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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 9,408 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Sunderland start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.27
Yori Nanami flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernardo Cano.
8.03
Paolo Shearer brings the ball forward. Paolo Shearer passes the ball forward to Kemal Le Tissier. Kemal Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.48
James Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Graham Seaman. Graham Seaman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.19
Carlton Robinson chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Izzet. Eoin Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Kubilay Türkyilmaz manages to gather it comfortably.
26.20
Paolo Shearer barges into Graham Seaman. The referee calls over Paolo Shearer and warns him to calm down! Graham Seaman runs off the knock.
30.46
Kieron Flintlock barges into Jun Ichi Okamoto. The referee calls over Kieron Flintlock and warns him to calm down! Jun Ichi Okamoto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.25
Yori Nanami makes a probing pass to Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Kubilay Türkyilmaz easily smothers it.
33.58
James Platt knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Seaman. Graham Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Shearer.
34.13
Yori Nanami hacks Alberto Bould from behind! Yori Nanami is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Bould runs off the knock.
38.12
Eoin Izzet makes a probing pass to Graham Seaman. Graham Seaman shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
42.23
Jun Ichi Okamoto flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Le Tissier. Adrian Le Tissier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Le Tissier. Kemal Le Tissier makes a probing pass to Omer Laycock. Omer Laycock rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.45
James Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Seaman. Graham Seaman shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.20
Salvatore Boksic flicks the ball to his team mate, James Platt. James Platt decides to run forward with the ball. James Platt shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.18
Adrian Le Tissier makes a probing pass to Aatos Helin. Aatos Helin shoots from long range but somehow Jason Craddock manages to keep it out.
66.30
Aatos Helin catches Adam Craddock on the ankles. Aatos Helin is warned by the referee! Adam Craddock grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.32
Yori Nanami comes in with a late challenge on Adrian Le Tissier. The referee calls over Yori Nanami and shows him a yellow card! Adrian Le Tissier stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.10
Sunderland are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
81.33
Adrian Le Tissier catches James Platt on the ankles. Adrian Le Tissier is warned by the referee! James Platt runs off the knock.
84.07
Alistair Cadamarteri kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Flintlock. Kieron Flintlock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.15
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Graham Seaman of Sunderland

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.3513513513513 vs 48.6486486486487
Play Area
Home team third: 22.97%, Midfield: 50.00%, Away team third: 27.03%

Scorers