Match Report


SunderlandSunderland     LiverpoolLiverpool
Geoff SampsonGeoff Sampson Martyn Chape Martyn Chape
Alexander RegnaultA. Regnault70
G
captain1
G
66Ugo GreavesU. Greaves
Stephen BrambleS. Bramble64
D
2
D
53Julian GalliJ. Galli
Julian MedinaJ. Medina66
D
3captain
D
60Camille GondetC. Gondet
David JosephD. Joseph65
D
4
D
59Steve ToddS. Todd
Lampros MoissidisL. Moissidis67
M
5
M
61Neil GardnerN. Gardner
Billy BowerB. Bower66
M
6
M
66Jean SachyJ. Sachy
Jonathan SalmonJ. Salmon64
M
7
M
60Rodolfo AguilarR. Aguilar
Kai ZiegenhagenK. Ziegenhagen68
M
8
M
59Omer BrightonO. Brighton
Stephen MatteoS. Matteo64
A
9
A
67Yuri PinedaY. Pineda
Michael SadaneM. Sadane69
A
10
A
71Manuele MarrocoloM. Marrocolo
Malte PoschnerM. Poschner64
A
11
A
64Frederico AlvesF. Alves
 
Rio SalakoR. Salako63
M
12
M
76Daniel SalazarD. Salazar
Kevin MarshallK. Marshall59
M
13
A
48Stephen DalglishS. Dalglish
Titus FroggattT. Froggatt61
A
14
A
74Nick Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 16,897 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sunderland and Liverpool are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kees Van Gessel.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sunderland kick off!
4.11
Julian Medina passes the ball forward to Jonathan Salmon. Jonathan Salmon threads a neat ball through to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
9.57
Stephen Bramble makes a probing pass to Jonathan Salmon. Jonathan Salmon picks a pass forward to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane knocks the ball forward to Stephen Matteo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.46
David Joseph makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lampros Moissidis. Lampros Moissidis advances with the ball. Lampros Moissidis knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Poschner. Malte Poschner directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ugo Greaves picks it out of the air!
28.00
Camille Gondet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Aguilar. Rodolfo Aguilar flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
32.10
Jonathan Salmon hits a low pass to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo shoots from distance. Ugo Greaves effortlessly gets down and covers it.
36.04
Billy Bower barges into Steve Todd. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Todd stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.45
Billy Bower barges into Rodolfo Aguilar. Billy Bower is given a warning by the referee! Rodolfo Aguilar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.05
From the throw-in, Kai Ziegenhagen picks out Jonathan Salmon. Jonathan Salmon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Poschner. Malte Poschner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ugo Greaves who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear unchanged since the first half. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half. The Liverpool players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Liverpool kick off and get the second half underway!
49.20
Jean Sachy hacks Kai Ziegenhagen from behind! The referee calls over Jean Sachy and shows him a yellow card! Kai Ziegenhagen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.17
Jean Sachy comes in with a late challenge on Billy Bower. The referee warns Jean Sachy to calm down! Billy Bower runs off the knock.
53.20
Jonathan Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Matteo controls it well on his chest. Stephen Matteo shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.54
Jonathan Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Poschner. Malte Poschner makes a simple pass, allowing Stephen Matteo to run into the box. Stephen Matteo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
57.43
Julian Galli brings the ball forward. Julian Galli makes a probing pass to Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Alves. With a superhuman jump, Frederico Alves connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Alexander Regnault reads it well. Quality keeping!
59.19
Julian Medina flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Salmon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Salmon makes a simple pass to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ugo Greaves who gathers it comfortably.
60.02
Sunderland have made a substitution with Titus Froggatt replacing Malte Poschner .Liverpool have made a substitution with Daniel Salazar replacing Omer Brighton .
61.10
Lampros Moissidis runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lampros Moissidis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Ugo Greaves keeps it out!
63.14
Camille Gondet pushes up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Camille Gondet stretches the opposition's defence. Camille Gondet shoots from long range. It's there!! Alexander Regnault has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.38
Kai Ziegenhagen plays the ball forward to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
73.03
Rodolfo Aguilar flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Alves who takes it down. Frederico Alves runs straight at the defence! Frederico Alves side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.54
Liverpool have made a substitution with Nick Lua-Lua replacing Frederico Alves .
83.35
Camille Gondet hits a low pass to Neil Gardner. Neil Gardner picks a pass forward to Yuri Pineda. Yuri Pineda tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
85.28
Jean Sachy catches Jonathan Salmon on the ankles. Jean Sachy is warned by the referee again! Jonathan Salmon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.48
Stephen Bramble sees space and advances. Stephen Bramble passes the ball forward to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ugo Greaves who gathers it comfortably.
89.20
Kai Ziegenhagen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt connects with a diving header but Ugo Greaves reads it well. Quality keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Sunderland

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

Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
21.3%
48%
30.7%

Scorers
Camille Gondet 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Camille Gondet of Liverpool

Match Ratings
1.Alexander Regnault (GK)
6
2.Stephen Bramble (DEF)
7
3.Julian Medina (DEF)
6
4.David Joseph (DEF)
6
5.Lampros Moissidis (MID)
7
6.Billy Bower (MID)yellow card
5
7.Jonathan Salmon (MID)
7
8.Kai Ziegenhagen (MID)
6
9.Stephen Matteo (ATT)
7
10.Michael Sadane (ATT)
6
11.Malte Poschner (ATT)
6
 
12.Rio Salako (MID)
0
13.Kevin Marshall (MID)
0
14.Titus Froggatt (ATT)
6

1.Ugo Greaves (GK)
8
2.Julian Galli (DEF)
6
3.Camille Gondet (DEF)goal scored
9
4.Steve Todd (DEF)
6
5.Neil Gardner (MID)
6
6.Jean Sachy (MID)yellow card
4
7.Rodolfo Aguilar (MID)
6
8.Omer Brighton (MID)
6
9.Yuri Pineda (ATT)
6
10.Manuele Marrocolo (ATT)
6
11.Frederico Alves (ATT)
6
 
12.Daniel Salazar (MID)
6
13.Stephen Dalglish (ATT)
0
14.Nick Lua-Lua (ATT)
6