Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Walsall. A crowd of 12,376 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Walsall are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Unsworth.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Walsall are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Unsworth.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Brighton and Hove Albion kicking off!
2.50
0-0Gavin Hendry threads the ball through to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves sees a break and surges forward. Fernando Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Liam Eadie.
6.37
0-0Teddy Scowcroft knocks the ball forward to Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. With a superhuman jump, Teddy Scowcroft connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Rodrigo Rego didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.01
Alex Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Davis. Gary Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.26
Gavin Hendry passes the ball forward to Malte Helmer. Malte Helmer makes a simple pass to Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Helmer. Malte Helmer heads the ball goalwards but Joe Westwood is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
12.52
0-0Teddy Scowcroft comes in with a late challenge on Robert Defoe. Teddy Scowcroft is shown the yellow card! Robert Defoe runs off the knock.
14.26
Marco Suker flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves decides to run forward with the ball. Fernando Alves shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
16.02
Liam Eadie threads a neat ball through to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Gemmill tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Rodrigo Rego manages to keep it out.
21.57
0-0Steve Goldberg makes a simple pass to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
22.08
Liam Eadie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Alex Mcallister controls it well on his chest. Alex Mcallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Rodrigo Rego is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
24.07
Oscar Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Grimandi controls it well on his chest. Nigel Grimandi plays a quick one-two with Dale Joachim and rushes in on goal... Nigel Grimandi tries a spectacular strike but Joe Westwood reads it well. Nice keeping!
27.46
1-0Marco Suker hits a low pass to Malte Helmer. Malte Helmer threads the ball through to Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia rushes past Liam Eadie! Claudio Garcia shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.54
Alex Mcallister threads the ball through to Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.25
Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Gary Davis collects the pass. Gary Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Defoe.
44.41
Fernando Alves passes the ball forward to Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Walsall kicking off!
47.51
Malte Helmer darts forward. Malte Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Grimandi who takes it down. Nigel Grimandi whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Joe Westwood easily punches it away to safety.
48.43
Stuart Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg knocks the ball forward, putting Gary Davis through on goal. Gary Davis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Rodrigo Rego gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
51.22
Claudio Garcia runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Claudio Garcia plays a perfect one-two with Oscar Vazquez and rushes in on goal... Claudio Garcia rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.55
Malte Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Joe Westwood smothers it!
57.02
Steve Goldberg sees a break and surges forward. Steve Goldberg rushes past Gavin Hendry! Steve Goldberg cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but somehow Rodrigo Rego manages to keep it out.
59.14
Steve Goldberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
65.08
Liam Eadie receives the ball from a throw-in from Stuart Gemmill. Liam Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Scowcroft controls it well on his chest. Teddy Scowcroft advances inside the box! Teddy Scowcroft cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
69.14
Malte Helmer hits a low pass to Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
71.45
Marco Suker threads a neat ball through to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia advances inside the box! Claudio Garcia comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.16
Dale Joachim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Grimandi. Nigel Grimandi knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
84.27
2-0Teddy Scowcroft hacks Malte Helmer from behind! The referee warns Teddy Scowcroft to calm down! Malte Helmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.34
Robert Defoe advances with the ball. Robert Defoe whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheers as the Spaniard celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
33.3%
43.6%
23.1%
Scorers
| Claudio Garcia 27, 71, 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Garcia of Brighton and Hove Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rodrigo Rego (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Aki Nurmi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marco Suker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Defoe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Malte Helmer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Fernando Alves (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dale Joachim (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oscar Vazquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nigel Grimandi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Claudio Garcia (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Marin Pancu (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Bowyer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ashley Bridge (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Joe Westwood (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jermaine Croft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Liam Eadie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cosimo Ferrante (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stuart Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steve Goldberg (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Teddy Scowcroft (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Morris Lloyd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Davis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christina Bancarel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Christian Arendt (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonathan Winterburn (DEF) | 0 | |