Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Portsmouth. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Portsmouth are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Portsmouth are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.14
0-0Niccolo Mike comes in with a late challenge on Carl Ball. Niccolo Mike is given a warning by the referee! Carl Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.02
0-0Damien Priestley knocks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Lightfoot. Kelvin Lightfoot chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Eadie. Darren Eadie shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Ian Delaney.
14.05
0-0Niccolo Mike makes a probing pass to Peter Royce. Peter Royce goes all the way! Peter Royce cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.27
Ivan Scholes flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Lampard. Harry Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.57
Mike Maddison makes a probing pass to Kelvin Lightfoot. Kelvin Lightfoot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Eadie. Darren Eadie plays a perfect one-two with Colin Bramble and rushes in on goal... Darren Eadie shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.17
Ivan Scholes knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger goes all the way! Dennis Coppinger shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.28
Mike Maddison passes the ball forward to Kelvin Lightfoot. Kelvin Lightfoot knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.39
Niccolo Mike clumsily knocks into Carl Ball. Niccolo Mike is given another warning by the referee! Carl Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.17
Gilles Cope controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger goes all the way! Dennis Coppinger cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.50
Damien Priestley knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Potts. Jonathan Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Eadie. Darren Eadie goes all the way! Darren Eadie shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.46
Gilles Cope passes the ball forward to Harry Lampard. Harry Lampard shoots from long range but it is miles over!
45.00
Kelvin Lightfoot makes a simple pass to Colin Bramble. Colin Bramble shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Portsmouth get the second half underway!
49.18
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
51.55
Carl Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.37
Damien Priestley knocks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Lightfoot. Kelvin Lightfoot threads the ball through to Darren Eadie. Darren Eadie goes all the way! Darren Eadie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Ian Delaney manages to gather it comfortably.
55.21
Andy Etherington knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Mike. Niccolo Mike takes it forward alone. Niccolo Mike shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.53
Andy Etherington makes a probing pass to Ivan Scholes. Ivan Scholes surges forward with the ball. Ivan Scholes shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.48
Niccolo Mike threads the ball through to Peter Royce. Peter Royce goes all the way! Peter Royce shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
63.53
Dennis Wallwork controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Cope. Gilles Cope threads the ball through to Dennis Coppinger. Dennis Coppinger plays a perfect one-two with Peter Royce and rushes in on goal... Dennis Coppinger shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
65.08
1-0Carl Ball makes a probing pass to Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams goes all the way! Thierry Williams takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Thierry Williams!
69.26
Ivan Scholes advances with the ball. Ivan Scholes finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jermaine Carlton.
75.38
Carl Ball knocks the ball forward to Colin Bramble. Colin Bramble lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Ian Delaney had no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
78.38
2-0Jonathan Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Bramble. Colin Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Etherington.
90.00
Jonathan Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Eadie. Darren Eadie shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
6
9
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
32.9%
44.7%
22.4%
Scorers
| Thierry Williams 65, 75 |