Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United

American Express Community Stadium
May 05, 2018 00:30 IST
Full Time
Gross
(58')
Murray
(48')
Gross
(68')
Brighton & Hove Albion beat Manchester United (1 - 0)
  • Brighton & Hove Albion
    BHA
    Manchester United
    Man Utd
  • 35%
    POSSESSION
    65%
  • 1
    GOALS
    0
  • 11
    SHOTS
    16
  • 4
    SHOTS ON TARGET
    3
  • 5
    FOULS COMMITED
    3
  • 2
    YELLOW CARDS
    0
  • 0
    RED CARDS
    0
  • 1
    OFF SIDES
    2
  • 5
    CORNER KICKS
    6
Match Info
  • Tournament name English Premier League, 2017-18
  • Venue American Express Community Stadium
  • Date May 05, 2018 12:30 AM IST
  • Attendance 30611
Match Completed
91'
Glenn Murray
Leonardo Ulloa
89'
Jose Izquierdo
Solly March
85'
Pascal Gross
Beram Kayal
77'
Marcos Rojo
Scott McTominay
69'
Marouane Fellaini
Jesse Lingard
69'
Matteo Darmian
Luke Shaw
68'
Gross
58'
Gross
48'
Murray
Half Time
Kick Off

Brighton & Hove Albion

4-4-1-1
  • 17
    Glenn
  • 13
    Pascal
  • 11
    Anthony
    6
    Dale
    24
    Davy
    19
    José
  • 2
    Bruno
    22
    Shane
    5
    Lewis
    3
    Gaetan
  • 1
    Mathew
MIDFIELDER
11
Anthony Knockaert
Midfielder
7
Beram Kayal
Midfielder
6
Dale Stephens
Midfielder
24
Davy Propper
Midfielder
55
Jayson Molumby
Midfielder
8
Jiri Skalak
Midfielder
13
Pascal Gross
Midfielder
20
Solly March
Midfielder
14
Steve Sidwell
Midfielder
GOALKEEPER
1
Maty Ryan
Goalkeeper
1
Niki Maenpaa
Goalkeeper
26
Tim Krul
Goalkeeper
FORWARD
17
Glenn Murray
Forward
37
Isaiah Brown
Forward
15
Jamie Murphy
Forward
19
Jose Izquierdo
Forward
Jurgen Locadia
Forward
9
Sam Baldock
Forward
10
Tomer Hemed
Forward
DEFENDER
2
Bruno Saltor
Defender
18
Connor Goldson
Defender
21
Ezequiel Schelotto
Defender
3
Gaetan Bong
Defender
5
Lewis Dunk
Defender
23
Liam Rosenior
Defender
29
Markus Suttner
Defender
22
Shane Duffy
Defender
4
Uwe Hünemeier
Defender

Manchester United

4-3-3
  • 8
    Juan
    19
    Marcus
    11
    Anthony
  • 27
    Marouane
    31
    Nemanja
    6
    Paul
  • 36
    Matteo
    12
    Chris
    5
    Marcos
    18
    Ashley
  • 1
    David
MIDFIELDER
21
Ander Herrera
Midfielder
25
Antonio Valencia
Midfielder
18
Ashley Simon Young
Midfielder
22
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Midfielder
14
Jesse Ellis Lingard
Midfielder
8
Juan Mata
Midfielder
27
Marouane Fellaini
Midfielder
16
Michael Carrick
Midfielder
31
Nemanja Matic
Midfielder
6
Paul Pogba
Midfielder
39
Scott McTominay
Midfielder
GOALKEEPER
1
David de Gea Quintana
Goalkeeper
40
Joel Castro Pereira
Goalkeeper
20
Sergio Romero
Goalkeeper
FORWARD
7
Alexis Sánchez
Forward
11
Anthony Martial
Forward
19
Marcus Rashford
Forward
9
Romelu Lukaku
Forward
10
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Forward
DEFENDER
38
Axel Tuanzebe
Defender
12
Chris Smalling
Defender
17
Daley Blind
Defender
3
Eric Bailly
Defender
5
Faustino Marcos Alberto Rojo
Defender
23
Luke Shaw
Defender
36
Matteo Darmian
Defender
4
Philip Anthony Jones
Defender
2
Victor Jorgen Nilsson Lindelof
Defender
90'
FULL TIME BRIGHTON 1 - 0 MAN> UTD
The celebrations continue both on the pitch and off it. And no wonder after a well deserved win over a poor Manchester United side. It means that Brighton will be a Premiership team next season after that Pascal Gross goal which cleared the line by 2.83 centimeters. A game of fine margins indeed.
