3′
STEELE OFF HIS LINE TO GATHER A HIGH BALL
Both teams feeling each other out in the opening moments as Brighton keeper Steele comes off his line strongly to collect the hopeful Fernandes high ball.
5′
UNITED EARN FIRST CORNER OF THE MATCH
Lewis Dunk in a spot of bother at the back and is forced to knock it behind his own goal. Fernandes with the delivery for United, but Van Hecke rises well to power clear the delivery with his head.
7′
UNITED WITH THE HIGH PRESS
But neither side wanting to commit too many bodies forward in the rain as Milner picks up a loose ball. Picks out João Pedro, but he drives the shot well wide of goal. Tricky conditions.
9′
GOLDEN CHANCE FOR UNITED!
Dalot with a brilliant header on. Races after the ball out wide before crossing for Amad Diallo, who lifts the volley over the bar from six yards. It should have been 1-0 surely right there.
11′
NOT EXACTLY A CLASSIC BATTLE YET
The dull and rainy conditions certainly having an effect on the mood of the match. What you would call a slow burner so far. Dalot is a great outball for United in providing vital width.
13′
PLENTY OF CHALLENGES FLYING IN
Billy Gilmour is taken out of the action late by Kobbie Mainoo. United will be slightly happier with their start here. Very little coming towards their goal so far.
15′
MAINOO TRYING TO OPEN HIS BOX OF TRICKS
But excellent piece of defending by Van Hecke to win the challenge and ease the ball back to Steele in the Brighton goal.
17′
NICE WEATHER FOR SEAGULLS
But not bad either for the Red Devils. Still 0-0 in a tense and tight battle at the Amex.
19′
A VERY EVEN OPENING 20 MINUTES
50-50 possession in the rain of Brighton and one shot at goal each as Mainoo does well to win the ball from João Pedro. Excellent piece of covering work by the England player.
21′
A CLEAR HANDBALL BY VELTMAN
Well, not sure what is going on there. Fernandes tries to smuggle the ball away, but Veltman dives on the ball going to ground out wide. Referee Craig Pawson opts against a booking.
23′
ANOTHER HALF-CHANCE FOR UNITED
Plenty of threats from the set-pieces in the United side as Casemiro rises to head well over the bar from a lovely Amad Diallo delivery. 12 yards or so out under pressure.
25′
WONDER WHO IS DRESSED AS THE SEAGULL?
Has Matt O’Riley arrived for his medical from Celtic? Who knows. A passionate Brighton fan in the rain.
27′
DALOT DECIDES TO TRY HIS LUCK
He does well to latch onto the Harry Maguire header, but the snap shot by Dalot is always heading high over the bar. United’s pressing game working to great effect so far.
29′
UNITED WITH A CHANCE TO BREAK
Great chance to get a shot away. Pass from Diallo is behind Rashford as the three v two opportunity comes to nothing before Amad is offside seconds later. Real chance there to test Steele. Not taken.
31′
GOAL! (WELBECK) BRIGHTON 1-0 MAN UTD
Poor defending by United as Welbeck arrives to tap home from close-range after Mitoma had knocked the cross from João Pedro back across the face of goal. And Brighton have the lead.
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Goal
D. Welbeck
Brighton & Hove Albion
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On target
33′
UNITED ALMOST LEVEL SECONDS LATER!
Well, Steele with a brilliant save before Marcus Rashford knocks the ball into the net, but the offside flag is up and VAR confirms the equaliser won’t count.
35′
UNITED CONTINUE SEARCH FOR EQUALISER
But another offside flag decision goes against the visitors as Steele keeps out the shot from Mount at the second attempt after being set up by Fernandes.
37′
WATCH: WELBECK BRINGS UP HIS CAREER TON
And he does it against his old club. Was written in the stars. Or perhaps the rain. All wel and good for Brighton.
39′
DANNY BOY ENJOYS FACING UNITED
The stats speak for themselves really when Welbeck comes up against his old club. A 1-0 Brighton lead heading for the closing few minutes of the first half.
41′
RASHFORD NEEDING A SPOT OF TREATMENT
Marcus Rashford on the ground receiving some treatment before the game can continue. Ten Hag probably wonders how his side are behind. Harry Maguire being criticised for his role in the goal from the initial cross that reached Mitoma.
43′
UNITED BENCH LOOKING VERY PENSIVE
Wonder what changes they will make at the break? If any. Obviously need to get more bodies into attacking areas in the second half.
45+1′
AND THERE GOES THE HALF-TIME WHISTLE!
A 1-0 lead at the break for Brighton courtesy of Danny Welbeck’s 100th career goal. Good times for Seagulls in the rain.
46′
OFF WE GO FOR THE SECOND HALF!
Brighton make a bright start to the second period as Milner lifts a shot over the bar from 22 yards after being played in by João Pedro.
47′
ONE CHANGE FOR UNITED AT THE BREAK!
Joshua Zirkzee has replaced Mason Mount for the visiting side. No real surprise there.
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On
J. Zirkzee
Manchester United
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Off
M. Mount
Manchester United
On target1
Fouls
49′
WELBECK WORKING SO HARD FOR BRIGHTON
Showing his attitude is spot on as he recovers well to deny Mazraoui any space before Dalot knocks the ball behind for a corner to Brighton.
51′
UNITED CLEAR THE CORNER
Milner with the delivery, but United can only get the ball back out to the home shirts. Dalot then back to wallop off his line after Milner had prodded the finish beyond Onana. So close to 2-0.
