Match Report
| Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace |  |  | Brighton and Hove Albion | Brighton and Hove Albion | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Eddie Trzopek | Eddie Trzopek | ||||||||||||||||||
| Malcolm Cutler | M. Cutler |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 43 | | Stuart Pearson | S. Pearson | |||||||||
| Greg Midgley | G. Midgley | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 79 |  | Zeljko Pennant | Z. Pennant | |||||||||
| Ruel Pearce | R. Pearce | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 |  | Michael de Jong | M. de Jong | |||||||||
| Sol Ripley | S. Ripley | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Jonathan Davies | J. Davies | |||||||||
| Ugo Boyd | U. Boyd | | 41 | D | | 5 | | M | 48 | | Patrick Riza | P. Riza | |||||||||
| Ian Mercer | I. Mercer | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Billy Clegg | B. Clegg | |||||||||
| James Parker | J. Parker | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 75 |  | Gerhard Cziommer | G. Cziommer | |||||||||
| Marc Minelli | M. Minelli |  | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 |  | Gianni Castellini | G. Castellini | |||||||||
| Joe Potts | J. Potts | | 48 | A | | 9 | | A | 48 | | Ross Howey | R. Howey | |||||||||
| Jason Simonsen | J. Simonsen | | 41 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Sylvain Fowler | S. Fowler | |||||||||
| Mario Izazola | M. Izazola |  | 40 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Eddie Potts | E. Potts | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion get the match underway!
2.45
0-0James Parker knocks the ball forward to Mario Izazola. Mario Izazola whips in a cross ball towards Jason Simonsen. Jason Simonsen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.49
0-0Michael de Jong knocks the ball forward to Gerhard Cziommer. Gerhard Cziommer knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.41
0-0James Parker knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Potts. Joe Potts plays a perfect one-two with Mario Izazola and rushes in on goal... Joe Potts shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Stuart Pearson.
9.31
0-0Crystal Palace are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
10.38
Jonathan Davies makes a probing pass to Patrick Riza. Patrick Riza knocks the ball forward to Ross Howey. Ross Howey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.34
0-0Billy Clegg hacks Marc Minelli from behind! The referee calls over Billy Clegg and warns him to calm down! Marc Minelli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.42
Billy Clegg chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Potts. Eddie Potts plays a perfect one-two with Ross Howey and rushes in on goal... Eddie Potts tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.58
1-0James Parker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Izazola. Mario Izazola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Simonsen. Jason Simonsen rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.24
1-0Marc Minelli clumsily knocks into Patrick Riza. Marc Minelli is given a warning by the referee! Patrick Riza stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.06
Gerhard Cziommer hacks James Parker from behind! Gerhard Cziommer is warned by the referee! James Parker carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.48
Ian Mercer makes a probing pass to Jason Simonsen. Jason Simonsen shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
39.05
Jonathan Davies makes a simple pass to Gianni Castellini. Gianni Castellini threads the ball through to Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.30
Ruel Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, James Parker. James Parker knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Potts. Joe Potts shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Crystal Palace kicking off!
48.10
Ruel Pearce powers a long ball forward. Mario Izazola whips in a cross ball towards Jason Simonsen. Jason Simonsen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.43
Patrick Riza knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Potts. Eddie Potts powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
53.53
Zeljko Pennant chips the ball to his team mate, Gianni Castellini. Gianni Castellini knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malcolm Cutler who gathers it comfortably.
54.28
Billy Clegg makes a probing pass to Eddie Potts. Eddie Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Malcolm Cutler.
57.44
Billy Clegg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler plays a perfect one-two with Eddie Potts and rushes in on goal... Sylvain Fowler tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Malcolm Cutler.
59.18
Billy Clegg chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Howey. Ross Howey shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.54
Jason Simonsen catches Zeljko Pennant on the ankles. The referee calls over Jason Simonsen and warns him to calm down! Zeljko Pennant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.48
Michael de Jong knocks the ball forward to Gerhard Cziommer. Gerhard Cziommer knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Howey. Ross Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruel Pearce.
72.12
Jonathan Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Clegg. Billy Clegg passes the ball forward to Eddie Potts. Eddie Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Greg Midgley.
75.11
Gerhard Cziommer comes in with a late challenge on James Parker. Gerhard Cziommer is given another warning by the referee! James Parker is taking some rough treatment out there!
77.15
Marc Minelli barges into Billy Clegg. Marc Minelli is given another warning by the referee! Billy Clegg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.40
Marc Minelli chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Potts. Joe Potts passes the ball forward to Mario Izazola. Mario Izazola rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Stuart Pearson had no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
87.36
Michael de Jong knocks the ball forward to Billy Clegg. Billy Clegg knocks the ball forward to Eddie Potts. Eddie Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Malcolm Cutler.
89.19
Gianni Castellini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Howey. Ross Howey lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.5%
63.5%
Play Area
30.6%
44.7%
24.7%
Scorers