FT Brighton 2 - 2
Southampton
Commentary:
90+5' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' Plenty of chances in this game but neither team could score the decisive goal
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Today's attendance is 31335.
90+5' Ball possession: Brighton: 49%, Southampton: 51%.
90+5' Brighton are trying to create something here.
90+4' Armando Broja from Southampton is ruled offside.
90+4' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' Marc Cucurella from Brighton successfuly makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
90+3' Great skill from Marc Cucurella as he dribbles past his opponents
90+3' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Solly March puts in a cross...
90+2' Moises Caicedo from Brighton heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
90+2' Marc Cucurella puts in a cross...
90+1' Armando Broja from Southampton commits a foul by elbowing Joel Veltman
90+1' Fraser Forster swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Alexis Mac Allister is penalised for pushing Che Adams.
90' Ball possession: Brighton: 48%, Southampton: 52%.
90' Goal kick for Brighton.
90' James Ward-Prowse fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Stuart Armstrong puts in a cross...
89' Brighton are trying to create something here.
88' Goal kick for Brighton.
88' A chance presents itself to Oriol Romeu from Southampton but his header goes wide
88' Stuart Armstrong puts in a cross...
88' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
87' Goal kick for Southampton.
87' That's a great ball by Marc Cucurella from Brighton. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
87' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
86' Nathan Redmond puts in a cross...
86' Goal kick for Brighton.
85' Neal Maupay is leaving the field to be replaced by Jeremy Sarmiento in a tactical substitution.
85' Kyle Walker-Peters goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
85' Marc Cucurella relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Nathan Redmond puts in a cross...
85' Ball possession: Brighton: 47%, Southampton: 53%.
84' The referee signals a free kick as Pascal Gross from Brighton trips Kyle Walker-Peters
83' A shot by Alexis Mac Allister is blocked.
83' Leandro Trossard of Brighton passes the ball to a team mate.
83' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
83' Armando Broja relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
83' Lewis Dunk from Brighton tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
83' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
82' Neal Maupay from Brighton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
82' Neal Maupay from Brighton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
82' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' The referee signals a free kick as Nathan Redmond from Southampton trips Alexis Mac Allister
81' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' A player from Southampton takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
80' Ball possession: Brighton: 46%, Southampton: 54%.
80' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
79' Shane Long is leaving the field to be replaced by Armando Broja in a tactical substitution.
79' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
78' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
78' Pascal Gross from Brighton is ruled offside.
78' DISALLOWED GOAL - Pascal Gross beats the goalkeeper from distance but the goal is disallowed!
78' Could be a good chance here as Leandro Trossard from Brighton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
77' Marc Cucurella from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
77' Romain Perraud relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
76' Marc Cucurella from Brighton makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
76' Could be a good chance here as Pascal Gross from Brighton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
76' Brighton start a counter attack.
75' Stuart Armstrong from Southampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
75' Southampton start a counter attack.
75' Ball possession: Brighton: 47%, Southampton: 53%.
75' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
74' Goal kick for Brighton.
74' Stuart Armstrong goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
74' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Joel Veltman is penalised for pushing Che Adams.
72' Southampton are trying to create something here.
72' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Joel Veltman relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Romain Perraud puts in a cross...
71' Good effort by Solly March as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
71' Fraser Forster relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton swings in the corner from the left.
70' Ball possession: Brighton: 48%, Southampton: 52%.
70' Jan Bednarek clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
70' Could be a good chance here as Solly March from Brighton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
70' A chance opens up as Marc Cucurella from Brighton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
70' Could be a good chance here as Marc Cucurella from Brighton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
69' Southampton are in control of the ball.
69' Goal kick for Brighton.
68' Shane Long from Southampton sends an effort wide of target
68' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
68' Romain Perraud from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
68' A chance opens up as Stuart Armstrong from Southampton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
68' A chance opens up as Nathan Redmond from Southampton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
68' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton heads the ball to a team mate.
67' Southampton are trying to create something here.
67' The game is restarted.
66' Nathan Tella is injured and is replaced by Stuart Armstrong.
66' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Pascal Gross from Brighton trips Nathan Tella
65' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Ball possession: Brighton: 49%, Southampton: 51%.
65' Southampton are trying to create something here.
64' Dangerous challenge by Danny Welbeck from Brighton. Kyle Walker-Peters on the receiving end of that.
64' Shane Long from Southampton is ruled offside.
