Brighton and Hove and Sunderland Draw Blank

<p>In a tightly contested match on Saturday, Brighton and Hove faced Sunderland, but neither team could find the back of the net, resulting in a 0-0 draw at The Amex Stadium.</p><p>The standout performer of the match was Brighton’s goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. He made a total of 6 saves and completed 36 accurate passes, showcasing his skill between the posts.</p><p>Sunderland’s Robin Roefs also delivered a commendable performance, stopping 5 shots and completing 32 passes, making him a key player for the visitors.</p><p>Brighton coach Fabian Hürzeler opted for a 4-3-3 formation, placing Bart Verbruggen in goal, supported by Mats Wieffer, Diego Coppola, Olivier Boscagli, and Maxim De Cuyper in defense. The midfield comprised Yasin Ayari, Jack Hinshelwood, and Brajan Gruda, while Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter, and Ferdi Kadioglu led the attack.</p><p>Meanwhile, Sunderland’s manager Regis Le Bris employed a 4-5-1 setup, with Robin Roefs guarding the net. The backline featured Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, and Trai Hume. Their midfield included Granit Xhaka, Lutsharel Geertruida, Chris Rigg, Enzo Le Fée, and Simon Adingra, with Brian Brobbey as the lone striker.</p><p>The match was officiated by referee Darren England.</p><p>Looking ahead, Brighton will face Arsenal in their next outing, while Sunderland prepares to host Leeds United at the Stadium of Light. Currently, Brighton sits in 9th place with 24 points, whereas Sunderland stands 5th with 27 points in the league table.</p><h5>Substitutions for Brighton and Hove</h5><p>45’ 2T – Mats Wieffer was substituted for Jöel Veltman</p><p>70’ 2T – Jack Hinshelwood came off for James Milner and Yankuba Minteh was replaced by Charalampos Kostoulas</p><p>86’ 2T – Brajan Gruda left the pitch for Tom Watson</p><h5>Yellow Cards for Brighton and Hove</h5><p>18’ 1T – Brajan Gruda (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement) and 33’ 1T – Diego Coppola (Unsporting behavior)</p><h5>Substitutions for Sunderland</h5><p>62’ 2T – Simon Adingra was taken off for Romaine Mundle</p><p>63’ 2T – Chris Rigg was replaced by Habib Diarra and Maxim De Cuyper was substituted for Kaoru Mitoma</p><p>71’ 2T – Brian Brobbey came off for Wilson Isidor</p><h5>Yellow Cards for Sunderland</h5><p>33’ 2T – Daniel Ballard (Unsporting behavior) and 40’ 2T – Enzo Le Fée (Unsporting behavior)</p>