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Aaron Connolly scores his first goal in Brighton since January
With a 2-0 win against Swansea City, Aaron Connolly scored twice for Brighton in round four of Carabao Cup.
Graham Potter made 11 adjustments to the team that started Brighton's final Premier League match. The Seagulls had a hard time achieving victory.
Championship Swansea made nine changes, but missed many opportunities as Connolly's quickfire two saw Brighton advance.
Potter's men won six of seven games this season.
It was not an easy match against Swansea. They had plenty of chances to upset them, but were a wasteful in front.
Liam Cullen was given their first chance when he turned sharply and saw a shot saved from Jason Steele by Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele. Jason Steele then caught Rhys Williams' header, before Korey Smith nodded.
Connolly was then sent into space by Alexis Mac Allister and Steven Alzate. The Republic of Ireland international scored in the 33rd minute thanks to a deflection from Brandon Cooper.
Connolly scored his second goal just five minutes later. He cut in from the right, and shot a low shot into a corner at the end of the area.
Swansea was again in danger after the break. Smith and Cullen both hit the bar from close range while Smith was forced to save another time by Steele.
Potter was able to celebrate his victory over his former club, with Brighton almost extending their advantage after Pascal Gross's late free-kick crossed the bar.
More good news was that full-back Tariq lamptey, who had been out of action for nine months, played 45 minutes.
Graham Potter, Brighton manager:
"We are thrilled to have made it through. It was tough. There were two teams involved and Swansea contributed well. They were also fantastic, I thought.
"I am very pleased with our players. They were great. They showed respect for the opponent and worked hard. Aaron's two finishes made the difference.
"I'm really happy with him, he worked for us as well.
Tariq always had a plan for forty-five minutes. It didn't seem like a struggle for him. We will now see how he recovers."
Swansea head coach Russell Martin:
"We started the game well, pressed hard and won the ball back many times. We should have scored, there is no doubt about that.
"We don't. The intensity of the feeling drops a bit. Some fear did enter - I don’t know why. We kicked too many long shots.
"Two very poor goals to concede, which frustrates us, and we don’t score – we have five incredible chances within their box. However, I liked them, especially in the second half.
"I'm just disappointed, and they [the players] were disappointed that we haven’t at least scored two goals to make it to penalties."
Line-ups
Match Stats
Live text line-ups Brighton Formation 4-4-2 23 Steele2 Lamptey55 Turns 28 Roberts33 Burn 30 Richards17 Alzate42 Leonard7 Connolly10 Mac Allister15 Moder 23 Steele
2 Lamptey substituted for Gro at 45'minutes
55 Turns
28 Roberts
33 Burn
30 Richards
17 Alzate
42 Leonard
7 Connolly Substituted Locadia at the 76' minute
10 Mac Allister substituted for Sarmiento in 69' minutes
15 Moder Substitutes 12 Mwepu
13 Gro
16 Scherpen
27 Locadia
54 Furlong
57 Offiah
60 Sarmiento Swansea Formation 3--4-2-1 1 Benda 46 R Williams 15 Cooper 5 Cabango 22 Latibeaudiere28 Walsh 6 Fulton24 Bidwell7 Smith 11 Whittaker20 Cullen1 Benda
45mins to 46 R Williams
16 Cooper Booked in 90 Minutes
5 Cabango substituted for Manning at 45' Minutes
22 Latibeaudiere
28 Walsh substituted for Downes at the 63' minute Booked at 73mins
6 Fulton
24 Bidwell
7 Smith substituted for Dhanda at 64'minutes
11 Whittaker
20 Cullen Substitutes 3 Manning
4 Downes
17 Piroe
19 Rushesha
21 Dhanda
25 Webb
27 Laird Referee Michael Salisbury. Match Stats Live text Post update. Match ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 2. Swansea City 0. Full Time Second half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 2 Swansea City Post update Offside Brighton and Hove Albion. Jason Steele attempts a through ball but Jrgen Locadia gets him offside. Post update Pascal Gro (Brighton and Hove Albion), hits the bar with his right footed shot outside the box. It was a free kick. Brandon Cooper (Swansea City), is given the yellow card. Post update: Jeremy Sarmiento, Brighton and Hove Albion, wins a free kick during the attacking half. Brandon Cooper (Swansea City) posted a Foul update. Post update Foul by Dan Burn, Brighton and Hove Albion. Joel Latibeaudiere (Swansea City), wins a free kick during the defensive half. Post update Attempt missed. Taylor Richards (Brighton and Hove Albion), right footed shot from centre box. It is close, but misses on the right. Pascal Gro assisted. Post update Foul by Dan Burn, Brighton and Hove Albion. Post update Brandon Cooper (Swansea City), wins a free kick at the defensive half. Post update Corner, Brighton & Hove Albion. Ryan Manning converts. Post update: Jeremy Sarmiento (Brighton and Hove Albion), wins a free kick during the attacking half. Post update Foul by Rhys Williams, Swansea City Post update Offside, Swansea City. Ryan Manning attempts a through ball but Jake Bidwell gets him offside. Post update Taylor Richards (Brighton and Hove Albion), wins a free kick at the defensive end. Jay Fulton (Swansea City) posted a post-update Foul. Post update Foul by Steven Alzate, Brighton and Hove Albion. Jay Fulton (Swansea City), wins a free kick during the defensive half. Page 1 of 5 Rewind Previous Navigate to Next Navigate To The Last Page Forward
