Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Graphic Ace |
Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 16,532 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Millwall and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Millwall and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
0.00
0-0Millwall start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.40
0-1Max Walker knocks the ball to his team mate, Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic hits a low pass to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kubilay Özalan with no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
6.39
0-1Rodrigo Rego makes a simple pass to Max Walker. Max Walker makes a probing pass to Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic knocks in a cross ball towards Ben Bishop. Ben Bishop heads the ball goalwards. Kubilay Özalan manages to gather it effortlessly.
8.22
Oliver Dittrich passes the ball forward to Quim Ramos. With a delightful solo run, Quim Ramos stretches the opposition's defence. Quim Ramos shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
9.55
0-1Luuk Kool flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Ehiogu who brings the ball under control. Kevin Ehiogu finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sunderland are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
14.49
0-1Rodrigo Rego chips the ball to his team mate, Max Walker. Max Walker advances inside the box! Max Walker looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Matteo Materazzi blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
16.29
0-1Peter Bishop barges into Oliver Dittrich. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oliver Dittrich runs off the knock.
20.16
Kevin Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.09
Rodrigo Rego sees Syd Carter in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Carter plays the ball forward to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool runs straight at the defence! Luuk Kool side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Mario Samson is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
28.38
0-2Billy Bridge flicks a high pass forward. Luuk Kool holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luuk Kool knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.08
Billy Bridge passes the ball forward to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Kubilay Özalan effortlessly picks it out of the air!
40.13
Hauke Matthäus passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Andy Harley. Andy Harley knocks in a cross ball towards Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dominic Bremner with no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
45.00
Syd Carter makes a simple pass to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Ehiogu controls it well on his chest. Kevin Ehiogu cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kevin Ehiogu provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Kubilay Özalan easily smothers it!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
Sunderland kick off the second half!
53.08
Matias Vitor Santiago controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.30
1-2Millwall have made 3 substitutions with Rainer Hanke replacing Matteo Materazzi, Fernando Alves replacing Quim Ramos and Edgar Nunes replacing Kenichi Kobayashi .
61.39
Kevin Ehiogu flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eirik Soltvedt.
65.54
Billy Bridge flicks a high pass forward to Max Walker who brings the ball under control. Max Walker flicks a high pass forward to Peter Bishop who brings the ball under control. Peter Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
66.26
Eirik Soltvedt passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Hauke Matthäus. Hauke Matthäus threads the ball through to Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Dominic Bremner. Excellent save.
67.12
Syd Carter makes a probing pass to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.22
Eirik Soltvedt comes in with a late challenge on Matias Vitor Santiago. The referee calls over Eirik Soltvedt and shows him a yellow card! Matias Vitor Santiago runs off the knock.
75.35
Kevin Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Peter Bishop collects the pass. Peter Bishop tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Kubilay Özalan.
76.49
1-2Kevin Ehiogu takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Eirik Soltvedt reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
77.57
Oliver Dittrich flicks a high pass forward. Dean Thatcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Thatcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes passes the ball forward to Andy Harley. Andy Harley takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.30
Hauke Matthäus passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Andy Harley. Andy Harley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Rego.
84.37
Luuk Kool flicks a high ball forward to Peter Bishop who takes it down. Peter Bishop shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
85.06
Oliver Dittrich sees Edgar Nunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Dean Thatcher makes a probing pass to Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Dominic Bremner!
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
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. Kubilay Özalan (GK)
8
2. Oliver Dittrich (DEF)
6
3. Eirik Soltvedt (DEF)
6
4. Matteo Materazzi (DEF)
6
5. Mario Samson (MID)
6
6. Hauke Matthäus (MID)
6
7. Dean Thatcher (MID)
6
8. Quim Ramos (MID)
6
9. Kenichi Kobayashi (ATT)
8
10. Ronnie Gallagher (ATT)
6
11. Andy Harley (ATT)
7
12. Rainer Hanke (DEF)
6
13. Fernando Alves (MID)
6
14. Edgar Nunes (ATT)
6
1. Dominic Bremner (GK)
7
2. Billy Bridge (DEF)
7
3. Rodrigo Rego (DEF)
6
4. Syd Carter (DEF)
6
5. Max Walker (MID)
7
6. Kevin Ehiogu (MID)
8
7. Luuk Kool (MID)
8
8. Ben Bishop (MID)
6
9. Vladimir Bilic (ATT)
7
10. Matias Vitor Santiago (ATT)
9
11. Peter Bishop (ATT)
8
12. Bernard Olembé (ATT)
0
13. Jermaine Unsworth (MID)
0
14. Baldur Ásgeirsson (ATT)
0