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 Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 2,484 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Bould.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Bould.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion get the match underway!
2.24
1-0Carl Southgate makes a probing pass to Oleg Gascoigne. Oleg Gascoigne flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Murray who takes it down. Eddie Murray whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Lee. Gavin Lee knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Teddy Beresford has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.33
1-0Phil Scowcroft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Drake. Martin Drake shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Eddie Priestley.
33.42
1-0Phil Scowcroft clumsily knocks into Daniel Watson. Phil Scowcroft is shown the yellow card! Daniel Watson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.17
Stan Black flicks a high pass forward. Rio Weir collects the pass. Rio Weir shoots from 25 yards. The keeper, Eddie Priestley, sees it late!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
45.00
1-1Daniel Watson flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Lee controls it well on his chest. Gavin Lee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Murray but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Milton Keynes Dons start the second half!
47.37
1-1Craig Lawrence barges into Scott Thirlwell. Craig Lawrence is shown the yellow card! Scott Thirlwell runs off the knock.
49.29
Phil Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Craig Lawrence collects the pass. Craig Lawrence makes a defence splitting pass to Rio Weir. Rio Weir cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.12
1-2Carl Southgate threads the ball through to Des Higginbotham. Des Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Lee. Gavin Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Teddy Beresford who gathers it comfortably.
57.50
1-2Stan Smith brings the ball forward. Stan Smith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.43
1-2Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Steve Merson replacing Des Higginbotham and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.46
Oleg Gascoigne chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Merson. Steve Merson controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gavin Lee through on goal. Gavin Lee shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.21
Fredrik Byrne pushes up the pitch. Fredrik Byrne threads a neat ball through to Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray plays a quick one-two with Steve Merson and rushes in on goal... Eddie Murray comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Teddy Beresford has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.45
Oleg Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Merson. Steve Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Lee but the referee indicates it's offside!
81.41
Stan Black clumsily knocks into Daniel Watson. The referee calls over Stan Black and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Watson gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
85.16
Stan Black flicks a high pass forward. Craig Lawrence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Lawrence passes the ball forward but Rio Weir is offside!
87.38
Gavin Lee hacks Daniel Wright from behind! The referee calls over Gavin Lee and warns him to calm down! Daniel Wright gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Arthur Blake flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Ripley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne Ripley flicks a high pass forward. Rio Weir controls it well on his chest. Rio Weir knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Lawrence. Craig Lawrence outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Eddie Priestley didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.4%
29.6%
Play Area
25.4%
49.3%
25.4%
Scorers
| Gavin Lee 2 Eddie Murray 71 | Rio Weir 34, 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rio Weir of Milton Keynes Dons |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eddie Priestley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Byrne (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Scott Thirlwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carl Southgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stan Smith (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oleg Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Daniel Watson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jacob Priestley (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Des Higginbotham (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eddie Murray (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Gavin Lee (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Wes Hitchcock (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oleg James (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Merson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Teddy Beresford (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Wright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darren Clapham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arthur Blake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tim Drake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stan Black (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Phil Scowcroft (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Wayne Ripley (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Drake (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Craig Lawrence (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Rio Weir (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Edward Matthews (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Jess (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Campbell (ATT) | 0 | |