Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Southampton. A crowd of 19,926 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sunderland get the match underway!
4.02
0-0Bruno Mendes hacks Arnauld Cudini from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arnauld Cudini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
4.02
0-0Free kick to Southampton just outside the area...
5.54
Bart Landzaat takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
9.13
0-0Fabian Van Beukering plays the ball forward to Leon Shilton. Leon Shilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.26
0-0Leon Shilton comes in with a late challenge on Arnauld Cudini. Leon Shilton is warned by the referee! Arnauld Cudini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.20
0-0Without breaking stride, Bart Landzaat plays the ball forward to Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Billy Mcinnes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
21.09
Fabian Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Mendes comfortably collects the pass. Bruno Mendes knocks the ball forward to Maksym Yevstratenko. Maksym Yevstratenko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
28.14
Bruno Mendes makes a probing pass to Luis Kiko. Luis Kiko makes a probing pass to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.25
0-0Fabian Van Beukering sees a break and surges forward. Fabian Van Beukering flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Emmerlich.
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. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Southampton kick off the second half!
48.08
Leon Peckham knocks the ball forward to Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Bart Landzaat. Bart Landzaat plays a one-two with Jean Chr. Tourenne and advances towards the goal... Bart Landzaat side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Oliver Rahn manages to keep it out.
49.33
Arnauld Cudini threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Oliver Rahn.
51.44
Fabian Van Beukering makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Cabrera. Martin Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.38
Bruno Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brandon Lopez. Seeing a gap ahead, Brandon Lopez plays the ball forward to Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez flicks a high pass forward. Maksym Yevstratenko controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Maksym Yevstratenko takes a shot at goal but is denied by Amara Paisley. Excellent save.
55.42
With great vision, Billy Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne plays a one-two with John Mckinlay and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jean Chr. Tourenne provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
60.19
0-0Southampton have made a substitution with Marvin Shearer replacing Jean Chr. Tourenne .
61.23
0-0Billy Mcinnes catches Luis Kiko on the ankles. Billy Mcinnes is shown the yellow card! Luis Kiko stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.51
Luis Kiko flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Bermudez controls it well on his chest. Bernardo Bermudez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Paisley who gathers it comfortably.
77.39
Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Kodjo Diani replacing Romero P. Carcedo and Andy Youds replacing John Naysmith .
78.42
Bart Landzaat plays the ball forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Arnauld Cudini. With a superhuman jump, Arnauld Cudini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
81.48
Luis Kiko clumsily knocks into Billy Mcinnes. Luis Kiko is given a warning by the referee! Billy Mcinnes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.03
Jonathan Gamberini makes an attacking run forward. Jonathan Gamberini makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Amara Paisley. Excellent save.
84.56
Brandon Lopez threads the ball through to Leon Shilton. Leon Shilton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Amara Paisley manages to keep it out.
85.27
Alec Sullivan sees Arnauld Cudini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arnauld Cudini flicks a high pass forward. Kodjo Diani collects the pass. Kodjo Diani shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Oliver Rahn manages to gather it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fabian Van Beukering of Sunderland |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Oliver Rahn (GK)
9
2. Martin Cabrera (DEF)
6
3. Bruno Mendes (DEF)
7
4. Fabian Van Beukering (DEF)
9
5. Jonathan Gamberini (MID)
7
6. Luis Kiko (MID)
6
7. Brandon Lopez (MID)
7
8. Leon Shilton (MID)
7
9. Adil Elkhatabi (ATT)
6
10. Bernardo Bermudez (ATT)
7
11. Maksym Yevstratenko (ATT)
6
12. Christian Lindemann (DEF)
0
13. Philippe Benyachou (ATT)
0
14. Scott McGrory (ATT)
0
1. Amara Paisley (GK)
8
2. John Naysmith (DEF)
6
3. Leon Peckham (DEF)
6
4. Alec Sullivan (DEF)
6
5. Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF)
6
6. Arnauld Cudini (MID)
6
7. Bart Landzaat (MID)
8
8. Billy Mcinnes (MID)
7
9. John Mckinlay (ATT)
6
10. Romero P. Carcedo (ATT)
6
11. Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT)
6
12. Marvin Shearer (ATT)
6
13. Kodjo Diani (ATT)
6
14. Andy Youds (DEF)
6