Match Report


Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace     Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
David MoncurD. Moncur54
G
1
G
45Emile PriestleyE. Priestley
Nwankwo LeeN. Lee59
D
2
D
56Patrick ThomsonP. Thomson
Max ThirlwellM. Thirlwell52
D
3
D
55Ledley BenaliL. Benali
Kevin ShieldsK. Shields44
D
4
D
49Ian CharlesI. Charles
Jason MurrayJ. Murray42
D
5
D
44Alun CleggA. Clegg
Darren IzzetD. Izzet57
M
6
M
63Clive BarryC. Barry
Norman ButtN. Butt55
M
7
M
53Alexander GodberA. Godber
Ian HowellsI. Howells54
M
captain8captain
M
44Arnauld PastineA. Pastine
John IzzetJ. Izzet56
A
9
A
60Simon KühnS. Kühn
Neil FergusonN. Ferguson53
A
10
A
56Simon TolleyS. Tolley
Giampietro PinziG. Pinzi53
A
11
A
48Peter MillsP. Mills
 
Carl LinekerC. Lineker53
M
12
A
47Simon MintoS. Minto
Matt WilsonM. Wilson47
M
13
M
44Joe CollymoreJ. Collymore
Damien CleggD. Clegg46
M
14
A
43Jason BrownJ. Brown

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Brighton and Hove Albion in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Crystal Palace and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Bower.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the match underway!
2.49
Alexander Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Tolley. Simon Tolley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Moncur who gathers it comfortably.
9.45
Ian Charles clumsily knocks into Neil Ferguson. Ian Charles is given a warning by the referee! Neil Ferguson stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.46
John Izzet barges into Ian Charles. John Izzet is given a warning by the referee! Ian Charles hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.30
Ian Charles flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Pastine. Arnauld Pastine knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Kühn. Simon Kühn passes the ball forward but Simon Tolley is offside!
14.01
Ledley Benali sees space and advances. Ledley Benali kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Tolley. Simon Tolley skips past Kevin Shields! Simon Tolley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but David Moncur smothers it!
15.07
Max Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Darren Izzet. Darren Izzet kicks a strong pass forward to Giampietro Pinzi. Giampietro Pinzi chips the ball to his team mate, John Izzet. John Izzet takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.34
Neil Ferguson hacks Patrick Thomson from behind! Neil Ferguson is shown the yellow card! Patrick Thomson runs off the knock.
24.34
Alun Clegg flicks a high pass forward to Arnauld Pastine who brings the ball under control. Arnauld Pastine chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Tolley. Simon Tolley knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Kühn. Simon Kühn muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Nwankwo Lee blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
30.47
Ledley Benali hacks Ian Howells from behind! Ledley Benali is warned by the referee! Ian Howells hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.36
Kevin Shields controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Butt. Norman Butt brings the ball forward. Norman Butt controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Giampietro Pinzi through on goal. Giampietro Pinzi takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
36.22
Max Thirlwell threads the ball through to Ian Howells. Ian Howells makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Izzet. John Izzet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.55
Kevin Shields flicks a high pass forward. Ian Howells collects the pass. Ian Howells runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ian Howells finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Norman Butt picks a pass forward to Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brighton and Hove Albion players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Crystal Palace start the second half!
49.50
Alexander Godber plays the ball forward to Peter Mills. Peter Mills knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.44
Darren Izzet flicks a high pass forward. John Izzet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Izzet shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
53.38
Crystal Palace are in full control of this game.
54.44
Darren Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Pinzi. Giampietro Pinzi kicks a strong pass forward to John Izzet but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.22
Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Damien Clegg replacing Giampietro Pinzi .
66.44
Darren Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Ferguson. Neil Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alun Clegg.
67.01
Darren Izzet plays the ball forward to John Izzet. John Izzet shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
69.10
Max Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Norman Butt. Norman Butt flicks a high ball forward to Neil Ferguson who takes it down. Neil Ferguson plays a one-two with John Izzet and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Neil Ferguson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
77.32
Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Carl Lineker replacing Jason Murray and Matt Wilson replacing Darren Izzet .Brighton and Hove Albion have made 3 substitutions with Simon Minto replacing Clive Barry, Joe Collymore replacing Patrick Thomson and Jason Brown replacing Arnauld Pastine .
83.51
Alun Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Godber holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Mills. Peter Mills shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
85.07
Simon Minto takes it forward alone. Simon Minto plays a one-two with Simon Tolley and rushes in on goal... Simon Minto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
89.27
Ledley Benali passes the ball forward to Alexander Godber. Alexander Godber sees Peter Mills in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Mills whips in a cross ball towards Simon Tolley. Simon Tolley knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Max Thirlwell clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
Alexander Godber makes a simple pass to Peter Mills. Peter Mills plays a quick one-two with Simon Kühn and rushes in on goal... Peter Mills shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Crystal Palace

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
21.2%
42.4%
36.5%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ian Howells of Crystal Palace

Match Ratings
1.David Moncur (GK)
6
2.Nwankwo Lee (DEF)
7
3.Max Thirlwell (DEF)
9
4.Kevin Shields (DEF)
6
5.Jason Murray (DEF)
7
6.Darren Izzet (MID)
8
7.Norman Butt (MID)
8
8.Ian Howells (MID)
9
9.John Izzet (ATT)
6
10.Neil Ferguson (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Giampietro Pinzi (ATT)
7
 
12.Carl Lineker (MID)
6
13.Matt Wilson (MID)
6
14.Damien Clegg (MID)
6

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)
8
8.Arnauld Pastine (MID)
7
9.Simon Kühn (ATT)
6
10.Simon Tolley (ATT)
7
11.Peter Mills (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Minto (ATT)
7
13.Joe Collymore (MID)
6
14.Jason Brown (ATT)
6