Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 15,676 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Boertien.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Boertien.
0.00
0-0Stockport County start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.19
0-0With vision, Jonathan Salmon laces a through ball forward to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
3.49
0-0Marco Laurent threads the ball through to Tommy Woodgate. Tommy Woodgate makes a probing pass to Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Alexander Regnault. Excellent save.
8.57
0-0Harry Higginbotham flicks a high ball forward to Niccolo Power who takes it down. Niccolo Power knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duarte Soares.
9.04
Tommy Woodgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell plays a scrappy one-two with Cedric Zugna and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Nigel Powell provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
20.56
1-0Duarte Soares threads a neat ball through to Billy Bower. Billy Bower passes the ball forward to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Michael Sadane provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stephane Scifo with no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
24.48
Kai Ziegenhagen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Bento. Silvio Bento shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
26.11
Miguel Soares threads the ball through to Jonathan Salmon. Jonathan Salmon knocks the ball forward to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Phil Thomson.
27.44
1-0Phil Thomson barges into Silvio Bento. The referee warns Phil Thomson to calm down! Silvio Bento stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.52
Nick Jobson sees Nigel Powell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Regnault who gathers it comfortably.
33.17
Billy Bower takes a short throw-in bringing Kai Ziegenhagen into play. Kai Ziegenhagen passes the ball forward to Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Laurent.
36.37
Kai Ziegenhagen receives the ball from a throw-in from Jonathan Salmon. Kai Ziegenhagen flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Bento controls it well on his chest. Silvio Bento plays a scrappy one-two with Titus Froggatt and stumbles forward towards the goal... Silvio Bento rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.38
Miguel Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Salmon. Jonathan Salmon plays the ball forward to Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomás Sandoval.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear unchanged since the first half. Stockport County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stockport County players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sunderland kick off the second half!
53.52
Marco Laurent sees Nick Jobson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Jobson sees Niccolo Power in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Power shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Alexander Regnault.
55.40
2-0Tommy Woodgate takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Kai Ziegenhagen reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
57.04
2-0Harry Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna makes a probing pass to Nigel Powell but he's offside!
60.03
2-0Stockport County have made a substitution with Rafael Lima replacing Cedric Zugna .
61.06
Nick Jobson flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Powell who brings the ball under control. Nigel Powell shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
63.33
With a delightful solo run, Lampros Moissidis stretches the opposition's defence. Lampros Moissidis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomás Sandoval.
65.26
Tommy Woodgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stockport County!
69.46
Miguel Soares hits a low pass to Billy Bower. Billy Bower sees space and advances. Billy Bower tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
77.33
Sunderland have made a substitution with Richard Lisbie replacing Billy Bower .
87.40
Richard Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt plays a quick one-two with Michael Sadane and rushes in on goal... Titus Froggatt takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sunderland!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alexander Regnault (GK)
7
2. Duarte Soares (DEF)
6
3. Stephen Bramble (DEF)
6
4. Miguel Soares (DEF)
6
5. Lampros Moissidis (MID)
6
6. Jonathan Salmon (MID)
7
7. Billy Bower (MID)
7
8. Kai Ziegenhagen (MID)
7
9. Titus Froggatt (ATT)
9
10. Michael Sadane (ATT)
9
11. Silvio Bento (ATT)
8
12. Carmine Miceli (DEF)
0
13. Richard Lisbie (MID)
6
14. David Joseph (DEF)
0
1. Stephane Scifo (GK)
6
2. Phil Thomson (DEF)
5
3. Marco Laurent (DEF)
6
4. Tomás Sandoval (DEF)
6
5. Cesar Mendes (DEF)
6
6. Nick Jobson (MID)
6
7. Tommy Woodgate (MID)
6
8. Harry Higginbotham (MID)
6
9. Cedric Zugna (ATT)
6
10. Niccolo Power (ATT)
6
11. Nigel Powell (ATT)
7
12. Mick Finney (DEF)
0
13. Graham Jacobs (MID)
0
14. Rafael Lima (ATT)
7