In the auspicious competition of the FA Cup, the fixture between Middlesbrough and Brighton and Hove Albion took place with a time setting of 15.00 EEST. The match delivered a thrilling encounter with that culminated with a victory in favor of Brighton and Hove Albion with a remarkable scoreline of 5-1.

While Middlesbrough showed some promise by scoring the first goal of the match in the first half at 12 minutes 47 seconds, Brighton and Hove Albion flipped the script by replying back with a goal just 5 minutes later and achieving an impressive turnaround, ending the first half leading by 2-1, courtesy their goals at 7 minutes 38 seconds and at 29 minutes 5 seconds of the match.

The second half was incredibly dominated by Brighton and Hove Albion, who added three more goals to their tally at 57 minutes 12 seconds, 1 hour 19 minutes 26 seconds, and 1 hour 27 minutes 11 seconds. These consistent strikes largely contributed to the team's 5 goal total, alternatively demonstrating the weakness in Middlesbrough's defense and the inability of their goalkeeper to stop the persistent shots on goal.

In terms of set plays, Middlesbrough slightly edged out Brighton in terms of corner kicks, taking 4 compared to Brighton's 3. However, this advantage did not translate into successful goal conversions. In the offside department, Brighton found themselves in the offside trap twice, while Middlesbrough only once.

Unfortunately for both teams, disciplinary measures were necessary, with each team receiving one yellow card each in the second half. Brighton's came at 54 minutes 16 seconds, while Middlesbrough was cautioned at 1 hour 15 minutes 31 seconds. However, the conduct on the field remained within limits as neither team received a red card.

Despite Middlesbrough's early lead, Brighton demonstrated superior game performance, capitalizing on Middlesbrough's gaps in defense, and remained in control throughout the match. Most notable was Brighton's efficiency in converting their scoring opportunities, which significantly impacted the outcome.

This match illustrated the importance of consistent defense, timely goals, and capitalizing on the opposition's weaknesses. A victory for Brighton and Hove Albion for the books - one that will be remembered in both teams' FA Cup history.

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