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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 4,441 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Wigan Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
3.15
Gianni Castellini knocks the ball forward to Edward Hulme. Edward Hulme plays a perfect one-two with Adam Dublin and rushes in on goal... Edward Hulme tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
4.17
Gianni Castellini advances with the ball. Gianni Castellini makes a simple pass to Michele Tacchinardi. Michele Tacchinardi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.08
Damien Venus sees space and advances. Damien Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Venus. Steve Venus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Stuart Pearson manages to gather it comfortably.
14.21
Alec Thomson brings the ball forward. Alec Thomson plays a perfect one-two with Edward Hulme and rushes in on goal... Alec Thomson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.41
Damien Venus makes a probing pass to Steve Venus. Steve Venus whips in a cross ball towards James Drake. James Drake is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.33
Rio Royce surges forward with the ball. Rio Royce whips in a cross ball towards Richard Wise. Richard Wise heads the ball goalwards but somehow Stuart Pearson manages to keep it out.
21.00
Gianni Castellini kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Dublin. Adam Dublin chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Hulme. Edward Hulme rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.59
Danny Wilcox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Drake. James Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Glass.
24.15
Damien Venus takes it forward alone. Damien Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Venus. Steve Venus flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
27.18
Marc Elliott lofts the ball long. James Drake lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Wise. Richard Wise is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stuart Pearson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.10
Damien Venus makes a beautiful solo run. Damien Venus whips in a cross ball towards Richard Wise. Richard Wise is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stuart Pearson easily picks it out of the air!
33.43
Danny Wilcox makes a simple pass to Steve Venus. Steve Venus shoots from outside the area. Stuart Pearson easily smothers it.
36.53
Ismael Izzet threads the ball through to Adam Dublin. Adam Dublin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Hulme but the linesman indicates offside!
40.54
Michael de Jong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianni Castellini. Gianni Castellini decides to run forward with the ball. Gianni Castellini goes all the way! Gianni Castellini rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.35
Michele Tacchinardi hacks Greg Prior from behind! Michele Tacchinardi is shown the yellow card! Greg Prior runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion get the second half underway!
47.06
Danny Wilcox flicks the ball to his team mate, James Drake. James Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.14
Danny Wilcox kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Venus. Steve Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.33
Ismael Izzet takes it forward alone. Ismael Izzet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Hulme. Edward Hulme makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.18
Gianni Castellini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Dublin. Adam Dublin goes all the way! Adam Dublin takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
65.13
Billy Elliott makes a probing pass to Gianni Castellini. Gianni Castellini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Dublin. Adam Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Potts.
66.31
Vadym Karavayev knocks the ball forward to Damien Venus. Damien Venus kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Venus. Steve Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.36
Rio Royce makes a beautiful solo run. Rio Royce lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Wise. Richard Wise is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.58
Ismael Izzet passes the ball forward to Adam Dublin. Adam Dublin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michele Tacchinardi. Michele Tacchinardi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.29
Gianni Castellini knocks the ball forward to Michele Tacchinardi. Michele Tacchinardi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
81.48
Damien Venus kicks a strong pass forward to James Drake. James Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.38
Michael de Jong flicks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Izzet. Ismael Izzet makes a probing pass to Adam Dublin. Adam Dublin kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Hulme but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.07
Vadym Karavayev threads the ball through to Danny Wilcox. Danny Wilcox makes a probing pass to Richard Wise. Richard Wise shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.24
Danny Wilcox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Wise. Richard Wise knocks in a cross ball towards James Drake. James Drake directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Richard Wise of Wigan Athletic

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50 vs 50
Play Area
Home team third: 29.49%, Midfield: 43.59%, Away team third: 26.92%