Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 20,972 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sunderland and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by George Granville.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sunderland and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by George Granville.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Arsenal get the match underway!
2.10
0-0Gavin Maclean sees Ricardo Soto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Soto makes a simple pass to Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
3.26
0-0Mateus Pelado clumsily knocks into Mohammed De Cler. The referee brings Mateus Pelado to one side and gives him a warning! Mohammed De Cler stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.06
Sylvain Gascoigne takes a quick throw-in, which Ricardo Soto takes on the chest. Ricardo Soto passes the ball forward to Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
8.59
Joao Batista Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maksym Yevstratenko. Maksym Yevstratenko shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.31
0-0Daniel Prieto kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Gascoigne. Sylvain Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Martin Cabrera is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
15.57
Daniel Prieto comes in with a late challenge on Martin Cabrera. Daniel Prieto is given a warning by the referee! Martin Cabrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.38
Joao Batista Ferreira takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini kicks a strong pass forward to Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.04
0-0Luis Kiko takes a quick throw-in. Joao Batista Ferreira threads the ball through to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jonathan Gamberini is offside!
22.04
Mateus Pelado flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Prieto who brings the ball under control. Daniel Prieto shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
27.38
0-1Gavin Maclean passes the ball forward to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto whips in a cross ball towards Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
34.01
0-1Ricardo Soto flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.37
Demetrio Caputo darts forward. Demetrio Caputo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.29
Jonathan Gamberini flicks a high pass forward to Maksym Yevstratenko who brings the ball under control. Maksym Yevstratenko tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.54
0-1Bruno Mendes sees space and advances. Bruno Mendes shoots from outside the area. Max King gets down and covers it.
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. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sunderland kick off the second half!
48.25
0-1Ricardo Soto hacks Joao Batista Ferreira from behind! The referee calls over Ricardo Soto and shows him a yellow card! Joao Batista Ferreira runs off the knock.
49.46
Joao Batista Ferreira darts forward. Joao Batista Ferreira shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.36
Luis Kiko flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez lofts in a cross ball towards Adil Elkhatabi. With a superhuman jump, Adil Elkhatabi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Max King reads it well. Great save!
55.25
Jonathan Gamberini makes a high pass forward. Mohammed De Cler shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Mohammed De Cler knocks the ball forward to Adil Elkhatabi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.28
0-1Joao Batista Ferreira makes a simple pass to Luis Kiko. Luis Kiko cuts inside the box! Luis Faria clumsily knocks into Luis Kiko. Luis Kiko appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
65.28
Graham Vassell surges forward with the ball. Graham Vassell kicks a strong pass forward to Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.38
67.19
With imagination, Jonathan Gamberini laces a through ball forward to Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Luis Kiko. Luis Kiko heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.08
Ricardo Soto hacks Jonathan Gamberini from behind! Ricardo Soto is given a warning by the referee! Jonathan Gamberini runs off the knock.
73.33
Luis Kiko changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Luis Kiko knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but is denied by Max King. Excellent save.
75.22
Martin Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini passes the ball forward to Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.07
1-1Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Julian Reyes replacing Gavin Maclean, Tim Summerbell replacing Mateus Pelado and Rafael Campos replacing Daniel Prieto .
78.16
Ricardo Soto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos whips in a cross ball towards Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Fabian Van Beukering clears it off the line with his head!
83.19
Julian Reyes takes a long throw-in. Ricardo Soto chips the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.34
Martin Cabrera threads the ball through to Maksym Yevstratenko. Maksym Yevstratenko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adil Elkhatabi but he's offside!
85.41
With some swift thinking, Bruno Mendes plays the ball forward to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini knocks the ball forward to Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Max King smothers it!
89.52
Julian Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling shoots from distance. Solid save from Oliver Rahn.
90.00
Sylvain Gascoigne hacks Jonathan Gamberini from behind! Sylvain Gascoigne is shown the yellow card! Jonathan Gamberini runs off the knock.
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
| Luis Kiko 67 | Demetrio Caputo 27 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Oliver Rahn (GK)
6
2. Fabian Van Beukering (DEF)
6
3. Martin Cabrera (DEF)
6
4. Bruno Mendes (DEF)
7
5. Mohammed De Cler (MID)
6
6. Jonathan Gamberini (MID)
7
7. Joao Batista Ferreira (MID)
8
8. Luis Kiko (MID)
9
9. Bernardo Bermudez (ATT)
6
10. Adil Elkhatabi (ATT)
6
11. Maksym Yevstratenko (ATT)
6
12. Christian Lindemann (DEF)
0
13. Duncan Mason (MID)
0
14. Philippe Benyachou (ATT)
0
1. Max King (GK)
7
2. Graham Vassell (DEF)
6
3. Luis Faria (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Maclean (DEF)
6
5. Patricio Ferrer (MID)
6
6. Sylvain Gascoigne (MID)
5
7. Ricardo Soto (MID)
6
8. Mateus Pelado (MID)
6
9. Demetrio Caputo (ATT)
8
10. Daniel Prieto (ATT)
6
11. Cedric Lurling (ATT)
6
12. Julian Reyes (DEF)
6
13. Tim Summerbell (MID)
6
14. Rafael Campos (ATT)
6