53′
UNITED LOOKING A BIT TOOTHLESS
Not really providing the remedy to losing the opener as Fernandes can’t steer a Dunk header beyond Steele. Long ball almost paying off on that occasion.
55′
VERY BRIGHT FROM BRIGHTON
Yankuba Minteh with the cross looking for Welbeck, but his header at goal is straight into the arms of Onana. Better piece of attacking menace.
57′
SO CLOSE TO A KILLER SECOND GOAL
James Milner is enjoying his day out as he is fouled by Amad Diallo just outside the home area.
59′
BRIGHTON HIT THE BAR THIS TIME!
Minteh is on point with the deliveries out wide in the second half as the free-kick is headed goalwards by Welbeck, but comes back off the bar with Onana rooted to his spot.
61′
GOAL! BRIGHTON 1-1 MAN UNITED (DIALLO)
And just like that the visitors are level as Diallo beats the offside trap, races towards goal before drilling a shot at goal. Comes off Van Hecke as he slid in and the ball beats Steele. It is all square at the Amex.
Goal
A. Diallo
Manchester United
Goals1
On target1
Fouls2
Wide
63′
UNITED FANS IN FULL VOICE
Well, United looked as miserable as the rain early in the second half, but one moment of attacking joy and it is all change in Brighton.
65′
WATCH: DIALLO BRINGS UNITED LEVEL
Well, was it an Amad goal or an own goal? No matter. 1-1 and it is well and truly game on at a saturated Amex.
66′
VISITORS OPT TO SHUFFLE THE PACK
Will United push for a winner now? Looks like that is that the intention as Alejandro Garnacho replaces Marcus Rashford.
68′
UNITED COMING TO LIFE HERE
Casemiro with an effort at the Brighton goal after being set up by Garnacho. Much, much more like it from them.
68′
UNITED COMING TO LIFE HERE
Casemiro with an effort at the Brighton goal after being set up by Garnacho. Much, much more like it from them.
70′
A MEMORABLE MOMENT FOR AMAD
He has been given the equalising goal, and he is dedicating it to his family.
72′
UNITED DENIED A CERTAIN SECOND GOAL!
Would you believe this! A brilliant break by United as Garnacho converts from the Fernandes ball across the face of goal, but it comes off the knee of Zirkzee coming in on the line. Was heading in, but it won’t count. It remains 1-1.
73′
A CHANGE FOR THE HOME SIDE!
Carlos Baleba replaces James Milner for Brighton, who are fortunate not to trail.
On
C. Baleba
Brighton & Hove Albion
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J. Milner
Brighton & Hove Albion
On target1
Fouls1
Fouls against1
Wide
75′
FIRST BOOKING OF THE DAY
Craig Pawson decides to penalise Amad for a late foul on Welbeck. And Brighton have a free-kick chance.
Yellow card
A. Diallo
Manchester United
Goals1
On target1
Yellow Cards1
Fouls
77′
GILMOUR WITH THE FREE-KICK CHANCE
But he ends up dragging the free-kick into the wall before João Pedro powers a header at goal that is clasped by Onana.
79′
AND THERE IS ANOTHER BOOKING ON GO!
Kobbie Mainoo picks up a yellow card for a late one on Baleba. Looks like there are going to be a few changes.
Yellow card
K. Mainoo
Manchester United
Yellow Cards1
Fouls2
Fouls against3
Offsides
81′
BOTH TEAMS MAKE ALTERATIONS FOR CLOSING MINUTES
Matthijs de Ligt replaces Harry Maguire while Scott McTominay is on for Bruno Fernandes for United. Meanwhile, Julio Enciso takes over from Danny Welbeck for Brighton.
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On
M. de Ligt
Manchester United
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Off
H. Maguire
Manchester United
Wide
83′
HOW CLOSE IS THIS TO A POTENTIAL WINNER?
Not sure there was much Joshua Zirkzee could have done to avoid the ball as it went over the line. A tough one to take.
85′
WILL THIS GOAL EARN UNITED A POINT?
Diallo with the finish for the visitors, and it might well earn them a decent point at the Amex on a rain-sodden old Saturday in August.
87′
A BOOKING FOR THE HOME SIDE
Jan Paul van Hecke is yellow carded for a late one of Martinez. No complaints about that.
89′
LATE CHANGES FOR BRIGHTON
Simon Adingra is on for Kaoru Mitoma, Georginio Rutter replaces Yankuba Minteh and Yasin Ayari is on for Billy Gilmour. Seven minutes to be added.
90+5′
GOAL! (JOAD PEDRO) BRIGHTON 2-1 MAN UTD
João Pedro arrives at the back post in five of seven minutes added to nod into the net from the Simon Adingra cross. United all over the place at the back. Looked like 1-1, but Brighton heading for another win over United.
90+7′
THERE GOES THE FINAL WHISTLE!
And a huge cheer at the end as Brighton celebrate the victory and three points. So much to unpack from that match. Seagulls have won it deep in added time. A look of disbelief on Ten Hag’s face. Little wonder. It ends 2-1.
JOAO PEDRO SALUTES BRIGHTON PASSION
“We are motivated to win against a big team,” said João Pedro on TNT Sports. “We are expected to fight against a big team. The manager [Fabian Hurzeler] is a good person, he is always pushing us.”
