Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Brighton and Hove Albion in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by George Granville.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by George Granville.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the match underway!
8.12
0-0Julian Camacho sees Pascal Wieler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pascal Wieler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.46
Cedric Lurling controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Pena. Juan Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mariano Longo who gathers it comfortably.
12.35
0-0Paul Freund hits a low pass to Eduardo Teixeira. Eduardo Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Pascal Wieler. Pascal Wieler shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
16.12
Sylvain Jeffers knocks the ball forward to Pascal Wieler. Pascal Wieler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lomano Hunt.
22.38
Patrick Le Tissier brings the ball forward. Patrick Le Tissier flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.30
1-0Pierre Tchoutang sees a break and surges forward. Pierre Tchoutang whips in a cross ball towards Juan Pena. Juan Pena heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.52
1-0Marc Grondin clumsily knocks into Cedric Lurling. Marc Grondin is warned by the referee! Cedric Lurling stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.42
Paul Freund knocks the ball forward to Gionatha Frezzolini. Gionatha Frezzolini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gionatha Frezzolini shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.13
1-0Juan Pena comes in with a late challenge on Damien George. The referee brings Juan Pena to one side and gives him a warning! Damien George carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Sylvain Jeffers plays the ball forward to Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Le Tissier.
40.46
Ross Tiler chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould sees Liam Crooks just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Liam Crooks rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.58
Alex Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ross Tiler!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Crystal Palace players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Crystal Palace kick off!
48.36
1-1Seeing a gap ahead, Sylvain Jeffers plays the ball forward to Juan Pena. Juan Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Mariano Longo.
49.08
1-1Corner kick to Crystal Palace. Sylvain Jeffers plays it out to the edge of the box. Alex Liddell gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
53.03
Marc Grondin hacks Cedric Lurling from behind! The referee calls over Marc Grondin again and warns him to calm down! Cedric Lurling runs off the knock.
60.47
Eduardo Teixeira catches Alex Liddell on the ankles. The referee brings Eduardo Teixeira to one side and gives him a warning! Alex Liddell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.35
1-1With imagination, Patrick Le Tissier plays the ball forward to Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler knocks the ball forward to Alan Bould. Alan Bould lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Patterson. Corrado Bigica barges into Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
65.20
1-1Damien George comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Teixeira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Teixeira stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.34
Marc Grondin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marc Grondin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.42
Pascal Wieler clumsily knocks into Patrick Le Tissier. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patrick Le Tissier stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.05
Marc Grondin flicks a high pass forward. Alex Liddell controls it well on his chest. Alex Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Bould. Alan Bould beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.19
Corrado Bigica surges forward with the ball. Corrado Bigica whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.30
Cedric Lurling flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Pena. Juan Pena controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Mariano Longo manages to keep it out.
78.54
Eduardo Teixeira makes a probing pass to Sylvain Jeffers. Sylvain Jeffers flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Wieler collects the pass. Pascal Wieler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.44
Sylvain Jeffers advances with the ball. Sylvain Jeffers cuts inside the box! Sylvain Jeffers shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.32
Alex Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
84.56
Gionatha Frezzolini flicks a high ball forward to Juan Pena who takes it down. Juan Pena sees Pascal Wieler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pascal Wieler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.18
3-1Ross Tiler threads a neat ball through to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson puts a great ball through. Liam Crooks runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
89.17
Eduardo Teixeira passes the ball forward to Sylvain Jeffers. Sylvain Jeffers tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
21.2%
45%
33.8%
Scorers
| Juan Pena 26 Cedric Lurling 73 Sylvain Jeffers 79 | Ross Tiler 43 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sylvain Jeffers of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Youssouf Olivier Sié (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Corrado Bigica (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Paul Freund (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gionatha Frezzolini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pierre Tchoutang (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Eduardo Teixeira (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sylvain Jeffers (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Julian Camacho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pascal Wieler (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Cedric Lurling (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Juan Pena (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Roberto Quaresma (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eduardo Gonzalez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hryhoriy Oliynyk (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mariano Longo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lomano Hunt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marc Grondin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patrick Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Damien George (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Alex Liddell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ross Tiler (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Alan Bould (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gilles Murrin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Spencer Patterson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Liam Crooks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Peter Seaman (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Elliott (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jacob Rowett (ATT) | 0 | |