Match Report


Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle     SunderlandSunderland
Computer Player Computer Player Geoff Sampson Geoff Sampson
Anatoliy KopolovetsA. Kopolovets81
G
1captain
G
69Alexander RegnaultA. Regnault
Fredrik EhioguF. Ehiogu67
D
2
D
68Miguel SoaresM. Soares
Leonardo VergesL. Verges64
D
3
D
64Stephen BrambleS. Bramble
Stuart GuppyS. Guppy61
D
4
D
64David JosephD. Joseph
Robin HouttuinR. Houttuin60
D
captain5
M
60Jose Javier PardoJ. Pardo
Ottavio MaregginiO. Mareggini70
M
6
M
57Paulo PintoP. Pinto
Martin BaslerM. Basler69
M
7
M
62Jonathan SalmonJ. Salmon
Julian NeuhausJ. Neuhaus54
M
8
M
62Rio SalakoR. Salako
Carlos AchardC. Achard74
A
9
A
64Stanley ColeS. Cole
Rainer VogelR. Vogel73
A
10
A
68Michael SadaneM. Sadane
Seb DucheminS. Duchemin71
A
11
A
64Silvio BentoS. Bento
 
Manuel NascimentoM. Nascimento68
A
12
D
65Carmine MiceliC. Miceli
Harry PowellH. Powell55
A
13
M
65Richard LisbieR. Lisbie
Gavin BishopG. Bishop55
D
14
A
60Titus FroggattT. Froggatt

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Sunderland. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Youds.


0.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the match underway!
12.19
Martin Basler kicks a strong pass forward to Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Alexander Regnault. Excellent save.
15.53
Paulo Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Bento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Bento shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Anatoliy Kopolovets.
17.28
Jonathan Salmon takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Jose Javier Pardo tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
22.53
Stuart Guppy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Neuhaus. Julian Neuhaus knocks the ball forward to Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Plymouth Argyle are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
26.12
Ottavio Mareggini hacks Jonathan Salmon from behind! The referee warns Ottavio Mareggini to calm down! Jonathan Salmon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.43
Julian Neuhaus passes the ball forward to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Alexander Regnault is on top of it.
30.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Paulo Pinto laces a weighted ball forward to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane chips the ball to his team mate, Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole rockets a shot on goal. Fantastic reactions from Leonardo Verges blocks the shot!
33.34
Rio Salako changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rio Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
42.12
Leonardo Verges flicks a high pass forward to Martin Basler who brings the ball under control. With intelligent imagination, Martin Basler laces a weighted ball forward to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
44.46
Ottavio Mareggini passes the ball forward to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sunderland kick off the second half!
47.35
Jose Javier Pardo passes the ball forward to Silvio Bento. Silvio Bento makes a great pass forward. Stanley Cole runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
53.25
Rio Salako threads a neat ball through to Silvio Bento. Silvio Bento plays a quick one-two with Stanley Cole and rushes in on goal... Silvio Bento comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
55.34
Jonathan Salmon passes the ball forward to Silvio Bento. Silvio Bento edges inside the box! Silvio Bento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Anatoliy Kopolovets is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.15
Plymouth Argyle have made a substitution with Harry Powell replacing Martin Basler .Sunderland have made a substitution with Titus Froggatt replacing Michael Sadane .
63.21
Harry Powell barges into Paulo Pinto. Harry Powell is shown the yellow card! Paulo Pinto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.13
Julian Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward to Rainer Vogel who brings the ball under control. Rainer Vogel knocks in a cross ball towards Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.45
Fredrik Ehiogu sees Julian Neuhaus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Julian Neuhaus stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Neuhaus whips in a cross ball towards Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Alexander Regnault!
77.45
Sunderland have made a substitution with Richard Lisbie replacing Jonathan Salmon .
79.25
Ottavio Mareggini barges into Rio Salako. Ottavio Mareggini is given another warning by the referee! Rio Salako gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.26
Paulo Pinto darts forward. Paulo Pinto runs straight at the defence! Paulo Pinto takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Ottavio Mareggini flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Achard controls it well on his chest. Carlos Achard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Plymouth Argyle

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

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
28.1%
50.9%
21.1%

Scorers
Rainer Vogel 44
Silvio Bento 55
Paulo Pinto 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Pinto of Sunderland

Match Ratings
1.Anatoliy Kopolovets (GK)
6
2.Fredrik Ehiogu (DEF)
6
3.Leonardo Verges (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Guppy (DEF)
6
5.Robin Houttuin (DEF)
6
6.Ottavio Mareggini (MID)
6
7.Martin Basler (MID)
6
8.Julian Neuhaus (MID)
7
9.Carlos Achard (ATT)
7
10.Rainer Vogel (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Seb Duchemin (ATT)
6
 
12.Manuel Nascimento (ATT)
0
13.Harry Powell (ATT)yellow card
5
14.Gavin Bishop (DEF)
0

1.Alexander Regnault (GK)
7
2.Miguel Soares (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Bramble (DEF)
6
4.David Joseph (DEF)
6
5.Jose Javier Pardo (MID)
6
6.Paulo Pinto (MID)goal scored
9
7.Jonathan Salmon (MID)
6
8.Rio Salako (MID)
6
9.Stanley Cole (ATT)
6
10.Michael Sadane (ATT)
6
11.Silvio Bento (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Carmine Miceli (DEF)
0
13.Richard Lisbie (MID)
6
14.Titus Froggatt (ATT)
6