Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 4,715 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Leicester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Pearce.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Leicester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Pearce.
0.00
0-0Leicester City kick off and get the match underway!
3.12
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Lee Charlton plays the ball forward to Gilles Scholes. Gilles Scholes shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
6.30
Eddie Williamson kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.42
0-0Graham Godber darts forward. Graham Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Green. Robert Green threads the ball through to Gonzalo Durand but he's offside!
16.43
0-0Graham Godber flicks a high pass forward to Simon Edwards who brings the ball under control. Simon Edwards knocks the ball forward to Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand rushes past Carl White! Carl White clumsily knocks into Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
20.06
Daniel Draper threads a neat ball through to Jose Marquez. Jose Marquez shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.38
Eddie Williamson flicks a high pass forward to Robert Green who brings the ball under control. Robert Green shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.41
Shaun Tiler knocks the ball to his team mate, Robin Ebbinge. Robin Ebbinge lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Scholes. Gilles Scholes beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
33.29
0-0Eddie Williamson flicks a high pass forward. Darius Chadwick collects the pass. Darius Chadwick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrick Dean who gathers it comfortably.
38.42
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Shaun Tiler laces a through ball forward to Gilles Scholes. Gilles Scholes whips in a cross ball towards Jose Marquez. Jose Marquez beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.39
0-1Les Wright-Phillips flicks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Howey. Ugo Howey makes a simple pass to Robert Green. Robert Green shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Patrick Dean.
44.54
Without breaking stride, Shaun Tiler plays the ball forward to Gilles Scholes. Gilles Scholes shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
Lee Charlton sees space and advances. Lee Charlton shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leicester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off the second half!
48.51
Brian Swift threads the ball through to Robert Green. Robert Green tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Patrick Dean smothers it!
49.00
Les Wright-Phillips makes a probing pass to Ugo Howey. Ugo Howey threads the ball through to Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand plays a quick one-two with Darius Chadwick and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Gonzalo Durand provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.27
Graham Godber flicks a high pass forward. Ugo Howey collects the pass. Ugo Howey makes a simple pass to Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Patrick Dean with no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
57.49
Shaun Tiler darts forward. Shaun Tiler shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
59.57
Carl White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Tiler. Shaun Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Scholes. Gilles Scholes shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
61.43
Les Wright-Phillips hits a low pass to Simon Edwards. Simon Edwards sees space and advances. Simon Edwards shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Patrick Dean!
65.41
1-1Brighton and Hove Albion are in full control of this game.
66.42
Brian Swift makes a simple pass to Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Green and stumbles forward towards the goal... Darius Chadwick makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
67.54
Brighton and Hove Albion are in full control of this game.
73.01
Ugo Howey flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Durand collects the pass. Gonzalo Durand runs straight at the defence! Gonzalo Durand rockets a shot on goal. Patrick Dean gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
75.52
Ugo Howey flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Durand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gonzalo Durand shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
77.42
1-1Benoit Pellicori chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Williamson. Eddie Williamson flicks a high pass forward. Darius Chadwick holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darius Chadwick cuts inside the box! Gary Eadie barges into Darius Chadwick. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
81.09
Simon Edwards sees Gonzalo Durand in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gonzalo Durand plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Green and advances towards the goal... Carl White comes in with a late challenge on Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
84.33
With some swift thinking, Tijani Zimmerman plays the ball forward to Lee Charlton. Lee Charlton passes the ball forward to Jose Marquez. Jose Marquez shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.40
Carl White knocks the ball forward to Lee Charlton. Lee Charlton takes it forward alone. Lee Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Marquez. Jose Marquez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gonzalo Durand of Brighton and Hove Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ruben Moutinho (GK)
6
2. Les Wright-Phillips (DEF)
7
3. Graham Godber (DEF)
7
4. Benoit Pellicori (DEF)
6
5. Brian Swift (MID)
6
6. Ugo Howey (MID)
8
7. Eddie Williamson (MID)
7
8. Simon Edwards (MID)
7
9. Gonzalo Durand (ATT)
9
10. Robert Green (ATT)
7
11. Darius Chadwick (ATT)
7
12. Jonathan Wiart (GK)
0
13. Alun Blake (DEF)
0
14. Jacques Rodrigues (DEF)
0
1. Patrick Dean (GK)
8
2. Carl White (DEF)
7
3. Gary Eadie (DEF)
6
4. Tijani Zimmerman (DEF)
6
5. Lee Charlton (MID)
8
6. Shaun Tiler (MID)
7
7. Daniel Draper (MID)
6
8. Joe Neville (MID)
6
9. Jose Marquez (ATT)
8
10. Robin Ebbinge (ATT)
6
11. Gilles Scholes (ATT)
7
12. Niccolo Blake (GK)
0
13. Raul Castelli (MID)
0
14. Nick Heskey (MID)
0