FT Brighton 3 - 0
Newcastle United
Commentary:
90+4' Leandro Trossard from Brighton is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+4' Brighton with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: Brighton: 66%, Newcastle: 34%.
90+3' Brighton are in control of the ball.
90+2' Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
90+2' Jacob Murphy puts in a cross...
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton trips Jeff Hendrick
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Joel Veltman from Brighton trips Jacob Murphy
90+1' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Poor play by Javier Manquillo as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
90' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
90' Ball possession: Brighton: 66%, Newcastle: 34%.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Pascal Gross from Brighton trips Paul Dummett
89' Andi Zeqiri is penalised for pushing Javier Manquillo.
89' Jakub Moder is leaving the field to be replaced by Davy Propper in a tactical substitution.
89' The referee signals a free kick as Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton trips Jacob Murphy
88' Brighton are in control of the ball.
88' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' Brighton are in control of the ball.
86' Brighton are in control of the ball.
85' Ball possession: Brighton: 65%, Newcastle: 35%.
84' The referee signals a free kick as Sean Longstaff from Newcastle trips Adam Lallana
83' Danny Welbeck is leaving the field to be replaced by Andi Zeqiri in a tactical substitution.
83' Danny Welbeck from Brighton is ruled offside.
83' Danger! Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
83' Brighton are in control of the ball.
82' Brighton are in control of the ball.
80' A shot by Pascal Gross is blocked.
80' A chance opens up as Neal Maupay from Brighton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
80' Ball possession: Brighton: 64%, Newcastle: 36%.
80' Brighton are in control of the ball.
79' Leandro Trossard is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexis Mac Allister in a tactical substitution.
78' The referee signals a free kick as Ciaran Clark from Newcastle trips Neal Maupay
78' Brighton are in control of the ball.
77' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Miguel Almiron is leaving the field to be replaced by Sean Longstaff in a tactical substitution.
76' Brighton are in control of the ball.
76' Brighton are in control of the ball.
75' Ryan Fraser shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
75' Ball possession: Brighton: 66%, Newcastle: 34%.
75' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
74' Brighton are in control of the ball.
73' Brighton are in control of the ball.
72' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
72' Pascal Gross from Brighton takes a short corner kick from the right.
71' Ciaran Clark clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
71' Brighton are in control of the ball.
70' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Ball possession: Brighton: 65%, Newcastle: 35%.
68' Pascal Gross provided the assist for the goal.
68' G O O O A A A L - Neal Maupay volleys the ball into the back of the net. A great finish!68' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
68' Brighton are trying to create something here.
67' The referee signals a free kick as Jeff Hendrick from Newcastle trips Neal Maupay
66' Jonjo Shelvey relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
65' Pascal Gross from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
65' Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
65' Ball possession: Brighton: 64%, Newcastle: 36%.
64' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
64' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
63' Yellow card for Paul Dummett.
63' Reckless challenge there. Paul Dummett commits a rough foul on Pascal Gross
63' Brighton are in control of the ball.
63' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' Brighton are in control of the ball.
62' Joseph Willock is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Murphy in a tactical substitution.
62' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
61' Brighton are in control of the ball.
61' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Ball possession: Brighton: 69%, Newcastle: 31%.
60' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Ryan Fraser puts in a cross...
59' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
59' The referee signals a free kick as Joel Veltman from Brighton trips Joelinton
58' Brighton are in control of the ball.
57' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
57' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Brighton are in control of the ball.
55' Ball possession: Brighton: 73%, Newcastle: 27%.
55' Good effort by Jakub Moder as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
55' Jakub Moder from Brighton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
54' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Brighton are trying to create something here.
53' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' The referee signals a free kick as Ben White from Brighton trips Ryan Fraser
51' Leandro Trossard provided the assist for the goal.
51' G O O O A A A L - Danny Welbeck from Brighton beats the keeper from outside the box!51' Great skill from Danny Welbeck as he dribbles past his opponents
51' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Goal kick for Brighton.
50' Ball possession: Brighton: 75%, Newcastle: 25%.
