Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     Manchester CityManchester City
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Mariano LongoM. Longo67
G
1
G
66Gavin ElliottG. Elliott
Lomano HuntL. Hunt70
D
2
D
64Adrian PattersonA. Patterson
Marc GrondinM. Grondin68
D
3
D
58Anthony MendoncaA. Mendonca
Patrick Le TissierP. Le Tissier68
D
4
D
57Dave ThatcherD. Thatcher
Damien GeorgeD. George66
D
5
M
68Stuart StrachanS. Strachan
Niccolo FlintlockN. Flintlock74
M
captain6captain
M
67Gary McStayG. McStay
Alex LiddellA. Liddell74
M
7
M
67Brian Lua-LuaB. Lua-Lua
Alan BouldA. Bould70
A
8
M
67Jamie Le SauxJ. Le Saux
Gilles MurrinG. Murrin70
A
9
A
64Del KoncheskyD. Konchesky
Spencer PattersonS. Patterson69
A
10
A
64Leonardo VergesL. Verges
Liam CrooksL. Crooks68
A
11
A
60Mick LoweM. Lowe
 
Ross TilerR. Tiler73
M
12
M
63Ugo DuberryU. Duberry
Peter SeamanP. Seaman68
M
13
A
60Dean JosephD. Joseph
Gavin ElliottG. Elliott67
M
14
A
54Aaron SmithA. Smith

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 17,754 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 City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by George Granville.


0.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City get the match underway!
2.34
Lomano Hunt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Flintlock. Seeing a gap ahead, Niccolo Flintlock plays the ball forward to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.37
Patrick Le Tissier clumsily knocks into Mick Lowe. The referee calls over Patrick Le Tissier and warns him to calm down! Mick Lowe carries on, but is struggling a bit.
4.55
Dave Thatcher threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges plays the ball forward to Stuart Strachan. Stuart Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.45
Brian Lua-Lua passes the ball forward to Jamie Le Saux. Jamie Le Saux knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.30
Brian Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky advances inside the box! Del Konchesky tries a spectacular strike but somehow Marc Grondin happens to be in the right place to block it.
10.04
Without breaking stride, Mick Lowe plays the ball forward to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lomano Hunt.
12.10
Marc Grondin flicks a high pass forward. Alan Bould controls it well on his chest. Alan Bould controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance. Gavin Elliott is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.32
Jamie Le Saux decides to run forward with the ball. Jamie Le Saux lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Mariano Longo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.21
Patrick Le Tissier threads the ball through to Lomano Hunt. Lomano Hunt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Gavin Elliott.
22.52
Patrick Le Tissier advances with the ball. Patrick Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Liam Crooks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Liam Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.45
Niccolo Flintlock flicks a high pass forward to Gilles Murrin who brings the ball under control. Gilles Murrin lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Niccolo Flintlock!
30.49
Patrick Le Tissier makes a beautiful solo run. Patrick Le Tissier sees Spencer Patterson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Spencer Patterson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.23
Gary McStay clumsily knocks into Damien George. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Damien George hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.13
Niccolo Flintlock chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
38.57
Gary McStay passes the ball forward to Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Le Tissier.
42.02
Patrick Le Tissier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock darts forward. Niccolo Flintlock plays a one-two with Alex Liddell and advances towards the goal... Niccolo Flintlock cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
45.00
Niccolo Flintlock threads the ball through to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson cuts inside the box! Spencer Patterson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
48.56
Adrian Patterson plays the ball forward to Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges darts forward. Leonardo Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.38
Alex Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Liddell but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.03
Niccolo Flintlock threads the ball through to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Gavin Elliott has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That's his third!
59.40
Dave Thatcher hits a low pass to Stuart Strachan. Stuart Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Gary McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien George.
61.40
Damien George flicks a high pass forward to Alex Liddell who brings the ball under control. Alex Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock sees Alex Liddell just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alex Liddell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Gavin Elliott is on top of his game. Great save!
67.28
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
69.07
Alex Liddell threads a neat ball through to Alan Bould. Alan Bould shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Gavin Elliott manages to gather it.
77.15
Alex Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.16
Niccolo Flintlock brings the ball forward. Niccolo Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Alan Bould. Alan Bould is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
83.28
Alex Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Brighton and Hove Albion are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
87.20
Niccolo Flintlock threads a neat ball through to Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
89.33
Showing composure, Niccolo Flintlock plays the ball forward to Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Gavin Elliott picks it out of the air!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Manchester City
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
23.5%
42%
34.6%

Scorers
Alex Liddell 12
Niccolo Flintlock 26, 42, 53
Alan Bould 79
Leonardo Verges 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Flintlock of Brighton and Hove Albion

Match Ratings
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)
6
6.Niccolo Flintlock (MID)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
10
7.Alex Liddell (MID)goal scored
8
8.Alan Bould (ATT)goal scored
7
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.Gavin Elliott (GK)
6
2.Adrian Patterson (DEF)
6
3.Anthony Mendonca (DEF)
6
4.Dave Thatcher (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Strachan (MID)
6
6.Gary McStay (MID)yellow card
5
7.Brian Lua-Lua (MID)
6
8.Jamie Le Saux (MID)
6
9.Del Konchesky (ATT)
6
10.Leonardo Verges (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Mick Lowe (ATT)
6
 
12.Ugo Duberry (MID)
0
13.Dean Joseph (ATT)
0
14.Aaron Smith (ATT)
0