FMFA, Brighton vs. Manchester City (Wed Nov 23)


                             Brighton  |  Manchester City
                            5-1-2-2 C  |  4-4-2 P
                        Will Schoolar  |  Matthew Bethell
                                       |
                          A_Onana+ GK  |  GK G_Grando
                          K_Walker DF  |  DF R_Yates
                         A_Webster DF  |  DF N_Semedo
                        M_Doucoure DF  |  DF Pipa
                         M_Doherty DF  |  DF V_Chiriches
                           M_Keane DF  |  MF S_McTominay
                           S_Berge MF  |  MF W_Ndidi
                     J_Ward-Prowse MF  |  MF M_Ozil
                        M_Verratti DM  |  MF N_Holland
                      Jordi_Ferrer FW  |  FW R_Firmino
                     L_Sinisterra+ FW  |  FW A_Griezmann
                                       |
                           M_Neuer SUB |  SUB A_Areola
                       M_Cucurella SUB |  SUB K_Tierney+
                             M_Fox SUB |  SUB M_Targett
                        Y_Bissouma SUB |  SUB C_Pulisic
                     Son_Heung_Min SUB |  SUB L_Stindl

Referee: Chris_Kavanagh (Lancashire)


Min. 2  :(bri) Jordi_Ferrer with the dribble 
          ...  He spots the run of his team-mate 
          ...  He's decided to go alone 
          ...  Jordi_Ferrer drives the ball low ! 
          ...  G_Grando can't get to it! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Look at the delight on his face!! 
          ...  Lets see if Brighton can hang onto that lead! 
          ...  Brighton 1-0 Manchester City ...
Min. 4  :(bri) M_Doucoure knocks it forward 
          ...  V_Chiriches slips 
          ...  Jordi_Ferrer gets to it! 
          ...  Jordi_Ferrer hits a curling shot! 
          ...  The ball moves through the air! 
          ...  G_Grando moves quickly! 
          ...  Can he get to this? 
          ...  It’s beaten him! 
          ...  But it thumps the post!! 
          ...  And goes out! 
Min. 5  :(bri) L_Sinisterra+ beats Pipa 
          ...  That was a quick burst of pace to set him free 
          ...  L_Sinisterra+ drives it low ! 
          ...  G_Grando makes a great save 
          ...  But he can't hold onto it! 
          ...  He gathers it at the second attempt! 
Min. 5  :(bri) S_Berge kicks W_Ndidi! 
          ...  RED CARD!! 
          ...  He's off!! 
Min. 5  :(mnc) M_Ozil sprints down the flank 
          ...  He threads the ball in to R_Firmino 
          ...  But M_Keane clears the ball to safety 
Min. 6  :(bri) Jordi_Ferrer sidesteps R_Yates 
          ...  He was too quick for his marker 
          ...  N_Semedo attacks him with a large hello kitty. Where was he hiding that? 
          ...  Oh well the referee says play On!! 
Min. 6  :(mnc) N_Holland with the dribble 
          ...  He uses his pace to get free 
          ...  M_Doherty rushes in with a clumsy tackle!! 
          ...  That’s a foul!! 
          ...  What’s Chris_Kavanagh going to give? 
          ...  He just waves play on! 
Min. 7  :(mnc) W_Ndidi takes advantage of a defensive mistake 
          ...  He runs towards goal 
          ...  M_Doucoure with the lunge!! 
          ...  And the whistle goes, that’s a foul 
          ...  He's in trouble!! 
          ...  He could be sent off for that! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD! 
          ...  He was lucky to get away with that! 
Min. 8  :(bri) M_Doucoure brings the ball under control 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space! 
          ...  He plays the ball in to him! 
          ...  L_Sinisterra+ gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  L_Sinisterra+ with only one thing on his mind! 
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal! 
          ...  OOOOHHHHH!!!! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  What a great finish 
          ...  The Brighton fans chant his name! 
          ...  Brighton 2-0 Manchester City ...
Min. 10 :(mnc) N_Holland breaks clear of the defence! 