64' Romain Perraud goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
64' Joel Veltman relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
63' Joel Veltman clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
63' Romain Perraud puts in a cross...
63' Oh no. From a promising position Nathan Redmond from Southampton miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
63' Pascal Gross relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
63' Marc Cucurella clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
62' Danger averted there as Pascal Gross from Brighton clears the danger with a good tackle
62' Che Adams from Southampton makes a great pass and space opens up...
61' Brighton with an attacking substitution here.
61' Adam Webster is leaving the field to be replaced by Pascal Gross in a tactical substitution.
61' Enock Mwepu is leaving the field to be replaced by Solly March in a tactical substitution.
61' Dangerous challenge by Neal Maupay from Brighton. Romain Perraud on the receiving end of that.
61' The match is very one-sided right now. Southampton are clearly dominating possession
60' Shane Long shoots from outside the box, but Robert Sanchez has it under control
60' Oriol Romeu from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
60' Oriol Romeu from Southampton tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
60' A player from Southampton takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
60' Ball possession: Brighton: 49%, Southampton: 51%.
59' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Southampton plays a short goal kick.
59' Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton takes a free kick, but it ends up nowhere near the goalframe.
58' Nathan Tella comes back onto the field.
58' The referee signals a free kick as Che Adams from Southampton trips Alexis Mac Allister
58' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' The game is restarted.
57' Nathan Tella is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
57' Nathan Tella is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
57' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
56' Brighton are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Brighton: 50%, Southampton: 50%.
55' With that goal, Southampton equalised. Game on!
54' A great goal by James Ward-Prowse
54' Oriol Romeu provided the assist for the goal.
54' G O O O A A A L - James Ward-Prowse from Southampton beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!54' Oriol Romeu from Southampton find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
54' Nathan Tella of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
54' Nathan Tella from Southampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
54' Adam Webster could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
54' Enock Mwepu from Brighton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
54' Leandro Trossard of Brighton passes the ball to a team mate.
53' Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
53' A shot by Nathan Tella is blocked.
53' Nathan Tella from Southampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
53' Southampton start a counter attack.
53' Brighton start a counter attack.
52' Nathan Redmond from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
52' A shot by Kyle Walker-Peters is blocked.
52' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
52' The referee signals a free kick as Joel Veltman from Brighton trips Nathan Tella
51' Brighton start a counter attack.
51' A shot by James Ward-Prowse is blocked.
51' A shot by James Ward-Prowse is blocked.
51' Oriol Romeu from Southampton crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
51' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Enock Mwepu relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' A player from Southampton takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
50' Ball possession: Brighton: 50%, Southampton: 50%.
49' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Marc Cucurella from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
48' Shane Long from Southampton is ruled offside.
48' Could be a good chance here as Oriol Romeu from Southampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
48' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Poor play by Adam Webster as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
47' Romain Perraud puts in a cross...
47' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+6' It was a glorious performance by Brighton, and their fans have something to cheer about during the HalfTime.
45+6' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' The referee signals a free kick as Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton trips Shane Long
45+5' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
45+5' Ball possession: Brighton: 50%, Southampton: 50%.
45+5' With the goal, Southampton have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?
45+4' G O O O A A A L James Ward-Prowse curls the direct free kick into the back of the net with the right foot! Wonderful finish45+3' After a tactical foul, Marc Cucurella sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
45+3' The referee signals a free kick as Marc Cucurella from Brighton trips Nathan Tella
45+3' Marc Cucurella could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
45+3' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+2' Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+2' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Ball possession: Brighton: 49%, Southampton: 51%.
44' OWN GOAL - Mohammed Salisu sends the ball into his own net!44' Poor play by Mohammed Salisu as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
44' Leandro Trossard from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
44' Brighton start a counter attack.
44' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
44' Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
44' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
44' The game is restarted.
43' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
43' Dangerous challenge by Neal Maupay from Brighton. Mohammed Salisu on the receiving end of that.
43' Fraser Forster saved a certain goal there! Danny Welbeck found himself in a great scoring position but Fraser Forster denied him with a great save
43' Fraser Forster saved a certain goal there! Danny Welbeck found himself in a great scoring position but Fraser Forster denied him with a great save
43' Leandro Trossard from Brighton directs a ball squarely in the box.
43' Great skill from Leandro Trossard as he dribbles past his opponents
43' Oriol Romeu could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
42' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' Lewis Dunk from Brighton tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
42' Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
41' Danny Welbeck from Brighton tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41' Nathan Tella from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joel Veltman
40' Goal kick for Southampton.
