Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 19,192 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sunderland kick off!
3.51
0-0Francis Marsden threads a neat ball through to Martin Parker. Martin Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.47
0-0Syd Carter sees Luuk Kool in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luuk Kool chips the ball to his team mate, Max Walker. Max Walker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ralph Britton manages to gather it effortlessly.
16.42
Andy Ehiogu kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.04
Martin Parker flicks a high pass forward to Peter McManaman who brings the ball under control. Peter McManaman threads a neat ball through to Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Felipe Suarez.
19.55
0-0Francis Marsden takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Peter McManaman cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.40
Max Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.26
0-1Francis Marsden threads a neat ball through to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Felipe Suarez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.58
0-1Syd Carter clumsily knocks into Jamie Salmon. The referee calls over Syd Carter and shows him a yellow card! Jamie Salmon carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.53
0-1Kevin Ehiogu advances with the ball. Kevin Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Bishop. Andy Ehiogu clumsily knocks into Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
38.09
Kevin Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Max Walker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Max Walker knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Bishop. Alistair Middleton clumsily knocks into Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
44.15
0-1Trevor Draper knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman runs straight at the opposition's defence. Peter McManaman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Billy Bridge takes the throw-in. Rodrigo Rego hits a low pass to Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool knocks in a cross ball towards Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Ralph Britton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles 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. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
55.54
Jamie Salmon threads a neat ball through to Martin Parker. Martin Parker whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
59.02
Luuk Kool makes a simple pass to Max Walker. Max Walker knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.02
2-1Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Robert Eustace replacing Ian Christie and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
65.32
2-1Syd Carter hacks Martin Parker from behind! The referee warns Syd Carter to calm down! Martin Parker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.07
Jermaine Unsworth threads a neat ball through to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago knocks in a cross ball towards Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
69.57
Robert Eustace flicks a high pass forward to Pascal Scheffler who brings the ball neatly under control. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Rego.
71.57
Andy Ehiogu clumsily knocks into Kevin Ehiogu. Andy Ehiogu is shown the yellow card! Kevin Ehiogu grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.38
Billy Bridge hits it upfield. Matias Vitor Santiago whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Unsworth. Trevor Draper barges into Jermaine Unsworth. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
78.18
Francis Marsden makes a simple pass to Martin Parker. Martin Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. With a superhuman jump, Robert Eustace connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
79.41
3-1Jamie Salmon hits a low pass to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler rushes past Syd Carter! Pascal Scheffler takes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Syd Carter.
80.04
3-1Francis Marsden takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Felipe Suarez scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
81.33
Syd Carter flicks a high pass forward. Max Walker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Max Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic lofts in a cross ball towards Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Ralph Britton!
84.19
Robert Eustace flicks a high pass forward to Jamie Salmon who brings the ball under control. Jamie Salmon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Syd Carter.
85.15
Trevor Draper decides to run forward with the ball. Trevor Draper chips the ball to his team mate, Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
87.44
Andy Ehiogu lofts the ball long. Francis Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Felipe Suarez (GK)
6
2. Billy Bridge (DEF)
6
3. Rodrigo Rego (DEF)
6
4. Syd Carter (DEF)
6
5. Max Walker (MID)
7
6. Kevin Ehiogu (MID)
7
7. Luuk Kool (MID)
9
8. Jermaine Unsworth (MID)
6
9. Vladimir Bilic (ATT)
7
10. Matias Vitor Santiago (ATT)
7
11. Peter Bishop (ATT)
7
12. Nwankwo Seaman (MID)
0
13. Ben Bishop (MID)
0
14. Baldur Ásgeirsson (ATT)
0
1. Ralph Britton (GK)
6
2. Trevor Draper (DEF)
6
3. Andy Ehiogu (DEF)
6
4. Alistair Middleton (DEF)
6
5. Ian Christie (DEF)
6
6. Jamie Salmon (MID)
6
7. Francis Marsden (MID)
7
8. Peter McManaman (MID)
6
9. Tommy Deane (ATT)
6
10. Martin Parker (ATT)
8
11. Pascal Scheffler (ATT)
8
12. Robert Eustace (MID)
6
13. Andy Andrews (ATT)
0
14. Max Peters (ATT)
0