Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 2,664 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Macclesfield Town kick off and get the match underway!
2.31
0-0Gerhard Cziommer threads the ball through to Ross Howey. Ross Howey lofts in a cross ball towards Jacek Radomski. Jacek Radomski connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.17
0-0Jonathan Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Swift. Billy Swift chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Williams. Jason Williams shoots from outside the area but Robin Carron is on top of it.
4.28
1-0Jonathan Davies knocks the ball forward to Gerhard Cziommer. Gerhard Cziommer passes the ball forward to Jason Williams. Jason Williams tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.44
1-0Macclesfield Town are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
14.20
1-0Dennis Boyd hacks Jacek Radomski from behind! The referee calls over Dennis Boyd and warns him to calm down! Jacek Radomski stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.51
Jonathan Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerhard Cziommer. Gerhard Cziommer chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Howey. Ross Howey knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Williams. Jason Williams is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.31
Gerhard Cziommer comes in with a late challenge on Guilherme Fernandez. The referee calls over Gerhard Cziommer and warns him to calm down! Guilherme Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.45
Billy Swift knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacek Radomski. Jacek Radomski lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Williams. Jason Williams flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.50
Malcolm Drake flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Benali. Brian Benali knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Roberts. Brian Roberts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.46
Billy Swift catches Fouad Sinouh on the ankles. Billy Swift is warned by the referee! Fouad Sinouh hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.37
1-0Michael de Jong chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Cziommer. Gerhard Cziommer chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Williams. Jason Williams knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Harrison.
38.08
Dennis Boyd kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Oakley. Oleg Oakley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Cope. Mick Cope whips in a cross ball towards Brian Roberts. Brian Roberts is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
39.02
1-0Guilherme Fernandez clumsily knocks into Gerhard Cziommer. The referee calls over Guilherme Fernandez and shows him a yellow card! Gerhard Cziommer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.10
Billy Swift sees a break and surges forward. Billy Swift plays a perfect one-two with Ross Howey and rushes in on goal... Billy Swift shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
48.25
Dennis Boyd hits it upfield. Mick Cope whips in a cross ball towards Brian Roberts. Brian Roberts directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
49.03
Jonathan Davies makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Howey. Ross Howey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.05
Julian Harrison kicks a strong pass forward to Fouad Sinouh. Fouad Sinouh kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Cope. Mick Cope knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.51
2-0Gerhard Cziommer threads the ball through to Jason Williams. Jason Williams kicks a strong pass forward to Jacek Radomski but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.47
Gerhard Cziommer clumsily knocks into Guilherme Fernandez. The referee calls over Gerhard Cziommer again and warns him to calm down! Guilherme Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.12
Billy Swift kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Williams. Jason Williams threads the ball through to Jacek Radomski but he's offside!
59.08
Billy Swift makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ross Howey. Ross Howey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Bosnich.
60.15
Fouad Sinouh barges into Billy Swift. Fouad Sinouh is given a warning by the referee! Billy Swift hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.34
Guilherme Fernandez sees a break and surges forward. Guilherme Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.23
Gerhard Cziommer makes a probing pass to Ross Howey. Ross Howey shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.29
Peter Bosnich hacks Jason Williams from behind! Peter Bosnich is shown the yellow card! Jason Williams runs off the knock.
71.32
Fouad Sinouh hacks Danny Godber from behind! The referee calls over Fouad Sinouh again and warns him to calm down! Danny Godber runs off the knock.
72.52
Billy Swift knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Howey. Ross Howey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Bosnich.
73.41
Fouad Sinouh sees a break and surges forward. Fouad Sinouh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.23
Billy Swift flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacek Radomski. Jacek Radomski whips in a cross ball towards Jason Williams. Jason Williams flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.24
Brian Benali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Roberts. Brian Roberts plays a perfect one-two with Mick Cope and rushes in on goal... Brian Roberts tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
90.00
Gerhard Cziommer passes the ball forward to Jacek Radomski. Jacek Radomski lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Howey. Ross Howey powers a header at goal. It's there!! Robin Carron has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
23.5%
45.7%
30.9%
Scorers