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 Hull City. A crowd of 20,392 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Hull City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Hull City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Hull City kick off and get the first half underway!
4.39
0-0Shawn Harris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fouad Ramzi. Fouad Ramzi knocks the ball forward to Nicu Pancu. Nicu Pancu shoots from long range but it is miles over!
6.04
0-0Vadim Kushnirov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fouad Ramzi. Fouad Ramzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mika Falt. Mika Falt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.09
Fouad Ramzi chips the ball to his team mate, Nicu Pancu. Nicu Pancu shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.29
0-0Gérard Chevallier clumsily knocks into Augustine West. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Augustine West runs off the knock.
16.19
0-0Fouad Ramzi passes the ball forward to Mika Falt. Mika Falt plays a perfect one-two with Youri Yanowski and rushes in on goal... Mika Falt rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Mohammed Gargo manages to gather it comfortably.
20.31
Gérard Chevallier flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pontus Nordahl.
26.58
0-1Fouad Ramzi makes a beautiful solo run. Fouad Ramzi shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.07
Mourad Bendjedid controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youri Yanowski. Youri Yanowski goes all the way! Youri Yanowski takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Mohammed Gargo had no chance!! Goal for Hull City!
39.26
Mark Allsopp chips the ball to his team mate, Nicu Pancu. Nicu Pancu knocks the ball to his team mate, Mika Falt. Mika Falt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Mohammed Gargo manages to gather it comfortably.
40.41
Michael Herzog decides to run forward with the ball. Michael Herzog decides to run forward with the ball. Michael Herzog whips in a cross ball towards Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
44.14
Herbert Fisher passes the ball forward to Frank Howells. Frank Howells makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Schenker. Robin Schenker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the second half!
48.49
Fouad Ramzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youri Yanowski. Youri Yanowski knocks in a cross ball towards Mika Falt. Mika Falt flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Mohammed Gargo!
49.17
Mourad Bendjedid threads the ball through to Nicu Pancu. Nicu Pancu tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Mohammed Gargo.
51.48
Michael Herzog knocks the ball forward to Gérard Chevallier. Gérard Chevallier sees space and advances. Gérard Chevallier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Jess who gathers it comfortably.
55.01
0-2Brighton and Hove Albion are easily keeping Hull City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
60.26
0-2Hakan Türkyilmaz comes in with a late challenge on Mark Allsopp. Hakan Türkyilmaz is warned by the referee! Mark Allsopp carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.27
Frank Howells decides to run forward with the ball. Frank Howells shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.25
Fouad Ramzi threads the ball through to Nicu Pancu. Nicu Pancu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Santiago Rojas.
72.53
Hakan Türkyilmaz makes a probing pass to Robin Schenker. Robin Schenker whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.17
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
78.16
Frank Howells knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist directs the ball goalwards with his head. Marc Jess easily smothers it.
81.29
Mourad Bendjedid knocks the ball forward to Youri Yanowski. Youri Yanowski plays a perfect one-two with Nicu Pancu and rushes in on goal... Youri Yanowski takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
83.13
Santiago Rojas hacks Youri Yanowski from behind! The referee calls over Santiago Rojas and shows him a yellow card! Youri Yanowski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.53
0-2Frank Howells knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex McCoist but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.9%
62.1%
Play Area
33.3%
42.5%
24.1%
Scorers