Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Crystal Palace in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Boisfer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Boisfer.
0.00
0-0Crystal Palace kick off and get the match underway!
2.10
0-0Marco Suker chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Joachim. Dale Joachim flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
4.05
0-0Dale Joachim flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Westwood who takes it down. Eddie Westwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.08
0-1With a delightful solo run, Francis Scales stretches the opposition's defence. Francis Scales knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.46
Marco Suker flicks a high pass forward. Arnold Lamey comfortably collects the pass. Arnold Lamey flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Vazquez who takes it down. Oscar Vazquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.16
Edouard Antunes hits a low pass to Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.30
Edouard Antunes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Edouard Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodrigo Rego who gathers it comfortably.
22.20
Gary Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Ben Lee controls it well on his chest. Ben Lee sees Isaiah Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.36
Marco Suker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Defoe. Robert Defoe kicks a strong pass forward to Dale Joachim. Dale Joachim whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.18
1-1Linus Zick threads the ball through to Edouard Antunes. Edouard Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Bishop holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus Bishop shoots from outside the area but is denied by Rodrigo Rego. Excellent save.
38.47
Ben Lee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
40.01
Gary Gallacher hits a low pass to Francis Scales. Francis Scales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Kroupi-Zahi. Edgar Kroupi-Zahi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
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. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Brighton and Hove Albion kicking off!
47.29
Edgar Kroupi-Zahi chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop shoots from distance but Rodrigo Rego is on top of his game. Well saved!
48.13
Arnold Lamey threads the ball through to Dale Joachim. Dale Joachim shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Giampiero Di Natale.
49.39
Dale Joachim takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Daniel Gil looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Giampiero Di Natale reads it well. Nice keeping!
53.01
Francis Scales threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.50
1-1Francis Scales barges into Dale Joachim. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dale Joachim stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.42
1-1Claudio Garcia comes in with a late challenge on Steve Charlton. The referee calls over Claudio Garcia and shows him a yellow card! Steve Charlton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.55
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.02
Dale Joachim threads a neat ball through to Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Gil and advances towards the goal... Oscar Vazquez takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Giampiero Di Natale!
61.40
Aki Nurmi makes a simple pass to Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
63.20
Francis Scales chips the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.16
Marco Suker flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Gil who brings the ball under control. Daniel Gil makes a simple pass to Eddie Westwood. Eddie Westwood plays a one-two with Dale Joachim and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eddie Westwood provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.24
Arnold Lamey sees space and advances. Arnold Lamey plays a scrappy one-two with Eddie Westwood and stumbles forward towards the goal... Arnold Lamey looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Giampiero Di Natale gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
73.04
Dale Joachim takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Arnold Lamey. Arnold Lamey knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Vazquez controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Oscar Vazquez provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
77.19
2-1Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Tim Anderton replacing Isaiah Campbell .
85.48
Marco Suker knocks the ball forward to Dale Joachim. Dale Joachim makes a probing pass to Eddie Westwood. Eddie Westwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.04
Steve Charlton kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Lee. Ben Lee threads the ball through to Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Rodrigo Rego!
89.40
Edgar Kroupi-Zahi hits a low pass to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
29.4%
42.6%
27.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dale Joachim of Brighton and Hove Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rodrigo Rego (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Aki Nurmi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Marco Suker (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Robert Defoe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marino Di Masi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arnold Lamey (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Dale Joachim (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Daniel Gil (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eddie Westwood (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Oscar Vazquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Claudio Garcia (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Marin Pancu (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Bowyer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mario Reis (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Giampiero Di Natale (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Christian Neudecker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steve Charlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Linus Zick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francis Scales (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Ben Lee (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Edouard Antunes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Isaiah Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Edgar Kroupi-Zahi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcus Bishop (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Tim Anderton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Cedric Ponsard (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graham Barmby (MID) | 0 | |