Match Report
| Sunderland | Sunderland |  |  | Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Florian Wirtz | Florian Wirtz | |||||||||||||||||
| Arthur Etherington | A. Etherington |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Marcus Gascoigne | M. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Francesco G. Eranio | F. Eranio |  | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Warren Adams | W. Adams | |||||||||
| Martin Clemence | M. Clemence | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Del Deane | D. Deane | |||||||||
| Martin Cort | M. Cort | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Sol Davies | S. Davies | |||||||||
| Adam Lumsdon | A. Lumsdon | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Darren McManaman | D. McManaman | |||||||||
| Robert Barton | R. Barton | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 |  | Don Liddell | D. Liddell | |||||||||
| Paul Smithe | P. Smithe | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | John Brooking | J. Brooking | |||||||||
| Steve Galli | S. Galli | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 |  | Rene Dassen | R. Dassen | |||||||||
| Colin Morrison | C. Morrison | | 60 | A | | 9 | | M | 47 | | Brian Royce | B. Royce | |||||||||
| Alberto Cort | A. Cort | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 |  | Hugo Kiko | H. Kiko | |||||||||
| Paolo Torrisi | P. Torrisi | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Ashley Summerbell | A. Summerbell | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 8,489 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
2.43
1-0Steve Galli passes the ball forward to Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Marcus Gascoigne had no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
12.31
1-0Francesco G. Eranio chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Smithe. Paul Smithe passes the ball forward to Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.11
1-0Brian Royce knocks the ball forward to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.17
Steve Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcus Gascoigne who gathers it comfortably.
32.03
1-0Don Liddell makes a probing pass to Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Arthur Etherington!
33.05
1-0Paul Smithe catches Rene Dassen on the ankles. Paul Smithe is warned by the referee! Rene Dassen runs off the knock.
39.43
John Brooking barges into Steve Galli. The referee calls over John Brooking and warns him to calm down! Steve Galli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.26
Paul Smithe passes the ball forward to Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sol Davies.
44.48
Darren McManaman threads the ball through to Rene Dassen. Rene Dassen kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Lumsdon.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Sunderland kick off the second half!
51.21
Brian Royce takes it forward alone. Brian Royce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Clemence.
54.57
John Brooking passes the ball forward to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell goes all the way! Ashley Summerbell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.53
Martin Clemence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Smithe. Paul Smithe brings the ball forward. Paul Smithe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Marcus Gascoigne easily smothers it.
69.28
Sol Davies passes the ball forward to John Brooking. John Brooking deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.54
Paul Smithe makes a probing pass to Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.14
Robert Barton makes a probing pass to Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.40
Steve Galli threads the ball through to Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.35
Don Liddell knocks the ball forward to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko directs the ball goalwards with his head. Hugo Kiko scores for Bristol Rovers!!
87.53
Brian Royce surges forward with the ball. Brian Royce whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Arthur Etherington is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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
| Colin Morrison 2 | Ashley Summerbell 55, 88 Hugo Kiko 83 |