49' POST! So nearly a goal by Ryan Fraser but his finish hits the post!
49' A chance opens up as Miguel Almiron from Newcastle successfully finds a team mate in the area...
49' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Jakub Moder is penalised for pushing Jonjo Shelvey.
48' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Brighton are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+6' Brighton has been the better team in this half
45+6' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Brighton are in control of the ball.
45+5' Ball possession: Brighton: 74%, Newcastle: 26%.
45+3' Joel Veltman provided the assist for the goal.
45+3' G O O O A A A L - Leandro Trossard from Brighton beats the keeper from outside the box!45+3' Joel Veltman sends a long ball upfield.
45+3' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+2' Isaac Hayden is injured and is replaced by Jeff Hendrick.
45' Ball possession: Brighton: 75%, Newcastle: 25%.
42' Isaac Hayden is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
42' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
42' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
41' Jakub Moder is penalised for pushing Miguel Almiron.
40' Brighton are trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Brighton: 74%, Newcastle: 26%.
40' Brighton are in control of the ball.
39' Goal kick for Newcastle.
39' Pascal Gross from Brighton crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
38' A shot by Neal Maupay is blocked.
38' A chance opens up as Leandro Trossard from Brighton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
38' Danger! Pascal Gross from Brighton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
38' Brighton are trying to create something here.
37' Goal kick for Brighton.
37' A chance presents itself to Isaac Hayden from Newcastle but his header goes wide
37' Jonjo Shelvey puts in a cross...
37' Yves Bissouma relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle swings in the corner from the left.
36' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
36' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Ball possession: Brighton: 75%, Newcastle: 25%.
34' Martin Dubravka is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
34' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
33' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
32' Jonjo Shelvey relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Neal Maupay puts in a cross...
31' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Danny Welbeck puts in a cross...
31' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Ball possession: Brighton: 73%, Newcastle: 27%.
30' Danny Welbeck is penalised for pushing Jamaal Lascelles.
30' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
29' Isaac Hayden relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
29' Danny Welbeck from Brighton directs a ball squarely in the box, but Martin Dubravka runs out to collect the ball
29' Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
28' Brighton are in control of the ball.
27' That's a great ball by Adam Lallana from Brighton. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
27' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Neal Maupay from Brighton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
26' Danger! Pascal Gross from Brighton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
26' Goal kick for Newcastle.
25' Ball possession: Brighton: 72%, Newcastle: 28%.
25' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
25' Joelinton puts in a cross...
25' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' A shot by Leandro Trossard is blocked.
23' Danger! Adam Lallana from Brighton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
23' Brighton are in control of the ball.
22' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
21' Dangerous challenge by Jakub Moder from Brighton. Javier Manquillo on the receiving end of that.
20' Ball possession: Brighton: 78%, Newcastle: 22%.
20' Brighton are in control of the ball.
19' Jakub Moder from Brighton is ruled offside.
19' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Brighton are in control of the ball.
17' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
17' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
16' Goal kick for Newcastle.
15' Ball possession: Brighton: 79%, Newcastle: 21%.
15' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle is ruled offside.
14' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Danny Welbeck puts in a cross...
13' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
13' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
12' Brighton are in control of the ball.
11' Yves Bissouma shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
10' Brighton are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Brighton: 68%, Newcastle: 32%.
9' Brighton are in control of the ball.
9' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Neal Maupay is penalised for pushing Martin Dubravka.
8' Lewis Dunk sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it
8' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
7' Ciaran Clark clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
7' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
7' Brighton are trying to create something here.
6' Ball possession: Brighton: 50%, Newcastle: 50%.
6' Isaac Hayden relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Neal Maupay puts in a cross...
5' Brighton are in control of the ball.
4' Brighton are in control of the ball.
4' Good effort by Jakub Moder as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
4' Danny Welbeck puts in a cross...
3' The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Willock from Newcastle trips Joel Veltman
2' Goal kick for Newcastle.
2' How did he miss that? Jakub Moder has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
2' Neal Maupay puts in a cross...
1' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Newcastle kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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