90'
F.T. BRIGHTON 1 - 0 MAN. UTD.
Craig Pawson blows his whistle and Brighton have a famous victory. They will be in the Premier League next season, and well deserved on tonights performance. For me the man of the match has to be Antony Knockaert.
90'
BRIGHTON 1 - 0 MAN. UTD
A cross from Young is met by Martial, but his header isn't going to trouble anyone. Murray goes off as Ulloa comes oin. Last minute of stoppage time.
90'
BRIGHTON 1 - 0 MAN. UTD
We are into four minutes of stoppage time and the pressure on the Brighton goal is relentless.
90'
BRIGHTON 1 - 0 MAN. UTD
By thunder that was close. Uniteds' best move of the game as Lingard plays a 1:2 with Rashford into the area. From 12 yards and looking likely to score Lingard skews it wide under pressure from Bruno. From the replay I'm not sure United didn't have a good shout for a penalty there.. Izquierdo comes off replaced by Solly March.
90'
Substitution
Leonardo Ulloa (on). Glenn Murray (off). (Brighton & Hove Albion)
88'
Substitution
Solly March (on). Jose Izquierdo (off). (Brighton & Hove Albion)
9'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
It is a vociferous crowd packed into the Amex tonight. United have started the better, but a good spell of Brighton pressure has just ended with blocked shots from Knockaert, a half chance for Murray and finally a low drive from Stephens going not far wide. It has been a good start to the game.
86'
BRIGHTON 1 - 0 MAN. UTD.
Another long shot from Pogba, about 30 yards out, but again well over. Beram Kayal has come on for Pascal Gross whose goal incidentally was just under 3 centimetres over the line, about an inch and a half roughly. Brighton are defending deep now trying to hold on to the precious points which will ensure PL football next year.
84'
Substitution
Beram Kayal (on). Pascal Gross (off). (Brighton & Hove Albion)
81'
BRIGHTON 1 - 0 MAN. UTD.
United are getting closer though. Rashford chases an impossible ball down the right and keeps it in for Mata. His cross is taken on the chest by Lingard but the following volley is well over. Ten minutes to go in this one.
78'
BRIGHTON 1 - 0 MAN. UTD
This time Pogba chances his arm from distance but it's a weak effort which dribbles wide.
76'
Substitution
Scott McTominay (on). Marcos Rojo (off). (Manchester United)
76'
BRIGHTON 1 - 0 MAN. UTD.
There is no doubt that Brighton deserve their lead, but United are having all the possession at the moment. Lingard has another pot at goal from distance which goes over. McTominay comes on for Rojo. United have 15 minutes to save this one.
73'
BRIGHTON 1 - 0 MAN. UTD.
Well it's a lot better from United as they have Brighton penned in their own half. In which time Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard have edge of the area shots saved well by Mat Ryan. It looks like McTominay is coming on as Uniteds' final substitution.
69'
BRIGHTON 1 - 0 MAN. UTD
It's a double substitution by Mourinho. Luke Shaw and Jesse Lingard come on for Darmian and Fellaini. Will this improve what has been a very substandard United performance so far.
68'
Substitution
Jesse Lingard (on). Marouane Fellaini (off). (Manchester United)
68'
BRIGHTON 1 - 0 MAN. UTD.
