Match Report
Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 20,334 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Goodwin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Goodwin.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Oxford United get the match underway!
2.24
0-0Ahmed Van Der Weerden plays the ball forward to Bart Bertjens. Bart Bertjens surges forward with the ball. Bart Bertjens makes a pass forward but Jose Soares makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
3.22
0-0Christian Lindemann makes a probing pass to Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.40
Ahmed Van Der Weerden sees Bjšrn Van Den Bergh in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.50
0-0Norman Unsworth threads a neat ball through to Jose Soares. Jose Soares shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Craig Goldberg.
11.18
0-0Corner kick to Oxford United. Ahmed Van Der Weerden chips it to the near post. Craig Goldberg jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
15.00
0-0Abdelmalek Pardeilhan flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Panucci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enzo Panucci passes the ball forward to Jose Soares. Jose Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.43
0-0Jonathan Gamberini catches Ahmed Van Der Weerden on the ankles. The referee calls over Jonathan Gamberini and warns him to calm down! Ahmed Van Der Weerden stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.42
Nicholas Goldberg makes a simple pass to Norman Unsworth. Norman Unsworth hits a low pass to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.48
Jonathan Gamberini hits a low pass to Luis Kiko. Luis Kiko shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.10
0-0Oxford United are dictating the run of play here today.
27.11
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.25
Leon Shilton surges forward with the ball. Leon Shilton knocks in a cross ball towards Maksym Yevstratenko. Maksym Yevstratenko directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Eben Dugbatey manages to keep it out.
40.11
Enzo Panucci threads the ball through to Jose Soares. Jose Soares threads the ball through into the box. Some awkward footwork from Bjšrn Van Den Bergh provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
44.23
With a delightful solo run, Luis Kiko stretches the opposition's defence. Luis Kiko shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Eben Dugbatey.
45.00
0-0Joao Batista Ferreira takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jose Soares gets to the ball and clears it up field.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sunderland kick off!
47.34
0-0Nicholas Goldberg hacks Adil Elkhatabi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adil Elkhatabi runs off the knock.
47.34
Free kick to Sunderland just outside the area...
48.24
Adil Elkhatabi takes a stuttering run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
49.53
1-0Jonathan Gamberini plays the ball forward to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Kiko. Luis Kiko flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Eben Dugbatey has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.41
1-0Norman Unsworth flicks a high pass forward. Jose Soares collects the pass. Jose Soares runs straight at the defence! Jose Soares takes a shot at goal. Martin Cabrera steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
60.17
Christian Lindemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini flicks a high pass forward. Leon Shilton collects the pass. Leon Shilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maksym Yevstratenko but he's offside!
63.19
66.02
Christian Lindemann hits a low pass to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
67.06
Abdelmalek Pardeilhan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enzo Panucci. Enzo Panucci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Unsworth. Norman Unsworth controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Pablo Vicente through on goal. Pablo Vicente looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.14
Adil Elkhatabi sees Leon Shilton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Shilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Bermudez but the linesman indicates offside!
75.28
Ahmed Van Der Weerden comes in with a late challenge on Jonathan Gamberini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonathan Gamberini runs off the knock.
77.42
1-0Oxford United have made 2 substitutions with Ernesto Arias replacing Abdelmalek Pardeilhan and Tiago Monteiro replacing Nicholas Goldberg .
81.50
Adil Elkhatabi flicks a high pass forward to Maksym Yevstratenko who brings the ball under control. Maksym Yevstratenko shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Eben Dugbatey manages to gather it effortlessly.
83.22
Luis Kiko makes a probing pass to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi plays a scrappy one-two with Luis Kiko and advances towards the goal... Adil Elkhatabi shoots from just inside the box but Eben Dugbatey reads it well. Nice keeping!
84.37
1-0Christian Lindemann passes the ball forward to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini makes a probing pass to Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez edges inside the box! Norman Unsworth clumsily knocks into Bernardo Bermudez. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
89.18
Leon Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Maksym Yevstratenko collects the pass. Maksym Yevstratenko whips in a cross ball towards Luis Kiko. Sebastian Barkero catches Luis Kiko on the ankles. Luis Kiko appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
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
Scorers
| Luis Kiko 50 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Craig Goldberg (GK)
7
2. Martin Cabrera (DEF)
6
3. Bruno Mendes (DEF)
6
4. Christian Lindemann (DEF)
6
5. Joao Batista Ferreira (MID)
6
6. Jonathan Gamberini (MID)
7
7. Luis Kiko (MID)
9
8. Leon Shilton (MID)
7
9. Adil Elkhatabi (ATT)
7
10. Bernardo Bermudez (ATT)
6
11. Maksym Yevstratenko (ATT)
6
12. Philippe Benyachou (ATT)
0
13. Scott McGrory (ATT)
0
14. Omer Lampard (MID)
0
1. Eben Dugbatey (GK)
7
2. Sebastian Barkero (DEF)
6
3. Abdelmalek Pardeilhan (DEF)
6
4. Nicholas Goldberg (DEF)
5
5. Bart Bertjens (DEF)
6
6. Norman Unsworth (MID)
6
7. Ahmed Van Der Weerden (MID)
6
8. Enzo Panucci (MID)
6
9. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh (ATT)
6
10. Jose Soares (ATT)
7
11. Pablo Vicente (ATT)
6
12. Ernesto Arias (DEF)
6
13. Tiago Monteiro (DEF)
6
14. Maurits Peters (GK)
0