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 Milton Keynes Dons. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
3.19
0-0Cristián Maldonado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Gabriel Milosovici. Daniel Gabriel Milosovici kicks a strong pass forward to Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel shoots from 20 yards. Glynn Gilchrist easily smothers it.
4.39
0-0Samuel Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Young. Neil Young chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Le Tissier who gathers it comfortably.
8.10
1-0Neil Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.27
Daniel Gabriel Milosovici passes the ball forward to Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago goes all the way! Marco Santiago rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.45
Nigel Thirlwell chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Budan. Martin Budan tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Glynn Gilchrist manages to keep it out.
16.33
Martin Shearer knocks the ball forward to Daniel Gabriel Milosovici. Daniel Gabriel Milosovici deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Budan. Martin Budan lofts in a cross ball towards Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Glynn Gilchrist.
18.29
Martin Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Palmer. Ian Palmer kicks a strong pass forward to Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Glynn Gilchrist manages to keep it out.
21.53
Ian Palmer knocks the ball forward to Martin Budan. Martin Budan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Glynn Gilchrist who gathers it comfortably.
26.47
Nicholas Aloisi knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon goes all the way! Jermaine Salmon rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Kieron Le Tissier.
32.32
1-1Nigel Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel whips in a cross ball towards Martin Budan. Martin Budan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.37
Craig Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.52
Nigel Thirlwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Quaresma.
40.05
Samuel Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Young. Neil Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon powers a header at goal. Kieron Le Tissier easily picks it out of the air!
44.30
Bruno Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Aloisi. Nicholas Aloisi surges forward with the ball. Nicholas Aloisi shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
48.47
Daniel Gabriel Milosovici chips the ball to his team mate, Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel goes all the way! Abdul Fadel shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Glynn Gilchrist.
49.54
1-1Neil Young comes in with a late challenge on Craig Thomson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.06
Daniel Gabriel Milosovici controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
55.04
1-1Brighton and Hove Albion are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
59.48
Nigel Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Martin Budan. Martin Budan whips in a cross ball towards Abdul Fadel. Abdul Fadel directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Abdul Fadel!
65.18
1-2Nicholas Aloisi knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Gallagher but he's offside!
69.57
Denni Laudrup advances with the ball. Denni Laudrup knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam powers a header at goal. Kieron Le Tissier is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.54
Vitaliy Kharenko makes a simple pass to Denni Laudrup. Denni Laudrup kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.07
Nigel Thirlwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Santiago. Marco Santiago deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abdul Fadel but the linesman indicates offside!
83.15
Vitaliy Kharenko knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Aloisi. Nicholas Aloisi kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon knocks the ball forward to Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
85.35
Dominic Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Aloisi. Nicholas Aloisi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Le Tissier who gathers it comfortably.
89.50
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
28.9%
48.7%
22.4%
Scorers