Source: TheGuardian
João Pedro and Brighton put their foot down to avoid FA Cup shock at Stoke
A lorry shedding its load of vegetables on the M6 had caused travel chaos around Stoke, making it perfect conditions for the travelling Seagulls but they were almost the victim of a scavenger hunt as the hosts fed off scraps to push Brighton all the way until their quality shone through to earn a place in the next round of the FA Cup.Brighton cruised through the opening quarter of an hour, dominating possession and ensuring the sparsely populated bet365 Stadium remained eerily quiet, although with swathes of red seats cordoned off because of a lack of interest in the fixture, it was of little surprise. The ball pinged around as the Seagulls looked to open up Stoke but without the cutting edge expected of a Premier League side. Continue reading......read full article
