Match Report
| Sunderland | Sunderland |  |  | Scunthorpe United | Scunthorpe United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Gavin Hapgood | G. Hapgood |  | 38 | G |  | 1 | | G | 43 | | Aaron Davies | A. Davies | |||||||||
| Carl Lightfoot | C. Lightfoot | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 43 | | Eoin Lisbie | E. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Frank Robinson | F. Robinson | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 34 | | Darren Weaver | D. Weaver | |||||||||
| Dean Burgess | D. Burgess | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Robert Deane | R. Deane | |||||||||
| Mervin Grondin | M. Grondin | | 48 | D | | 5 | | M | 37 | | Jermaine Hamilton | J. Hamilton | |||||||||
| Colin Guppy | C. Guppy | | 50 | M | | 6 | | D | 35 | | Marcus Grant | M. Grant | |||||||||
| Jon Godber | J. Godber | | 50 | M | | 7 | | D | 38 | | Ben Ljungberg | B. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| Chris Grimandi | C. Grimandi | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Sylvain Batty | S. Batty | |||||||||
| Steve Williams | S. Williams | | 48 | A | | 9 | | M | 36 | | Omer McManaman | O. McManaman | |||||||||
| Terry Black | T. Black | | 41 | A | | 10 | | M | 49 | | Darius Robinson | D. Robinson | |||||||||
| Ronnie Monk | R. Monk | | 40 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Liam Gower | L. Gower | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 2,693 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sunderland get the match underway!
2.38
0-0Dean Burgess makes a probing pass to Colin Guppy. Colin Guppy threads the ball through to Terry Black. Terry Black knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.40
0-0Scunthorpe United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
8.06
0-0Colin Guppy kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Monk. Ronnie Monk lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Williams. Steve Williams heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
10.25
0-0Marcus Grant comes in with a late challenge on Terry Black. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Terry Black hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.38
Omer McManaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Gower. Liam Gower shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.58
0-0Omer McManaman makes a probing pass to Liam Gower. Liam Gower finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Gavin Hapgood manages to keep it out.
39.40
0-0Omer McManaman barges into Jon Godber. The referee calls over Omer McManaman and warns him to calm down! Jon Godber runs off the knock.
40.15
Dean Burgess chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Guppy. Colin Guppy knocks the ball forward to Steve Williams. Steve Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Black. Terry Black directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.45
Eoin Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darius Robinson. Darius Robinson knocks the ball forward to Liam Gower. Liam Gower shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Scunthorpe United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.41
Chris Grimandi makes a simple pass to Steve Williams. Steve Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Weaver.
59.18
Darius Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Gower. Liam Gower shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
65.32
Chris Grimandi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Black. Terry Black knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.51
Frank Robinson decides to run forward with the ball. Frank Robinson chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Williams. Steve Williams shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.34
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
83.02
Eoin Lisbie makes a beautiful solo run. Eoin Lisbie takes it forward alone. Eoin Lisbie shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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