          ...  He is clean through on A_Onana+! 
          ...  Jordi_Ferrer brings him down! 
          ...  He could be off!! 
          ...  Chris_Kavanagh calls him over 
          ...  The ref is taking his time with him! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 13 :(bri) L_Sinisterra+ finds himself in acres of space 
          ...  N_Semedo wins the ball with a clear tackle 
Min. 14 :(bri) L_Sinisterra+ beats N_Semedo 
          ...  He showed great skill there 
          ...  A cracking drive from L_Sinisterra+ ! 
          ...  But G_Grando reaches the ball. Good save 
Min. 16 :(mnc) R_Firmino takes possession 
          ...  Knocks it past the defender 
          ...  He's through on goal 
          ...  J_Ward-Prowse is called for the holding foul 
          ...  He was a bit too close for comfort 
          ...  Chris_Kavanagh reaches to his pocket! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 16 :(mnc) M_Ozil with the dribble 
          ...  M_Doucoure is easily beaten 
          ...  M_Ozil attempts the shot! 
          ...  But A_Onana+ punches it away 
          ...  He was lucky to get to that one 
Min. 21 :(bri) K_Walker looks around for support 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to A_Webster 
          ...  A_Webster with a powerful header ! 
          ...  The fans get off there seats! 
          ...  But it sails over !! 
Min. 22 :(mnc) R_Yates gets to the by-line 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He plays the ball through to R_Firmino 
          ...  K_Walker goes in studs first 
          ...  He had to endure a strong lecture from Chris_Kavanagh 
Min. 24 :(bri) J_Ward-Prowse controls it well 
          ...  He nutmegs N_Semedo 
          ...  He puts in L_Sinisterra+! 
          ...  N_Semedo reacts well to win the ball back 
Min. 30 :(bri) M_Keane is taking a throw in 
          ...  He takes a couple of strides back 
          ...  He throws the ball to Jordi_Ferrer 
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from R_Yates 
Min. 30 :(bri) L_Sinisterra+ barges the defender off the ball 
          ...  R_Yates with a superb challenge 
          ...  The referee has given the free kick the other way! 
          ...  Chris_Kavanagh tells him to calm his game down a bit 
Min. 32 :(bri) M_Verratti looks around for some movement 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He hits the ball to M_Keane 
          ...  M_Keane with the spectacular bicycle kick! 
          ...  G_Grando tips it round the post 
          ...  Well saved 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  The corner is swung in by A_Webster! 
          ...  G_Grando fists it away! 
Min. 36 :(mnc) M_Ozil can't find space for the shot 
          ...  He slips it through to R_Firmino 
          ...  R_Firmino with a scorcher of a shot ! 
          ...  But he somehow misses 
          ...  That was a woeful effort 
Min. 37 :(mnc) A_Griezmann with a real burst of pace 
          ...  He shows the defender a clean set of heals 
          ...  A_Griezmann with the shot ! 
          ...  A_Onana+ makes a comfortable save 
          ...  He makes it look so easy 
Min. 37 :(bri) L_Sinisterra+ runs at the defender 
          ...  The defender falls over 
          ...  V_Chiriches wins the ball well 
          ...  Chris_Kavanagh has given a free kick 
          ...  The boy is unlucky to get a yellow 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(bri) L_Sinisterra+ with a smart turn 
          ...  R_Firmino with a deliberate foul 
          ...  Chris_Kavanagh will want to speak to him 
Min. 45 :(mnc) K_Tierney+ is going to be brought on 
          ...  V_Chiriches is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF 
Min. 45 :(bri) J_Ward-Prowse runs with the ball to the corner flag 
          ...  He plays the ball across to L_Sinisterra+ 
          ...  A great volley from L_Sinisterra+ ! 
          ...  G_Grando gathers it easily 
Min. 46 :(bri) A_Webster with the deft touch 
          ...  He takes it past W_Ndidi 
          ...  He knocks it to L_Sinisterra+! 
          ...  L_Sinisterra+ rifles it to the far post ! 
