Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 4,742 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Heskey.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Heskey.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion get the match underway!
3.38
0-0Rafael Bento flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence makes a probing pass to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emile Priestley who gathers it comfortably.
6.11
0-0Ledley Benali pushes up the pitch. Ledley Benali flicks a high ball forward to Simon Tolley who takes it down. Simon Tolley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Carl Dichio!
8.00
Ronnie Roberts hits a low pass to Brian Stewart. Brian Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edgar Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames makes a convincing header but somehow Emile Priestley manages to keep it out.
15.52
0-1Steve Lawrence darts forward. Steve Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.26
0-1Brian Stewart runs straight at the opposition's defence. Brian Stewart passes the ball forward but Edgar Quaresma is offside!
21.25
0-1Ian Charles flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Godber controls it well on his chest. Alexander Godber passes the ball forward to Simon Kühn. Simon Kühn shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
26.10
Brian Stewart chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
28.47
Luke Guppy surges forward with the ball. Luke Guppy passes the ball forward but Edgar Quaresma is offside!
32.01
Brian Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Julian Galadames collects the pass. Julian Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.32
Ledley Benali knocks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Pastine. Arnauld Pastine plays the ball forward to Simon Kühn. Simon Kühn tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Carl Dichio keeps it out!
44.55
0-2Alexander Godber catches Brian Stewart on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Stewart runs off the knock.
45.00
Ronnie Roberts hacks Arnauld Pastine from behind! Ronnie Roberts is shown the yellow card! Arnauld Pastine stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Colchester 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
Colchester United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.58
Ronnie Roberts passes the ball forward to Brian Stewart. Brian Stewart threads a neat ball through to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
49.18
Arnauld Pastine passes the ball forward to Simon Kühn. Simon Kühn tries a spectacular long range effort. Carl Dichio gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
51.30
Alexander Godber knocks the ball forward to Simon Tolley. Simon Tolley whips in a cross ball towards Peter Mills. Peter Mills beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
57.37
Vasco Carvalho takes a short throw-in bringing Ronnie Roberts into play. Showing composure, Ronnie Roberts picks a pass forward to Brian Stewart. Brian Stewart flicks a high pass forward to Julian Galadames who brings the ball under control. Julian Galadames plays a scrappy one-two with Dion Thirlwell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Julian Galadames provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.06
1-2Brian Stewart makes a probing pass to Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell plays a one-two with Julian Galadames and advances towards the goal... Dion Thirlwell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Ledley Benali's outstretched leg.
63.06
Alexander Godber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Kühn. Simon Kühn tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Carl Dichio!
71.56
1-2Alexander Godber sees a break and surges forward. Alexander Godber flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Mills. Ronnie Roberts clumsily knocks into Peter Mills. Peter Mills appeals for a penalty! Given!!
71.56
1-2The referee points to the spot..
73.43
Peter Mills takes a cautious run up and fires a shot towards goal, but it clips the post and goes wide!
77.46
1-2Brighton and Hove Albion have made 3 substitutions with Simon Minto replacing Clive Barry, Joe Collymore replacing Patrick Thomson and Jason Brown replacing Arnauld Pastine .Colchester United have made a substitution with Anthony Keegan replacing Luke Guppy .
78.49
1-2Simon Minto barges into Paul Huckerby. The referee warns Simon Minto to calm down! Paul Huckerby carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.54
Ronnie Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Stewart. Brian Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Julian Galadames!
83.02
Ronnie Roberts passes the ball forward to Brian Stewart. Brian Stewart sees space and advances. Brian Stewart shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Brian Stewart!
90.00
Steve Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell sees Julian Galadames just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Julian Galadames makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.4%
61.6%
Play Area
32.9%
43.8%
23.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brian Stewart of Colchester United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Emile Priestley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Patrick Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ledley Benali (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ian Charles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Clegg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Clive Barry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alexander Godber (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Arnauld Pastine (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Kühn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Tolley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Peter Mills (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Simon Minto (ATT) | 5 | |
| 13. | Joe Collymore (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jason Brown (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Carl Dichio (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ronnie Roberts (DEF) | | 7 |
| 3. | Rafael Bento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vasco Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luke Guppy (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steve Lawrence (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Brian Stewart (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Paul Huckerby (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dion Thirlwell (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Julian Galadames (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Edgar Quaresma (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Wes Youds (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kemal Benali (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Keegan (MID) | 6 | |