Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 20,093 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 3-4-3.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Brighton and Hove Albion kicking off!
3.27
0-0Brian Moffat flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Ayala. Duarte Ayala goes all the way! Duarte Ayala shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Glynn Gilchrist manages to gather it comfortably.
6.02
0-0Neil Young makes a simple pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.10
1-0Vitaliy Kharenko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Young. Neil Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.15
Nicholas Aloisi makes a simple pass to Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam finds some space and shoots from distance. Joao Batista De Souza easily smothers it.
16.21
1-0Miguel Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Mahler. Noah Mahler makes a simple pass to Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
18.09
Noah Mahler makes a probing pass to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Glynn Gilchrist easily smothers it.
20.25
Noboru Kikuchi makes a beautiful solo run. Noboru Kikuchi passes the ball forward to Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon goes all the way! Jermaine Salmon takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.42
Baldur Thórhallsson makes a simple pass to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.07
Baldur Thórhallsson makes a probing pass to Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Glynn Gilchrist manages to gather it comfortably.
30.26
1-1Baldur Thórhallsson barges into Nicholas Aloisi. Baldur Thórhallsson is given a warning by the referee! Nicholas Aloisi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.08
Neil Young passes the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory threads the ball through to Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Joao Batista De Souza!
36.14
Brian Moffat chips the ball to his team mate, Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Glynn Gilchrist who gathers it comfortably.
38.44
Nicholas Aloisi kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
39.25
Nicholas Aloisi makes a probing pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
2-1Denni Laudrup threads the ball through to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory threads the ball through to Rainer Bräutigam but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Chelsea kick off!
51.45
2-1Neil Young catches Noah Mahler on the ankles. Neil Young is shown the yellow card! Noah Mahler stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.42
Baldur Thórhallsson kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Ayala. Duarte Ayala goes all the way! Duarte Ayala cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.42
Baldur Thórhallsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand goes all the way! Alan Ferdinand cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.06
Said Borios deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noah Mahler. Noah Mahler makes a simple pass to Duarte Ayala. Duarte Ayala makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
69.29
Miguel Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Moffat. Brian Moffat threads the ball through to Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Glynn Gilchrist easily smothers it!
71.57
Brian Moffat passes the ball forward to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.07
2-2Nicholas Aloisi comes in with a late challenge on Brian Moffat. Nicholas Aloisi is warned by the referee! Brian Moffat stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.23
Noah Mahler flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.53
Noah Mahler chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Glynn Gilchrist.
85.52
Baldur Thórhallsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy plays a perfect one-two with Alan Ferdinand and rushes in on goal... Ruslan Prykhodnoy shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.23
Brian Moffat makes a beautiful solo run. Brian Moffat whips in a cross ball towards Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
89.43
Baldur Thórhallsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Ayala. Duarte Ayala knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Glynn Gilchrist who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Baldur Thórhallsson makes a simple pass to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Scott McGrory 10 Rainer Bräutigam 39 | Alan Ferdinand 21, 61 |