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05/01/2058, Theatre Of Dreams, Manchester, England
Championship, English Football League

Man Utd Vs Brighton

Man Utd play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: V Craddock (GK) , P Brydon (CB) , M Ladd (CB) , C Craigo (RB) , G Neagle (LB) , E Valentine (CDM) , H Wyburn (CAM) , C Irwin (RM) , M Sinclair (LM) , M Vernor (ST) , C Speirs (ST) And the subs are: C Paterson (CB) , T Morris (CB) , J McClatchy (CM) , B Rallo (CM) , F Craigie (ST)

Brighton play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: G Anderson (GK) , J Burns (CB) , J Johnston (CB) , E Dredge (RB) , G Black (LB) , I Ruddock (CDM) , S Thomas (CAM) , A Angelilli (RM) , J Winning (LM) , D Burns (ST) , G Stitt (ST) And the subs are: J McColl (CB) , P Veitch (CB) , J Brewster (CM) , C Hughes (CM) , C Matthew (ST)

Welcome to Theatre Of Dreams in Manchester, England where Manchester Utd will face Brighton.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Championship, English Football League.  The attendance is 111603.

1' - Man Utd kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

10' - John Burns plays a long ball to Amon Angelilli.  Eddie Valentine dispossesses Amon Angelilli and takes possession.  Eddie Valentine plays a long ball to Harry Wyburn.  Harry Wyburn passes the ball to Mick Vernor.  Mick Vernor runs with the ball, beating John Johnston.  

11' - Mick Vernor crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Clint Speirs.  Clint Speirs directs a header attempting to beat the keeper...but Gregor Anderson gets down to stop the shot!  

13' - Gregor Anderson passes to Sam Thomas.  Chris Irwin successfully tackles Sam Thomas and gains possession for his team.  Man Utd launch a counter attack.  Chris Irwin curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Harry Wyburn.  Harry Wyburn heads the ball attempting to beat the keeper...but the ball flies over the bar!

25' - John Johnston passes to Ian Ruddock.  Ian Ruddock tries to beat Eddie Valentine using his ball skills, but is tripped.    The referee shows Eddie Valentine the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Brighton.  

26' - Amon Angelilli will take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, finding James Winning.  James Winning looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and James Winning scores!  That's a good goal from the Brighton player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

27' - Man Utd kick the ball off for the restart.  

29' - Chris Irwin passes the ball to Peter Brydon.  Peter Brydon finds Chris Irwin with a short pass.  Chris Irwin sees a run from Mick Sinclair.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Mick Sinclair takes the ball.  Mick Sinclair tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

32' - Gregor Anderson plays the ball to John Burns.  John Burns finds John Johnston with a long ball.  John Johnston sees Sam Thomas making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

36' - Chris Irwin plays a long pass to Eddie Valentine.  Eddie Valentine passes the ball to Mick Vernor.  Mick Vernor tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the ball hits the post!  Eddie Valentine pounces on the loose ball...Eddie Valentine attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Eddie Valentine scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Man Utd player!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

37' - Brighton kick the ball off for the restart.  

41' - Ian Ruddock finds Edwyn Dredge with a short pass.  Edwyn Dredge plays a short pass to John Johnston.  John Johnston plays a long pass to Ian Ruddock.  Peter Brydon tackles Ian Ruddock and the ball goes loose.  Amon Angelilli sees a run from Sam Thomas.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Sam Thomas has strayed offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Brighton kick the ball off for the restart.  

49' - Ian Ruddock plays a short pass to John Johnston.  John Johnston slides the ball to Glynn Black.  Glynn Black sees Sam Thomas making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Sam Thomas takes the ball.  Sam Thomas attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but Vince Craddock stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Gareth Stitt gets to the ball first...Gareth Stitt takes a shot towards goal...and Gareth Stitt scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Brighton player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

49' - Man Utd kick the ball off for the restart.  

52' - Eddie Valentine passes the ball to Chris Irwin.  Chris Irwin passes the ball to Harry Wyburn.  Harry Wyburn sees a run from Clint Speirs.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Clint Speirs is able to take the ball.  Clint Speirs reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Edwyn Dredge tries to use his pace to beat Clint Speirs, but is tackled.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Max Ladd is going to be taken off.  Tim Morris joins the game from the bench.  

57' - Mick Vernor hits the ball from long range towards goal...but the shot goes wide!

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  David Burns is going to be taken off.  Jasper Brewster is brought on from the bench.  

61' - Amon Angelilli tries to beat Clint Craigo using his ball skills, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Clint Speirs is going to be taken off.  John McClatchy joins the game from the bench.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like John Johnston is going to be taken off.  John McColl joins the game from the bench.  

63' - Amon Angelilli looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

73' - John Burns hits the ball long to John McColl.  John McColl passes to Ian Ruddock.  Ian Ruddock brings the ball forward, outpacing Mick Vernor.  

74' - Ian Ruddock sees Amon Angelilli making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

76' - Chris Irwin hits the ball long to Harry Wyburn.  Harry Wyburn attempts to outskill John McColl, but is tripped.    The referee shows John McColl the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Man Utd.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Peter Brydon will come off.  Connor Paterson joins the game from the bench.  

79' - Amon Angelilli spots a run from Gareth Stitt.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like John Burns is going to be taken off.  Paul Veitch is going to be brought on.  

84' - John McColl passes a long ball to Sam Thomas.  Sam Thomas tries to beat Connor Paterson using his ball skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Sam Thomas who takes the ball forward!  

85' - Sam Thomas tries to use ball skills to beat Harry Wyburn, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Brighton.  

86' - Amon Angelilli will take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

87' - Connor Paterson spots a run from Harry Wyburn.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

90' - Eddie Valentine speeds past Sam Thomas.  



The match has ended Manchester Utd 1 - 2 Brighton.