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 Bristol City. A crowd of 16,515 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion get the match underway!
2.59
0-0Noel Higginbotham sees Luke Vassell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
6.44
1-0Mamar Espartero sees space and advances. Mamar Espartero whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
9.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Jamie Priestley plays the ball forward to Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.44
1-0Mamar Espartero clumsily knocks into Jermaine Unsworth. The referee calls over Mamar Espartero and shows him a yellow card! Jermaine Unsworth stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.26
1-0Marco Suker makes a simple pass to Mamar Espartero. Mamar Espartero sees Arnold Lamey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arnold Lamey runs straight at the defence! Arnold Lamey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Alpay Kayis gets down and covers it.
20.50
Julian Herrera knocks the ball forward to Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell shoots from long range. Rodrigo Rego comfortably gets down and covers it.
21.05
Mamar Espartero flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Garcia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Garcia shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
28.03
1-0Billy Thirlwell clumsily knocks into Eric Augstein. The referee calls over Billy Thirlwell and warns him to calm down! Eric Augstein stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.04
1-0Jamie Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Ian Waters collects the pass. Ian Waters runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ian Waters sees Jermaine Unsworth just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jermaine Unsworth looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Eric Augstein.
36.03
Daniel Gil hacks Noel Higginbotham from behind! Daniel Gil is shown the yellow card! Noel Higginbotham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City have changed their lineup with Nigel Makin replacing Noel Higginbotham.
45.00
Bristol City kick off and get the second half underway!
49.31
1-0Aki Nurmi makes a probing pass to Mamar Espartero. Mamar Espartero threads a neat ball through to Arnold Lamey. Arnold Lamey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gil but the linesman indicates offside!
51.20
Fernando Alves catches Jamie Priestley on the ankles. Fernando Alves is given a warning by the referee! Jamie Priestley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.54
Eric Augstein threads a neat ball through to Arnold Lamey. Arnold Lamey kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Westwood. Eddie Westwood puts a great ball through. Fernando Alves races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
54.59
Phil Jack knocks the ball forward to Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
55.16
Ian Waters comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Westwood. Ian Waters is shown the yellow card! Eddie Westwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.30
1-0Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Dale Joachim replacing Arnold Lamey .Bristol City have made 2 substitutions with Shaun Mustoe replacing Jason Milburn and Terry Forbes replacing Billy Thirlwell .
63.18
Fernando Alves passes the ball forward to Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil rushes past Jamie Priestley! Some good footwork from Daniel Gil provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.00
1-0Nigel Makin knocks the ball forward to Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aki Nurmi.
71.49
With a delightful solo run, Luke Vassell stretches the opposition's defence. Luke Vassell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Rodrigo Rego is on top of it.
72.40
Jamie Priestley breaks forward. Jamie Priestley chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.44
Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Alistair Griffin replacing Eddie Westwood and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
78.45
Ian Waters flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Makin controls it well on his chest. Nigel Makin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Rodrigo Rego smothers it!
85.40
Eric Augstein breaks forward. Eric Augstein advances with the ball. Eric Augstein lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Griffin. Alistair Griffin makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.05
Nigel Makin makes a simple pass to Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 Daniel Gil of Brighton and Hove Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rodrigo Rego (GK)
8
2. Aki Nurmi (DEF)
6
3. Marco Suker (DEF)
6
4. Eric Augstein (DEF)
8
5. Dennis Windass (DEF)
7
6. Mamar Espartero (MID)
8
7. Fernando Alves (MID)
6
8. Arnold Lamey (MID)
7
9. Daniel Gil (ATT)
9
10. Eddie Westwood (ATT)
7
11. Claudio Garcia (ATT)
6
12. Dale Joachim (MID)
6
13. Alistair Griffin (MID)
6
14. Ashley Bridge (ATT)
0
1. Alpay Kayis (GK)
6
2. Ian Waters (DEF)
6
3. Jamie Priestley (DEF)
7
4. Phil Jack (DEF)
6
5. Stanley Eadie (MID)
6
6. Noel Higginbotham (MID)
6
7. Jermaine Unsworth (MID)
6
8. Julian Herrera (MID)
6
9. Jason Milburn (ATT)
6
10. Luke Vassell (ATT)
7
11. Billy Thirlwell (ATT)
6
12. Nigel Makin (MID)
7
13. Shaun Mustoe (ATT)
6
14. Terry Forbes (ATT)
6