Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 16,551 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Clarke.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Clarke.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sunderland kick off!
2.13
0-0David Kirkland flicks the ball to his team mate, Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon plays a sublime one-two with Daniel Rosales and races in on goal... Corentin Hognon takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.58
1-0Max Walker advances with the ball. Max Walker whips in a cross ball towards Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.41
Allan Voisin hits a low pass to John Platt. John Platt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
21.32
Hiraku Sato darts forward. Hiraku Sato controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.39
1-0Kevin Ehiogu sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joel Kolk who gathers it comfortably.
40.35
1-0John Platt sees Pablo Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Morales runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Pablo Morales provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Alpay Kayis manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
1-0Allan Voisin makes a beautiful solo run. Allan Voisin flicks a high pass forward to Corentin Hognon who brings the ball under control. Corentin Hognon passes the ball forward to Daniel Rosales. Sotiris Taoulas comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Rosales. Daniel Rosales appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. Wolverhampton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. The Wolverhampton Wanderers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off!
47.15
1-0John Platt threads a neat ball through to Seth Williams. Seth Williams knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Daniel Rosales is offside!
53.20
John Platt flicks a high pass forward. Luke Vassell controls it well on his chest. Luke Vassell plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Rosales and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Luke Vassell provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Magnificent save by Alpay Kayis!
55.12
1-0Leon Mendonca catches Jody Smith on the ankles. The referee warns Leon Mendonca to calm down! Jody Smith runs off the knock.
57.12
Kevin Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Max Walker collects the pass. Max Walker knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.33
Pablo Morales brings the ball forward. Pablo Morales rushes past Sotiris Taoulas! Pablo Morales cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Alpay Kayis.
60.37
1-0It's a corner kick which Luke Vassell takes quickly, playing the ball short to Pablo Morales. Pablo Morales cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.09
John Platt makes a beautiful solo run. John Platt shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.27
With vision, Kevin Ehiogu picks a pass forward to Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie knocks in a cross ball towards Max Walker. David Kirkland hacks Max Walker from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
72.38
Florian Gimpl hits a low pass to Max Walker. Max Walker flicks a high pass forward. Martin Beattie controls it well on his chest. Martin Beattie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joel Kolk who gathers it comfortably.
73.30
1-0Kevin Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie advances inside the box! Martin Beattie takes a shot at goal. The ball cannons off David Kirkland, going out of play.
74.26
Kevin Ehiogu takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Some good footwork from Jody Smith provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Joel Kolk. Excellent save.
77.53
1-0Syd Carter catches Daniel Rosales on the ankles. The referee calls over Syd Carter and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Rosales gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.55
Kevin Ehiogu makes a simple pass to Max Walker. Max Walker finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
84.01
John Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Morales. Pablo Morales deftly passes the ball to Luke Vassell, releasing him through on goal. Luke Vassell tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The whistle blows 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 Pablo Morales of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alpay Kayis (GK)
8
2. Florian Gimpl (DEF)
6
3. Syd Carter (DEF)
5
4. Sotiris Taoulas (DEF)
6
5. Hiraku Sato (MID)
6
6. Max Walker (MID)
8
7. Kevin Ehiogu (MID)
8
8. Jody Smith (MID)
6
9. Leon Elliott (ATT)
8
10. Javier Yáñez (ATT)
6
11. Martin Beattie (ATT)
6
12. Peter Bishop (ATT)
0
13. Luuk Kool (MID)
0
14. Matt Elliott (MID)
0
1. Joel Kolk (GK)
6
2. John Brady (DEF)
6
3. Leon Mendonca (DEF)
5
4. Allan Voisin (DEF)
7
5. David Kirkland (DEF)
6
6. Pablo Morales (MID)
8
7. John Platt (MID)
8
8. Luke Vassell (ATT)
6
9. Daniel Rosales (ATT)
6
10. Corentin Hognon (ATT)
6
11. Seth Williams (ATT)
6
12. Ashley Patterson (DEF)
0
13. David Lindemann (ATT)
0
14. Fouad Bezzai (ATT)
0