Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 18,955 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion start the match!
2.26
0-0Robert Upson chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Mendez. Danny Mendez shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.36
Eddie Westwood kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Mamar Espartero. Mamar Espartero rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
10.54
0-0Jean-Pierre Charvet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Defoe.
14.52
0-0Simon Roberts catches Oleg Platt on the ankles. The referee warns Simon Roberts to calm down! Oleg Platt grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.28
0-0Alistair Summerbee makes a simple pass to Sylvain Keegan. Sylvain Keegan plays a scrappy one-two with Dean Laver and advances towards the goal... Sylvain Keegan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Samir Babbel!
16.35
0-1Shaun Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Laver. Dean Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Mendez. Danny Mendez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.03
Alistair Summerbee knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Mendez. Danny Mendez shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
24.51
0-1Kieron Lockley clumsily knocks into Shaun Palmer. Kieron Lockley is shown the yellow card! Shaun Palmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.53
0-1Philipp Schöll catches Shaun Palmer on the ankles. The referee brings Philipp Schöll to one side and gives him a warning! Shaun Palmer runs off the knock.
27.56
Shaun Palmer knocks the ball forward to Robert Upson. Robert Upson tries a spectacular long range effort but Samir Babbel is on top of it.
33.37
Alistair Summerbee darts forward. Alistair Summerbee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Defoe.
34.58
Showing fabulous composure, Alistair Summerbee plays the ball forward to Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort. Samir Babbel effortlessly gets down and covers it.
36.45
Robert Upson threads a neat ball through to Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samir Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
38.33
Robert Defoe pushes up the pitch. Robert Defoe threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
40.26
0-1Robert Defoe sees Simon Roberts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Westwood collects the pass. Eddie Westwood knocks the ball forward to Mamar Espartero but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.08
Carl Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Simon Roberts collects the pass. Simon Roberts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jocelyn Allibert. Jocelyn Allibert rushes past Oleg Platt! Some silky footwork from Jocelyn Allibert provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
Philipp Schöll kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Simon Roberts. Simon Roberts plays a one-two with Mamar Espartero and rushes in on goal... Simon Roberts tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Alex Nyarko had no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Wigan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off the second half!
48.15
Simon Roberts clumsily knocks into Sylvain Keegan. The referee calls over Simon Roberts and shows him a yellow card! Sylvain Keegan stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.15
1-1Wigan Athletic are dictating the run of play here today.
49.54
Robert Upson makes a simple pass to Shaun Palmer. Shaun Palmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samir Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
51.05
Simon Roberts comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain Keegan. The referee calls over Simon Roberts and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Sylvain Keegan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.41
James Oakley plays the ball forward to Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Danny Mendez. Danny Mendez skips past Mamar Espartero! Danny Mendez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Danny Mendez scores for Wigan Athletic!!
60.49
1-2Brighton and Hove Albion have made 2 substitutions with Pablo Mora replacing Manuel Ferreira and Gerhard Sammer replacing Jocelyn Allibert .
63.37
Alistair Summerbee makes a beautiful solo run. Alistair Summerbee shoots from distance. Good keeping from Samir Babbel as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
67.20
Jean-Pierre Charvet flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Summerbee collects the pass. Alistair Summerbee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samir Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
69.34
Mamar Espartero kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Eddie Westwood. Eddie Westwood tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.55
Oleg Platt knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Palmer. Shaun Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Laver. Dean Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Samir Babbel, sees it late!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
77.09
Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Marcel Hosé replacing Mamar Espartero .
78.14
Shaun Palmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira shoots from long range. Samir Babbel effortlessly gets down and covers it.
79.22
Sylvain Brooking sees Gerhard Sammer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gerhard Sammer shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
85.01
2-3Oleg Platt flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Palmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shaun Palmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Dean Laver. Dean Laver beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent block by Kieron Lockley!
87.22
Marcel Hosé chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Hosé. Marcel Hosé rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Alex Nyarko manages to keep it out.
90.00
Alexandre Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Laver. Dean Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samir Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
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
| Simon Roberts 45 Eddie Westwood 69 | Danny Mendez 16, 53 Alistair Summerbee 74 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alistair Summerbee of Wigan Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Samir Babbel (GK)
7
2. Philipp Schöll (DEF)
6
3. Kieron Lockley (DEF)
5
4. Robert Defoe (DEF)
6
5. Carl Konchesky (DEF)
6
6. Simon Roberts (MID)
4
7. Mamar Espartero (MID)
6
8. Manuel Ferreira (ATT)
6
9. Eddie Westwood (ATT)
7
10. Jocelyn Allibert (ATT)
6
11. Sylvain Brooking (ATT)
6
12. Pablo Mora (ATT)
6
13. Marcel Hosé (MID)
6
14. Gerhard Sammer (ATT)
6
1. Alex Nyarko (GK)
6
2. Oleg Platt (DEF)
6
3. James Oakley (DEF)
6
4. Jean-Pierre Charvet (DEF)
6
5. Sylvain Keegan (MID)
6
6. Alistair Summerbee (MID)
9
7. Shaun Palmer (MID)
7
8. Robert Upson (MID)
6
9. Danny Mendez (ATT)
9
10. Alexandre Vieira (ATT)
6
11. Dean Laver (ATT)
7
12. Rainer Seibert (DEF)
0
13. Greg Dublin (MID)
0
14. Gavin Kirkland (ATT)
0