FT Brighton 2  -  1 
Newcastle United 
Commentary:
90+8' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle 
90+8' Today's attendance is 31620. 
90+8' Ball possession: Brighton: 46%, Newcastle: 54%. 
90+7' 
90+7' Daniel Burn is penalised for pushing Jan Paul van Hecke. 
90+7' Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball 
90+7' The game is restarted. 
90+6' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch. 
90+6' The referee signals a free kick as William Osula from Newcastle trips Bart Verbruggen 
90+6' Good effort by Harvey Barnes as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it 
90+6' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
90+6' James Milner from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
90+6' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
90+5' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
90+5' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
90+5' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
90+4' The game is restarted. 
90+4' Jan Paul van Hecke is down injured and receives medical attention on the field. 
90+4' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch. 
90+3' Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
90+3' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
90+3' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
90+2' Daniel Burn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
90+2' William Osula makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
90+2' Safe hands from Bart Verbruggen as he comes out and claims the ball 
90+2' Sven Botman creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate 
90+2' The cross by Kieran Trippier from Newcastle successfully finds a teammate in the box. 
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as James Milner from Brighton trips Nick Woltemade 
90+1' Newcastle are in control of the ball. 
90+1' Sven Botman wins an air challenge against Charalampos Kostoulas 
90+1' Goal kick for Brighton. 
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added. 
90+1' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch. 
90' A chance presents itself to Malick Thiaw from Newcastle but his header goes wide 
90' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right. 
90' Danny Welbeck is leaving the field to be replaced by Charalampos Kostoulas in a tactical substitution. 
90' Yankuba Minteh is leaving the field to be replaced by Diego Coppola in a tactical substitution. 
89' A shot by Jacob Murphy is blocked. 
89' A player from Newcastle takes a long throw into the opponent's box. 
88' Jan Paul van Hecke successfully blocks the shot 
88' A shot by Nick Woltemade is blocked. 
88' A shot by Nick Woltemade is blocked. 
88' The cross by Daniel Burn from Newcastle successfully finds a teammate in the box. 
88' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
87' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 
87' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance 
87' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
87' Jan Paul van Hecke relieves the pressure with a clearance 
87' Danny Welbeck makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
87' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 
86' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field. 
86' Bruno Guimaraes is leaving the field to be replaced by William Osula in a tactical substitution. 
85' Ball possession: Brighton: 47%, Newcastle: 53%. 
84' 84' A shot by Mats Wieffer is blocked. 
84' Brighton are in control of the ball. 
83' Stefanos Tzimas makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
83' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
82' Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball 
82' Lewis Dunk from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
82' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
81' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 
81' Yankuba Minteh relieves the pressure with a clearance 
81' Nick Pope from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
80' Nick Woltemade is penalised for pushing Yasin Ayari. 
80' Lewis Miley makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
80' Ball possession: Brighton: 49%, Newcastle: 51%. 
79' Nick Woltemade is penalised for pushing Jan Paul van Hecke. 
79' Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
79' Kieran Trippier swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate. 
79' A shot by Bruno Guimaraes is blocked. 
78' A player from Newcastle takes a long throw into the opponent's box. 
78' Jan Paul van Hecke relieves the pressure with a clearance 
77' Bruno Guimaraes made the key pass for the goal! 
77' With that goal, Newcastle equalised. Game on! 
76' Lewis Miley provided the assist for the goal. 
76' G O O O A A A L - A fantastic back heeled goal by Nick Woltemade from Newcastle scored with the left! 
76' The cross by Lewis Miley from Newcastle successfully finds a teammate in the box. 
76' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
76' Sven Botman relieves the pressure with a clearance 
76' Lewis Miley from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
76' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
76' The referee signals a free kick as Stefanos Tzimas from Brighton trips Sven Botman 
76' Goal kick for Brighton. 
76' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check. 
75' VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Newcastle. 
75' Ball possession: Brighton: 49%, Newcastle: 51%. 
74' Jacob Murphy from Newcastle tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target. 
74' Jan Paul van Hecke relieves the pressure with a clearance 
74' Good effort by Bruno Guimaraes as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it 
74' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 
73' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 
73' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
73' Ferdi Kadioglu from Brighton is ruled offside. 
73' The referee signals a free kick as Jacob Murphy from Newcastle trips Ferdi Kadioglu 
72' Newcastle are in control of the ball. 
71' Nick Woltemade wins an air challenge against Jan Paul van Hecke 
71' Goal kick for Newcastle. 
71' Georginio Rutter is leaving the field to be replaced by Stefanos Tzimas in a tactical substitution. 
71' Carlos Baleba is leaving the field to be replaced by James Milner in a tactical substitution. 
70' Anthony Gordon is leaving the field to be replaced by Harvey Barnes in a tactical substitution. 
70' Sandro Tonali is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Ramsey in a tactical substitution. 
70' Ball possession: Brighton: 51%, Newcastle: 49%. 
70' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
69' Nick Pope relieves the pressure with a clearance 
69' Brighton start a counter attack. 