          ...  It grazes the bar 
          ...  And goes over 
          ...  Oh so close there! 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Brighton 2-0 Manchester City

Min. 46 :(bri) Jordi_Ferrer jumps over the defender's challenge 
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg 
          ...  He's clean through 
          ...  K_Tierney+ cuts it out easily 
          ...  He clears the ball up field 
Min. 53 :(bri) M_Doherty looks for options 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to L_Sinisterra+ 
          ...  But Pipa wins the ball with a sliding challenge 
Min. 55 :(mnc) L_Stindl is going to be brought on 
          ...  A_Griezmann is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW 
Min. 55 :(bri) M_Doherty sprints past the defender 
          ...  M_Doherty attempts a lob! 
          ...  It hits the post!! 
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !! 
          ...  He's put it over 
Min. 57 :(bri) M_Verratti with a precise pass to Jordi_Ferrer 
          ...  But K_Tierney+ wins the ball with a sliding challenge 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  L_Sinisterra+ curls it into the box! 
          ...  G_Grando fists it away! 
Min. 58 :(bri) M_Verratti with an incisive pass to Jordi_Ferrer 
          ...  Fine tackle by Pipa 
          ...  He prevents the corner as well 
Min. 60 :(bri) M_Cucurella will come on for K_Walker and play DF 
Min. 60 :(mnc) M_Ozil with a penetrating pass to N_Holland 
          ...  N_Holland attempts to drive it home! 
          ...  A_Onana+ saves, but he fumbles 
          ...  But he gathers at the second attempt! 
Min. 63 :(bri) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side. 
          ...  M_Fox will come on for A_Webster and play DF 
Min. 65 :(bri) Y_Bissouma is ready to come on to replace J_Ward-Prowse 
          ...  Looks like he will play as a MF 
Min. 72 :(bri) M_Doherty finds Jordi_Ferrer in the box 
          ...  K_Tierney+ rushes in with a clumsy tackle!! 
          ...  That’s a foul!! 
          ...  What’s Chris_Kavanagh going to give? 
          ...  He just waves play on! 
Min. 77 :(mnc) W_Ndidi retreats under pressure 
          ...  He hoofs the ball up field 
          ...  R_Firmino gets on the end of it 
          ...  From long range R_Firmino bends the ball towards goal! 
          ...  It's well wide! 
          ...  9 times out of ten he would have scored that! 
Min. 79 :(bri) M_Keane takes possession of the ball 
          ...  He plays the ball across to L_Sinisterra+ 
          ...  Pipa wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge 
          ...  It goes out of play 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  M_Verratti chips the ball into the area! 
          ...  N_Semedo wins the ball 
          ...  And he clears the danger 
Min. 81 :(bri) Y_Bissouma takes advantage of a bad back pass from N_Semedo 
          ...  N_Semedo with an ugly foul 
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!! 
Min. 82 :(bri) L_Sinisterra+ flicks it past Pipa 
          ...  He runs forward 
          ...  L_Sinisterra+ tries the shot ! 
          ...  The net bulges! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Brighton 3-0 Manchester City ...
Min. 83 :(bri) M_Doucoure lobs it over K_Tierney+ 
          ...  M_Doucoure with the strike ! 
          ...  He hits the side netting 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(mnc) N_Semedo with a neat pass into R_Firmino 
          ...  M_Keane tackles cleanly 
          ...  The linesman flags for the foul though! Unbelievable! It looked clean to me 
          ...  He is warned by Chris_Kavanagh 
          ...  It’s just a warning 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  Just outside the box! 
          ...  R_Firmino drives it in 
          ...  A_Onana+ makes a great save 
          ...  But he can't hold onto it! 
Min. 90 :(bri) M_Doucoure finds L_Sinisterra+ with a perfectly weighted pass 
          ...  L_Sinisterra+ runs forward 
          ...  He hits the shot! 
          ...  It hits the outside of the post 
          ...  And spins wide 
Min. 90 :(mnc) R_Firmino breaks clear of the defence! 
          ...  He is clean through on A_Onana+! 
          ...  M_Keane brings him down in the area! 
