Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 19,833 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
AFC Bournemouth looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Mason.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
AFC Bournemouth looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Mason.
0.00
0-0AFC Bournemouth kick off and get the first half underway!
2.04
0-0John Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Les McManaman. Les McManaman sees Darl Vandenbroeck in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darl Vandenbroeck knocks in a cross ball towards James Dean. James Dean knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Gavin Gallagher effortlessly picks it out of the air!
3.02
0-0Norman Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Dean Beresford collects the pass. Dean Beresford knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Norman Lineker is offside!
6.45
0-1Jody Hibbs flicks a high pass forward. Dion Middleton controls it well on his chest. Dion Middleton plays a perfect one-two with Norman Lineker and rushes in on goal... Dion Middleton strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dion Middleton!
12.26
0-1John Burley makes a simple pass to Marc Formon. Marc Formon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Hibbs.
14.31
Juan-Carlos Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Miguel Munoz. Miguel Munoz threads the ball through to Colin Oliver. Colin Oliver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brutil Rijkaard who gathers it comfortably.
15.35
0-1Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
16.36
Norman Lineker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Middleton. Dion Middleton makes a simple pass, allowing Dean Beresford to run into the box. Dean Beresford strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
21.48
0-1With some swift thinking, Marc Formon plays the ball forward to Les McManaman. Les McManaman shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
22.26
Datti Mohamed Mezzanotti sees Norman Lineker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With some swift thinking, Norman Lineker plays the ball forward to Dion Middleton. Dion Middleton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brutil Rijkaard who gathers it comfortably.
24.16
0-1Datti Mohamed Mezzanotti catches Darl Vandenbroeck on the ankles. The referee calls over Datti Mohamed Mezzanotti and shows him a yellow card! Darl Vandenbroeck hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.36
0-1James Dean comes in with a late challenge on Norman Lineker. James Dean is given a warning by the referee! Norman Lineker stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.12
Norman Robson makes an attacking run forward. Norman Robson lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Formon. Marc Formon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Gavin Gallagher has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.05
Norman Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Colin Oliver controls it well on his chest. Colin Oliver knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Lineker. Norman Lineker directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Brutil Rijkaard!
36.24
Colin Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Dion Middleton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dion Middleton knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Munoz. Miguel Munoz makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sunderland kick off the second half!
51.00
Colin Oliver knocks the ball forward to Norman Lineker. Norman Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Beresford but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.09
1-1Jody Hibbs flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Beresford. Dean Beresford knocks the ball forward to Dion Middleton. Dion Middleton lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Oliver. Colin Oliver gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball strikes Matt Keane's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
57.29
Trevor Keane knocks the ball forward to Tommy Beckham. Tommy Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.54
Jody Hibbs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Lineker. Norman Lineker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Beresford. Dean Beresford makes a simple pass, allowing Norman Lineker to run into the box. Norman Lineker shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Brutil Rijkaard comfortably smothers it!
61.31
Norman Lineker threads a neat ball through to Dean Beresford. Dean Beresford knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Middleton. Dion Middleton knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
63.24
Norman Robson kicks a strong pass forward to James Dean. James Dean knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.09
Colin Oliver changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Colin Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Dean Beresford. Dean Beresford makes a deft header but Brutil Rijkaard is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
69.16
John Burley hits a low pass to Marc Formon. Marc Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Viana.
73.03
Bruno Viana barges into Les McManaman. The referee calls over Bruno Viana and shows him a yellow card! Les McManaman runs off the knock.
75.43
Norman Lineker threads the ball through to Dion Middleton. Dion Middleton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.07
John Burley receives the ball from a throw-in from Les McManaman. John Burley sees Marc Formon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Formon shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
81.35
Norman Robson threads the ball through to James Dean. James Dean knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.51
Bruno Viana sweeps the ball long. Colin Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Harry May. Harry May heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Norman Lineker threads the ball through to Miguel Munoz. Miguel Munoz lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Lineker. Norman Lineker finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
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 Dion Middleton of AFC Bournemouth |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Brutil Rijkaard (GK)
7
2. John Burley (DEF)
6
3. Rob Seedorf (DEF)
6
4. Matt Keane (DEF)
6
5. James Dean (MID)
6
6. Les McManaman (MID)
6
7. Trevor Keane (MID)
6
8. Norman Robson (MID)
7
9. Marc Formon (ATT)
7
10. Darl Vandenbroeck (ATT)
6
11. Tommy Beckham (ATT)
6
12. Steven Fletcher (MID)
0
13. Richard Davies (ATT)
0
14. Adam Hall (ATT)
0
1. Gavin Gallagher (GK)
6
2. Juan-Carlos Ramirez (DEF)
6
3. Jody Hibbs (DEF)
6
4. Bruno Viana (DEF)
5
5. Datti Mohamed Mezzanotti (DEF)
5
6. Colin Oliver (MID)
8
7. Norman Lineker (MID)
8
8. Miguel Munoz (MID)
6
9. Dion Middleton (ATT)
8
10. Harry May (ATT)
8
11. Dean Beresford (ATT)
7
12. Richard Terry (ATT)
0
13. Alan Bower (DEF)
0
14. Isaiah Wilson (MID)
0