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Match Report

Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Brentford. A crowd of 4,900 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Smith.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sunderland kick off!
4.25
Rio Grant passes the ball forward to Simon Potts. Simon Potts shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
12.32
Sebastian Diakite gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Eddie Craddock lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Potts. Simon Potts connects with a diving header but somehow Michael Regragui happens to be in the right place to block it.
14.32
Rio Grant flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Mendonca. Kemal Mendonca knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Potts. Simon Potts makes a looping header on goal. Michael Regragui steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
20.14
With some swift thinking, Teddy Hughes plays the ball forward to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.50
Mick Coppinger threads a neat ball through to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Insley.
40.05
Teddy Hughes knocks the ball forward to Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Alan Robinson threads a neat ball through to Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Brentford kick off!
48.17
Andy Inglis threads the ball through to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope shoots from 25 yards. Alfred Cope scores for Sunderland!!
51.20
Rio Grant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Mendonca. Kemal Mendonca puts a great ball through. Eddie Craddock runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
54.14
Rio Grant decides to run forward with the ball. Rio Grant runs straight at the defence! Rio Grant shoots from just inside the box but somehow Bertrand Gallon manages to keep it out.
57.47
Alberto Heskey flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Craddock controls it well on his chest. Eddie Craddock rushes past Ivan Hughes! Some awkward footwork from Eddie Craddock provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Bertrand Gallon effortlessly gets down and covers it.
59.13
Alejandro Ortiz comes in with a late challenge on Simon Potts. Alejandro Ortiz is shown the yellow card! Simon Potts runs off the knock.
60.52
Brentford have made a substitution with Carl Lineker replacing Peter Insley .
63.14
Teddy Hughes sees a break and surges forward. Teddy Hughes threads the ball through into the box. Alfred Cope strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.33
Ivan Hughes flicks a high pass forward to Andy Inglis who brings the ball under control. Andy Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicholas Konchesky who gathers it comfortably.
69.39
Alan Robinson knocks the ball forward to Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.24
Brentford have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Tolley replacing Jermaine Laycock and Dietmar Ahrens replacing Simon Potts .
81.09
Ivan Hughes flicks a high pass forward to Alan Robinson who brings the ball under control. Alan Robinson sees Alfred Cope in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Cope shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
85.33
Alejandro Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Hughes. Teddy Hughes threads a neat ball through to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Nicholas Konchesky punches it away to safety.
90.00
Alejandro Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Hughes. Teddy Hughes darts forward. Teddy Hughes passes the ball forward but Alfred Cope is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.5211267605634 vs 46.4788732394366
Play Area
Home team third: 25.35%, Midfield: 40.85%, Away team third: 33.80%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alfred Cope of Sunderland

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Ivan Hughes (DEF)
6
5
6
6. Alan Robinson (MID)
6
7. Teddy Hughes (MID)
8
8. Andy Inglis (MID)
8
9. Noel Owen (MID)
6
10. Seth Konchesky (ATT)
6
11. Alfred Cope (ATT)
9

12. Alfred Banks (GK)
0
13. Wout De Groot (GK)
0

2. Daniel Moss (DEF)
6
3. Peter Insley (DEF)
7
4. Phil Williams (DEF)
6
7. Rio Grant (MID)
8
7
7
10. Kemal Mendonca (ATT)
6
11. Simon Potts (ATT)
6

12. Carl Lineker (DEF)
6
13. Jacob Tolley (MID)
6
14. Dietmar Ahrens (DEF)
6