Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 15,471 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.
0.00
0-0Sunderland kick off!
6.35
0-0Syd Carter threads a neat ball through to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Leon.
9.16
0-0Luuk Kool flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Bishop. Ben Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Hannes Schramm didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.35
0-0Mamar Leroy knocks the ball forward to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos threads the ball through into the box. Achille Storari rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Billy Bridge.
16.05
Alberto Caminero knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Gascoigne. Jacob Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
18.50
1-0With some swift thinking, Billy Bridge plays the ball forward to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool whips in a cross ball towards Matias Vitor Santiago. With a superhuman jump, Matias Vitor Santiago connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.23
Ben Bishop makes a simple pass to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago whips in a cross ball towards Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
26.01
Max Walker threads a neat ball through to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu connects with a diving header but Hannes Schramm reads it well. Good keeping!
27.32
Rodrigo Rego threads a neat ball through to Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson threads a neat ball through to Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Green.
28.10
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.09
1-0Achille Storari hacks Billy Bridge from behind! Achille Storari is given a warning by the referee! Billy Bridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.58
Tim Green hits a low pass to Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido threads a neat ball through to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos plays a sublime one-two with Achille Storari and races in on goal... Rafael Santos cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
40.44
1-1Billy Bridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Carter. Syd Carter flicks a high pass forward. Matias Vitor Santiago controls it well on his chest. Matias Vitor Santiago deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Bishop but the linesman indicates offside!
42.06
Rodrigo Rego threads the ball through to Billy Bridge. Billy Bridge hits a low pass to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago lofts in a cross ball towards Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Hannes Schramm.
43.37
1-1Kevin Ehiogu takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Luuk Kool. Alberto Caminero comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
44.02
Billy Bridge threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Rego. Rodrigo Rego flicks a high ball forward to Matias Vitor Santiago who takes it down. Matias Vitor Santiago shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Hannes Schramm.
45.00
1-1Corner kick to Sunderland. Kevin Ehiogu chips it to the near post. Billy Bridge looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with West Ham United kicking off!
49.04
1-1Rodrigo Rego passes the ball forward to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool knocks the ball to his team mate, Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.16
1-1Jacob Gascoigne catches Kevin Ehiogu on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Ehiogu carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.47
Florian Gimpl knocks the ball forward to Alberto Caminero. Alberto Caminero flicks the ball to his team mate, Achille Storari. Achille Storari tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
63.38
Kevin Ehiogu makes a simple pass to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool plays a quick one-two with Matias Vitor Santiago and rushes in on goal... Luuk Kool shoots from just inside the box. Hannes Schramm gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
72.25
Ben Bishop hits a low pass to Max Walker. Max Walker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tim Green.
79.38
With great vision, Ben Bishop plays the ball forward to Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
81.23
Mamar Leroy clumsily knocks into Matias Vitor Santiago. The referee brings Mamar Leroy to one side and gives him a warning! Matias Vitor Santiago carries on, but is struggling a bit.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matias Vitor Santiago of Sunderland |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dominic Bremner (GK)
6
2. Billy Bridge (DEF)
7
3. Rodrigo Rego (DEF)
7
4. Syd Carter (DEF)
6
5. Max Walker (MID)
6
6. Kevin Ehiogu (MID)
6
7. Luuk Kool (MID)
8
8. Ben Bishop (MID)
6
9. Baldur Ásgeirsson (ATT)
6
10. Matias Vitor Santiago (ATT)
8
11. Peter Bishop (ATT)
6
12. Jermaine Unsworth (MID)
0
13. Vladimir Bilic (ATT)
0
14. Alistair Formon (DEF)
0
1. Hannes Schramm (GK)
8
2. Mamar Leroy (DEF)
6
3. Juan Leon (DEF)
6
4. Florian Gimpl (DEF)
6
5. Tim Green (DEF)
6
6. Alberto Caminero (MID)
7
7. Pablo Garrido (MID)
6
8. Jacob Gascoigne (MID)
5
9. Achille Storari (ATT)
6
10. Pius Wisgerhof (ATT)
6
11. Rafael Santos (ATT)
8
12. James Britton (DEF)
0
13. Gary Morrison (DEF)
0
14. Aaron van der Meer (ATT)
0