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 host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 16,998 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion get the match underway!
2.56
0-0Gérard Chevallier passes the ball forward to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.56
0-0Daniel Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Mohammed Gargo easily smothers it!
14.36
0-0Gérard Chevallier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
18.19
Jerry Melia threads the ball through to Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.26
Nicky Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Standing. Paul Standing goes all the way! Paul Standing shoots from just inside the box but somehow Mohammed Gargo manages to keep it out.
21.14
Hakan Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Gérard Chevallier. Gérard Chevallier makes a probing pass to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.39
Hakan Özalan passes the ball forward to Jerry Melia. Jerry Melia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis plays a perfect one-two with Rodolfo Rodriguez and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Solis rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
27.17
Paul Gascoigne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui whips in a cross ball towards Paul Standing. Paul Standing directs the ball goalwards with his head but Mohammed Gargo is on top of it.
32.48
Alexandre Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Howells. Frank Howells kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.26
Zbigniew Dudek knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Winterburn. Carl Winterburn takes it forward alone. Carl Winterburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.30
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion are easily keeping Middlesbrough at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
39.54
Alexandre Alves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gérard Chevallier. Gérard Chevallier flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.26
0-1Mark Dugbatey makes a simple pass to Carl Winterburn. Carl Winterburn knocks the ball forward to Paul Standing. Paul Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough get the second half underway!
47.08
0-1Jerry Melia hacks Carl Winterburn from behind! Jerry Melia is warned by the referee! Carl Winterburn runs off the knock.
49.54
Jerry Melia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
51.58
Hakan Özalan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gérard Chevallier. Gérard Chevallier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.34
Zbigniew Dudek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Winterburn. Carl Winterburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
55.33
Jerry Melia kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.25
Hakan Özalan sees a break and surges forward. Hakan Özalan sees space and advances. Hakan Özalan whips in a cross ball towards Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
60.02
Frank Howells passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Dugbatey.
61.47
Daniel Costa sees space and advances. Daniel Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.34
Carl Winterburn threads the ball through to Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mohammed Gargo who gathers it comfortably.
67.07
Gérard Chevallier knocks the ball forward to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.09
Carl Winterburn kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Standing. Paul Standing plays a perfect one-two with Jose Tavares and rushes in on goal... Paul Standing rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.28
Gérard Chevallier threads the ball through to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.10
Saul Musacco sees space and advances. Saul Musacco makes a simple pass to Paul Standing. Paul Standing shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
84.27
Hakan Özalan surges forward with the ball. Hakan Özalan knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.50
Zbigniew Dudek kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Adams. Nicky Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.40
Michael Herzog knocks the ball forward to Gérard Chevallier. Gérard Chevallier knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis flicks the ball with his head. Joe Grondin manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Zbigniew Dudek comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Rodriguez. Zbigniew Dudek is warned by the referee! Rodolfo Rodriguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Rodolfo Rodriguez 52, 67 | Tarik Elhamdaoui 40 Paul Standing 71 |