Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Walsall. A crowd of 13,758 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Weaver.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.23
0-0Liam Eadie hits a low pass to Scott Fletcher. Scott Fletcher threads the ball through to Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Guerrero.
3.54
Cosimo Ferrante flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arnold Lamey.
6.31
0-0Thierry Guppy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Rodrigo Rego comfortably smothers it!
8.34
Liam Eadie makes a simple pass to Gary Davis. Gary Davis threads the ball through to Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.57
With some swift thinking, Cosimo Ferrante plays the ball forward to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
10.17
Christina Bancarel threads a neat ball through to Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.19
1-0Ricardo Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves plays the ball forward to Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Oscar Vazquez scores for Brighton and Hove Albion!!
21.54
1-0Ricardo Guerrero clumsily knocks into Thierry Guppy. The referee calls over Ricardo Guerrero and warns him to calm down! Thierry Guppy runs off the knock.
22.55
1-0Daniel Gil hacks Alex Mcallister from behind! Daniel Gil is shown the yellow card! Alex Mcallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.01
Thierry Guppy surges forward with the ball. Thierry Guppy knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd directs the ball goalwards with his head. Rodrigo Rego comfortably picks it out of the air!
27.59
With a delightful solo run, Marco Suker stretches the opposition's defence. Marco Suker knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Joe Westwood!
28.42
1-0Liam Eadie catches Claudio Garcia on the ankles. The referee calls over Liam Eadie and warns him to calm down! Claudio Garcia carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.27
Daniel Gil knocks the ball forward to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves plays a one-two with Oscar Vazquez and rushes in on goal... Fernando Alves rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Joe Westwood had no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
34.12
Ricardo Guerrero comes in with a late challenge on Cosimo Ferrante. Ricardo Guerrero is warned by the referee again! Cosimo Ferrante hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.49
Morris Lloyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.45
Fernando Alves makes a simple pass to Dale Joachim. Dale Joachim lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia makes a looping header on goal but Joe Westwood is on top of it.
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. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half. The Walsall players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Walsall kick off and get the second half underway!
51.12
Christina Bancarel makes a simple pass to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.24
2-1Dale Joachim knocks the ball forward to Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia makes a great pass forward. Dale Joachim runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
55.47
2-1Dale Joachim flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Gil who takes it down. Daniel Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Steve Goldberg is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
56.58
2-1Dale Joachim takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Marco Suker. Scott Fletcher comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
59.28
2-1Cosimo Ferrante flicks a high ball forward to Thierry Guppy who takes it down. Thierry Guppy takes it forward alone. Thierry Guppy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.27
2-1Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Robert Defoe replacing Claudio Garcia and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation. Walsall have made a substitution with Teddy Scowcroft replacing Morris Lloyd .
69.35
Showing composure, Cosimo Ferrante picks a pass forward to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy threads the ball through to Christina Bancarel. Christina Bancarel whips in a cross ball towards Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister beats his man to it with a header. Marco Suker clears it off the line with his head!
71.42
Ricardo Guerrero hacks Steve Goldberg from behind! The referee calls over Ricardo Guerrero yet again and warns him to calm down! Steve Goldberg runs off the knock.
75.32
Thierry Guppy flicks a high pass forward to Gary Davis who brings the ball under control. Gary Davis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Hendry.
79.28
Dale Joachim makes an attacking run forward. Dale Joachim shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.58
Dale Joachim flicks a high ball forward to Robert Defoe who takes it down. Robert Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joe Westwood who gathers it comfortably.
84.52
Daniel Gil makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Fletcher.
90.00
Thierry Guppy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Davis. Gary Davis tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows 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 Fernando Alves of Brighton and Hove Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rodrigo Rego (GK)
7
2. Aki Nurmi (DEF)
6
3. Ricardo Guerrero (DEF)
5
4. Marco Suker (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Hendry (DEF)
6
6. Arnold Lamey (MID)
6
7. Fernando Alves (MID)
9
8. Dale Joachim (MID)
7
9. Daniel Gil (ATT)
6
10. Oscar Vazquez (ATT)
8
11. Claudio Garcia (ATT)
6
12. Robert Defoe (DEF)
6
13. Marin Pancu (DEF)
0
14. Mario Reis (GK)
0
1. Joe Westwood (GK)
6
2. Scott Fletcher (DEF)
6
3. Liam Eadie (DEF)
6
4. Cosimo Ferrante (DEF)
7
5. Alex Mcallister (MID)
7
6. Christina Bancarel (MID)
6
7. Thierry Guppy (MID)
8
8. Steve Goldberg (MID)
6
9. Albrecht Bierhoff (ATT)
6
10. Gary Davis (ATT)
6
11. Morris Lloyd (ATT)
6
12. Christian Arendt (DEF)
0
13. Jermaine Croft (DEF)
0
14. Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)
6