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 Barnsley. A crowd of 17,007 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
0.00
0-0Barnsley start the match!
2.36
0-0Alfred Murrin clumsily knocks into Paolo Wetherall. Alfred Murrin is shown the yellow card! Paolo Wetherall stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.25
1-0Florian Gimpl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool plays the ball forward to Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.52
1-0Gareth Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Murrin collects the pass. Alfred Murrin makes a probing pass between the defence to Alfredo Franzone. Alfredo Franzone looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
8.55
Cameron Perez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hiraku Sato. Hiraku Sato kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu whips in a cross ball towards Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Darren Boertien with no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
15.59
2-0Florian Gimpl flicks a high pass forward. Hiraku Sato controls it well on his chest. Hiraku Sato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.42
Florian Gimpl makes a strong solo run forward. Florian Gimpl runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Florian Gimpl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.23
Kevin Ehiogu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.22
Alistair Formon threads a neat ball through to Paolo Wetherall. Paolo Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Hiraku Sato holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hiraku Sato lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Darren Boertien picks it out of the air!
36.14
Kemal Tiler sweeps the ball up the wings. Silvio Monteiro passes the ball forward to Aaron Monk. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Aaron Monk provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
38.03
Baldur Ásgeirsson makes a simple pass to Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop makes a simple pass, allowing Kevin Ehiogu to run into the box. Kevin Ehiogu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from Darren Boertien. What a great pair of hands!
42.13
Luuk Kool chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Darren Boertien manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
Luuk Kool chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson makes a looping header on goal. Darren Boertien effortlessly picks it out of the air!
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. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half. The Barnsley players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sunderland kick off the second half!
47.46
2-0Kevin Ehiogu knocks the ball forward to Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Martin Beattie through on goal. Martin Beattie muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.02
Luuk Kool threads a neat ball through to Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie shoots from outside the area. Martin Beattie scores for Sunderland!!
53.42
Florian Gimpl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Baldur Ásgeirsson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Baldur Ásgeirsson knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Darren Boertien has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.26
Kevin Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Paolo Wetherall. Paolo Wetherall lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.55
5-0Barnsley have made a substitution with Samuel Fonseca replacing Alfred Murrin .
63.36
Kevin Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward to Baldur Ásgeirsson who brings the ball under control. Baldur Ásgeirsson runs straight at the defence! Baldur Ásgeirsson cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.35
Hiraku Sato knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Wetherall. Paolo Wetherall rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Darren Boertien. Excellent save.
73.06
Martin Beattie flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Ehiogu who brings the ball under control. Kevin Ehiogu advances inside the box! Kevin Ehiogu takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Darren Boertien has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.16
Barnsley have made a substitution with Jimmy Haise replacing Silvio Monteiro .
87.14
Bill Clapham arcs the ball upfield. Aaron Monk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alpay Kayis who gathers it comfortably.
89.22
Jimmy Haise knocks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Beckham. Gareth Beckham plays a one-two with Alfredo Franzone and rushes in on goal... Gareth Beckham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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
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Possession
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Scorers
| Baldur Ásgeirsson 3, 63 Peter Bishop 9, 53 Martin Beattie 48 Kevin Ehiogu 57, 73 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alpay Kayis (GK)
6
2. Alistair Formon (DEF)
6
3. Cameron Perez (DEF)
6
4. Florian Gimpl (DEF)
6
5. Hiraku Sato (MID)
6
6. Luuk Kool (MID)
6
7. Kevin Ehiogu (MID)
9
8. Paolo Wetherall (MID)
6
9. Baldur Ásgeirsson (ATT)
8
10. Martin Beattie (ATT)
8
11. Peter Bishop (ATT)
8
12. Matias Vitor Santiago (ATT)
0
13. Matt Elliott (MID)
0
14. Dale Lofthouse (MID)
0
1. Darren Boertien (GK)
6
2. Kemal Tiler (DEF)
6
3. Stanley Granville (DEF)
6
4. Bill Clapham (DEF)
6
5. Nicolas Gil (DEF)
6
6. Alfred Murrin (MID)
5
7. Gareth Beckham (MID)
6
8. Niccolo Dean (MID)
6
9. Alfredo Franzone (ATT)
6
10. Aaron Monk (ATT)
6
11. Silvio Monteiro (ATT)
6
12. Darren Oakes (DEF)
0
13. Samuel Fonseca (MID)
6
14. Jimmy Haise (ATT)
6