Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Stoke City. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the match underway!
4.07
Ugo Watson kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Grantt. Ben Grantt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Walsh.
6.01
Stephen Bowyer passes the ball forward to Dean Wilcox. Dean Wilcox lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Jess. Norman Jess flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Ralph Dryden.
15.01
Robert Hurst hacks Leon Wilcox from behind! The referee calls over Robert Hurst and warns him to calm down! Leon Wilcox gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.57
Gunther Genaux catches Dean Wilcox on the ankles. Gunther Genaux is given a warning by the referee! Dean Wilcox carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.33
Marvin Stamp knocks the ball forward to Norman Jess. Norman Jess shoots from long range but it flies wide!
38.35
Stephen Bowyer threads the ball through to Norman Jess. Norman Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Wilcox. Dean Wilcox is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
42.14
Marvin Stamp surges forward with the ball. Marvin Stamp knocks in a cross ball towards Ben Grantt. Ben Grantt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.22
Stephen Bowyer threads the ball through to Dean Wilcox. Dean Wilcox knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Cort.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Stoke City kick off!
53.52
Marvin Stamp barges into Jon Williamson. Marvin Stamp is shown the yellow card! Jon Williamson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.12
Leon Wilcox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Stamp. Marvin Stamp chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Jess. Norman Jess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.28
Stephen Bowyer chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Grantt. Ben Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Wilcox. Dean Wilcox powers a header at goal. It's there!! Ralph Dryden has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.40
Alun Charles decides to run forward with the ball. Alun Charles knocks the ball forward to Robert Hurst. Robert Hurst sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.59
Brighton and Hove Albion are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
73.48
Stephen Bowyer makes a simple pass to Dean Wilcox. Dean Wilcox plays a perfect one-two with Ben Grantt and rushes in on goal... Dean Wilcox makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Ralph Dryden.
78.46
Dean Wilcox catches Gunther Genaux on the ankles. Dean Wilcox is given a warning by the referee! Gunther Genaux hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.41
Ian Smithe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Stamp. Marvin Stamp chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Wilcox. Dean Wilcox knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Dean Wilcox of Brighton and Hove Albion

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 66.6666666666667 vs 33.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 19.05%, Midfield: 52.38%, Away team third: 28.57%

Scorers