[h=3]By Oliver Yew[/h]Last Updated: 29/02/16 11:49pm
Chris Hughton joins Ian Holloway and Scott Minto to analyse Brighton's 4-0 victory over Leeds
Brighton manager Chris Hughton hailed his side's "efficient" performance following their 4-0 win over Leeds United.
Hughton's side raced into a 4-0 first-half lead, capitalising on some poor Leeds defending to move just one point behind the automatic promotion places.
"I am delighted," Hughton said. "The correct word is efficient. We won 4-0 at Bristol City, the last goal was an own goal and we had three shots on target. Every we did was very efficient and I thought that was the same today.
"We started the game very well and made the most of the positions we got into."
Striker Tomer Hemed scored twice for the hosts, including a chipped penalty for his side's opener.
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Brighton and Leeds
And Hughton praised his top scorer's confidence following his man-of-the-match display.
"We knew he missed his last one," Hughton said. "We've seen him practice but we've not seen him practice that one before.
"It was a little bit of a surprise but when you score them it's the right choice. He's confident enough to do it and he's in good form this season."
Man of the match Tomer Hemed was happy with his brace in Brighton’s 4-0 victory over Leeds
Brighton have now scored eight goals without reply in their last two matches with Hughton praising his side's response to losing 4-1 at Cardiff.
"We got a very good reaction to losing to Rotherham 2-0 and we went to Blackburn and put in a very good team performance," he added.
"The pleasing thing this time is the reaction again. You can't afford to get too down in this division. Today we made good work of it and we were very good value for our win.
"We expected a really tough game, as we expect on Saturday and again next Tuesday and if you are not at your best, you can get beat."
Leeds manager Steve Evans did not face the media, sending assistant Paul Raynor out to speak *instead and he blasted the Leeds' "shambolic" performance.
Leeds assistant coach Paul Raynor was very disappointed with United’s performance in their 4-0 defeat to Brighton
"There's lots still being said now. That first-half performance was shambolic and our defending was atrocious," said Raynor.
"We are very disappointed and the manager's in their now dissecting it with the players. It was a shambolic performance and we can't stand in front of that."
Leeds owner Massimo Cellino was at the Amex to watch his side but appeared to leave long before the end, and Raynor did not blame the Italian.
"If I was him I'd have gone as well because he doesn't want to see his football club play like that," he added.
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Chris Hughton joins Ian Holloway and Scott Minto to analyse Brighton's 4-0 victory over Leeds
Brighton manager Chris Hughton hailed his side's "efficient" performance following their 4-0 win over Leeds United.
Hughton's side raced into a 4-0 first-half lead, capitalising on some poor Leeds defending to move just one point behind the automatic promotion places.
"I am delighted," Hughton said. "The correct word is efficient. We won 4-0 at Bristol City, the last goal was an own goal and we had three shots on target. Every we did was very efficient and I thought that was the same today.
"We started the game very well and made the most of the positions we got into."
Striker Tomer Hemed scored twice for the hosts, including a chipped penalty for his side's opener.
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Brighton and Leeds
And Hughton praised his top scorer's confidence following his man-of-the-match display.
"We knew he missed his last one," Hughton said. "We've seen him practice but we've not seen him practice that one before.
"It was a little bit of a surprise but when you score them it's the right choice. He's confident enough to do it and he's in good form this season."
Man of the match Tomer Hemed was happy with his brace in Brighton’s 4-0 victory over Leeds
Brighton have now scored eight goals without reply in their last two matches with Hughton praising his side's response to losing 4-1 at Cardiff.
"We got a very good reaction to losing to Rotherham 2-0 and we went to Blackburn and put in a very good team performance," he added.
"The pleasing thing this time is the reaction again. You can't afford to get too down in this division. Today we made good work of it and we were very good value for our win.
"We expected a really tough game, as we expect on Saturday and again next Tuesday and if you are not at your best, you can get beat."
Leeds manager Steve Evans did not face the media, sending assistant Paul Raynor out to speak *instead and he blasted the Leeds' "shambolic" performance.
Leeds assistant coach Paul Raynor was very disappointed with United’s performance in their 4-0 defeat to Brighton
"There's lots still being said now. That first-half performance was shambolic and our defending was atrocious," said Raynor.
"We are very disappointed and the manager's in their now dissecting it with the players. It was a shambolic performance and we can't stand in front of that."
Leeds owner Massimo Cellino was at the Amex to watch his side but appeared to leave long before the end, and Raynor did not blame the Italian.
"If I was him I'd have gone as well because he doesn't want to see his football club play like that," he added.
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