          ...  He deserves punishment for that! 
          ...  Chris_Kavanagh calls him over 
          ...  The ref is taking his time with him! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  Chris_Kavanagh speaks with his assistant! 
          ...  PENALTY !! 
          ...  R_Firmino places the ball on the spot! 
          ...  He sends A_Onana+ the wrong way 
          ...  Clinical Penalty 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  That’s given Manchester City something to fight for! 
          ...  Brighton 3-1 Manchester City...

*************  FULL TIME  ****************



Match Details
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Venue                : Amex Community Stadium
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Brighton Match Info
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Best player          : L_Sinisterra+ (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : Jordi_Ferrer (2), L_Sinisterra+ (8,82)
Sent Off             : S_Berge (5)
Booked               : M_Doucoure (7), Jordi_Ferrer (10), J_Ward-Prowse (16), M_Keane (90)
Injured              : N/A
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Manchester City Match Info
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Best player          : R_Firmino
Scorers              : R_Firmino (90 pen)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : V_Chiriches (37)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                                Brighton  |    Manchester City
Attempts on Goal     :          13        |       7
Off target           :           6        |       2
On target            :           7        |       5
Possession           :          49        |       51
Corners              :           3        |       0
Red Cards            :           1        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           4        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       2
Fouls                :          11        |       8
Key Tackles          :           2        |       10
Key Passes           :          14        |       7
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Final Score          : Brighton 3 - 1 Manchester City
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Player Statistics - Brighton
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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A_Onana+       GK  34   1   1   1  26 |  94   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0
K_Walker       DF   1  31  15   3  26 |  63   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
A_Webster      DF   1  31  15   9  21 |  66   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   1
M_Doucoure     DF   1  30  12   3  24 |  94   0   0   3   1   1   0   1   0   0  -3  45  -2
M_Doherty      DF   1  29  10   5  24 |  94   0   1   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  13  20   1
M_Keane        DF   2  29  11   2  26 |  94   0   1   2   0   1   0   1   0   0  10  17   0
S_Berge        MF   1   6  31   3  25 |   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0  -7  -7  -7
J_Ward-Prowse  MF   2   4  30   3  23 |  68   0   0   2   0   0   0   1   0   0  -3  17  -3
M_Verratti     DM   1  12  28   3  29 |  94   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
Jordi_Ferrer   FW   1   3  13  30  22 |  94   0   0   0   0   2   1   1   0   0  -3  -3  21
L_Sinisterra+  FW   1   3  13  29  23 |  94   0   0   0   0   7   2   0   0   0   0   0  57
M_Neuer        GK  27   2   3   3  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Cucurella    DF   1  28  10   3  24 |  31   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   8   8   8
M_Fox          DF   1  28  10   3  22 |  28   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   8   8   8
Y_Bissouma     MF   1   8  29  12  25 |  26   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Son_Heung_Min  FW   1   3   7  29  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Manchester City
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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G_Grando       GK  35   1   1   1  23 |  94   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -12   0   0   0
R_Yates        DF   1  28  11   3  22 |  94   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  10   0
N_Semedo       DF   1  28  13   3  24 |  94   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  52  10   0
Pipa           DF   1  28  10   3  26 |  94   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  39   0   0
V_Chiriches    DF   1  28   9   4  27 |  45   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  -3  -3  -3
S_McTominay    MF   1  10  29   6  27 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
W_Ndidi        MF   1  12  29   3  25 |  94   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
M_Ozil         MF   2   4  29  12  25 |  94   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  30   3
N_Holland      MF   2   3  29  12  23 |  94   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   3
R_Firmino      FW   1   4   8  30  24 |  94   0   0   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0  28
A_Griezmann    FW   2   2   4  29  23 |  58   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   3
A_Areola       GK  30   1   1   1  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Tierney+     DF   1  28  13   2  21 |  49   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  39   0   0
M_Targett      DF   1  27  10   3  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Pulisic      MF   1   2  28  12  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Stindl       FW   1   6  16  28  21 |  36   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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