69' Carlos Baleba wins an air challenge against Bruno Guimaraes 
69' Mats Wieffer from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
69' Sandro Tonali swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate. 
68' Mats Wieffer from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
68' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
68' Safe hands from Bart Verbruggen as he comes out and claims the ball 
68' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right. 
67' Yasin Ayari relieves the pressure with a clearance 
66' Newcastle are in control of the ball. 
66' Malick Thiaw wins an air challenge against Danny Welbeck 
66' Goal kick for Brighton. 
66' Jacob Murphy fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box 
65' Sven Botman relieves the pressure with a clearance 
65' Ball possession: Brighton: 53%, Newcastle: 47%. 
65' Mats Wieffer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
65' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
64' Goal kick for Newcastle. 
64' Malick Thiaw from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
63' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 
63' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance 
63' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
63' Daniel Burn is penalised for pushing Yankuba Minteh. 
62' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
62' Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
62' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
62' Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
62' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
62' Jan Paul van Hecke successfully blocks the shot 
62' A shot by Bruno Guimaraes is blocked. 
61' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
61' Nick Pope from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
60' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
60' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
59' Brighton take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
59' Safe hands from Bart Verbruggen as he comes out and claims the ball 
59' Lewis Dunk from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
59' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
59' Jan Paul van Hecke relieves the pressure with a clearance 
58' Ferdi Kadioglu is penalised for pushing Bruno Guimaraes. 
58' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
58' Brighton are in control of the ball. 
57' Sven Botman relieves the pressure with a clearance 
56' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
56' Brighton take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
55' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
55' Ball possession: Brighton: 52%, Newcastle: 48%. 
55' Yasin Ayari successfully blocks the shot 
55' A shot by Sandro Tonali is blocked. 
55' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
55' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
54' Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball 
54' Sven Botman from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
54' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
54' Kieran Trippier is penalised for pushing Ferdi Kadioglu. 
54' Goal kick for Brighton. 
53' Anthony Gordon fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box 
53' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 
53' Jan Paul van Hecke relieves the pressure with a clearance 
53' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
52' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
52' Good effort by Maxim De Cuyper as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it 
52' Malick Thiaw from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
52' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
52' Sven Botman from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
52' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
52' Yankuba Minteh makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
52' Goal kick for Brighton. 
51' Brighton take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
51' Goal kick for Newcastle. 
50' Yasin Ayari from Brighton sends an effort wide of target 
50' The cross by Yankuba Minteh from Brighton successfully finds a teammate in the box. 
50' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
50' Ball possession: Brighton: 51%, Newcastle: 49%. 
50' Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball 
49' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
49' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 
49' Jacob Murphy relieves the pressure with a clearance 
49' Maxim De Cuyper swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate. 
48' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance 
48' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
48' Sandro Tonali from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
47' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
47' Ferdi Kadioglu wins an air challenge against Kieran Trippier 
47' Goal kick for Brighton. 
47' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
47' Georginio Rutter relieves the pressure with a clearance 
46' A player from Newcastle takes a long throw into the opponent's box. 
46' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
46' Anthony Elanga is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Murphy in a tactical substitution. 
46' Joelinton is leaving the field to be replaced by Lewis Miley in a tactical substitution. 
46' The second half is underway. 
45+6' It's over! The referee blows for half time 
45+6' Ball possession: Brighton: 49%, Newcastle: 51%. 
45+6' A chance presents itself to Nick Woltemade from Newcastle but his header goes wide 
45+6' The cross by Sandro Tonali from Newcastle successfully finds a teammate in the box. 
45+5' The referee signals a free kick as Yasin Ayari from Brighton trips Bruno Guimaraes 
45+5' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
45+5' Goal kick for Newcastle. 
45+4' Georginio Rutter relieves the pressure with a clearance 
45+4' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
45+4' Yasin Ayari is penalised for pushing Anthony Elanga. 
45+3' Malick Thiaw makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
45+3' The referee signals a free kick as Sven Botman from Newcastle trips Danny Welbeck 
45+2' Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball 
45+2' Carlos Baleba fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box 
45+2' Yasin Ayari from Brighton takes a short corner kick from the left. 
45+2' Lewis Dunk from Brighton heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked. 
45+2' Maxim De Cuyper from Brighton swings in the corner from the right. 
45+1' Daniel Burn from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
45+1' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added. 
45' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
45' Brighton are in control of the ball. 
45' Brighton take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
44' Brighton take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
44' Goal kick for Newcastle. 
43' Yasin Ayari from Brighton tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target. 
43' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
43' Danny Welbeck makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
43' Newcastle are in control of the ball. 
43' The referee signals a free kick as Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton trips Joelinton 
42' Brighton managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that? 
42' Jan Paul van Hecke made the key pass for the goal! 
41' Danny Welbeck managed to score from an easy position. 
41' Georginio Rutter provided the assist for the goal. 
41' 41' Georginio Rutter creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate 
41' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
40' Ball possession: Brighton: 52%, Newcastle: 48%. 
