Key Events:
61 minutes: Trippier’s inswinging corner is effectively punched away by Verbruggen, although not convincingly. This could provide an opportunity for Newcastle, who have strong players on the field.
60 minutes: Mitoma forces an error from Trippier, but Estupinan fails to take advantage. Brighton is playing exceptionally well tonight.
58 minutes: Newcastle makes a triple substitution, bringing on Longstaff, Anderson, and Wilson for Joelinton, Tonali, and Almiron. All three had forgettable performances, although Tonali had some moments of promise.
57 minutes: Ferguson beats Burn with a skillful body swerve, but Targett intercepts the ball and is fouled by Ferguson. It’s worth mentioning that Evan Ferguson, despite being only 18, is incredibly accomplished.
56 minutes: March’s corner is just out of reach for Ferguson at the back post. It brushes his head and goes out for a goal kick.
55 minutes: March earns another corner as Newcastle continues to struggle.
54 minutes: Trippier attempts to pass the ball out of his own area and hilariously gives it straight to Joao Pedro. He manages to track back and partially make up for his mistake. Joao Pedro attempts a backheel to Ferguson, but it’s not successful.
54 minutes: Ian Copestake suggests that Brighton needs to step up their game or get one of their players sent off to make things interesting.
52 minutes: Joao Pedro’s acrobatic volley is blocked, possibly due to an offside in the build-up.
52 minutes: Ferguson outmaneuvers Burn once again but overhits his through pass to Joao Pedro.
Updated at 18:41 BST
51 minutes: Brighton displays classy ball movement down the right, but March overhits his pass into the area for Ferguson.
48 minutes: Newcastle shows better passing and movement, maintaining possession until Tonali’s cross is cleared.
47 minutes: Geoff Wignall highlights Tariq Lamptey as Brighton’s brightest talent, comparable to Reece James. If Lamptey can recover his form, Brighton will be a formidable team.
Updated at 18:35 BST
46 minutes: The second half begins with Newcastle kicking off.
Half-time Quiz:
Brighton is leading Newcastle 1-0 at half-time. Brighton has outplayed Newcastle throughout the half, thanks to a goal from the impressive Evan Ferguson. Joao Pedro and midfield duo Gilmour and Gross have also performed exceptionally well.
Despite Newcastle’s strong start, they have become increasingly submissive. However, they have experienced being 1-0 down at half-time and still managed to win, so they still have a chance.
Updated at 18:22 BST
45 minutes: There will be two minutes of added time, largely due to Brighton’s ball possession.
45 minutes: Stuart Attwell allows play to continue when Gross is seemingly fouled just outside the D by Joelinton. There aren’t many appeals from the Brighton players, so it may not have been a foul.
44 minutes: Dunk heads Gross’ outswinging free-kick wide of the goal. It was a difficult chance, but Dunk seems frustrated with himself.
44 minutes: Gordon heads behind a resulting free-kick by Schar, leading to a corner for Brighton. Brighton has started exerting control in the final 20 minutes of the first half.
43 minutes: Schar is booked for fouling Joao Pedro, who has played outstandingly in the first half. It’s worth noting that Joao Pedro is projected to be worth £450m in 2027.
39 minutes: Newcastle has a better spell, and Isak’s shot is blocked on the edge of the area.
38 minutes: A video link appears, showcasing a young football talent.
35 minutes: Newcastle is struggling to cope with Joao Pedro and Ferguson, both playing as false nines at times. Ferguson drops deep to spark another attack that ends with Estupinan misplacing a cutback.
33 minutes: Tonali delivers a low cross that narrowly misses Gordon at the near post. The game is of high quality.
31 minutes: Richard Hirst expresses doubt in Newcastle’s predicted success this season, particularly due to their defense. He also mentions Eddie Howe’s recent caricature-like behavior. The number of games and potential injuries are concerning.
Updated at 18:03 BST
29 minutes: Brighton has a chance! Ferguson beats Burn with skill in the center circle, gallops forward, and passes to Mitoma on his right. Mitoma plays in Joao Pedro, who shoots over the bar from 15 yards. This was a great opportunity that showcased Ferguson’s mature play.
28 minutes: Joelinton shoots wide from 16 yards at the other end. The goalkeeper, Pope, may have should’ve held Gilmour’s shot that led to Brighton’s goal.
Pope fails to clear a ball outside of his area, and Estupinan beats a man and finds Mitoma. Mitoma’s shot is well-saved by Pope with his left foot, but Ferguson is there to score the rebound.
Updated at 18:04 BST
GOAL! Brighton leads 1-0 with a goal from Evan Ferguson.
26 minutes: Schar hits a long ball over the top to Joelinton, who makes a good run but fails to control the ball on his chest.
25 minutes: Newcastle will be relieved that despite Brighton’s dominance in possession, their goalkeeper, Nick Pope, hasn’t had much to do.
22 minutes: Gordon is booked for a late tackle on Van Hecke.
19 minutes: Gross’s deep corner is headed back across goal by Dunk and then partially cleared by Newcastle’s defense.
19 minutes: Mitoma’s shot hits Trippier and goes out for a corner. Joao Pedro’s positioning between the lines has been effective.
18 minutes: Gordon leads a break for Newcastle and releases Isak, who beats Dunk in the area but fails to find Gordon with his cutback.
17 minutes: Joao Pedro enters the area with a surge of speed but falls over after colliding with a defender. It isn’t a dive or a foul.
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