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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 Chelsea. A crowd of 16,246 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.27
0-0Jerry Melia knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez goes all the way! Rodolfo Rodriguez tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
4.37
Niclas Farnerud knocks the ball forward to Gérard Chevallier. Gérard Chevallier makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez shoots from long range but it is miles over!
8.43
Gérard Chevallier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.55
0-0Frank Howells threads the ball through to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis plays a perfect one-two with Rodolfo Rodriguez and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Solis shoots from just inside the box. Mattia Pagliarini easily smothers it.
21.28
Niclas Farnerud passes the ball forward to Frank Howells. Frank Howells controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez goes all the way! Rodolfo Rodriguez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.34
0-0Michael Herzog makes a simple pass to Gérard Chevallier. Gérard Chevallier passes the ball forward to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.47
Gérard Chevallier passes the ball forward to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.05
Jerry Melia kicks a strong pass forward to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jack Sesay.
34.46
Mykhaylo Lytovchenko knocks the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Job. Joseph-Desire Job knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niclas Farnerud.
42.45
Jerry Melia flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luke Grant.
45.00
Aaron McManaman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ismael Izzet.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Chelsea kick off!
47.47
0-0Chelsea are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Brighton and Hove Albion's defence.
48.23
Aaron McManaman makes a simple pass to Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis goes all the way! Bradley Blatsis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Mohammed Gargo!
49.05
Gérard Chevallier flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.47
Aaron McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.20
Humphrey Hamers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Job. Joseph-Desire Job shoots from 25 yards but Mohammed Gargo is on top of it.
57.49
Luke Grant passes the ball forward to Zeljko Emerton. Zeljko Emerton knocks the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Job. Joseph-Desire Job shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Mohammed Gargo manages to gather it comfortably.
59.47
Jerry Melia chips the ball to his team mate, Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
63.31
0-0Roland Deroff clumsily knocks into Rodolfo Rodriguez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodolfo Rodriguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.06
0-1Aaron McManaman makes a probing pass to Bradley Blatsis. Bradley Blatsis shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.10
Ismael Izzet clumsily knocks into Bradley Blatsis. The referee calls over Ismael Izzet and shows him a yellow card! Bradley Blatsis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.24
Zeljko Emerton clumsily knocks into Frank Howells. Zeljko Emerton is shown the yellow card! Frank Howells stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.01
0-1Alex McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Roland Deroff. The referee calls over Alex McCoist and warns him to calm down! Roland Deroff carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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