Match Report


SunderlandSunderland     BurnleyBurnley
Geoff SampsonGeoff Sampson Nick Day Nick Day
Alexander RegnaultA. Regnault70
G
captain1
G
79Claus FredgaardC. Fredgaard
Duarte SoaresD. Soares70
D
2
D
74Denys DemyanchukD. Demyanchuk
David JosephD. Joseph65
D
3
D
80Paolo DundjerskiP. Dundjerski
Stephen BrambleS. Bramble64
D
4
D
75Dominic CollinsD. Collins
Quim VarelaQ. Varela66
M
5
M
83Massimiliano LundekvamM. Lundekvam
Kevin MarshallK. Marshall59
M
6
M
78Dominic LawD. Law
Jonathan SalmonJ. Salmon63
M
7
M
84Jason MooreJ. Moore
Rio SalakoR. Salako62
M
8captain
M
86Nordin StruparN. Strupar
Stephen MatteoS. Matteo63
A
9
A
84Rafael NunesR. Nunes
Stanley ColeS. Cole64
A
10
A
72Rafael MartinsR. Martins
Titus FroggattT. Froggatt61
A
11
A
86Frederico RomanF. Roman
 
Kai ZiegenhagenK. Ziegenhagen68
M
12
M
75Florian CharrierasF. Charrieras
Miguel SoaresM. Soares68
D
13
D
60Nick DraperN. Draper
Julian MedinaJ. Medina65
D
14
M
75Marc InceM. Ince

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Burnley. A crowd of 19,924 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sunderland and Burnley are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Boertien.


0.00
Sunderland kick off and get the first half underway!
2.32
Jonathan Salmon threads the ball through to Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt makes a probing pass to Stanley Cole but he's offside!
4.25
Quim Varela makes a simple pass to Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.46
Dominic Collins threads a neat ball through to Dominic Law. Dominic Law sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.17
Kevin Marshall flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.29
Rio Salako chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claus Fredgaard who gathers it comfortably.
20.22
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.12
Nordin Strupar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins edges inside the box! Rafael Martins side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.37
Stephen Bramble threads a neat ball through to Kevin Marshall. Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Marshall picks a pass forward to Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.20
Jonathan Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Cole controls it well on his chest. Stanley Cole edges inside the box! Stanley Cole rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stanley Cole!
32.37
Jason Moore makes a beautiful solo run. Jason Moore tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.21
Dominic Law sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Law whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Martins. Stephen Bramble clumsily knocks into Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
38.20
Paolo Dundjerski breaks forward. Paolo Dundjerski flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Martins who brings the ball under control. Rafael Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.29
Dominic Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman knocks the ball forward to Rafael Nunes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.52
Stephen Bramble threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Salmon. Jonathan Salmon hits a low pass to Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
David Joseph passes the ball forward to Kevin Marshall. Kevin Marshall flicks a high ball forward to Stanley Cole who takes it down. Stanley Cole makes a defence splitting pass to Titus Froggatt. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Titus Froggatt provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Burnley start the second half!
47.25
Jason Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes runs straight at the defence! Duarte Soares catches Rafael Nunes on the ankles. Rafael Nunes appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
49.02
Kevin Marshall sees Titus Froggatt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Titus Froggatt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
51.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Jonathan Salmon plays the ball forward to Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Claus Fredgaard.
52.50
Corner kick to Sunderland. Jonathan Salmon chips it to the near post. Denys Demyanchuk reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
53.00
Stephen Matteo barges into Dominic Collins. The referee warns Stephen Matteo to calm down! Dominic Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.48
Paolo Dundjerski threads a neat ball through to Jason Moore. Jason Moore chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.21
Kevin Marshall threads a neat ball through to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.26
Jonathan Salmon kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
63.41
David Joseph deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Salmon. Seeing a gap ahead, Jonathan Salmon plays the ball forward to Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole runs straight at the defence! Stanley Cole makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.28
Stephen Bramble knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Salmon. Jonathan Salmon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Matteo but the linesman indicates offside!
66.27
Stephen Matteo barges into Dominic Collins. Stephen Matteo is warned by the referee again! Dominic Collins stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.08
Titus Froggatt catches Paolo Dundjerski on the ankles. The referee calls over Titus Froggatt and shows him a yellow card! Paolo Dundjerski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.38
Jason Moore sees space and advances. Jason Moore lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
73.55
Stephen Bramble hacks Massimiliano Lundekvam from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Massimiliano Lundekvam hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.55
Free kick to Burnley just outside the area...
77.02
Frederico Roman calmly steps up and lifts the ball over the wall. The ball clips the left post and goes in. Goal!
77.02
Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Florian Charrieras replacing Dominic Law, Nick Draper replacing Denys Demyanchuk and Marc Ince replacing Rafael Martins and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
87.28
Quim Varela sees Titus Froggatt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Titus Froggatt advances inside the box! Titus Froggatt strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
89.42
Quim Varela flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Matteo who brings the ball neatly under control. Stephen Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Jonathan Salmon sees Stephen Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Froggatt but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sunderland

Burnley
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
24.7%
42%
33.3%

Scorers
Stanley Cole 26
Rafael Martins 21
Jason Moore 32
Frederico Roman 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Moore of Burnley

Match Ratings
1.Alexander Regnault (GK)
6
2.Duarte Soares (DEF)
6
3.David Joseph (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Bramble (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Quim Varela (MID)
6
6.Kevin Marshall (MID)
6
7.Jonathan Salmon (MID)
8
8.Rio Salako (MID)
6
9.Stephen Matteo (ATT)
5
10.Stanley Cole (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Titus Froggatt (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Kai Ziegenhagen (MID)
0
13.Miguel Soares (DEF)
0
14.Julian Medina (DEF)
0

1.Claus Fredgaard (GK)
6
2.Denys Demyanchuk (DEF)
6
3.Paolo Dundjerski (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Collins (DEF)
6
5.Massimiliano Lundekvam (MID)
6
6.Dominic Law (MID)
7
7.Jason Moore (MID)goal scored
9
8.Nordin Strupar (MID)
6
9.Rafael Nunes (ATT)
6
10.Rafael Martins (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Frederico Roman (ATT)goal scored
6
 
12.Florian Charrieras (MID)
6
13.Nick Draper (DEF)
6
14.Marc Ince (MID)
6