Brighton and Sunderland played to a 0-0 draw in their latest fixture on Saturday, failing to find the back of the net in a match held at The Amex Stadium.
Highlighting the match was Brighton’s goalkeeper, Bart Verbruggen, who excelled with six crucial saves and completed 36 accurate passes, proving instrumental in maintaining the clean sheet for his team.
Similarly, Sunderland’s Robin Roefs made a significant impact as he registered five saves while also executing 32 precise passes, playing a vital role in his team’s defensive efforts.
Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler opted for a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Bart Verbruggen in goal, supported by a defense comprising Mats Wieffer, Diego Coppola, Olivier Boscagli, and Maxim De Cuyper. The midfield was held by Yasin Ayari, Jack Hinshelwood, and Brajan Gruda, while Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter, and Ferdi Kadioglu led the attack.
Sunderland, directed by Regis Le Bris, employed a 4-5-1 strategy, with Robin Roefs guarding the net. The defensive line included Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, and Trai Hume. The midfield featured Granit Xhaka, Lutsharel Geertruida, Chris Rigg, Enzo Le Fée, and Simon Adingra, with Brian Brobbey spearheading the front line.
The match was officiated by referee Darren England.
In their upcoming fixtures, Brighton will travel to face Arsenal, while Sunderland will host Leeds United at Stadium of Light.
As it stands, Brighton sits in ninth place with 24 points, while Sunderland has reached 27 points, securing fifth position in the league standings.
Substitutions for Brighton and Hove
45’ 2T – Mats Wieffer was replaced by Jöel Veltman
70’ 2T – Jack Hinshelwood made way for James Milner and Yankuba Minteh was substituted for Charalampos Kostoulas
86’ 2T – Brajan Gruda was taken off for Tom Watson
Cautions for Brighton and Hove:
18’ 1T Brajan Gruda (Holding an opponent to prevent them from advancing) and 33’ 1T Diego Coppola (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Sunderland
62’ 2T – Simon Adingra was replaced by Romaine Mundle
63’ 2T – Chris Rigg was substituted for Habib Diarra and Maxim De Cuyper made way for Kaoru Mitoma
71’ 2T – Brian Brobbey was taken off for Wilson Isidor
Cautions for Sunderland:
33’ 2T Daniel Ballard (Unsporting behavior) and 40’ 2T Enzo Le Fée (Unsporting behavior)