Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 9,585 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sunderland and Coventry City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Robson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sunderland and Coventry City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Robson.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off and get the match underway!
3.51
0-0Billy Bower passes the ball forward to Silvio Bento. Silvio Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Gilchrist. Dave Gilchrist shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
4.11
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Rio Salako picks a pass forward to Dave Gilchrist. Dave Gilchrist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Bento but he's offside!
8.11
0-0Rio Salako threads a neat ball through to Silvio Bento. Silvio Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but Jacob Holloway blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
9.38
Billy Bower sees Titus Froggatt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Titus Froggatt tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.27
0-1Anthony Brooking takes it forward alone. Anthony Brooking knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Youds. Omer Youds flicks the ball with his head. Alexander Regnault is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.24
Greg Royce threads the ball through to Jason Lowe. Jason Lowe knocks the ball forward to Dries Van Basten. Dries Van Basten knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Youds. Omer Youds finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.47
Billy Bower surges forward with the ball. Billy Bower threads a neat, attacking ball through to Silvio Bento. Silvio Bento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.25
1-2David Joseph takes a quick throw-in. Miguel Soares passes the ball forward to Lampros Moissidis. Lampros Moissidis knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Gilchrist. Dave Gilchrist whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Bento. Silvio Bento makes a convincing header. Fantastic reaction save from Sandro Imbriani!
28.05
1-2Stephen Bramble catches Omer Youds on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Omer Youds hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.36
Lampros Moissidis hacks Robert Lowe from behind! The referee calls over Lampros Moissidis and shows him a yellow card! Robert Lowe runs off the knock.
34.17
1-2Paulo Pinto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Gilchrist. Dave Gilchrist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Greg Royce.
38.16
Stephen Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Pinto. Paulo Pinto kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Gilchrist. Dave Gilchrist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
39.18
David Joseph knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Bower. Billy Bower kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Gilchrist. Dave Gilchrist tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
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. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sunderland kick off and get the second half underway!
47.00
Lampros Moissidis flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Gilchrist. Dave Gilchrist edges inside the box! Dave Gilchrist comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Sandro Imbriani had no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
54.25
Miguel Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Lampros Moissidis. Lampros Moissidis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt rushes past Greg Royce! Titus Froggatt rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.28
Rio Salako runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rio Salako edges inside the box! Rio Salako shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.43
Miguel Soares sees Billy Bower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Bower makes a simple pass to Silvio Bento. Silvio Bento tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Sandro Imbriani. Excellent save.
61.20
3-2Jacob Holloway comes in with a late challenge on Silvio Bento. The referee warns Jacob Holloway to calm down! Silvio Bento carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.56
Brian Youds takes a quick throw-in, which Jacob Holloway takes on the chest. Jacob Holloway knocks the ball forward to Anthony Brooking. Anthony Brooking flicks a high pass forward. Dries Van Basten collects the pass. Dries Van Basten knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Youds. Omer Youds knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Alexander Regnault punches it away to safety.
66.09
Brian Youds darts forward. Brian Youds sees space and advances. Brian Youds knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.11
Greg Royce clumsily knocks into Silvio Bento. The referee warns Greg Royce to calm down! Silvio Bento is taking some rough treatment out there!
72.14
Lampros Moissidis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Gilchrist. Dave Gilchrist knocks the ball forward to Silvio Bento but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.36
3-2Sunderland have made a substitution with Jose Javier Pardo replacing Lampros Moissidis .
78.42
Stephen Bramble flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Salako. Rio Salako makes a probing pass to Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt rushes past Brian Youds! Titus Froggatt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.31
Paulo Pinto sees space and advances. Paulo Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Bento. Silvio Bento powers a header at goal. Sandro Imbriani manages to gather it.
87.03
4-2Omer Youds comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Bramble. The referee brings Omer Youds to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Bramble runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.2%
31.8%
Play Area
23.5%
41.2%
35.3%
Scorers
| Silvio Bento 24 Dave Gilchrist 47 Rio Salako 55 Titus Froggatt 78 | Omer Youds 15, 20 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rio Salako of Sunderland |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexander Regnault (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephen Bramble (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Miguel Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Joseph (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lampros Moissidis (MID) | | 6 |
| 6. | Billy Bower (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paulo Pinto (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rio Salako (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Silvio Bento (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Titus Froggatt (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Dave Gilchrist (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Kai Ziegenhagen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Javier Pardo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Michael Sadane (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sandro Imbriani (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jacob Holloway (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Greg Royce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Youds (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lomano Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jason Lowe (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anthony Brooking (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Robert Lowe (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Bowyer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dries Van Basten (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Omer Youds (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jonathan Magnier (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brendan Howells (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Waters (DEF) | 0 | |