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23/12/2053, Falmer Stadium, Brighton and Hove, England
League One, English Football League

Brighton Vs Cardiff

Brighton play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: G Anderson (GK) , J Burns (CB) , J Johnston (CB) , M Teagan (RB) , G Black (LB) , E Ikisikpo (CDM) , G Stitt (CDM) , D Evans (CAM) , B Gaiter (CAM) , D Burns (ST) , C Matthew (ST) And the subs are: J McColl (CB) , D Tennis (CM) , R Whitfield (CM) , J Brewster (ST)

Cardiff play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: O McNiven (GK) , L Whalen (CB) , S Evans (CB) , R Orewa (CB) , J MacGuire (RB) , O Brain (LB) , M Mewies (CDM) , J Finlayson (CAM) , L Smith (RM) , Z Rayburn (LM) , A Dower (ST) And the subs are: G Meyrick (CB) , V Ruddock (CM) , M Keenor (CM) , A Weale (ST)

Welcome to Falmer Stadium in Brighton and Hove, England where Brighton will face Cardiff City.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League One, English Football League.  The attendance is 34349.

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

5' - Glynn Black finds John Johnston with a short pass.  John Johnston passes to Bryan Gaiter.  Bryan Gaiter sees David Burns making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

9' - Mark Mewies finds Ollie Brain with a short pass.  Ollie Brain finds Sam Evans with a long ball.  Sam Evans spots a run from John Finlayson.  He attempts a quick throughball, and John Finlayson is able to take the ball.  John Finlayson attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Gregor Anderson deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman flags for a corner for  Cardiff.  Zachary Rayburn places the ball to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Bryan Gaiter.  

10' - Bryan Gaiter spots a run from Ewan Ikisikpo.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Ewan Ikisikpo has strayed offside!  

16' - Ewan Ikisikpo plays the ball to Gareth Stitt.  Gareth Stitt takes a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Brighton.  Gareth Stitt will take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, but opposing player Rhod Orewa takes possession.  

22' - John Johnston plays a long pass to Ewan Ikisikpo.  Ewan Ikisikpo spots a run from Declan Evans.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Declan Evans is able to take the ball.  Declan Evans reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but the goalkeeper dives to take the ball! 

29' - Ewan Ikisikpo hits the ball long to John Johnston.  John Johnston passes the ball to Gareth Stitt.  Gareth Stitt tries to beat Mark Mewies using his ball skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

30' - Gareth Stitt attempts to unleash a long range shot...and its in! It's a tremendous goal from Gareth Stitt for Brighton!  The keeper had no chance!

30' - Cardiff kick the ball off for the restart.  

33' - John Finlayson passes to Joe MacGuire.  Joe MacGuire passes to Ollie Brain.  Ollie Brain sees John Finlayson making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and John Finlayson is able to control the ball.  John Finlayson attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...but Gregor Anderson gets down to stop the shot!  

34' - Gregor Anderson spots a run from Ewan Ikisikpo.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Ewan Ikisikpo is able to control the ball.  Ewan Ikisikpo attempts a shot...but the shot is offtarget!

35' - Oliver McNiven sees Arthur Dower making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

44' - Charlie Matthew successfully tackles Leeroy Whalen and the ball goes loose.  John Finlayson tackles Gareth Stitt and takes the ball.  John Finlayson finds Sam Evans with a long ball.  Sam Evans plays a short pass to Zachary Rayburn.  Zachary Rayburn slides the ball to Louis Smith.  Gareth Stitt successfully tackles Louis Smith and takes the ball.  Mark Mewies tackles Gareth Stitt and takes the ball.  Cardiff try to launch a quick counter attack.  Mark Mewies whips in a cross, finding Arthur Dower.  Arthur Dower powers a header down towards the bottom corner...and Arthur Dower scores!  That's a nice goal from the Cardiff player!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

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

46' - Cardiff kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

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

54' - Ewan Ikisikpo sees a run from Bryan Gaiter.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Bryan Gaiter is able to take the ball.  Bryan Gaiter tries to cutback and the ball reaches Gareth Stitt.  Gareth Stitt tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Joe MacGuire is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sam Evans is going to be taken off.  Griffith Meyrick joins the game from the bench.  

56' - Zachary Rayburn tackles Declan Evans and gains possession for his team.  Cardiff try to launch a counter attack.  Zachary Rayburn attempts to use his skills to beat Ewan Ikisikpo and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

57' - Zachary Rayburn spots a run from John Finlayson.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and John Finlayson takes the ball.  John Finlayson attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Teagan is going to be taken off.  Darryl Tennis joins the game from the bench.  

68' - Declan Evans finds John Burns with a long pass.  John Burns spots a run from Bryan Gaiter.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Bryan Gaiter runs on to the ball.  Bryan Gaiter strikes the ball...and Bryan Gaiter scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Brighton player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

69' - Cardiff kick the ball off for the restart.  

71' - Ollie Brain slides the ball to Rhod Orewa.  Rhod Orewa passes to Ollie Brain.  Ollie Brain uses his pace to beat Declan Evans.  

73' - Ollie Brain passes to Louis Smith.  Louis Smith tries to beat John Johnston using his ball skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

74' - Louis Smith sees Mark Mewies making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Mark Mewies is able to take the ball.  Mark Mewies takes a shot...and Mark Mewies scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Cardiff player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

77' - Glynn Black passes to Ewan Ikisikpo.  Ewan Ikisikpo plays the ball to Declan Evans.  Declan Evans takes the ball past Joe MacGuire with a turn of pace.  

79' - Declan Evans looks to unleash a long range shot...but the ball hits the post!  John Finlayson is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

81' - Darryl Tennis sees Declan Evans making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Declan Evans has strayed offside!  

84' - Mark Mewies plays a long pass to Joe MacGuire.  Joe MacGuire attempts a shot from distance...but the shot goes wide!

90' - John Finlayson runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Ewan Ikisikpo.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Ewan Ikisikpo the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Cardiff.  

91' - Mark Mewies stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, finding Zachary Rayburn.  Zachary Rayburn powers a header hoping to beat the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  



The match has ended Brighton 2 - 2 Cardiff City.