Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
2.42
0-0Ronnie White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Patterson. Steve Patterson advances with the ball. Steve Patterson makes a probing pass to Robert Maclean but he's offside!
4.51
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion are easily keeping Chelsea at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
10.58
0-0Luis Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray goes all the way! Nwankwo Murray makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.48
0-0George Van Helmond makes a probing pass to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean powers a header at goal. Jonathan Redknapp easily picks it out of the air!
16.38
George Van Helmond makes a simple pass to Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Liddell but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.42
0-0Steve Patterson threads the ball through to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.46
Colin Telfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa makes a beautiful solo run. Luis Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Artur Rego. Artur Rego is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Jamie Youds!
28.49
Sol Grimandi flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray goes all the way! Nwankwo Murray rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.46
Robert Vernazza flicks the ball to his team mate, George Van Helmond. George Van Helmond makes a probing pass to Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Redondo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea kick off!
47.43
0-1Ronnie White flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Owen. Liam Owen advances with the ball. Liam Owen plays a perfect one-two with Craig Liddell and rushes in on goal... Liam Owen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.47
0-1Artur Rego barges into Ronnie White. Artur Rego is warned by the referee! Ronnie White stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.37
Craig Cope knocks the ball forward to Duncan Murphy. Duncan Murphy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray plays a perfect one-two with Artur Rego and rushes in on goal... Nwankwo Murray rockets a shot on goal. Jamie Youds easily smothers it.
54.34
Craig Cope threads the ball through to Garry Collins. Garry Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Rego. Artur Rego knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Vernazza.
55.30
Colin Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Murphy. Duncan Murphy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Glass. Paul Glass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.00
Luis Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Glass. Paul Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Rego. Artur Rego makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.39
Duncan Murphy brings the ball forward. Duncan Murphy shoots from long range. Jamie Youds easily smothers it.
71.08
Luis Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Glass. Paul Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.43
Tony Matthews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Owen. Liam Owen brings the ball forward. Liam Owen whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jonathan Redknapp easily picks it out of the air!
77.11
Luis Sousa advances with the ball. Luis Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.50
Colin Telfer passes the ball forward to Duncan Murphy. Duncan Murphy brings the ball forward. Duncan Murphy plays a perfect one-two with Artur Rego and rushes in on goal... Duncan Murphy shoots from just inside the box. Jamie Youds easily smothers it.
84.16
Duncan Murphy flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Rego. Artur Rego heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Artur Rego!
90.00
1-1Craig Cope barges into Romero P. Redondo. The referee calls over Craig Cope and shows him a yellow card! Romero P. Redondo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.4%
32.6%
Play Area
27%
43.8%
29.2%
Scorers
| Artur Rego 84 | Liam Owen 47 |