Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play Newcastle United in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sunderland and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sunderland and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sunderland kicking off!
2.55
0-0Marcos Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Jody Smith. Jody Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Terry Wise. Terry Wise shoots from distance. Artur Ripanu gets down and covers it.
3.53
Neil Ritchie hits it upfield. Martin Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Artur Ripanu gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
6.18
0-0John Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.02
Oleksandr Demyanchuk threads a neat ball through to Vasilis Vryzas. Vasilis Vryzas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister deftly passes the ball to Seth Milligan, releasing him through on goal. Seth Milligan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Alpay Kayis keeps it out!
10.05
Luuk Kool threads a neat ball through to Terry Wise. Terry Wise whips in a cross ball towards Jody Smith. Jody Smith connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
12.10
0-0Scott Beattie threads the ball through to Jacob Stamp. Jacob Stamp shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.57
Dale Lofthouse passes the ball forward to Jody Smith. Jody Smith whips in a cross ball towards Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Artur Ripanu manages to gather it effortlessly.
18.56
0-1With imagination, Frank Lineker plays the ball forward to Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.57
Scott Beattie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan knocks in a cross ball towards Vasilis Vryzas. Vasilis Vryzas finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
27.11
Matt Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
32.21
Robert Hackworth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Lineker. Frank Lineker advances with the ball. Frank Lineker skips past Marcos Vazquez! Frank Lineker shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Alpay Kayis. Excellent save.
34.04
Sotiris Taoulas sees Leon Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Martin Beattie easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Smith. Jody Smith flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Artur Ripanu had no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
38.53
Luuk Kool makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Artur Ripanu who gathers it comfortably.
39.06
Luuk Kool threads a neat ball through to Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Wise. With a superhuman jump, Terry Wise connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
42.41
1-1Neil Ritchie comes in with a very late challenge on Vasilis Vryzas. The referee motions to Neil Ritchie to come over. It's a red card!! Vasilis Vryzas carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
1-1Without breaking stride, Marcos Vazquez plays the ball forward to Jody Smith. Jody Smith changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jody Smith plays a one-two with Terry Wise and advances towards the goal... Robert Hackworth catches Jody Smith on the ankles. Jody Smith appeals for a penalty! Given!!
45.00
1-1The referee points to the spot..
45.00
Leon Elliott takes a long run up. What a cracker!! Artur Ripanu had no chance!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Newcastle United appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
49.40
Martin Beattie threads a neat ball through to Terry Wise. Terry Wise decides to run forward with the ball. Terry Wise whips in a cross ball towards Jody Smith. Jody Smith makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
54.29
2-1Scott Beattie threads the ball through to Frank Lineker. Frank Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Milligan. Seth Milligan powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Marcos Vazquez's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
55.25
It's a corner kick. Scott Beattie kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Alpay Kayis scoops up the ball.
63.10
Luuk Kool chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Smith. Jody Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Artur Ripanu with no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
69.35
With great vision, Oleksandr Demyanchuk plays the ball forward to Vasilis Vryzas. Vasilis Vryzas flicks a high pass forward. Seth Milligan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seth Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Frank Lineker. Frank Lineker finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
72.53
3-1Martin Beattie barges into Jacob Stamp. Martin Beattie is shown the yellow card! Jacob Stamp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.06
Sotiris Taoulas flicks a high pass forward. Leon Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Leon Elliott stretches the opposition's defence. Leon Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Marquitos.
81.42
3-1Robert Hackworth breaks forward. Robert Hackworth flicks a high pass forward. Frank Lineker collects the pass. Frank Lineker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Stamp but the linesman indicates offside!
87.24
Marcos Vazquez chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Lofthouse. Dale Lofthouse kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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
| Jody Smith 34 Leon Elliott 45 (p), 63 Matt Elliott 87 | Seth Milligan 19 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alpay Kayis (GK)
6
2. Neil Ritchie (GK)
3
3. Sotiris Taoulas (DEF)
6
4. Marcos Vazquez (DEF)
6
5. Matt Elliott (MID)
7
6. Jody Smith (MID)
8
7. Luuk Kool (MID)
6
8. Dale Lofthouse (MID)
6
9. Terry Wise (ATT)
6
10. Leon Elliott (ATT)
8
11. Martin Beattie (ATT)
6
12. Vincent Meredith (ATT)
0
13. Kevin Ehiogu (MID)
0
14. Matias Vitor Santiago (ATT)
0
1. Artur Ripanu (GK)
7
2. Oleksandr Demyanchuk (DEF)
6
3. Robert Hackworth (DEF)
6
4. Ivan Marquitos (DEF)
6
5. John Higginbotham (MID)
6
6. Scott Beattie (MID)
6
7. Frank Lineker (MID)
7
8. Vasilis Vryzas (GK)
6
9. Jacob Stamp (ATT)
6
10. Seth Milligan (ATT)
7
11. Stuart Mcallister (ATT)
6
12. Jason Carter (DEF)
0
13. Paul Lockley (MID)
0
14. Kevin Deane (MID)
0