Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play Aston Villa in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Aston Villa get the match underway!
3.34
0-0Umberto Comotto kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Luzhny. Nicky Luzhny plays a perfect one-two with Trevor McManaman and rushes in on goal... Nicky Luzhny shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.15
0-1Stephan Zermatten passes the ball forward to Patrick Schenning. Patrick Schenning sees space and advances. Patrick Schenning knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.09
Pablo Mora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vilhjálmur Hafsteinsson. Vilhjálmur Hafsteinsson kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Neville. Matthew Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Luzhny. Nicky Luzhny heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
9.30
0-1Jonatan Farnerud threads the ball through to Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana passes the ball forward to Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Germán Mendoza manages to keep it out.
18.28
Jonatan Farnerud controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Germán Mendoza is on top of it.
21.34
Pablo Mora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonatan Simonpoika. Jonatan Simonpoika makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Neville. Matthew Neville shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.09
0-1Pablo Mora comes in with a late challenge on Xavier Orellana. The referee calls over Pablo Mora and warns him to calm down! Xavier Orellana runs off the knock.
26.49
Umberto Comotto knocks the ball forward to Matthew Neville. Matthew Neville shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.53
0-1Umberto Comotto makes a simple pass to Nicky Luzhny. Nicky Luzhny knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guglielmo Lavecchia.
40.52
Jonatan Farnerud makes a beautiful solo run. Jonatan Farnerud goes all the way! Jonatan Farnerud shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Germán Mendoza easily smothers it!
42.58
Guglielmo Lavecchia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonatan Farnerud. Jonatan Farnerud threads the ball through to Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert goes all the way! Paul Seifert cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Umberto Comotto knocks the ball forward to Matthew Neville. Matthew Neville tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
47.33
Vilhjálmur Hafsteinsson threads the ball through to Nicky Luzhny. Nicky Luzhny knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Neville. Matthew Neville heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.40
Vilhjálmur Hafsteinsson chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Luzhny. Nicky Luzhny shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
55.37
Gareth Simonsen makes a probing pass to Trevor McManaman. Trevor McManaman shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.43
Stephan Zermatten controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Schenning. Patrick Schenning chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Germán Mendoza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.00
Jonatan Simonpoika threads the ball through to Matthew Neville. Matthew Neville finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
66.31
Pablo Mora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Simonsen. Gareth Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Luzhny. Nicky Luzhny goes all the way! Nicky Luzhny cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.04
2-2Aston Villa are easily keeping Brighton and Hove Albion at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
73.14
Patrick Schenning kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Henderson.
77.34
Peter Allsopp comes in with a late challenge on Xavier Orellana. Peter Allsopp is given a warning by the referee! Xavier Orellana runs off the knock.
78.37
Patrick Schenning flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.33
Guglielmo Lavecchia catches Trevor McManaman on the ankles. Guglielmo Lavecchia is given a warning by the referee! Trevor McManaman runs off the knock.
84.28
Stephan Zermatten kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Schenning. Patrick Schenning passes the ball forward to Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.58
Tommy Carragher makes a simple pass to Jonatan Farnerud. Jonatan Farnerud decides to run forward with the ball. Jonatan Farnerud lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
89.11
2-2Jonatan Simonpoika sees a break and surges forward. Jonatan Simonpoika deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Neville but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Jonatan Farnerud deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana shoots from 20 yards but somehow Germán Mendoza manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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