Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Port Vale. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Port Vale kick off and get the first half underway!
2.07
0-0Rio Terry knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Stuart. Shaun Stuart knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Owen but the linesman indicates offside!
3.08
0-0Juan Herrero takes it forward alone. Juan Herrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin goes all the way! Danny Bastin rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.39
0-0Ian Hall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Godber. Danny Godber makes a probing pass to Omer Owen. Omer Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Gavin Edworthy manages to keep it out.
6.50
Dennis Duberry threads the ball through to Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin shoots from long range but it is miles over!
12.38
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
18.28
0-0Malcolm Insley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rio Terry.
24.47
Brian Ince makes a simple pass to Danny Godber. Danny Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler goes all the way! Sylvain Fowler shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Gavin Edworthy is on top of it.
30.12
Adrian Draper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.42
Mike Milburn sees space and advances. Mike Milburn brings the ball forward. Mike Milburn plays a perfect one-two with Danny Bastin and rushes in on goal... Mike Milburn shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
42.46
Adrian Draper chips the ball to his team mate, Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
44.06
Malcolm Insley knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin knocks the ball forward to Arthur Higginbotham but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Malcolm Insley takes it forward alone. Malcolm Insley whips in a cross ball towards Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off the second half!
47.12
Nick Allman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Draper. Adrian Draper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
51.18
Nick Allman makes a simple pass to Adrian Draper. Adrian Draper makes a probing pass to Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Stuart Pearson easily smothers it.
53.57
Patrick Riza knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Owen. Omer Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Edworthy who gathers it comfortably.
54.04
Brian Prior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Pearson who gathers it comfortably.
59.48
Shaun Stuart flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.07
1-0Danny Godber kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler goes all the way! Sylvain Fowler rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Gavin Edworthy had no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
71.48
Brian Ince makes a probing pass to Danny Godber. Danny Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Owen. Omer Owen goes all the way! Omer Owen rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.25
Malcolm Insley passes the ball forward to Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Higginbotham but the linesman indicates offside!
87.36
Danny Godber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Howey. Ross Howey shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.43
Shaun Stuart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
32.5%
41.6%
26%
Scorers
| Sylvain Fowler 66, 89 Omer Owen 71 |