Brighton & Hove Albion staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to beat Strasbourg 4-3 in a behind-closed-doors friendly in Austria, scoring all four goals from set pieces. The Seagulls, who finished 6th in the Premier League last season with 50 points, showed resilience after a slow start to secure the win in their training camp match.
What happened?
Strasbourg took an early 2-0 lead within the first 14 minutes through goals from Martial Godo and Samuel Amo-Ameyaw. Brighton responded with two goals in six minutes, first through Pascal Gross's penalty and then Olivier Boscagli's free-kick header. Eiran Cashin, back from a loan spell at Blackburn Rovers, headed in from a corner early in the second half to complete the comeback.
Why it matters for Brighton & Hove Albion
The match highlighted Brighton's strength on set pieces, a key area for manager Fabian Hurzeler. The additional 30 minutes played after the regulation 90 gave players more game time, with Ibrahim Osman converting a penalty for Brighton's fourth goal. The Seagulls, who scored 48 goals and conceded 39 last season, will look to build on this performance as they prepare for the new Premier League campaign.
What comes next?
Brighton & Hove Albion will continue their pre-season preparations, focusing on improving their out-of-possession play. Manager Fabian Hurzeler emphasized the need for hard work and intensity, praising the team's efforts during the training camp. The Seagulls will be without several key players, including Solomon March, Igor Julio dos Santos de Paulo, and Tariq Lamptey, who are currently sidelined.
