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Robinson.
32.01
Alexander Godber makes a simple pass to Noel Joachim. Noel Joachim knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Kühn. Simon Kühn makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.03
Kelvin Richards makes a probing pass to John Philips. John Philips shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Nwankwo Ince!
38.19
Peter Hitchcock sees Gianfranco Bellavista in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianfranco Bellavista finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
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. Swindon Town 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
Swindon Town kick off!
49.06
Peter Hitchcock plays the ball forward to John Philips. John Philips controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
51.34
Brighton and Hove Albion are in full control of this game.
53.34
Gilles Boyd makes a simple pass to Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Nwankwo Ince!
54.37
Dayo Grassadonia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Clive Barry. Clive Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Kühn. Simon Kühn plays a quick one-two with Simon Tolley and rushes in on goal... Simon Kühn muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.51
Peter Hitchcock knocks the ball forward to Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Benali.
59.57
Arnauld Pastine sees a break and surges forward. Arnauld Pastine sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.28
Alexander Godber passes the ball forward to Simon Kühn. Simon Kühn knocks the ball forward, putting Noel Joachim through on goal. Noel Joachim makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.38
Gilles Boyd hits a low pass to John Philips. John Philips whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
71.14
Arnauld Pastine controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Kühn. Simon Kühn whips in a cross ball towards Simon Tolley. Greg Pearson catches Simon Tolley on the ankles. Simon Tolley appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
72.16
Greg Pearson flicks a high pass forward. Peter Hitchcock controls it well on his chest. Peter Hitchcock passes the ball forward to John Philips. John Philips knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dayo Grassadonia.
77.29
Brighton and Hove Albion have made 3 substitutions with Peter Mills replacing Clive Barry, Simon Minto replacing Patrick Thomson and Alun Clegg replacing Arnauld Pastine .
78.32
Peter Hitchcock picks a pass forward to John Philips. John Philips lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
81.30
Dayo Grassadonia clumsily knocks into Gianfranco Bellavista. Dayo Grassadonia is shown the yellow card! Gianfranco Bellavista hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.53
Brighton and Hove Albion are in full control of this game.
90.00
Ross Davis knocks the ball forward to Peter Hitchcock. Peter Hitchcock passes the ball forward to John Philips. John Philips knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Ince who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Swindon Town
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
28%
45.3%
26.7%

Scorers
Simon Kühn 32
Noel Joachim 63
Gianfranco Bellavista 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Kühn of Brighton and Hove Albion

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

1.Carl Bastin (GK)
6
2.Graham Keegan (DEF)
6
3.Greg Pearson (DEF)
6
4.Ross Davis (DEF)
6
5.Ian Robinson (DEF)
6
6.Gilles Boyd (MID)
6
7.Peter Hitchcock (MID)
7
8.Adrian Palmer (MID)
6
9.Kelvin Richards (MID)
6
10.Gianfranco Bellavista (ATT)goal scored
8
11.John Philips (ATT)
7
 
12.Nicholas Milburn (ATT)
0
13.Jamie Fletcher (ATT)
0
14.Nicholas Robson (GK)
0