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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 Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 9,250 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Fox.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sunderland kick off!
3.14
Kofi De Goey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass makes a simple pass, allowing Rodrigo Alves to run into the box. Rodrigo Alves looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
4.09
Alex Mcallister catches Michael Bridges on the ankles. Alex Mcallister is warned by the referee! Michael Bridges carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.54
Alex Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli puts a great ball through. Stephen Beckham runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
10.44
Kofi De Goey plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Alves. Rodrigo Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Soler.
12.34
Frederico Soler hits a low pass to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister hits a low pass to Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli rushes past Colin Ince! Giulio Miccoli strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
15.48
Colin Ince plays the ball forward to Robert Kitson. Seeing a gap ahead, Robert Kitson plays the ball forward to Gilles Wright. Gilles Wright finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
18.47
Seth Robinson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Beckham. Stephen Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
20.21
Seth Robinson makes a probing pass to Stephen Beckham. Stephen Beckham sees Giulio Miccoli just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Giulio Miccoli takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
24.53
With some swift thinking, Ruel Brooking plays the ball forward to Seth Robinson. Seth Robinson flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Beckham who brings the ball under control. Stephen Beckham plays a quick one-two with Marcos Carrasco and rushes in on goal... Stephen Beckham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Noel Powell with no chance!! Goal for Crewe Alexandra!
27.25
Seth Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Carrasco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcos Carrasco cuts inside the box! Marcos Carrasco muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Noel Powell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.18
Alex Mcallister threads the ball through to Nahuel Dominguez. Nahuel Dominguez plays a scrappy one-two with Marcos Carrasco and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Nahuel Dominguez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Nahuel Dominguez scores for Crewe Alexandra!!
36.47
Crewe Alexandra are dictating the run of play here today.
42.59
Thomas Helmer hits a low pass to Kofi De Goey. Kofi De Goey threads a neat ball through to Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear unchanged since the first half. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sunderland players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra kick off!
47.58
Showing composure, Michael Bridges plays the ball forward to Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruel Brooking.
48.04
Thomas Helmer makes a probing pass to Michael Bridges. Michael Bridges knocks the ball forward to Gilles Wright. Gilles Wright shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
49.43
Graham Charles flicks a high pass forward. Michael Bridges controls it well on his chest. Michael Bridges knocks the ball forward to Gilles Wright. Gilles Wright finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
51.41
Kofi De Goey surges forward with the ball. Kofi De Goey lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Alves. Rodrigo Alves gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Rodrigo Alves scores for Sunderland!!
54.13
Michael Bridges knocks the ball forward to Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.04
Kofi De Goey makes a simple pass to Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass plays a scrappy one-two with Rodrigo Alves and advances towards the goal... Daniel Windass cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Frederico Soler and flashes wide of the near post.
60.32
It's a corner kick. Michael Bridges loops the ball in to towards the near post. Romero P. Hernandez jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
60.32
Sunderland have made 2 substitutions with Billy Wright replacing Michael Bridges and Emile Fenton replacing Gilles Wright .
61.33
Robert Kitson threads the ball through to Emile Fenton. Emile Fenton edges inside the box! Emile Fenton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
69.43
Andre Vosahlo flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Wright. Billy Wright makes a probing pass to Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.01
Sunderland have made a substitution with Jamie Hibbs replacing Robert Kitson and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
83.56
Jamie Hibbs hits a low pass to Emile Fenton. Emile Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Alves. Rodrigo Alves makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Seth Robinson takes it forward alone. Seth Robinson shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.1428571428571 vs 42.8571428571429
Play Area
Home team third: 25.71%, Midfield: 45.71%, Away team third: 28.57%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcos Carrasco of Crewe Alexandra

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Noel Powell (GK)
6
2. Andre Vosahlo (DEF)
6
6
4. Colin Ince (DEF)
6
5. Thomas Helmer (DEF)
6
6. Kofi De Goey (MID)
7
7. Robert Kitson (MID)
6
6
6
10. Rodrigo Alves (ATT)
9
11. Gilles Wright (ATT)
6

12. Emile Fenton (MID)
7
13. Billy Wright (MID)
6
14. Jamie Hibbs (MID)
6

2. Ruel Brooking (DEF)
6
6
4. Gavin Boyd (DEF)
6
5. Tim Brand (DEF)
6
6
7. Seth Robinson (MID)
7
9
10. Giulio Miccoli (ATT)
8
11. Stephen Beckham (ATT)
8

12. Mick Draper (GK)
0
13. Warren Stewart (DEF)
0
14. Shaun Richards (ATT)
0