FT Brighton 4 - 0
Manchester United
Commentary:
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Today's attendance is 31637.
90+4' Ball possession: Brighton: 44%, Manchester United: 56%.
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Adam Webster from Brighton trips Edinson Cavani
90+3' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Diogo Dalot from Manchester United makes an aerial pass in the box, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
90+2' Fred puts in a cross...
90+2' A shot by Cristiano Ronaldo is blocked.
90+1' Marc Cucurella hand-balls.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Joel Veltman from Brighton tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+1' Adam Webster from Brighton successfully heads the ball to a team mate.
90' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
90' Ball possession: Brighton: 44%, Manchester United: 56%.
89' It's a good hit from long range by Pascal Gross who forces a save from David De Gea. Corner kick.
89' Marc Cucurella from Brighton crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
89' Pascal Gross from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Scott McTominay from Manchester United trips Moises Caicedo
87' Dangerous challenge by Edinson Cavani from Manchester United. Yves Bissouma on the receiving end of that.
87' Goal kick for Manchester United.
86' Danny Welbeck fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
85' Ball possession: Brighton: 44%, Manchester United: 56%.
85' Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United is ruled offside.
85' Bruno Fernandes swings in a cross from the free kick.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Yves Bissouma from Brighton trips Diogo Dalot
84' Diogo Dalot from Manchester United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
84' The referee signals a free kick as Neal Maupay from Brighton trips Harry Maguire
84' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' Goal kick for Brighton.
83' Leandro Trossard is leaving the field to be replaced by Neal Maupay in a tactical substitution.
83' Cristiano Ronaldo goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
82' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
81' Tariq Lamptey relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Diogo Dalot puts in a cross...
80' Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
80' Bruno Fernandes swings in a cross from the free kick.
80' Ball possession: Brighton: 45%, Manchester United: 55%.
80' The referee signals a free kick as Pascal Gross from Brighton trips Fred
79' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Brighton are in control of the ball.
78' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
77' Joel Veltman is penalised for pushing Bruno Fernandes.
77' Edinson Cavani from Manchester United is ruled offside.
76' Solly March is leaving the field to be replaced by Tariq Lamptey in a tactical substitution.
76' Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
76' Alex Telles puts in a cross...
75' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
75' Lewis Dunk clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
75' Diogo Dalot puts in a cross...
75' Ball possession: Brighton: 46%, Manchester United: 54%.
74' Bruno Fernandes shoots from outside the box, but Robert Sanchez has it under control
74' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
73' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
73' Edinson Cavani from Manchester United is ruled offside.
73' Harry Maguire goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
72' So nearly a goal there! Harry Maguire's header looked destined for the back of the net but Robert Sanchez saves it!
72' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
72' Yves Bissouma clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
72' Diogo Dalot puts in a cross...
72' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
71' Goal kick for Brighton.
70' Juan Mata is leaving the field to be replaced by Harry Maguire in a tactical substitution.
70' Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
70' Danger! Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
70' Ball possession: Brighton: 47%, Manchester United: 53%.
69' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
68' Bruno Fernandes tests Robert Sanchez with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
68' Alex Telles from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
68' A shot by Bruno Fernandes is blocked.
68' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Diogo Dalot puts in a cross...
68' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
67' A chance presents itself to Moises Caicedo from Brighton but his header goes wide
67' David De Gea relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Solly March from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
67' Alexis Mac Allister is leaving the field to be replaced by Adam Webster in a tactical substitution.
66' Cristiano Ronaldo clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
66' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the left.
66' Diogo Dalot from Manchester United puts his side under pressure as his bad attempt for a clearance hits his own post!
65' Pascal Gross from Brighton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
65' Danger! Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
65' Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
65' Ball possession: Brighton: 49%, Manchester United: 51%.
65' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
64' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Alex Telles puts in a cross...
63' Edinson Cavani from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
63' So nearly a goal there! Edinson Cavani's header looked destined for the back of the net but Robert Sanchez saves it!
63' Juan Mata puts in a cross...
63' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Brighton stands.
61' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
60' Ball possession: Brighton: 49%, Manchester United: 51%.
60' GOAL! It's an easy finish as Leandro Trossard from Brighton taps the ball into an open goal!60' Poor play by Diogo Dalot as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
60' So close! A lob by Danny Welbeck from Brighton is somehow cleared off the line!
60' Danger! Pascal Gross from Brighton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
59' Brighton are in control of the ball.
57' Leandro Trossard provided the assist for the goal.
57' G O O O A A A L - Pascal Gross scores with the left foot!57' Leandro Trossard of Brighton passes the ball to a team mate.
57' Marc Cucurella from Brighton chips the ball into the penalty box.
57' Brighton are in control of the ball.
57' Marc Cucurella from Brighton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Juan Mata volleys a shot on target, but the keeper saves it.
56' Joel Veltman relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Diogo Dalot puts in a cross...
56' Brighton plays a short goal kick.
55' Ball possession: Brighton: 50%, Manchester United: 50%.
55' Diogo Dalot fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
55' Moises Caicedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Alex Telles from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
54' Lewis Dunk clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
54' Juan Mata puts in a cross...
53' The referee signals a free kick as Solly March from Brighton trips Fred
53' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Solly March puts in a cross...
53' Marc Cucurella relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Juan Mata puts in a cross...
51' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Leandro Trossard from Brighton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Marc Cucurella puts in a cross...
51' Ball possession: Brighton: 51%, Manchester United: 49%.
49' Leandro Trossard provided the assist for the goal.
49' G O O O A A A L - Marc Cucurella scores with the left foot!49' A chance opens up as Leandro Trossard from Brighton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
49' Pascal Gross from Brighton successfully directs a ball squarely in the box and finds a team mate.
