Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play Leeds United in this friendly game. A crowd of 13,249 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sunderland get the match underway!
6.14
0-0Billy Bridge sees Peter Bishop in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Max Walker. Max Walker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.28
0-0Jermaine Unsworth makes a beautiful solo run. Jermaine Unsworth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Sherwood.
10.45
Edward Atherton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Edward Atherton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Rego.
12.30
John Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Edward Atherton controls it well on his chest. Edward Atherton sees Henry Myers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henry Myers runs straight at the defence! Henry Myers takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.23
0-0Billy Bridge makes a probing pass to Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu surges forward with the ball. Kevin Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
21.27
Syd Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool plays the ball forward to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.08
Syd Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu sees space and advances. Kevin Ehiogu sees Luuk Kool just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Luuk Kool comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Arthur Jackson. Excellent save.
24.36
0-0Jermaine Unsworth flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Ehiogu controls it well on his chest. Kevin Ehiogu passes the ball forward but Peter Bishop is offside!
34.29
1-0Luuk Kool flicks a high ball forward to Vladimir Bilic who takes it down. Vladimir Bilic whips in a cross ball towards Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matias Vitor Santiago!
39.35
Jermaine Unsworth kicks a strong pass forward to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Arthur Jackson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.28
Rodrigo Rego takes it forward alone. Rodrigo Rego whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu flicks the ball with his head. Arthur Jackson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Peter Bishop flicks a high pass forward to Luuk Kool who brings the ball under control. Luuk Kool tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Arthur Jackson manages to gather it easily.
45.00
The referee blows for 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. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. The Leeds United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
53.15
Edward Atherton flicks a high ball forward to Luke Marshall who takes it down. Luke Marshall makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Henry Myers. Some good footwork from Henry Myers provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
54.36
Vladimir Bilic knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
55.26
Jermaine Unsworth flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Walker. Max Walker lofts in a cross ball towards Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Arthur Jackson didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
59.26
Rodrigo Rego decides to run forward with the ball. Rodrigo Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lomano Fletcher.
60.10
3-0Leeds United have made a substitution with Jacques Casanova replacing Jean-Paul Van Ede .
66.52
Luuk Kool deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
73.19
Max Walker darts forward. Max Walker shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
75.23
Rodrigo Rego flicks a high pass forward. Vladimir Bilic collects the pass. Vladimir Bilic knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
81.40
Jermaine Unsworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.44
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 but it is headed clear by Oscar Gutierrez.
84.09
John Shaw sees space and advances. John Shaw hits a low pass to Henry Myers. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Henry Myers provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
87.09
3-0Henry Myers hacks Billy Bridge from behind! The referee brings Henry Myers to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Bridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.09
3-0Sunderland are in full control of this game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Felipe Suarez (GK)
6
2. Billy Bridge (DEF)
6
3. Rodrigo Rego (DEF)
8
4. Syd Carter (DEF)
6
5. Max Walker (MID)
6
6. Kevin Ehiogu (MID)
9
7. Luuk Kool (MID)
8
8. Jermaine Unsworth (MID)
7
9. Vladimir Bilic (ATT)
7
10. Matias Vitor Santiago (ATT)
8
11. Peter Bishop (ATT)
8
12. Bernard Olembé (ATT)
0
13. Baldur Ásgeirsson (ATT)
0
14. Diego Orsi (ATT)
0
1. Arthur Jackson (GK)
8
2. John Shaw (DEF)
6
3. Scott Sherwood (DEF)
6
4. Lomano Fletcher (DEF)
6
5. Oscar Gutierrez (DEF)
6
6. Luke Marshall (MID)
6
7. Jean-Paul Van Ede (MID)
6
8. Edward Atherton (MID)
7
9. Ricardo Valdano (MID)
6
10. Stan Mercer (ATT)
6
11. Henry Myers (ATT)
6
12. Juan Bautista Paz (ATT)
0
13. Kevin Dittmann (MID)
0
14. Jacques Casanova (ATT)
6