Match Report


SunderlandSunderland     West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Computer Player Computer Player Malcolm Clarke Malcolm Clarke
Craig GemmillC. Gemmill67
G
1
G
70Jan Vennegoor HillJ. Hill
Mark MagoniM. Magoni75
D
2captain
D
69John RipleyJ. Ripley
Paul FortuneP. Fortune72
D
3
D
67Kevin ClelandK. Cleland
Chris McgovernC. Mcgovern70
D
4
D
31Adam BlackA. Black
Graeme HarrisonG. Harrison63
D
5
D
64Jermaine LofthouseJ. Lofthouse
Harris GerritsenH. Gerritsen72
M
captain6
M
81Nicolas AlvarezN. Alvarez
Stan LjungbergS. Ljungberg70
M
7
M
72Hauke EngelsH. Engels
Joe PlowrightJ. Plowright64
M
8
A
70Scott BradyS. Brady
Fabio RegonesiF. Regonesi73
A
9
A
73Albert VilaA. Vila
Paul FergusonP. Ferguson65
A
10
A
73Tiago VianaT. Viana
Scott DrakeS. Drake63
A
11
A
74Alberto MonteiroA. Monteiro
 
Carlton MoffatC. Moffat64
M
12
A
70Norman ScowcroftN. Scowcroft
Michael AdamsM. Adams63
A
13
M
72Stanley CopeS. Cope
Kai GötzK. Götz63
A
14
D
65Tomˆs VermeulenT. Vermeulen

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 17,416 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Summerbee.


0.00
West Ham United kick off!
2.21
Paul Fortune controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg chips the ball to his team mate, Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Fabio Regonesi is offside!
3.43
Chris Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Joe Plowright. Joe Plowright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Drake. Scott Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Black.
4.35
Joe Plowright makes a simple pass to Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg passes the ball forward to Joe Plowright. Some silky footwork from Joe Plowright provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
9.13
Chris Mcgovern flicks a high ball forward to Mark Magoni who takes it down. Mark Magoni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.42
Kevin Cleland passes the ball forward to Hauke Engels. Hauke Engels threads the ball through to Alberto Monteiro. Alberto Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.15
With fabulous imagination, Graeme Harrison plays the ball forward to Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Harris Gerritsen whips in a cross ball towards Fabio Regonesi. Fabio Regonesi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Jermaine Lofthouse clears it off the line with his head!
16.36
Mark Magoni comes in with a late challenge on Hauke Engels. The referee brings Mark Magoni to one side and gives him a warning! Hauke Engels runs off the knock.
18.08
Nicolas Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Engels. Hauke Engels shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.11
Mark Magoni passes the ball forward to Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Regonesi. Fabio Regonesi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sunderland are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
21.30
Adam Black chips the ball to his team mate, Hauke Engels. Hauke Engels flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
24.54
Tiago Viana catches Mark Magoni on the ankles. The referee warns Tiago Viana to calm down! Mark Magoni gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.48
Mark Magoni kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg sees Scott Drake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Drake shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
27.55
Paul Fortune hits a low pass to Scott Drake. Scott Drake shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jan Vennegoor Hill!
36.32
Kevin Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Alvarez who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Alvarez hits a low pass to Albert Vila. Albert Vila lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Viana. With a superhuman jump, Tiago Viana connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Graeme Harrison sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
39.56
Stan Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Plowright. Joe Plowright flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
40.09
Graeme Harrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg makes a probing pass to Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
42.58
Nicolas Alvarez catches Harris Gerritsen on the ankles. Nicolas Alvarez is shown the yellow card! Harris Gerritsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Stan Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Joe Plowright. Joe Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Ripley.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Sunderland start the second half!
53.04
Chris Mcgovern threads the ball through to Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Drake. Scott Drake whips in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.29
Hauke Engels picks a pass forward to Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez shoots from outside the area but somehow Craig Gemmill manages to keep it out.
57.54
Stan Ljungberg darts forward. Stan Ljungberg whips in a cross ball towards Scott Drake. Adam Black clumsily knocks into Scott Drake. Scott Drake appeals for a penalty! Given!!
57.54
The referee points to the spot..
59.33
Fabio Regonesi takes a slow run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.05
West Ham United have made a substitution with Tomˆs Vermeulen replacing John Ripley .
61.14
Harris Gerritsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Jan Vennegoor Hill keeps it out!
63.21
Hauke Engels flicks a high pass forward to Scott Brady who brings the ball under control. Scott Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
67.40
Graeme Harrison decides to run forward with the ball. Graeme Harrison skips past Jermaine Lofthouse! Graeme Harrison shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.53
Hauke Engels flicks a high pass forward. Scott Brady collects the pass. Scott Brady threads a neat ball through to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.17
Sunderland have made 3 substitutions with Carlton Moffat replacing Fabio Regonesi, Kai Götz replacing Paul Ferguson and Michael Adams replacing Scott Drake .West Ham United have made 2 substitutions with Norman Scowcroft replacing Alberto Monteiro and Stanley Cope replacing Nicolas Alvarez .
79.08
Hauke Engels sees Stanley Cope in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stanley Cope plays a quick one-two with Scott Brady and rushes in on goal... Stanley Cope takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Craig Gemmill.
80.56
Hauke Engels takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Jermaine Lofthouse. Jermaine Lofthouse tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
83.52
Paul Fortune hacks Albert Vila from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albert Vila runs off the knock.
89.39
Adam Black comes in with a late challenge on Harris Gerritsen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harris Gerritsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sunderland

West Ham United
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.1%
34.9%
Play Area
29.1%
43%
27.9%

Scorers
Stan Ljungberg 9
Fabio Regonesi 59 (p)
Graeme Harrison 67
Tiago Viana 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stan Ljungberg of Sunderland

Match Ratings
1.Craig Gemmill (GK)
6
2.Mark Magoni (DEF)
7
3.Paul Fortune (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Chris Mcgovern (DEF)
6
5.Graeme Harrison (DEF)goal scored
9
6.Harris Gerritsen (MID)
6
7.Stan Ljungberg (MID)goal scored
9
8.Joe Plowright (MID)
6
9.Fabio Regonesi (ATT)goal scored
6
10.Paul Ferguson (ATT)
6
11.Scott Drake (ATT)
6
 
12.Carlton Moffat (MID)
6
13.Michael Adams (ATT)
6
14.Kai Götz (ATT)
6

1.Jan Vennegoor Hill (GK)
7
2.John Ripley (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Cleland (DEF)
6
4.Adam Black (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Jermaine Lofthouse (DEF)
6
6.Nicolas Alvarez (MID)yellow card
6
7.Hauke Engels (MID)
7
8.Scott Brady (ATT)
6
9.Albert Vila (ATT)
6
10.Tiago Viana (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Alberto Monteiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Norman Scowcroft (ATT)
6
13.Stanley Cope (MID)
6
14.Tomˆs Vermeulen (DEF)
6