Report this comment
  • "
    HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
    Ok so it was only a friendly and Chelsea weren't really trying but overall it was an ok performance from Brighton. Vicente scored which makes everything ok now. Shame about all the empty seats and lack of atmosphere for most of the game. Pies unfortunately just the same! but got home in good time.
    Overall an acceptable afternoon.
    Could explain but can`t waste time on you.You are totally ignorant of football and what it means to us real fans.Love to tell you my real thoughts ,but first the words would be too long for you to understand,and second the Argus would censor them.URs"
  • This field is mandatory
  • This field is mandatory

  • Please note we will not accept reports with HTML tags or URLs in them.


  • Enter the above word in the box below

Please be fair, courteous and respectful to the views of others so we can build a vibrant community in a safe online environment. You are personal liable for your comments and action will be taken against anyone who offends, ridicules or posts malicious and damaging views. If you wish to complain, please contact us.

Albion shine against Euro champs

4:55pm Saturday 4th August 2012 in Albion By Brian Owen

David Luiz and Ashley Barnes clash before Andrew Crofts goes through to score David Luiz and Ashley Barnes clash before Andrew Crofts goes through to score

Ashley Barnes scored and was involved in two other goals as Albion impressed against Chelsea today.

 

Vicente and Andrew Crofts also netted as the Seagulls won 3-1, despite falling behind to a Frank Lampard strike.

The result and performance delighted most of a crowd of 17,149 at The Amex.

Chelsea went ahead on 35 minutes when Fernando Torres’s clever dummy allowed Lampard to run on to Ramires’s pass and roll a shot past Tomasz Kuszczak.

But the Seagulls were level just two minutes later through Vicente.

The Spanish star moved on to Barnes’ low pass and rolled a classy finish across Petr Cech and inside the far post.

Kuszczak kept the hosts level with a smart save low to his right after Michael Essien’s low shot took a deflection.

And Albion were ahead on 44 minutes with a thumping left-foot finish from Barnes.

Will Buckley took the chance to run at Ashley Cole and John Terry, evading both, before Cech dived at his feet to swat the ball away.

Only, though, to Barnes, who thumped a terrific left-foot finish past Cole’s effort to get back and cover on the line.

Cech tipped over a 25-yarder from Vicente after the break.

David Luiz and Eden Hazard rifled shots just too high for Chelsea and Ramires saw his close-range drive lodge between Kuszczak’s thighs.

But Albion had the last laugh with Crofts running through to slot past sub keeper Ross Turnbull as ref Dave Phillips played an advantage as Luiz fouled Barnes.

Albion: Kuszczak; Bruno, Greer, Dunk, Calderon; Bridcutt, Dicker (Harley 59), Crofts; Vicente, Buckley (Noone 65); Barnes (Agdestein (90). Subs not used: Brezovan, Ankergren, El-Abd, Sparrow, Vincelot.
Chelsea: Cech (Turnbull 65); Ivanovic, Terry (Luiz 61), Cahill, Cole; Essien, Ramires, Lampard, Meireles (Obi 46), Hazard; Torres (Lukaku 79). Subs not used: Ferreira, Hutchinson, Benayoun, Piazon.
Ref: Dave Phillips.

Att: 17,149 (3,697 away)

Local Businesses

About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree