Match Report
| Sunderland | Sunderland |  |  | Swansea City | Swansea City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Romero P. Fernandez | R. Fernandez |  | 63 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 46 |  | Linus Haller | L. Haller | ||||||||
| Craig Gower | C. Gower |  | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Leonardo Carmona | L. Carmona | |||||||||
| Diego Di Natale | D. Di Natale |  | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Marcus Brown | M. Brown | |||||||||
| Kai Sparwasser | K. Sparwasser | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | David Geis | D. Geis | |||||||||
| Eoin Gardner | E. Gardner | | 56 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Gionatha Macchi | G. Macchi | |||||||||
| Ricardo Veloso | R. Veloso |  | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Jermaine Clapham | J. Clapham | |||||||||
| Thomas Janes | T. Janes | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Nicholas Clemence | N. Clemence | |||||||||
| Jakob Arendt | J. Arendt | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Damien Ripley | D. Ripley | |||||||||
| Peter Dublin | P. Dublin | | 57 | M | | 9 | | | A | 73 | | Darius Batty | D. Batty | ||||||||
| Wayne Dichio | W. Dichio | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Duncan McManaman | D. McManaman | |||||||||
| John Blinker | J. Blinker |  | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Graham Davis | G. Davis | |||||||||
| Graham Rankin | G. Rankin | | 62 | A | | 12 | | M | 55 | | Greg Greaves | G. Greaves | |||||||||
| Danny Murrin | D. Murrin | | 58 | A | | 13 | | A | 53 | | Stuart Marr | S. Marr | |||||||||
| Nuno Semedo | N. Semedo | | 56 | D | | 14 | | A | 53 | | Alexander Wilcox | A. Wilcox | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 8,268 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Duberry.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Duberry.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sunderland kick off!
3.57
0-0Eoin Gardner threads the ball through to Thomas Janes. Thomas Janes sees space and advances. Thomas Janes plays a quick one-two with John Blinker and rushes in on goal... Thomas Janes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
6.42
0-0Craig Gower threads a neat ball through to Thomas Janes. Thomas Janes hits a low pass to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Linus Haller who gathers it comfortably.
9.43
Gionatha Macchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damien Ripley. Damien Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman skips past Craig Gower! Duncan McManaman tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
10.01
David Geis sees space and advances. David Geis plays the ball forward to Darius Batty. Darius Batty knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.30
0-0Diego Di Natale slams into Darius Batty with his studs up. The referee motions to Diego Di Natale to come over. It's a red card!! Darius Batty stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.19
Showing composure, John Blinker laces a weighted ball forward to Peter Dublin. Peter Dublin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Peter Dublin finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
22.02
David Geis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jermaine Clapham. Jermaine Clapham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Batty. Darius Batty rushes past John Blinker! Darius Batty tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
26.03
With some swift thinking, John Blinker plays the ball forward to Peter Dublin. Peter Dublin sees a break and surges forward. Peter Dublin tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
30.09
0-0Damien Ripley takes a long throw-in. Jermaine Clapham flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman passes the ball forward but Darius Batty is offside!
38.45
Marcus Brown threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Clemence. Nicholas Clemence threads a neat ball through to Graham Davis. Graham Davis knocks the ball forward to Darius Batty but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.07
David Geis flicks a high pass forward to Damien Ripley who brings the ball under control. Damien Ripley runs straight at the opposition's defence. Damien Ripley lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Davis. Graham Davis makes a looping header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.41
Peter Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Dichio collects the pass. Wayne Dichio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Linus Haller who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear unchanged since the first half. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Swansea City start the second half!
47.24
0-0Eoin Gardner hacks Duncan McManaman from behind! The referee brings Eoin Gardner to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan McManaman stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.08
0-0Damien Ripley chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman passes the ball forward to Graham Davis. John Blinker clumsily knocks into Graham Davis. Graham Davis appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
49.39
Damien Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman edges inside the box! Duncan McManaman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
53.19
Jakob Arendt flicks a high ball forward to Wayne Dichio who takes it down. Wayne Dichio finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
54.17
Thomas Janes hits a low pass to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Linus Haller who gathers it comfortably.
61.57
David Geis threads the ball through to Jermaine Clapham. Jermaine Clapham darts forward. Jermaine Clapham lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
63.22
Marcus Brown flicks a high pass forward to Damien Ripley who brings the ball under control. Damien Ripley sees Graham Davis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Davis knocks the ball forward to Duncan McManaman but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.21
Thomas Janes flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Dichio controls it well on his chest. Wayne Dichio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gionatha Macchi.
71.09
Nicholas Clemence makes a beautiful solo run. Nicholas Clemence skips past Craig Gower! Some good footwork from Nicholas Clemence provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.27
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
75.37
Thomas Janes flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Dichio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne Dichio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.22
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
81.56
0-0Damien Ripley comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Janes. The referee calls over Damien Ripley and warns him to calm down! Thomas Janes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.28
Jermaine Clapham flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Batty. Darius Batty knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Romero P. Fernandez (GK)
6
2. Craig Gower (DEF)
6
3. Diego Di Natale (DEF)
3
4. Kai Sparwasser (DEF)
6
5. Eoin Gardner (DEF)
6
6. Ricardo Veloso (MID)
6
7. Thomas Janes (MID)
7
8. Jakob Arendt (MID)
6
9. Peter Dublin (MID)
6
10. Wayne Dichio (ATT)
6
11. John Blinker (ATT)
6
12. Graham Rankin (ATT)
0
13. Danny Murrin (ATT)
0
14. Nuno Semedo (DEF)
0
1. Linus Haller (GK)
6
2. Leonardo Carmona (DEF)
6
3. Marcus Brown (DEF)
6
4. David Geis (DEF)
7
5. Gionatha Macchi (DEF)
6
6. Jermaine Clapham (MID)
7
7. Nicholas Clemence (MID)
7
8. Damien Ripley (MID)
7
9. Darius Batty (ATT)
6
10. Duncan McManaman (ATT)
6
11. Graham Davis (ATT)
6
12. Greg Greaves (MID)
0
13. Stuart Marr (ATT)
0
14. Alexander Wilcox (ATT)
0