Match Report


BlackpoolBlackpool     SunderlandSunderland
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Tommy GranvilleT. Granville63
G
1
G
69Peter RankinP. Rankin
Stanislas CapronS. Capron57
D
2
D
61Andre VosahloA. Vosahlo
Stephen FlintlockS. Flintlock56
D
3
D
60Graham CharlesG. Charles
Chris BoertienC. Boertien55
D
4
D
58Colin InceC. Ince
Simon ShiltonS. Shilton53
D
5
D
53Thomas HelmerT. Helmer
Steve SheringhamS. Sheringham49
M
6
M
69Kofi De GoeyK. De Goey
Sergio LoureiroS. Loureiro46
M
captain7
M
66Nicky PearceN. Pearce
Kevin GemmellK. Gemmell45
M
8
M
61Robert KitsonR. Kitson
Peter PerryP. Perry60
A
9captain
A
67Daniel WindassD. Windass
Noel HeskeyN. Heskey60
A
10
A
66Matthew CarragherM. Carragher
Duncan HenryD. Henry57
A
11
A
60Brian ScalesB. Scales
 
Graeme CarragherG. Carragher53
A
12
G
62Noel PowellN. Powell
Bill WilliamsonB. Williamson51
D
13
M
59Michael BridgesM. Bridges
Achille JörgensenA. Jörgensen45
G
14
A
59Rodrigo AlvesR. Alves

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 8,781 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Wright.


0.00
The whistle blows and Blackpool get the match underway!
3.21
Sergio Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Henry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Henry knocks the ball forward to Noel Heskey but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.29
Nicky Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Scales. Brian Scales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.33
Kofi De Goey makes a simple pass to Brian Scales. Brian Scales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tommy Granville who gathers it comfortably.
20.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Stanislas Capron plays the ball forward to Sergio Loureiro. Sergio Loureiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graham Charles.
21.03
Matthew Carragher catches Stephen Flintlock on the ankles. Matthew Carragher is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Flintlock runs off the knock.
22.01
Steve Sheringham makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.39
Kevin Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Peter Perry. Peter Perry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Rankin who gathers it comfortably.
28.09
Robert Kitson flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Windass who brings the ball under control. Daniel Windass shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.47
Graham Charles flicks a high pass forward to Kofi De Goey who brings the ball under control. Kofi De Goey kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.23
Robert Kitson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.11
Nicky Pearce makes a probing pass to Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Scales. Brian Scales heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.12
Robert Kitson makes an attacking run forward. Robert Kitson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.43
Nicky Pearce plays the ball forward to Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass threads a neat ball through to Brian Scales. Brian Scales side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Kofi De Goey makes a simple pass to Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Boertien.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Sunderland kick off the second half!
47.22
Colin Ince catches Duncan Henry on the ankles. The referee warns Colin Ince to calm down! Duncan Henry stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.17
Nicky Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
49.10
Stephen Flintlock barges into Daniel Windass. The referee calls over Stephen Flintlock and warns him to calm down! Daniel Windass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.47
Kofi De Goey threads a neat ball through to Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sunderland! That brings them level!
57.29
Kevin Gemmell catches Kofi De Goey on the ankles. Kevin Gemmell is shown the yellow card! Kofi De Goey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.04
Sunderland have made 2 substitutions with Michael Bridges replacing Robert Kitson and Noel Powell replacing Brian Scales .
66.59
Duncan Henry catches Graham Charles on the ankles. The referee brings Duncan Henry to one side and gives him a warning! Graham Charles gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.56
Colin Ince flicks a high pass forward. Michael Bridges collects the pass. Michael Bridges advances with the ball. Michael Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Flintlock.
77.51
Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Graeme Carragher replacing Stanislas Capron, Bill Williamson replacing Kevin Gemmell and Achille Jörgensen replacing Peter Perry .Sunderland have made a substitution with Rodrigo Alves replacing Nicky Pearce .
85.35
Sergio Loureiro darts forward. Sergio Loureiro shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
87.25
Andre Vosahlo plays the ball forward to Michael Bridges. Michael Bridges passes the ball forward to Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
89.26
Michael Bridges takes it forward alone. Michael Bridges finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Blackpool

Sunderland
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.2%
65.8%
Play Area
31.5%
47.9%
20.5%

Scorers
Noel Heskey 22
Matthew Carragher 53
Michael Bridges 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Michael Bridges of Sunderland

Match Ratings
1.Tommy Granville (GK)
6
2.Stanislas Capron (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Flintlock (DEF)
6
4.Chris Boertien (DEF)
6
5.Simon Shilton (DEF)
6
6.Steve Sheringham (MID)
7
7.Sergio Loureiro (MID)
6
8.Kevin Gemmell (MID)yellow card
5
9.Peter Perry (ATT)
6
10.Noel Heskey (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Duncan Henry (ATT)
5
 
12.Graeme Carragher (ATT)
6
13.Bill Williamson (DEF)
6
14.Achille Jörgensen (GK)
6

1.Peter Rankin (GK)
6
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)
7
9.Daniel Windass (ATT)
7
10.Matthew Carragher (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Brian Scales (ATT)
6
 
12.Noel Powell (GK)
6
13.Michael Bridges (MID)goal scored
9
14.Rodrigo Alves (ATT)
6