40' Yankuba Minteh wins an air challenge against Sven Botman 
40' Joelinton makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
39' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
39' The referee signals a free kick as Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle trips Jan Paul van Hecke 
38' Brighton are in control of the ball. 
38' Goal kick for Brighton. 
37' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
37' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
36' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 
36' Goal kick for Brighton. 
36' Diego Gomez is injured and is replaced by Maxim De Cuyper. 
35' Ball possession: Brighton: 52%, Newcastle: 48%. 
35' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
34' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
34' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
33' Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball 
33' Mats Wieffer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
33' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
33' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
32' Brighton are in control of the ball. 
32' Goal kick for Brighton. 
32' A chance presents itself to Sven Botman from Newcastle but his header goes wide 
32' The cross by Anthony Gordon from Newcastle successfully finds a teammate in the box. 
31' The referee signals a free kick as Yankuba Minteh from Brighton trips Anthony Gordon 
31' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
30' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
30' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
30' The game is restarted. 
30' Diego Gomez is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment. 
30' Ball possession: Brighton: 53%, Newcastle: 47%. 
28' Diego Gomez is down injured and receives medical attention on the field. 
28' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch. 
28' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
28' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
27' Goal kick for Newcastle. 
27' The game is restarted. 
26' Nick Pope is down injured and receives medical attention on the field. 
26' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch. 
26' Nick Pope from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
26' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
25' Ball possession: Brighton: 46%, Newcastle: 54%. 
25' Brighton are in control of the ball. 
24' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
24' Bruno Guimaraes relieves the pressure with a clearance 
24' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
24' Lewis Dunk makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
24' Joelinton makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
23' Georginio Rutter from Brighton is ruled offside. 
23' Nick Pope from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
23' Yankuba Minteh from Brighton takes a short corner kick from the right. 
22' Malick Thiaw relieves the pressure with a clearance 
22' Malick Thiaw from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
22' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
22' Yankuba Minteh makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
22' Joelinton makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
21' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
21' Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
21' Yankuba Minteh swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate. 
20' Georginio Rutter shoots from outside the box, but Nick Pope has it under control 
20' Ball possession: Brighton: 42%, Newcastle: 58%. 
20' Georginio Rutter shoots from outside the box, but Nick Pope has it under control 
20' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
19' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 
19' The game is restarted. 
18' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch. 
18' Malick Thiaw relieves the pressure with a clearance 
18' Bruno Guimaraes successfully blocks the shot 
18' A shot by Yankuba Minteh is blocked. 
18' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
18' Brighton take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
17' Yasin Ayari makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
17' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
17' Nick Pope from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
17' Yasin Ayari swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate. 
17' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
16' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
16' Danny Welbeck makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
16' Brighton take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
15' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
15' Ball possession: Brighton: 46%, Newcastle: 54%. 
15' Goal kick for Brighton. 
14' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
14' Newcastle start a counter attack. 
14' Anthony Elanga makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
14' Nick Woltemade from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
14' Yankuba Minteh swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate. 
14' Sven Botman from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
14' Yankuba Minteh swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate. 
13' A shot by Carlos Baleba is blocked. 
12' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 
12' Sven Botman relieves the pressure with a clearance 
12' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
12' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
12' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance 
11' Brighton are in control of the ball. 
10' Ferdi Kadioglu from Brighton is ruled offside. 
10' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
10' Ball possession: Brighton: 30%, Newcastle: 70%. 
10' Malick Thiaw relieves the pressure with a clearance 
10' The cross by Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton successfully finds a teammate in the box. 
9' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 
9' Nick Pope relieves the pressure with a clearance 
9' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field. 
9' Anthony Gordon relieves the pressure with a clearance 
9' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
9' Joelinton from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
9' A shot by Yankuba Minteh is blocked. 
9' Mats Wieffer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
9' Daniel Burn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
9' Brighton are trying to create something here. 
8' Carlos Baleba is penalised for pushing Joelinton. 
7' Ferdi Kadioglu relieves the pressure with a clearance 
7' A player from Newcastle takes a long throw into the opponent's box. 
7' Goal kick for Brighton. 
6' Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle sends an effort wide of target 
6' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
6' Mats Wieffer from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
6' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
5' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
5' Ball possession: Brighton: 40%, Newcastle: 60%. 
4' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
3' The game is restarted. 
3' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch. 
3' Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle is ruled offside. 
3' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
3' Bruno Guimaraes relieves the pressure with a clearance 
2' Brighton take a throw-in in their own half of the field. 
2' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
2' Mats Wieffer from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box. 
2' The referee signals a free kick as Yankuba Minteh from Brighton trips Anthony Gordon 
1' Newcastle are trying to create something here. 
1' Yankuba Minteh makes the tackle and wins possession for his team 
1' Newcastle are in control of the ball. 
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment. 
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface. 
1' Newcastle kick-off, and the game is underway. 
1' The referee starts the match. 
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