Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 7,700 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Lofthouse.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Lofthouse.
0.00
0-0Sunderland kick off!
3.05
0-0Simon Scales chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Peter Rankin punches it away to safety.
6.53
1-0Graham Charles flicks a high pass forward to Robert Kitson who brings the ball under control. Robert Kitson sees Matthew Carragher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Carragher whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.32
1-0Kofi De Goey flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Windass who brings the ball under control. Daniel Windass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Dodd.
10.22
1-0Nicky Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass whips in a cross ball towards Brian Scales. Brian Scales fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
12.19
Robert Kitson kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Scales. Brian Scales finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
15.11
Kofi De Goey flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
16.33
Nick Dodd hits a low pass to Simon Scales. Simon Scales changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Scales whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Peter Rankin!
18.54
Simon Scales takes it forward alone. Simon Scales plays a scrappy one-two with Ronnie Simonsen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Scales comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
20.12
Showing composure, Simon Scales laces a weighted ball forward to Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.03
Simon Scales knocks the ball forward to Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune shoots from outside the area but Peter Rankin is on top of it.
26.57
1-0Nick Dodd barges into Daniel Windass. The referee calls over Nick Dodd and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Windass stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.56
Kofi De Goey threads the ball through to Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Franco Franchi!
36.30
Robert Kitson plays the ball forward to Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
38.30
Cristiano Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Robson. Nigel Robson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Ince.
44.35
Nicky Pearce hits a low pass to Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Scales. Brian Scales beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Robert Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Carragher controls it well on his chest. Matthew Carragher finds some space and shoots from distance. Franco Franchi gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
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. Macclesfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Macclesfield Town players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Macclesfield Town kick off and get the second half underway!
49.03
Nick Dodd threads a neat ball through to Simon Scales. Simon Scales knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune shoots from long range. Peter Rankin gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
53.53
Danny Parker threads the ball through to Simon Scales. Simon Scales knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen connects with a diving header. Peter Rankin manages to gather it.
54.01
Simon Scales clumsily knocks into Nicky Pearce. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicky Pearce stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.38
1-0Luke Crooks catches Graham Charles on the ankles. Luke Crooks is given a warning by the referee! Graham Charles runs off the knock.
59.35
Simon Scales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.35
1-1Sunderland have made 2 substitutions with Michael Bridges replacing Robert Kitson and Noel Powell replacing Brian Scales .
63.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Nicky Pearce plays the ball forward to Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
65.39
Simon Scales chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Peter Rankin as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
66.56
1-1Corner kick to Macclesfield Town. Ronnie Simonsen plays it out to the edge of the box. Danny Parker tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.56
Simon Scales chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
72.55
Nicky Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Dodd.
73.00
Nicky Pearce darts forward. Without breaking stride, Nicky Pearce plays the ball forward to Noel Powell who has made a great run into the box. Noel Powell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
75.39
Nigel Robson flicks a high pass forward. Michael Williamson collects the pass. Michael Williamson whips in a cross ball towards Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
77.26
Sunderland have made a substitution with Rodrigo Alves replacing Nicky Pearce .Macclesfield Town have made a substitution with Eric Eberle replacing Nigel Robson .
79.57
Nick Dodd flicks a high pass forward. Eric Eberle collects the pass. Eric Eberle flicks a high ball forward to Ronnie Simonsen who takes it down. Ronnie Simonsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Ince.
81.04
Kofi De Goey makes a simple pass to Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Powell. Noel Powell powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
83.29
Kofi De Goey flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Carragher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthew Carragher knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.36
Michael Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Windass collects the pass. Daniel Windass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Simon Scales sees a break and surges forward. Simon Scales knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
22.5%
47.5%
30%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simon Scales of Macclesfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Peter Rankin (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Andre Vosahlo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Graham Charles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Ince (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thomas Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kofi De Goey (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nicky Pearce (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Robert Kitson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Windass (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Matthew Carragher (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Brian Scales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Noel Powell (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Michael Bridges (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rodrigo Alves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Franco Franchi (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Richard Wilcox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cristiano Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nick Dodd (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Danny Parker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nigel Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Scales (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Ronnie Simonsen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mick Fortune (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Michael Williamson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luke Crooks (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Neil Pearce (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Eberle (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Henry Unsworth (GK) | 0 | |