Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Rob OwenRob Owen Steve Lowery Steve Lowery
Rodrigo RegoR. Rego73
G
1
G
77Artur RipanuA. Ripanu
Aki NurmiA. Nurmi72
D
2
D
80Volodymyr ZgurovskyV. Zgurovsky
Ricardo GuerreroR. Guerrero68
D
3
D
73Jason CarterJ. Carter
Marco SukerM. Suker71
D
4
D
73Craig MckayC. Mckay
Marino Di MasiM. Di Masi66
D
5
M
75Kevin DeaneK. Deane
Malte HelmerM. Helmer74
M
6captain
M
87Ben McgrealB. Mcgreal
Fernando AlvesF. Alves73
M
captain7
M
81Paul LockleyP. Lockley
Dale JoachimD. Joachim69
M
8
M
83Paul CarltonP. Carlton
Eddie WestwoodE. Westwood73
A
9
A
81Aaron ByrneA. Byrne
Oscar VazquezO. Vazquez72
A
10
A
73Seth MilliganS. Milligan
Claudio GarciaC. Garcia73
A
11
A
75Paolo MyersP. Myers
 
Robert DefoeR. Defoe66
D
12
D
72Robert HackworthR. Hackworth
Daniel GilD. Gil72
A
13
M
80Lucas GonzalesL. Gonzales
Mario ReisM. Reis49
G
14
A
47Jacob StampJ. Stamp

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 15,763 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.58
Kevin Deane sees Seth Milligan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seth Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aki Nurmi.
3.49
With some swift thinking, Ben Mcgreal plays the ball forward to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne sees Seth Milligan just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Seth Milligan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.14
Ricardo Guerrero threads the ball through to Malte Helmer. Malte Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Vazquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Vazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Helmer. With a superhuman jump, Malte Helmer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Craig Mckay happens to be in the right place to block it.
15.05
Volodymyr Zgurovsky threads a neat ball through to Paul Carlton. Paul Carlton makes a probing pass to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Rodrigo Rego.
21.30
Malte Helmer hits a low pass to Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.30
Paul Carlton flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Myers who brings the ball under control. Paolo Myers shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.37
Ben Mcgreal clumsily knocks into Claudio Garcia. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claudio Garcia gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.05
Malte Helmer brings the ball forward. Malte Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Westwood. Eddie Westwood comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
34.15
Paul Carlton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan knocks in a cross ball towards Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.40
Craig Mckay flicks the ball to his team mate, Volodymyr Zgurovsky. Volodymyr Zgurovsky kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers knocks the ball forward to Seth Milligan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.54
Jason Carter sees Paolo Myers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodrigo Rego who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Kevin Deane makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Deane whips in a cross ball towards Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan beats his man to it with a header. The ball strikes Marino Di Masi's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
45.00
Ben Mcgreal takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paul Carlton provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brighton and Hove Albion players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the second half underway!
48.23
Ricardo Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves passes the ball forward to Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Artur Ripanu. Excellent save.
53.17
Ben Mcgreal passes the ball forward to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
54.38
Fernando Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Malte Helmer. Malte Helmer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.03
Ricardo Guerrero threads the ball through to Dale Joachim. Dale Joachim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
63.21
Ben Mcgreal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers rushes past Ricardo Guerrero! Paolo Myers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Rodrigo Rego gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
65.52
Ben Mcgreal threads a neat ball through to Kevin Deane. Kevin Deane sees Paul Lockley just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Paul Lockley comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
67.45
Dale Joachim makes a beautiful solo run. Dale Joachim plays a quick one-two with Claudio Garcia and rushes in on goal... Dale Joachim rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.05
Paul Carlton makes a probing pass to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers makes a great pass forward. Seth Milligan runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.39
Jason Carter makes a simple pass to Paul Carlton. Paul Carlton passes the ball forward to Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
77.30
Brighton and Hove Albion have made 2 substitutions with Robert Defoe replacing Marco Suker and Daniel Gil replacing Eddie Westwood .
78.38
Dale Joachim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil shoots from long range but Artur Ripanu is on top of it.
79.45
Ben Mcgreal makes an attacking run forward. Ben Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.43
Dale Joachim sees a break and surges forward. Dale Joachim whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil beats his man to it with a header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.33
Paul Carlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers threads the ball through into the box. Seth Milligan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.25
Jason Carter makes a strong solo run forward. Jason Carter flicks a high pass forward. Paul Carlton collects the pass. Paul Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Myers. With a superhuman jump, Paolo Myers connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Newcastle United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.1%
58.9%
Play Area
32.9%
45.2%
21.9%

Scorers
Fernando Alves 57
Seth Milligan 3, 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Seth Milligan of Newcastle United

Match Ratings
1.Rodrigo Rego (GK)
7
2.Aki Nurmi (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Guerrero (DEF)
6
4.Marco Suker (DEF)
6
5.Marino Di Masi (DEF)
6
6.Malte Helmer (MID)
6
7.Fernando Alves (MID)goal scored
8
8.Dale Joachim (MID)
7
9.Eddie Westwood (ATT)
6
10.Oscar Vazquez (ATT)
6
11.Claudio Garcia (ATT)
6
 
12.Robert Defoe (DEF)
6
13.Daniel Gil (ATT)
6
14.Mario Reis (GK)
0

1.Artur Ripanu (GK)
7
2.Volodymyr Zgurovsky (DEF)
6
3.Jason Carter (DEF)
7
4.Craig Mckay (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Deane (MID)
7
6.Ben Mcgreal (MID)yellow card
7
7.Paul Lockley (MID)
6
8.Paul Carlton (MID)
7
9.Aaron Byrne (ATT)
6
10.Seth Milligan (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Paolo Myers (ATT)
8
 
12.Robert Hackworth (DEF)
0
13.Lucas Gonzales (MID)
0
14.Jacob Stamp (ATT)
0