Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 4,808 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Maddison.
The pitch is in great condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Maddison.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion start the match!
2.28
1-0Jody Riggott makes a probing pass to Alfred Ljungberg. Alfred Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver cuts inside the box! Peter Weaver shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.53
1-0Ugo Howey threads a neat ball through to Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick edges inside the box! Darius Chadwick rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Shaun Cort!
18.33
1-0Francis Godber plays the ball forward to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.02
Gennaro Micillo flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Ljungberg controls it well on his chest. Alfred Ljungberg chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.04
Eddie Williamson threads a neat ball through to Robert Green. Without breaking stride, Robert Green plays the ball forward to Gonzalo Durand who has made a great run into the box. Gonzalo Durand tries a spectacular strike. Shaun Cort steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
28.16
2-0Showing composure, Gennaro Micillo picks a pass forward to Alfred Ljungberg. Alfred Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Ruben Moutinho manages to gather it.
33.52
2-0Ugo Howey comes in with a late challenge on Francis Godber. The referee warns Ugo Howey to calm down! Francis Godber stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.42
2-0Paul Swift makes a probing pass to Robert Green. Robert Green makes a pass forward but Darius Chadwick makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
40.00
Gennaro Micillo volleys a long ball forward. Peter Weaver skips past Benoit Pellicori! Peter Weaver takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
42.20
2-0Francis Godber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colchester United appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Colchester United get the second half underway!
48.56
Eddie Williamson comes in with a late challenge on Mark Mccann. The referee calls over Eddie Williamson and warns him to calm down! Mark Mccann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.31
With a delightful solo run, Alfredo Lillo stretches the opposition's defence. Alfredo Lillo lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Ruben Moutinho had no chance!! Goal for Colchester United!
55.35
Alfredo Lillo sees a break and surges forward. Alfredo Lillo makes a probing pass to Danny Tolley but he's offside!
59.12
Eddie Williamson threads a neat ball through to Robert Green. Robert Green knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shaun Cort.
60.22
Graham Godber comes in with a late challenge on Peter Weaver. The referee calls over Graham Godber and warns him to calm down! Peter Weaver stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.06
Gennaro Micillo flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Ljungberg who takes it down. Alfred Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver plays a one-two with Danny Tolley and rushes in on goal... Peter Weaver muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Ruben Moutinho manages to gather it comfortably.
69.30
Jody Riggott decides to run forward with the ball. Jody Riggott knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.37
Alfredo Lillo makes a simple pass to Danny Tolley. Danny Tolley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.06
Brian Swift threads the ball through to Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
77.07
Adam Joachim threads a neat ball through to Alfred Ljungberg. Alfred Ljungberg brings the ball forward. Alfred Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Les Wright-Phillips.
83.57
Francis Godber passes the ball forward to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.45
3-0Ugo Howey barges into Mark Mccann. Ugo Howey is shown the yellow card! Mark Mccann runs off the knock.
90.00
With vision, Gennaro Micillo plays the ball forward to Alfred Ljungberg. Alfred Ljungberg passes the ball forward to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver threads the ball through into the box. Some superb footwork from Danny Tolley provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Peter Weaver 2 Danny Tolley 21, 51 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Danny Tolley of Colchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Aaron Barry (GK)
6
2. Shaun Cort (DEF)
6
3. Jody Riggott (DEF)
6
4. Gennaro Micillo (DEF)
8
5. Adam Joachim (DEF)
6
6. Alfredo Lillo (MID)
7
7. Mark Mccann (MID)
6
8. Francis Godber (MID)
6
9. Alfred Ljungberg (MID)
8
10. Danny Tolley (ATT)
9
11. Peter Weaver (ATT)
9
12. Mark Boateng (ATT)
0
13. Billy Gough (MID)
0
14. Mick Finney (DEF)
0
1. Ruben Moutinho (GK)
6
2. Les Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
3. Benoit Pellicori (DEF)
6
4. Graham Godber (DEF)
6
5. Brian Swift (MID)
6
6. Ugo Howey (MID)
6
7. Eddie Williamson (MID)
6
8. Paul Swift (MID)
6
9. Gonzalo Durand (ATT)
6
10. Robert Green (ATT)
6
11. Darius Chadwick (ATT)
6
12. Jonathan Wiart (GK)
0
13. Jacques Rodrigues (DEF)
0
14. Alun Blake (DEF)
0