Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play Liverpool in this league cup game. A crowd of 20,332 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Vickers.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Vickers.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion get the match underway!
8.24
0-0Teddy Ince makes an attacking run forward. Teddy Ince rushes past Kieron Lockley! Some good footwork from Teddy Ince provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Ronnie Tolley manages to keep it out.
12.12
0-0Neil Hitchcock chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Murphy. Oleg Murphy threads a neat ball through to Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Overath.
14.44
Neil Hitchcock changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Hitchcock edges inside the box! Neil Hitchcock rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
20.19
0-0Danny Barrett passes the ball forward to Neil Hitchcock. Neil Hitchcock knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Burgess. Rio Burgess shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.57
0-0Dale Joachim catches Oleg Murphy on the ankles. The referee calls over Dale Joachim and shows him a yellow card! Oleg Murphy stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.25
Rio Burgess flicks a high ball forward to Alan Merson who takes it down. Alan Merson plays a one-two with Adam Beckham and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Alan Merson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
40.43
Alistair Griffin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Joachim. Dale Joachim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.05
Rio Burgess makes a probing pass to Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell plays a quick one-two with Adam Beckham and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Joe Campbell provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Kevin Overath makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Overath threads a neat ball through to Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Hitchcock.
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. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Liverpool start the second half!
49.14
0-1Oleg Murphy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ronnie Tolley with no chance!! Goal for Liverpool!
53.57
0-1Del Drake flicks a high pass forward to Neil Hitchcock who brings the ball under control. Neil Hitchcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell plays a one-two with Teddy Ince and advances towards the goal... Joe Campbell comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is deflected wide by Kieron Lockley.
55.59
Teddy Ince takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Rio Burgess. Some silky footwork from Rio Burgess provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Ronnie Tolley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.34
0-2Teddy Ince flicks a high pass forward to Oleg Murphy who brings the ball under control. Oleg Murphy knocks the ball forward to Alan Merson. Alan Merson puts a great ball through. Teddy Ince runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.25
0-2Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Manuel Ferreira replacing Ashley Bridge .
61.30
Neil Hitchcock threads the ball through to Rio Burgess. Rio Burgess flicks a high pass forward. Adam Beckham collects the pass. Adam Beckham makes a simple pass, allowing Oleg Murphy to run into the box. Oleg Murphy shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oleg Murphy!
65.38
Joe Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Ince. Teddy Ince hits a low pass to Alan Merson. Alan Merson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alan Merson!
69.35
Oleg Murphy sees Teddy Ince in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
71.57
Oleg Murphy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Rio Burgess provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Dale Joachim.
73.25
Corner kick to Liverpool. Teddy Ince plays it out to the edge of the box. Oleg Murphy shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Oleg Murphy scores for Liverpool!!
77.50
Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Jocelyn Allibert replacing Gerhard Sammer .
81.31
Teddy Ince flicks a high ball forward to Joe Campbell who takes it down. Joe Campbell shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Ronnie Tolley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.33
Danny Barrett brings the ball forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Danny Barrett plays the ball forward to Alan Merson who has made a great run into the box. Alan Merson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Liverpool!
87.17
Oleg Murphy flicks a high ball forward to Alan Merson who takes it down. Alan Merson plays a quick one-two with Adam Beckham and rushes in on goal... Alan Merson tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
Marcel Hosé runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcel Hosé plays a one-two with Jocelyn Allibert and rushes in on goal... Marcel Hosé side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Joe Campbell 49, 81 Rio Burgess 56 Oleg Murphy 61, 73 Alan Merson 65, 84, 87 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ronnie Tolley (GK)
6
2. Chris Youds (DEF)
6
3. Kieron Lockley (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Overath (DEF)
6
5. Marcel Hosé (MID)
6
6. Mamar Espartero (MID)
6
7. Alistair Griffin (MID)
6
8. Dale Joachim (MID)
5
9. Pablo Mora (ATT)
6
10. Gerhard Sammer (ATT)
6
11. Ashley Bridge (ATT)
6
12. Manuel Ferreira (ATT)
6
13. Carl Konchesky (DEF)
0
14. Jocelyn Allibert (ATT)
6
1. Rodrigo Gomez (GK)
6
2. Danny Barrett (DEF)
6
3. Del Drake (DEF)
6
4. Neil Hitchcock (DEF)
6
5. Andrés Yanez (DEF)
6
6. Oleg Murphy (MID)
9
7. Rio Burgess (MID)
7
8. Teddy Ince (MID)
8
9. Adam Beckham (ATT)
6
10. Alan Merson (ATT)
9
11. Joe Campbell (ATT)
8
12. Nigel Grondin (ATT)
0
13. Julian Molowny (MID)
0
14. Oscar Dominguez (DEF)
0