Pascal Gross gets a yellow for bringing down Mata right on the edge of the area. He himself takes it but it's well clear of the bar.
68'
Substitution
Luke Shaw (on). Matteo Darmian (off). (Manchester United)
67'
Yellow Card
Pascal Gross (Brighton & Hove Albion)
66'
BRIGHTON 1 - 0 MAN. UTD
Knockaert has been fantastic tonight and he gets the crowd roaring again with a run right at the defence. It ends in a corner from which Izquierdo eventually gets a chance on the left side but his shot goes a yard wide.
63'
BRIGHTON 1 - 0 MAN. UTD
That goal has really got the crowd going and United are trying to respond. I'm pretty sure that without the technology that goal would not have been given it was so close.
61'
BRIGHTON 1 - 0 MAN. UTD.
It's one given by goal line technology. A lovely move as Gross sends Izquierdo down the left. He eventually gets to the by-line and gets his cross in. Gross is in the middle and heads towards goal. Rojo looks to have ckleared valiantly off the line but the referee gets the signal from his watch. It was about 2 inches clear over that.
57'
Goal
Pascal Gross (Brighton & Hove Albion)
57'
BRIGHTON 1 - 0 MAN. UTD
GOOOAAAL. Pascal Gross gives Brighton the lead.
55'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
Manchester United are playing keep ball as much as possible at the start of this half. Brighton when they get possession are going for it. Once again Knockaert picks up deep and runs right at the heart of United's defence. His shot fronm the edge of the area is deflected for a corner which is cleared by the United ranks.
50'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
Good save from Mat Ryan, his first of the game. It comes from Paul Pogba from just inside the area after a period of better football from the Reds around the Brighton area.
48'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
It's a yellow card immediately for Glen Murray who scythes down Fellaini with a crude challenge.
47'
Yellow Card
Glenn Murray (Brighton & Hove Albion)
5'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
We were close to an opening goal there. Manchester United playing confidentally get a free kick left edge of the area. Rashford delivers a telling ball in which Fellaini stabs beyond Ryan. The linesman calls offside though, and correctly so.
46'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD
Brighton get us back underway for the second hals. No changes at half time, although Marcus Rashfords' ears are lokking decidely crispy with a whisp or two of smoke spiralling from them, or is that my imagination.
45'
H.T. BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
Well it was a bright start by the visitors wiith sharp passing and the ball in the net within minutes. That was rightly disallowed for offside against Marouane Fellaini and heralded the last of Uniteds' efforts in an offensive sense for the remainder of the half. Credit goes to Brighton though who have dominated the half with lively football. David de Gea has made two or three important saves, particularly two rasping efforts first from Mrray then from Izquierdo. Chris Hughton will be as happy as Mourinho is not at half time, but will the Seagulls rue not making the most of their dominance in the second half. Join me for full commentary of the second period coming up.
45'
H.T. BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
One minute of time added on played and Craig Pawson concludes the first half proceedings. Mourinho goes in looking angry, don't blame him frankly they have been poor.
45'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
A minute or so of sustained pressure from the visitors at last. It doesn't come to anything but they get two corners chalked up on the stats. At the moment Bong is receiving lengthy treatment but looks okay to continue. Almost half time here.
39'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
With six changes to the side United are well out of sorts this evening. There is very little intensity and their passing is sloppy. In all honesty Brighton should be winning this.
36'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
Actually that incident aside, Rashford has had a poor half as have most of the United players. Knockaert again causes trouble down the right and gets Gross in with a lovely ball. De Gea is out to smother for another Brighton corner.
33'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
Judging by the look on Joses' chivvy I would not want to be in Rashfords' boots come half time. I don't think he'll forget by then.
31'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
Another fine save by de Gea this time from a rasping shot by Izquierdo. from the corner Glen Murray is first to the ball but his header shoots across the area and wide.
