Match Report
| Sunderland | Sunderland |  |  | Plymouth Argyle | Plymouth Argyle | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Brian Whelan | B. Whelan |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Ian Clegg | I. Clegg | |||||||||
| Graeme Tolley | G. Tolley | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Mike Green | M. Green | |||||||||
| Alfred Formon | A. Formon | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Omer Sturridge | O. Sturridge | |||||||||
| Mervin Midgley | M. Midgley | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Ian Joachim | I. Joachim | |||||||||
| Carlton Robinson | C. Robinson | | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Matthew Deane | M. Deane | |||||||||
| Nigel Boyd | N. Boyd | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 | | Gary Hitchcock | G. Hitchcock | |||||||||
| James Platt | J. Platt | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Paul Oliver | P. Oliver | |||||||||
| Brian Atherton | B. Atherton | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Stephen Merson | S. Merson | |||||||||
| Shaun Griffin | S. Griffin | | 56 | M | | 9 | | M | 52 | | David Blake | D. Blake | |||||||||
| Kieron Flintlock | K. Flintlock | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Paul Barton | P. Barton | |||||||||
| Paul Gascoigne | P. Gascoigne | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Harry Roberts | H. Roberts | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 4,494 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sunderland and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Sunderland and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Plymouth Argyle start the match!
3.39
1-0James Platt takes it forward alone. James Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Gascoigne. Paul Gascoigne heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Ian Clegg has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.29
1-0Gary Hitchcock advances with the ball. Gary Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Whelan who gathers it comfortably.
22.40
1-0Mike Green knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Oliver. Paul Oliver advances with the ball. Paul Oliver goes all the way! Paul Oliver tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
24.00
Paul Oliver chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Paul Barton. Paul Barton powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.32
Nigel Boyd makes a probing pass to Paul Gascoigne. Paul Gascoigne shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.20
1-0Alfred Formon threads the ball through to Shaun Griffin. Shaun Griffin kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock threads the ball through to Paul Gascoigne but he's offside!
33.41
1-0Paul Barton catches Alfred Formon on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Barton and shows him a yellow card! Alfred Formon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.16
Matthew Deane threads the ball through to Stephen Merson. Stephen Merson chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.07
Shaun Griffin chips the ball to his team mate, Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock goes all the way! Kieron Flintlock shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Ian Clegg had no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
44.45
2-0Stephen Merson comes in with a late challenge on James Platt. Stephen Merson is warned by the referee! James Platt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sunderland get the second half underway!
53.13
Brian Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Paul Gascoigne. Paul Gascoigne heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Gascoigne!
63.44
3-0Brian Atherton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Ian Clegg easily smothers it!
66.16
Brian Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ian Clegg.
69.26
Paul Oliver knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Barton. Paul Barton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.09
Paul Oliver hacks James Platt from behind! Paul Oliver is given a warning by the referee! James Platt is taking some rough treatment out there!
84.28
Alfred Formon hits it upfield. Paul Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.03
3-1Paul Gascoigne catches Omer Sturridge on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Gascoigne and warns him to calm down! Omer Sturridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.07
3-1Plymouth Argyle are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sunderland's defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Paul Gascoigne 3, 53 Kieron Flintlock 36 | Paul Barton 69 |