Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 8,291 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sunderland and Leeds United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Armstrong.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sunderland and Leeds United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Armstrong.
0.00
0-0Sunderland start the match!
8.19
0-0Albert Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Margiotta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franceco Margiotta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.39
0-0Harvey Higginbotham takes it forward alone. Harvey Higginbotham plays a scrappy one-two with Franceco Margiotta and advances towards the goal... Harvey Higginbotham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.04
Ricardo Veloso receives the ball from a throw-in from Harvey Higginbotham. Ricardo Veloso runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ricardo Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Les Mills.
15.40
Ricardo Veloso threads a neat ball through to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Jack.
20.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Daniele Jobson plays the ball forward to Ugo Ripley. Ugo Ripley flicks a high pass forward. Noel Clegg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Noel Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Fernandez who gathers it comfortably.
21.09
0-1Les Mills flicks a high ball forward to Damien Simonsen who takes it down. Showing composure, Damien Simonsen picks a pass forward to Noel Clegg. Noel Clegg shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.03
0-1Albert Del Sol threads a neat ball through to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
30.44
Ricardo Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Margiotta. Franceco Margiotta shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
36.56
Thomas Janes passes the ball forward to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
38.10
Albert Del Sol sees space and advances. Albert Del Sol shoots from long range. Graham Ljungberg comfortably gets down and covers it.
39.24
Showing composure, Damien Simonsen laces a weighted ball forward to Noel Clegg. Noel Clegg shoots from outside the area but somehow Romero P. Fernandez manages to keep it out.
40.48
Albert Del Sol flicks the ball to his team mate, Franceco Margiotta. Franceco Margiotta finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
44.56
Thomas Janes threads a neat ball through to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Wayne Dichio!
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. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Leeds United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.03
Harvey Higginbotham threads the ball through to Franceco Margiotta. Franceco Margiotta shoots from long range but somehow Graham Ljungberg manages to keep it out.
49.18
Ugo Ripley flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Clegg. Noel Clegg shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.10
Danny Southgate runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Danny Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Noel Clegg. Noel Clegg gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Romero P. Fernandez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.28
Thomas Janes kicks a strong pass forward to Franceco Margiotta. Franceco Margiotta shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
59.13
Diego Di Natale flicks a high ball forward to Albert Del Sol who takes it down. Albert Del Sol flicks the ball to his team mate, Franceco Margiotta. Franceco Margiotta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.36
1-2Leeds United have made a substitution with Richard Drake replacing Chris Unsworth .
61.38
Ugo Ripley flicks a high pass forward to Noel Clegg who brings the ball under control. Noel Clegg tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Romero P. Fernandez!
63.32
Harvey Higginbotham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.46
Diego Di Natale makes a simple pass to Albert Del Sol. With great vision, Albert Del Sol plays the ball forward to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Graham Ljungberg. Excellent save.
71.16
Diego Di Natale threads the ball through to Harvey Higginbotham. Harvey Higginbotham makes a simple pass to Franceco Margiotta. Franceco Margiotta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Ljungberg who gathers it comfortably.
73.10
1-2Franceco Margiotta hacks Daniele Jobson from behind! Franceco Margiotta is shown the yellow card! Daniele Jobson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.36
Les Mills clumsily knocks into Wayne Dichio. Les Mills is shown the yellow card! Wayne Dichio stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.02
Kai Sparwasser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Janes. Thomas Janes surges forward with the ball. Thomas Janes whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.02
Sunderland have made a substitution with John Blinker replacing Franceco Margiotta .Leeds United have made a substitution with Craig Johnstone replacing Damien Simonsen .
89.16
Danny Southgate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
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
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Wayne Dichio 45, 77 | Noel Clegg 21, 53 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Romero P. Fernandez (GK)
6
2. Diego Di Natale (DEF)
6
3. Craig Gower (DEF)
6
4. Nuno Semedo (DEF)
6
5. Kai Sparwasser (DEF)
6
6. Ricardo Veloso (MID)
6
7. Harvey Higginbotham (MID)
7
8. Albert Del Sol (MID)
7
9. Thomas Janes (MID)
8
10. Wayne Dichio (ATT)
9
11. Franceco Margiotta (ATT)
5
12. Simon Rohrschneider (DEF)
0
13. Carlton Fenton (MID)
0
14. John Blinker (ATT)
6
1. Graham Ljungberg (GK)
7
2. Daniele Jobson (DEF)
6
3. Adam Jack (DEF)
6
4. Les Mills (DEF)
5
5. Chris Unsworth (DEF)
6
6. Danny Southgate (MID)
7
7. Ugo Ripley (MID)
6
8. Damien Simonsen (MID)
6
9. Ugo Froggatt (MID)
6
10. Noel Clegg (ATT)
9
11. Dave Etherington (ATT)
6
12. Richard Drake (ATT)
6
13. Craig Johnstone (MID)
6
14. Neil Sharpe (DEF)
0