Match Report
| Sunderland | Sunderland |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Peter Rankin | P. Rankin |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | David Morton | D. Morton | |||||||||
| Andre Vosahlo | A. Vosahlo |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | David Dickov | D. Dickov | |||||||||
| Graham Charles | G. Charles | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Richard Ferguson | R. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Colin Ince | C. Ince | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Callum Greig | C. Greig | |||||||||
| Thomas Helmer | T. Helmer |  | 53 | D | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Scott McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Kofi De Goey | K. De Goey |  | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Dominic Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Nicky Pearce | N. Pearce | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 |  | Gianfranco Florio | G. Florio | |||||||||
| Robert Kitson | R. Kitson | | 61 | M | | 8 | | A | 53 | | Callum Inglis | C. Inglis | |||||||||
| Daniel Windass | D. Windass | | 67 | A |  | | 9 | | A | 44 | | Robert Neumann | R. Neumann | ||||||||
| Matthew Carragher | M. Carragher | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 43 | | Gavin James | G. James | |||||||||
| Brian Scales | B. Scales | | 60 | A | | 11 | | | A | 42 | | Craig Johnstone | C. Johnstone | ||||||||
| Noel Powell | N. Powell | | 62 | G | | 12 | | G | 44 | | David Rae | D. Rae | |||||||||
| Michael Bridges | M. Bridges | | 59 | M | | 13 | | M | 43 | | Alex Gallacher | A. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Alves | R. Alves |  | 59 | A | | 14 | | G | 42 | | John Thomson | J. Thomson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play Stranraer in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 7,424 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by George Wilnis.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by George Wilnis.
0.00
0-0Sunderland start the match!
3.55
0-0Robert Kitson makes a probing pass to Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Morton who gathers it comfortably.
4.36
0-0Kofi De Goey threads a neat ball through to Brian Scales. Brian Scales shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
10.23
0-0Gianfranco Florio barges into Nicky Pearce. The referee calls over Gianfranco Florio and warns him to calm down! Nicky Pearce stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.57
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 which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.01
0-0Kofi De Goey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
16.55
With intelligent imagination, Robert Kitson laces a through ball forward to Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Morton who gathers it comfortably.
18.04
Callum Greig pushes mid-way up the pitch. Callum Greig makes a probing pass to Gavin James. Gavin James lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann directs the ball goalwards with his head. Peter Rankin didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.42
Gianfranco Florio comes in with a late challenge on Nicky Pearce. The referee brings Gianfranco Florio to one side and gives him another warning! Nicky Pearce stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.13
Kofi De Goey hits a low pass to Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Morton who gathers it comfortably.
28.13
Richard Ferguson hacks Brian Scales from behind! Richard Ferguson is warned by the referee! Brian Scales stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.51
0-0Nicky Pearce sees Matthew Carragher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Carragher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Windass but he's offside!
32.05
0-0David Dickov clumsily knocks into Daniel Windass. David Dickov is shown the yellow card! Daniel Windass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.10
Kofi De Goey flicks a high pass forward. Brian Scales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Scales lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
34.01
1-0Colin Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Kofi De Goey. Kofi De Goey surges forward with the ball. Kofi De Goey knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Scales. Brian Scales makes a deft header. David Morton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.17
Thomas Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kofi De Goey. Kofi De Goey hits a low pass to Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Scales. Brian Scales finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
39.06
1-0Callum Greig hacks Matthew Carragher from behind! Callum Greig is given a warning by the referee! Matthew Carragher gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.47
Callum Greig clumsily knocks into Matthew Carragher. Callum Greig is given another warning by the referee! Matthew Carragher stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.42
Gianfranco Florio passes the ball forward to Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Richard Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Hendry controls it well on his chest. Dominic Hendry threads the ball through to Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stranraer kick off the second half!
47.19
Kofi De Goey makes a probing pass to Brian Scales. Brian Scales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott McCoist.
48.23
Dominic Hendry passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Vosahlo.
49.36
Nicky Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Scales. Brian Scales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Windass but he's offside!
51.10
Gianfranco Florio makes a simple pass to Callum Inglis. Callum Inglis shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
60.38
1-0Sunderland have made a substitution with Michael Bridges replacing Robert Kitson .
61.46
Kofi De Goey threads the ball through to Brian Scales. Brian Scales shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.51
Scott McCoist sees a break and surges forward. Showing composure, Scott McCoist picks a pass forward to Gavin James. Gavin James rushes past Colin Ince! Gavin James makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
69.58
Kofi De Goey threads a neat ball through to Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.04
Callum Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Gianfranco Florio. Gianfranco Florio flicks a high pass forward. Callum Inglis collects the pass. Callum Inglis hits a low pass to Gavin James. Some good footwork from Gavin James provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Peter Rankin manages to keep it out.
72.19
Callum Inglis catches Andre Vosahlo on the ankles. The referee brings Callum Inglis to one side and gives him a warning! Andre Vosahlo runs off the knock.
77.13
Sunderland have made a substitution with Rodrigo Alves replacing Nicky Pearce .
78.16
Callum Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Florio. Gianfranco Florio flicks a high ball forward to Gavin James who takes it down. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.24
Dominic Hendry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Hendry shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.38
Gianfranco Florio hits a low pass to Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Peter Rankin with no chance!! Goal for Stranraer!
89.54
Craig Johnstone catches Colin Ince on the ankles. Craig Johnstone is shown the yellow card! Colin Ince grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Gianfranco Florio flicks a high pass forward. Callum Inglis controls it well on his chest. Callum Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stranraer! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
8
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
25%
41.7%
33.3%
Scorers
| Brian Scales 34 | Gavin James 67, 83, 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin James of Stranraer |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 8 | |
| 7. | Nicky Pearce (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Robert Kitson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Windass (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matthew Carragher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Brian Scales (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Noel Powell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Michael Bridges (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rodrigo Alves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | David Morton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Dickov (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Richard Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott McCoist (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Dominic Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gianfranco Florio (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Callum Inglis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robert Neumann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gavin James (ATT) | | 10 |
| 11. | Craig Johnstone (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | David Rae (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Gallacher (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Thomson (GK) | 0 | |