Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     BlackpoolBlackpool
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Emile PriestleyE. Priestley45
G
1
G
57Richard VieiraR. Vieira
Patrick ThomsonP. Thomson56
D
2
D
55Ighli GanzI. Ganz
Ledley BenaliL. Benali55
D
3
D
55David MoutinhoD. Moutinho
Ian CharlesI. Charles49
D
4
D
48Matthew ThomsonM. Thomson
Alun CleggA. Clegg44
D
5
M
58Benedetto TeodoraniB. Teodorani
Clive BarryC. Barry63
M
6
M
57Clive RankinC. Rankin
Alexander GodberA. Godber53
M
7
M
55Omer BastinO. Bastin
Arnauld PastineA. Pastine44
M
captain8
M
53Steve WoodcockS. Woodcock
Simon KühnS. Kühn60
A
9
A
64Alberto CamachoA. Camacho
Simon TolleyS. Tolley56
A
10captain
A
50Peter ImpeyP. Impey
Peter MillsP. Mills48
A
11
A
47Simon MckayS. Mckay
 
Simon MintoS. Minto47
A
12
G
53Tommy MccannT. Mccann
Joe CollymoreJ. Collymore44
M
13
M
49James ChadwickJ. Chadwick
Jason BrownJ. Brown43
A
14
G
49Omer PowellO. Powell

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Blackpool. A crowd of 4,685 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 Blackpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Neville.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the match!
2.50
Clive Barry hacks Omer Bastin from behind! Clive Barry is shown the yellow card! Omer Bastin stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.30
Matthew Thomson laces a through ball forward to Clive Rankin. Clive Rankin hits a low pass to Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alun Clegg.
6.25
Clive Barry makes a simple pass to Simon Kühn. Simon Kühn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Tolley but he's offside!
9.58
David Moutinho plays the ball forward to Clive Rankin. Clive Rankin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Clive Rankin lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Mckay. With a superhuman jump, Simon Mckay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
12.17
Alun Clegg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Clive Barry. Clive Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Mills. Peter Mills passes the ball forward but Simon Kühn is offside!
16.33
Clive Rankin sees Peter Impey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Impey whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
18.10
Clive Barry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Tolley. Simon Tolley knocks the ball forward, putting Simon Kühn through on goal. Simon Kühn muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
30.05
Matthew Thomson threads a neat ball through to Benedetto Teodorani. Benedetto Teodorani flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Camacho who brings the ball under control. Alberto Camacho rushes past Ledley Benali! Some good footwork from Alberto Camacho provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
32.11
Ian Charles sees Clive Barry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clive Barry knocks the ball forward to Simon Kühn. Simon Kühn finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.54
Clive Barry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Tolley. Simon Tolley shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.24
David Moutinho pushes mid-way up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, David Moutinho stretches the opposition's defence. David Moutinho plays a one-two with Alberto Camacho and rushes in on goal... David Moutinho muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper, Emile Priestley, sees it late!! Goal for Blackpool!
42.45
Alexander Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Kühn. Simon Kühn makes a great pass forward. Simon Tolley runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
44.56
Clive Barry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Tolley. Simon Tolley plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Kühn and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Simon Tolley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Blackpool 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
Blackpool kick off the second half!
49.16
Omer Bastin flicks a high pass forward to Peter Impey who brings the ball under control. Peter Impey plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Mckay and stumbles forward towards the goal... Peter Impey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Ian Charles.
57.43
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.55
Alun Clegg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Clive Barry. Clive Barry knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Mills. Peter Mills shoots from 20 yards. Richard Vieira gets down and covers it.
63.55
Matthew Thomson makes a simple pass to Omer Bastin. Omer Bastin sees Peter Impey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Impey knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Mckay. Simon Mckay makes a looping header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Blackpool are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
66.27
David Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Teodorani. Benedetto Teodorani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Mckay. Simon Mckay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
67.26
Seeing Clive Rankin's run, Omer Bastin quickly throws the ball into his path. Clive Rankin makes a probing pass to Peter Impey. Peter Impey lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.13
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 .
78.22
Clive Rankin flicks a high pass forward to Simon Mckay who brings the ball under control. Simon Mckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Impey but the linesman indicates offside!
79.00
Clive Rankin surges forward with the ball. Clive Rankin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
87.04
Steve Woodcock flicks a high ball forward to Peter Impey who takes it down. Peter Impey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Blackpool
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.2%
63.8%
Play Area
35.1%
43.6%
21.3%

Scorers
Simon Tolley 45
David Moutinho 38
Alberto Camacho 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Moutinho of Blackpool

Match Ratings
1.Emile Priestley (GK)
6
2.Patrick Thomson (DEF)
6
3.Ledley Benali (DEF)
6
4.Ian Charles (DEF)
6
5.Alun Clegg (DEF)
6
6.Clive Barry (MID)yellow card
6
7.Alexander Godber (MID)
6
8.Arnauld Pastine (MID)
6
9.Simon Kühn (ATT)
7
10.Simon Tolley (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Peter Mills (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Minto (ATT)
6
13.Joe Collymore (MID)
6
14.Jason Brown (ATT)
6

1.Richard Vieira (GK)
6
2.Ighli Ganz (DEF)
6
3.David Moutinho (DEF)goal scored
9
4.Matthew Thomson (DEF)
6
5.Benedetto Teodorani (MID)
7
6.Clive Rankin (MID)
8
7.Omer Bastin (MID)
6
8.Steve Woodcock (MID)
7
9.Alberto Camacho (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Peter Impey (ATT)
7
11.Simon Mckay (ATT)
6
 
12.Tommy Mccann (GK)
0
13.James Chadwick (MID)
0
14.Omer Powell (GK)
0