Match Report
| Brighton and Hove Albion | Brighton and Hove Albion |  |  | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | ||||||||||||||||
| Alex Smith | Alex Smith | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Germán Mendoza | G. Mendoza |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Steve Shearer | S. Shearer | |||||||||
| Joao Reis | J. Reis |  | 55 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Sylvain Potts | S. Potts | |||||||||
| Pablo Mora | P. Mora |  | 30 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Steve Weir | S. Weir | |||||||||
| Hauke Schröder | H. Schröder |  | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 | | Nwankwo Westwood | N. Westwood | |||||||||
| Peter Stone | P. Stone | | 66 | M | | 5 | | D | 66 | | Chris Redknapp | C. Redknapp | |||||||||
| Neil Ferguson | N. Ferguson |  | 48 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Wes Marshall | W. Marshall | |||||||||
| Brian Mcgreal | B. Mcgreal | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 |  | Alessio Bedin | A. Bedin | |||||||||
| Houssin Fertout | H. Fertout |  | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | David Rösler | D. Rösler | |||||||||
| Tony Owen | T. Owen | | 61 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Scott Kirkland | S. Kirkland | |||||||||
| Adrian Owen | A. Owen | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Omer Godber | O. Godber | |||||||||
| Elkin Morantes | E. Morantes | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Gareth Beagrie | G. Beagrie | |||||||||
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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 host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 9,893 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion start the match!
3.28
0-0Neil Ferguson clumsily knocks into David Rösler. Neil Ferguson is warned by the referee! David Rösler runs off the knock.
6.34
0-0David Rösler makes a probing pass to Scott Kirkland. Scott Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Beagrie. Gareth Beagrie powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
8.18
0-0Elkin Morantes catches Nwankwo Westwood on the ankles. The referee calls over Elkin Morantes and shows him a yellow card! Nwankwo Westwood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.00
Sylvain Potts brings the ball forward. Sylvain Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Kirkland. Scott Kirkland goes all the way! Scott Kirkland rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.58
0-0Alessio Bedin threads the ball through to Scott Kirkland. Scott Kirkland shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Germán Mendoza manages to gather it comfortably.
18.28
0-1Steve Weir flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Marshall. Wes Marshall takes it forward alone. Wes Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Gareth Beagrie. Gareth Beagrie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Germán Mendoza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.12
Peter Stone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elkin Morantes. Elkin Morantes lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Owen. Tony Owen powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.50
Wes Marshall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Beagrie. Gareth Beagrie shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.23
Brian Mcgreal flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Owen. Tony Owen shoots from outside the area. Steve Shearer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.16
1-1Houssin Fertout kicks a strong pass forward to Elkin Morantes. Elkin Morantes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nwankwo Westwood.
32.12
Brian Mcgreal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Owen. Tony Owen tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Steve Shearer manages to gather it comfortably.
33.57
Sylvain Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, David Rösler. David Rösler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Godber. Omer Godber shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.10
Steve Weir deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Rösler. David Rösler threads the ball through to Gareth Beagrie. Gareth Beagrie shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.56
1-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.38
Wes Marshall knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Kirkland. Scott Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Beagrie. Gareth Beagrie directs the ball goalwards with his head. Germán Mendoza easily smothers it.
45.00
Wes Marshall knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Kirkland. Scott Kirkland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
47.38
Neil Ferguson makes a probing pass to Elkin Morantes. Elkin Morantes lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Owen. Adrian Owen directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
49.12
Wes Marshall passes the ball forward to Scott Kirkland. Scott Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Gareth Beagrie. Gareth Beagrie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Germán Mendoza manages to keep it out.
59.31
David Rösler flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Godber. Omer Godber shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.49
Brian Mcgreal threads the ball through to Elkin Morantes. Elkin Morantes plays a perfect one-two with Adrian Owen and rushes in on goal... Elkin Morantes tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
65.37
David Rösler makes a probing pass to Gareth Beagrie. Gareth Beagrie shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.17
Hauke Schröder flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson brings the ball forward. Neil Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nwankwo Westwood.
79.09
Wes Marshall knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Godber. Omer Godber finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.42
Pablo Mora threads the ball through to Brian Mcgreal. Brian Mcgreal flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Owen. Tony Owen shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Steve Shearer easily smothers it!
85.04
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
87.29
Wes Marshall makes a beautiful solo run. Wes Marshall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Germán Mendoza.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Tony Owen 26 | Gareth Beagrie 18 Omer Godber 34 |