Match Report


SunderlandSunderland     FulhamFulham
Geoff SampsonGeoff Sampson Tony Schofield Tony Schofield
Alexander RegnaultA. Regnault69
G
captain1
G
51Nikolas WallnerN. Wallner
David JosephD. Joseph64
D
2captain
D
62Nicky HackworthN. Hackworth
Duarte SoaresD. Soares70
D
3
D
65Ruuben BranderR. Brander
Carmine MiceliC. Miceli65
D
4
D
57Brian SmithB. Smith
Jose Javier PardoJ. Pardo60
M
5
D
55Des JessD. Jess
Richard LisbieR. Lisbie65
M
6
M
70Alexander BeckA. Beck
Billy BowerB. Bower66
M
7
M
64Jose MichelJ. Michel
Kai ZiegenhagenK. Ziegenhagen68
M
8
M
61Cedric PiquionneC. Piquionne
Stanley ColeS. Cole64
A
9
A
71Francois KlosF. Klos
Michael SadaneM. Sadane68
A
10
A
73Omer MilburnO. Milburn
Dave GilchristD. Gilchrist69
A
11
A
60Patrick MurrinP. Murrin
 
Jonathan SalmonJ. Salmon62
M
12
A
54Tony NaylorT. Naylor
Rio SalakoR. Salako62
M
13
M
58Tommy CutlerT. Cutler
Titus FroggattT. Froggatt60
A
14
D
52James MannJ. Mann

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Fulham. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Lumsdon.


0.00
The first half starts with Fulham kicking off!
2.29
Cedric Piquionne threads the ball through to Francois Klos. Francois Klos shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
3.01
Duarte Soares threads the ball through to Richard Lisbie. Richard Lisbie flicks a high pass forward to Dave Gilchrist who brings the ball under control. Dave Gilchrist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.47
David Joseph sees Kai Ziegenhagen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Ziegenhagen threads a neat ball through to Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole runs straight at the defence! Stanley Cole comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.06
Kai Ziegenhagen threads a neat ball through to Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole whips in a cross ball towards Dave Gilchrist. Dave Gilchrist is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.56
David Joseph sees space and advances. David Joseph laces a weighted ball forward to Dave Gilchrist. Dave Gilchrist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanley Cole but he's offside!
26.48
Des Jess flicks a high ball forward to Cedric Piquionne who takes it down. Cedric Piquionne flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.38
Jose Michel hacks Billy Bower from behind! The referee brings Jose Michel to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Bower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.39
Kai Ziegenhagen threads a neat ball through to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Des Jess.
30.10
Jose Michel barges into Billy Bower. The referee warns Jose Michel again to calm down! Billy Bower gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.44
Alexander Beck plays the ball forward to Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin plays a scrappy one-two with Francois Klos and advances towards the goal... Patrick Murrin comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
42.10
With a delightful solo run, Billy Bower stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Bower whips in a cross ball towards Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
45.00
Richard Lisbie catches Jose Michel on the ankles. Richard Lisbie is given a warning by the referee! Jose Michel runs off the knock.
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. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sunderland start the second half!
47.28
Brian Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Michel. Jose Michel makes a probing pass to Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Nicky Hackworth plays the ball forward to Alexander Beck. Alexander Beck flicks a high ball forward to Francois Klos who takes it down. Francois Klos shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
51.54
Ruuben Brander flicks a high pass forward. Jose Michel collects the pass. Jose Michel kicks a strong pass forward to Francois Klos. Francois Klos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Alexander Regnault manages to keep it out.
54.01
Nicky Hackworth barges into Dave Gilchrist. Nicky Hackworth is warned by the referee! Dave Gilchrist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.26
Jose Javier Pardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole rushes past Des Jess! Some superb footwork from Stanley Cole provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.21
Kai Ziegenhagen flicks a high ball forward to Dave Gilchrist who takes it down. Dave Gilchrist makes a great pass forward. Michael Sadane runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.12
David Joseph pushes mid-way up the pitch. David Joseph controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Nikolas Wallner.
72.56
Jose Javier Pardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.43
Sunderland have made a substitution with Jonathan Salmon replacing Billy Bower .Fulham have made 3 substitutions with Tony Naylor replacing Francois Klos, Tommy Cutler replacing Alexander Beck and James Mann replacing Des Jess .
79.34
Jonathan Salmon threads a neat ball through to Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Gilchrist. With a superhuman jump, Dave Gilchrist connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sunderland

Fulham
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
24.3%
44.6%
31.1%

Scorers
Dave Gilchrist 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dave Gilchrist of Sunderland

Match Ratings
1.Alexander Regnault (GK)
7
2.David Joseph (DEF)
8
3.Duarte Soares (DEF)
7
4.Carmine Miceli (DEF)
6
5.Jose Javier Pardo (MID)
7
6.Richard Lisbie (MID)
6
7.Billy Bower (MID)
7
8.Kai Ziegenhagen (MID)
7
9.Stanley Cole (ATT)
9
10.Michael Sadane (ATT)
6
11.Dave Gilchrist (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jonathan Salmon (MID)
6
13.Rio Salako (MID)
0
14.Titus Froggatt (ATT)
0

1.Nikolas Wallner (GK)
6
2.Nicky Hackworth (DEF)
6
3.Ruuben Brander (DEF)
6
4.Brian Smith (DEF)
6
5.Des Jess (DEF)
6
6.Alexander Beck (MID)
6
7.Jose Michel (MID)
6
8.Cedric Piquionne (MID)
6
9.Francois Klos (ATT)
6
10.Omer Milburn (ATT)
6
11.Patrick Murrin (ATT)
6
 
12.Tony Naylor (ATT)
6
13.Tommy Cutler (MID)
6
14.James Mann (DEF)
6