Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     Manchester UnitedManchester United
Computer Player Computer Player Ben Couch Ben Couch
Mariano LongoM. Longo67
G
1
G
77Yemon KimuraY. Kimura
Lomano HuntL. Hunt70
D
2
D
76Patrick PalmerP. Palmer
Marc GrondinM. Grondin68
D
3
D
76Kieron Lua-LuaK. Lua-Lua
Patrick Le TissierP. Le Tissier68
D
4
D
80Leandro GretherL. Grether
Damien GeorgeD. George66
D
5
D
77Daniel WainwrightD. Wainwright
Niccolo FlintlockN. Flintlock74
M
captain6captain
M
89Darius MoncurD. Moncur
Alex LiddellA. Liddell74
M
7
M
82Hannes StiepermannH. Stiepermann
Alan BouldA. Bould70
A
8
M
83John GodberJ. Godber
Gilles MurrinG. Murrin70
A
9
A
77David EhioguD. Ehiogu
Spencer PattersonS. Patterson69
A
10
A
81Alpay IzzetA. Izzet
Liam CrooksL. Crooks68
A
11
A
72Anthony GrayA. Gray
 
Ross TilerR. Tiler73
M
12
G
75Alexander GeorgiadisA. Georgiadis
Peter SeamanP. Seaman68
M
13
M
68Darren BarryD. Barry
Gavin ElliottG. Elliott67
M
14
D
78Ledley MowbrayL. Mowbray

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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 Manchester United. A crowd of 18,454 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Goodwin.


0.00
Manchester United start the match!
4.17
Damien George chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kieron Lua-Lua.
8.09
Alex Liddell decides to run forward with the ball. Alex Liddell shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
14.49
With imagination, Darius Moncur laces a weighted ball forward to John Godber. John Godber makes a simple pass to Anthony Gray. Anthony Gray whips in a cross ball towards David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Mariano Longo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.55
Kieron Lua-Lua comes in with a late challenge on Liam Crooks. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Liam Crooks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.12
Leandro Grether threads a neat ball through to Darius Moncur. Darius Moncur kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Gray. Anthony Gray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
20.06
Lomano Hunt flicks a high pass forward to Alan Bould who brings the ball under control. Alan Bould flicks a high pass forward. Alex Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Bould. Alan Bould makes a looping header on goal. Yemon Kimura comfortably picks it out of the air!
24.22
Hannes Stiepermann hits a low pass to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet tries a spectacular long range effort. Mariano Longo gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
27.26
Darius Moncur catches Damien George in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Darius Moncur to come over. It's a red card!! Damien George shakes off the knock.
38.51
Hannes Stiepermann hacks Lomano Hunt from behind! Hannes Stiepermann is shown the yellow card! Lomano Hunt runs off the knock.
39.17
Alex Liddell advances with the ball. Alex Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Daniel Wainwright's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
44.20
Hannes Stiepermann knocks the ball forward to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
49.20
Leandro Grether barges into Niccolo Flintlock. The referee brings Leandro Grether to one side and gives him a warning! Niccolo Flintlock carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.20
Free kick to Brighton and Hove Albion just outside the area...
50.34
Spencer Patterson takes a slow run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
53.24
Alan Bould comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Wainwright. The referee calls over Alan Bould and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Wainwright grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.00
Patrick Le Tissier barges into Alpay Izzet. Patrick Le Tissier is given a warning by the referee! Alpay Izzet stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.06
Anthony Gray knocks the ball to his team mate, David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu shoots from distance but is denied by Mariano Longo. Excellent save.
71.57
Anthony Gray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet edges inside the box! Alpay Izzet tries a spectacular strike but somehow Mariano Longo manages to keep it out.
72.31
Kieron Lua-Lua takes it forward alone. Kieron Lua-Lua shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.57
Alex Liddell threads a neat ball through to Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin makes a defence splitting pass to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
81.14
Alex Liddell knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Liam Crooks. With a superhuman jump, Liam Crooks connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Yemon Kimura reads it well. Well saved!
83.16
Anthony Gray comes in with a late challenge on Alex Liddell. The referee calls over Anthony Gray and shows him a yellow card! Alex Liddell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.24
Alex Liddell threads a neat ball through to Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
85.33
Leandro Grether flicks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
87.47
Marc Grondin makes a simple pass to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock makes a probing pass to Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Manchester United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
32.4%
46.5%
21.1%

Scorers
Alex Liddell 78
Kieron Lua-Lua 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Liddell of Brighton and Hove Albion

Match Ratings
1.Mariano Longo (GK)
7
2.Lomano Hunt (DEF)
6
3.Marc Grondin (DEF)
6
4.Patrick Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5.Damien George (DEF)
6
6.Niccolo Flintlock (MID)
6
7.Alex Liddell (MID)goal scored
9
8.Alan Bould (ATT)yellow card
5
9.Gilles Murrin (ATT)
6
10.Spencer Patterson (ATT)
6
11.Liam Crooks (ATT)
6
 
12.Ross Tiler (MID)
0
13.Peter Seaman (MID)
0
14.Gavin Elliott (MID)
0

1.Yemon Kimura (GK)
6
2.Patrick Palmer (DEF)
6
3.Kieron Lua-Lua (DEF)goal scoredyellow card
7
4.Leandro Grether (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Wainwright (DEF)
6
6.Darius Moncur (MID)red card
3
7.Hannes Stiepermann (MID)yellow card
6
8.John Godber (MID)
6
9.David Ehiogu (ATT)
6
10.Alpay Izzet (ATT)
6
11.Anthony Gray (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Alexander Georgiadis (GK)
0
13.Darren Barry (MID)
0
14.Ledley Mowbray (DEF)
0