Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 2,777 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Cambridge United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Cambridge United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion get the match underway!
2.13
0-0Wayne Fox flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Benali. Emile Benali connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.31
0-0Michael de Jong surges forward with the ball. Michael de Jong passes the ball forward to Eddie Potts. Eddie Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mick Smithe.
12.50
Les Lisbie sees a break and surges forward. Les Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Emile Benali. Emile Benali knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Pearson who gathers it comfortably.
14.54
Patrick Riza flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Potts. Eddie Potts finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.26
0-0Gerhard Cziommer catches Steve Sherwood on the ankles. Gerhard Cziommer is given a warning by the referee! Steve Sherwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.43
20.34
Isaiah Atherton chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Gower. Gilles Gower takes it forward alone. Gilles Gower chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.11
Gilles Gower makes a probing pass to Emile Benali. Emile Benali goes all the way! Emile Benali makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.33
0-0Wayne Fox comes in with a late challenge on Gerhard Cziommer. Wayne Fox is shown the yellow card! Gerhard Cziommer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Cambridge United start the second half!
49.23
0-0Isaiah Atherton hacks Sylvain Fowler from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sylvain Fowler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.04
Mick Smithe makes a simple pass to Steve Sherwood. Steve Sherwood takes it forward alone. Steve Sherwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.07
Stanley Dixon makes a probing pass to Emile Benali. Emile Benali controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
63.40
Brian Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Riza. Patrick Riza knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.05
0-0Brian Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Cziommer. Gerhard Cziommer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler knocks the ball forward to Eddie Potts. Eddie Potts shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Richard Brand manages to gather it comfortably.
69.33
Stanley Dixon flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mccann. Scott Mccann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.41
Gianni Castellini makes a probing pass to Eddie Potts. Eddie Potts goes all the way! Eddie Potts takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.57
Stanley Dixon barges into Gerhard Cziommer. Stanley Dixon is shown the yellow card! Gerhard Cziommer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.09
Ian Bower hacks Patrick Riza from behind! Ian Bower is given a warning by the referee! Patrick Riza runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
25.3%
53.3%
21.3%