29'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
That is poor from Rashford. Dunk in the left back position slips and Rashford is in. Martial is in the center and all it needs is the pass from Rashford. But he hesitates, trying to score himdself I think. All he gets is a corner which is cleared.
26'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
First real attack from United since the opening min utes. A Pogba cross is headed out which falls nicely for Rasford to volley. It's going with pace and knocks Dunk clean off his feet. The ball is cleared though.
23'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
He might be a bit more concerned now. Glen Murray takes the ball out of the air superbly some 22 yards out, turns and smites a tremendous shot all in one movement. It's heading for the top corner but David de Gea pulls out a fantastic save turning behind for a corner. Good football.
20'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
Knockaert has started well and continues to cause problems down the right hand side. Meantime Jose Mourinho is having a seemingly affable chinwag with the fourth officiall completely unconcerned.
17'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
It's a fast pace to this game and the home side are forcing it. United are finding it difficult to get upfield and haven't been near the Brighton area since that Fellaini offside goal.
15'
BRIHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
Brighton are dominating proceedings. Good work on the left wing by Izquierdo, he cuts inside Smalling and sets uo Pascal Gross on the edge of the area. His low drive is straight at de Gea who saves comfortably.
12'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
Brighton continue to take the game to their illustrious opponents. Antony Knockaert goes on a mazy cross field run and eventually feeds Izquierdo inside the United area. His snap shot is well blocked byDarmian.
1'
BRIGHTON 0 - 0 MAN. UTD.
Craig Pawson gets the game going, Brighton in their blue/white stripes and United in red shirts. If Chris Hughtons' team manage victory tonight they will be guaranteed premiership status next year in this their final home game.
0'
BRIGHTON v MANCHESTER UNITED
LINE-UPS Davy Propper and Glen Murray return to the Brighton line-up replacing Kayal and Ulloa. Manchester United make six changes to the team that beat Arsenal. In come Darmian, Rojo, Fellaini, Mata, Rashford and Martial. Making way are Valencia, Lindelof, Herrera, Lingard, Lukaku and Sanchez. BRIGHTON: Ryan; Bruno; Duffy; Dunk; Bong; Propper; Knockaert; Stephens; Izquierdo; Gross; Murray MANCHESTER UNITED: De Gea; Darmian; Smalling; Rojo; Young; Fellaini; Matic; Pogba; Mata; Rashford; Martial
0'
BRIGHTON v MANCHESTER UNITED
REFEREE Todays' official will be 39 year old Craig Pawson from South Yorkshire who will be taking charge of his 24th PL fixture this season. So far he has handed out 83 yellow cards and 5 reds ( 2 straight ), awarding 8 penalties in total.
0'
BRIGHTON v MANCHESTER UNITED
TEAM NEWS Brighton will have Davy Propper back available after his three match suspension. Manchester United will be without the services of Romelu Lukaku who injured his ankle last weekend. Phil Jones should be back after a hamstring problem, and fellow centre back Eric Bailly has also made the journey to the south coast.
0'
BRIGHTON v MANCHESTER UNITED
As the season comes to the final week or so of PL fixtures, both of tonights' teams will be relatively happy with where they sit, but having just a few niggling doubts to iron out. Hosts Brighton are not yet clear of the relegation trap door. True they are five points clear of Southampton in 18th with three to play, but....But their run-in against the countries top three, finishing at the Etihad and Anfield next week, is daunting. Seagulls fans will be hoping that they already have enough points, and that may well have to be the case having captured a mere three drawn points from their last seven matches. If ever a team look like they may have just inched over the line, Brighton is that team. At the other end of the table Manchester United, with their victory over Arsenal last week, have qualified for Champions League football next season. But they have something to play for. They will want to finish as the seasons' Runners-Up and carry a winning momentum forward to their Cup Final with Chelsea later this month. They are five points clear of Liverpool in third place and a win tonight will see off the Merseyside challenge, leaving only Tottenham with an outside chance of catching them.