48' A player from Brighton takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
47' Yellow card for Diogo Dalot.
47' Reckless challenge there. Diogo Dalot commits a rough foul on Alexis Mac Allister
47' The referee signals a free kick as Scott McTominay from Manchester United trips Marc Cucurella
46' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Nemanja Matic is leaving the field to be replaced by Edinson Cavani in a tactical substitution.
46' Anthony Elanga is leaving the field to be replaced by Fred in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Brighton: 53%, Manchester United: 47%.
45+2' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
45+1' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Yellow card for Cristiano Ronaldo.
45' The ref blows his whistle. Cristiano Ronaldo charged Lewis Dunk from behind and it's a free-kick
45' Ball possession: Brighton: 52%, Manchester United: 48%.
44' Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton is ruled offside.
44' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
43' A lob by Danny Welbeck from Brighton goes wide.
43' Raphael Varane could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
42' Lewis Dunk from Brighton heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
42' Leandro Trossard puts in a cross...
42' Raphael Varane relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Pascal Gross swings in a cross from the free kick.
41' The referee signals a free kick as Nemanja Matic from Manchester United trips Solly March
41' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Diogo Dalot relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Solly March puts in a cross...
40' Alex Telles relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Marc Cucurella puts in a cross...
40' Diogo Dalot relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
40' Ball possession: Brighton: 52%, Manchester United: 48%.
39' Goal kick for Brighton.
39' Cristiano Ronaldo goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
38' The referee signals a free kick as Moises Caicedo from Brighton trips Bruno Fernandes
37' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Marc Cucurella from Brighton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
36' Danger! Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
35' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
35' Ball possession: Brighton: 53%, Manchester United: 47%.
35' Leandro Trossard from Brighton sends an effort wide of target
34' Solly March from Brighton is ruled offside.
34' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Leandro Trossard from Brighton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' Pascal Gross from Brighton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' Solly March puts in a cross...
33' The referee signals a free kick as Yves Bissouma from Brighton trips Juan Mata
32' Pascal Gross from Brighton makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
31' A shot by Marc Cucurella is blocked.
31' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
31' Alex Telles clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
31' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
30' Diogo Dalot relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
30' Ball possession: Brighton: 49%, Manchester United: 51%.
30' Solly March from Brighton makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
29' Danny Welbeck from Brighton fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
29' Pascal Gross swings in a cross from the free kick.
28' The referee signals a free kick as Scott McTominay from Manchester United trips Alexis Mac Allister
28' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Anthony Elanga is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
27' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
26' Brighton are in control of the ball.
26' Ball possession: Brighton: 49%, Manchester United: 51%.
26' Lewis Dunk from Brighton tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
25' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
25' A shot by Leandro Trossard is blocked.
25' Leandro Trossard from Brighton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
24' Diogo Dalot puts in a cross...
24' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
24' Scott McTominay from Manchester United tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
24' Bruno Fernandes swings in a cross from the free kick.
23' Leandro Trossard is penalised for pushing Juan Mata.
22' Pascal Gross from Brighton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
22' A chance opens up as Solly March from Brighton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
21' Cristiano Ronaldo goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
21' Danger! Anthony Elanga from Manchester United successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
21' Brighton plays a short goal kick.
21' Nemanja Matic fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
21' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Bruno Fernandes puts in a cross...
21' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United takes a short corner kick from the left.
20' Ball possession: Brighton: 55%, Manchester United: 45%.
20' A shot by Juan Mata is blocked.
20' A chance opens up as Nemanja Matic from Manchester United successfully finds a team mate in the area...
20' Nemanja Matic from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
20' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Goal kick for Brighton.
19' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
19' Moises Caicedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Alex Telles puts in a cross...
18' Alex Telles from Manchester United takes a short corner kick from the left.
18' Anthony Elanga from Manchester United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
18' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
17' The referee signals a free kick as Leandro Trossard from Brighton trips Diogo Dalot
17' Diogo Dalot relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Solly March puts in a cross...
16' Ball possession: Brighton: 62%, Manchester United: 38%.
15' G O O O A A A L - Moises Caicedo from Brighton scores from outside the box with the right foot!15' A shot by Pascal Gross is blocked.
15' Poor play by Alex Telles as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
15' Leandro Trossard puts in a cross...
15' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' Solly March from Brighton is ruled offside.
14' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' The referee signals a free kick as Joel Veltman from Brighton trips Anthony Elanga
13' Raphael Varane relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Joel Veltman puts in a cross...
12' The referee signals a free kick as Scott McTominay from Manchester United trips Alexis Mac Allister
11' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Brighton: 73%, Manchester United: 27%.
10' The referee signals a free kick as Scott McTominay from Manchester United trips Yves Bissouma
9' Moises Caicedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Alex Telles puts in a cross...
9' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
8' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' The match resumes with a drop ball.
7' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
7' Diogo Dalot relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Solly March puts in a cross...
7' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' The referee signals a free kick as Pascal Gross from Brighton trips Bruno Fernandes
5' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Brighton: 50%, Manchester United: 50%.
4' Raphael Varane relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
4' Leandro Trossard from Brighton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
4' Leandro Trossard from Brighton plays a cheeky 1-2 with Pascal Gross.
4' Solly March from Brighton takes a short corner kick from the right.
3' Solly March from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
3' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
2' A chance presents itself to Danny Welbeck from Brighton but his header goes wide
2' Leandro Trossard from Brighton successfuly makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
2' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
1' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Manchester United kick-off, and the game is underway.
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