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
0-0Sunderland start the game by kicking off the first half!
14.13
0-0Luuk Kool flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
16.01
0-1Frank Lineker makes a probing pass to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan plays a scrappy one-two with Del Fenton and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matthew Gyan takes a shot at goal. Matthew Gyan scores for Newcastle United!!
22.18
Sotiris Taoulas makes a simple pass to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool advances with the ball. Luuk Kool whips in a cross ball towards Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
28.02
Matthew Gyan sees a break and surges forward. Matthew Gyan cuts inside the box! Matthew Gyan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.34
0-1Jason Carter decides to run forward with the ball. Jason Carter flicks a high pass forward to Matthew Gyan who brings the ball under control. Matthew Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne whips the ball goalwards with his head. Alpay Kayis manages to gather it.
38.27
0-1Luuk Kool flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Flintlock. Martin Flintlock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.13
Ben Mcgreal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Fenton. Del Fenton plays a one-two with Frank Lineker and rushes in on goal... Del Fenton rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alpay Kayis!
40.29
Ben Mcgreal makes a probing pass to Del Fenton. Del Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.24
Florian Gimpl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sotiris Taoulas. Sotiris Taoulas knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Artur Ripanu is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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!
49.15
Volodymyr Zgurovsky flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Deane who brings the ball neatly under control. Kevin Deane flicks a high pass forward. Frank Lineker collects the pass. Frank Lineker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.45
1-2Ben Mcgreal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Lineker. Frank Lineker threads the ball through to Matthew Gyan but he's offside!
54.40
1-2Luuk Kool catches Frank Lineker on the ankles. The referee calls over Luuk Kool and warns him to calm down! Frank Lineker stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.51
Volodymyr Zgurovsky deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan threads a neat ball through to Paul Carlton. Paul Carlton knocks the ball forward to Aaron Byrne but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.09
Kevin Deane knocks the ball forward to Del Fenton. Del Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Byrne but he's offside!
60.10
Jermaine Lineker threads a neat ball through to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool rushes past Frank Lineker! Some silky footwork from Luuk Kool provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Artur Ripanu manages to keep it out.
61.35
1-2Leon Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Craig Mckay. Leon Elliott is shown the yellow card! Craig Mckay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.28
1-2Kevin Deane flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Byrne controls it well on his chest. Aaron Byrne flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent block by Florian Gimpl!
75.32
Florian Gimpl knocks the ball forward to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool sees a break and surges forward. Luuk Kool knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Mckay.
77.26
Frank Lineker picks a pass forward to Paul Carlton. Paul Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Del Fenton collects the pass. Del Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
78.14
Jermaine Lineker sees Luuk Kool in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luuk Kool lofts in a cross ball towards Javier Yáñez. Javier Yáñez connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.12
Florian Gimpl makes a probing pass to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool surges forward with the ball. Luuk Kool shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Artur Ripanu. Excellent save.
87.57
Jermaine Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Leon Elliott collects the pass. Leon Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Javier Yáñez. Javier Yáñez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Callum Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Javier Yáñez who takes it down. Javier Yáñez lofts in a cross ball towards Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson makes a deft header. It's miles wide!
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
| Luuk Kool 44 Javier Yáñez 78 | Matthew Gyan 16, 40 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alpay Kayis (GK)
6
2. Callum Hopkin (GK)
6
3. Florian Gimpl (DEF)
6
4. Sotiris Taoulas (DEF)
6
5. Matt Elliott (MID)
6
6. Luuk Kool (MID)
9
7. Jermaine Lineker (MID)
6
8. Martin Flintlock (MID)
6
9. Baldur Ásgeirsson (ATT)
6
10. Javier Yáñez (ATT)
7
11. Leon Elliott (ATT)
6
12. Peter Bishop (ATT)
0
13. Hiraku Sato (MID)
0
14. Kevin Ehiogu (MID)
0
1. Artur Ripanu (GK)
6
2. Volodymyr Zgurovsky (DEF)
6
3. Jason Carter (DEF)
6
4. Craig Mckay (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Deane (MID)
6
6. Ben Mcgreal (MID)
6
7. Frank Lineker (MID)
6
8. Paul Carlton (MID)
6
9. Aaron Byrne (ATT)
6
10. Matthew Gyan (ATT)
9
11. Del Fenton (ATT)
7
12. Robert Hackworth (DEF)
0
13. John Higginbotham (MID)
0
14. Paolo Myers (ATT)
0