40' Enock Mwepu from Brighton crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
40' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Ball possession: Brighton: 53%, Southampton: 47%.
40' Southampton are in control of the ball.
39' Southampton are trying to create something here.
38' Goal kick for Brighton.
38' Romain Perraud from Southampton crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
37' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' The match resumes with a drop ball.
37' Valentino Livramento is injured and is replaced by Romain Perraud.
35' Ball possession: Brighton: 52%, Southampton: 48%.
32' Valentino Livramento is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
32' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
31' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
30' James Ward-Prowse puts in a cross...
30' Nathan Redmond from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
30' Ball possession: Brighton: 50%, Southampton: 50%.
30' Goal kick for Brighton.
29' A chance presents itself to Shane Long from Southampton but his header goes wide
29' James Ward-Prowse swings in a cross from the free kick.
28' The referee signals a free kick as Marc Cucurella from Brighton trips Nathan Tella
28' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Danny Welbeck from Brighton makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' Some neat football here as Danny Welbeck from Brighton plays a 1-2 with Leandro Trossard.
27' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' Leandro Trossard from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
26' Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
25' Lewis Dunk from Brighton tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
25' Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
25' Ball possession: Brighton: 47%, Southampton: 53%.
25' Great defending by Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton to prevent his team conceding a goal.
25' Neal Maupay from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
24' Goal kick for Brighton.
24' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
23' The referee signals a free kick as Oriol Romeu from Southampton trips Moises Caicedo
23' Brighton plays a short goal kick.
22' A shot by Mohammed Salisu is blocked.
22' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
22' Che Adams from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
21' The referee signals a free kick as Joel Veltman from Brighton trips Nathan Tella
21' Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
21' A player from Southampton takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
20' Ball possession: Brighton: 51%, Southampton: 49%.
20' Adam Webster relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Nathan Tella puts in a cross...
20' Southampton start a counter attack.
19' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Neal Maupay from Brighton is ruled offside.
18' Lewis Dunk from Brighton heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
18' Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
18' Jan Bednarek clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
18' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Brighton are trying to create something here.
17' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Brighton are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Brighton: 48%, Southampton: 52%.
15' Mohammed Salisu relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Alexis Mac Allister puts in a cross...
15' Kyle Walker-Peters relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton swings in the corner from the left.
15' Danny Welbeck forces a good save from Fraser Forster who turns the ball behind for a corner!
15' Enock Mwepu of Brighton passes the ball to a team mate.
14' Neal Maupay puts in a cross...
14' Danny Welbeck relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Nathan Redmond puts in a cross...
14' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton takes a short corner kick from the right.
14' A shot by Nathan Redmond is blocked.
13' Adam Webster relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
13' Oh no. From a promising position Che Adams from Southampton miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
13' Close! Valentino Livramento with a great hit from long range that bounces off the post!
12' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Shane Long sends a header towards goal, but Robert Sanchez is there to comfortably save it
12' James Ward-Prowse puts in a cross...
12' Southampton are trying to create something here.
11' Goal kick for Southampton.
10' There is a strong crosswind.
10' Ball possession: Brighton: 53%, Southampton: 47%.
10' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
10' Mohammed Salisu from Southampton sends a deflected cross into the box.
10' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton successfully heads the ball to a team mate.
9' A player from Southampton takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
9' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
8' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Leandro Trossard from Brighton makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
8' Lewis Dunk of Brighton passes the ball to a team mate.
8' Adam Webster from Brighton heads the ball to a team mate.
8' Marc Cucurella swings in a cross from the free kick.
7' Jan Bednarek hand-balls.
7' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Enock Mwepu relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' A player from Southampton takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
6' Shane Long from Southampton tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
6' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton heads the ball to a team mate.
6' Enock Mwepu relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' A player from Southampton takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
5' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Valentino Livramento puts in a cross...
5' Ball possession: Brighton: 62%, Southampton: 38%.
5' Good effort by Shane Long as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
5' Could be a good chance here as Nathan Redmond from Southampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
4' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Shane Long is penalised for pushing Joel Veltman.
2' GOAL! It's an easy finish as Danny Welbeck from Brighton taps the ball into an open goal with the right foot!2' Mohammed Salisu could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
2' Fraser Forster could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
2' Marc Cucurella from Brighton sends a deflected cross into the box.
2' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
1' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Southampton kick-off, and the game is underway.
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