Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 19,626 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Greaves.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Greaves.
0.00
The whistle blows and Sunderland get the match underway!
2.28
Julian Medina flicks a high pass forward. Billy Bower controls it well on his chest. Billy Bower threads the ball through to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Malte Poschner controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Malte Poschner comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
4.17
Pascal Cziommer flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Powell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Powell shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.17
Billy Bower brings the ball forward. Billy Bower passes the ball forward to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Stephane Scifo. Excellent save.
10.08
Rio Salako threads a neat ball through to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
15.20
Lampros Moissidis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Poschner. Malte Poschner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harvey Beckham.
18.04
Harvey Beckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Higginbotham. Harry Higginbotham brings the ball forward. Harry Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.32
Torsten Haller flicks a high pass forward to Niccolo Power who brings the ball under control. Niccolo Power shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Alexander Regnault. What a great pair of hands!
22.53
Without breaking stride, Harry Higginbotham plays the ball forward to Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell makes a great pass forward. Cedric Zugna runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
24.37
Cedric Zugna hacks Julian Medina from behind! Cedric Zugna is warned by the referee! Julian Medina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.03
Alistair Hunt threads a neat ball through to Torsten Haller. Torsten Haller knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stockport County!
42.20
Alistair Hunt threads a neat ball through to Torsten Haller. Torsten Haller flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Zugna who brings the ball under control. Cedric Zugna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Soares.
45.00
Harvey Beckham hits a low pass to Harry Higginbotham. Harry Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Alexander Regnault.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stockport County get the second half underway!
47.23
Billy Bower threads the ball through to Malte Poschner. Malte Poschner plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Matteo and advances towards the goal... Harvey Beckham comes in with a late challenge on Malte Poschner. Malte Poschner appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
55.51
Richard Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Malte Poschner. Malte Poschner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.26
Harry Higginbotham hacks Richard Lisbie from behind! Harry Higginbotham is shown the yellow card! Richard Lisbie stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.39
Harry Higginbotham hits a low pass to Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.43
Richard Lisbie hits a low pass to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
69.37
Miguel Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Lisbie. Richard Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Malte Poschner controls it well on his chest. Malte Poschner whips in a cross ball towards Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Stephane Scifo, sees it late!! Goal for Sunderland!
72.20
With some swift thinking, Torsten Haller plays the ball forward to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Niccolo Power provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
75.26
Richard Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Poschner. Malte Poschner rushes past Alistair Hunt! Some silky footwork from Malte Poschner provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
77.58
Sunderland have made a substitution with Quim Varela replacing Lampros Moissidis .
79.39
Niccolo Power hacks Miguel Soares from behind! The referee warns Niccolo Power to calm down! Miguel Soares runs off the knock.
83.43
Miguel Soares plays the ball forward to Richard Lisbie. Richard Lisbie makes an attacking run forward. Richard Lisbie makes a pass forward but Malte Poschner makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
85.21
Quim Varela makes a simple pass to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo threads the ball through to Michael Sadane but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Niccolo Power 18, 32 | Michael Sadane 69 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Power of Stockport County |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stephane Scifo (GK)
7
2. Harvey Beckham (DEF)
6
3. Alistair Hunt (DEF)
6
4. Harry Robson (DEF)
6
5. Les Barrett (DEF)
6
6. Pascal Cziommer (MID)
6
7. Torsten Haller (MID)
7
8. Harry Higginbotham (MID)
7
9. Cedric Zugna (ATT)
6
10. Niccolo Power (ATT)
9
11. Nigel Powell (ATT)
7
12. Tomás Sandoval (DEF)
0
13. Mark Schwarzer (MID)
0
14. Wes Hitchcock (ATT)
0
1. Alexander Regnault (GK)
7
2. Miguel Soares (DEF)
6
3. Stephen Bramble (DEF)
6
4. Julian Medina (DEF)
6
5. Lampros Moissidis (MID)
6
6. Richard Lisbie (MID)
7
7. Billy Bower (MID)
7
8. Rio Salako (MID)
6
9. Stephen Matteo (ATT)
6
10. Michael Sadane (ATT)
7
11. Malte Poschner (ATT)
7
12. Quim Varela (MID)
6
13. Kevin Marshall (MID)
0
14. Titus Froggatt (ATT)
0