Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 19,269 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Mendonca.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Mendonca.
0.00
0-0Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.30
0-1Gabriel Castro threads the ball through to Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro directs the ball goalwards with his head. Craig Gemmill is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.49
0-1Harris Gerritsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Plowright. Joe Plowright shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Vladimir Keown manages to gather it easily.
12.47
With imagination, Paul Fortune plays the ball forward to Joe Plowright. Joe Plowright threads a neat ball through to Scott Drake. Scott Drake edges inside the box! Scott Drake cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Vladimir Keown manages to gather it effortlessly.
15.04
Chris Mcgovern chips the ball to his team mate, Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen threads a neat ball through to Fabio Regonesi. Fabio Regonesi lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Drake. Scott Drake beats his man to it with a header. Fantastic reaction save from Vladimir Keown!
16.44
Stan Ljungberg passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Fabio Regonesi. Fabio Regonesi plays a quick one-two with Scott Drake and rushes in on goal... Fabio Regonesi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Vladimir Keown manages to gather it comfortably.
20.17
0-1Alex Appiah flicks a high pass forward. Wilco Seedorf collects the pass. Wilco Seedorf makes a probing pass to Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Wilco Seedorf. Wilco Seedorf is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
21.26
0-1Paul Fortune threads a neat ball through to Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Drake. Scott Drake knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Paul Ferguson is offside!
24.39
Harris Gerritsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Regonesi. Fabio Regonesi shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.17
Eric Dehm knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro passes the ball forward to Spencer Newton. Spencer Newton lofts in a cross ball towards Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.36
Celestine Yekini flicks a high pass forward. Norman Harrison controls it well on his chest. Norman Harrison threads the ball through to Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin whips in a cross ball towards Victor Gimenez. Victor Gimenez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Craig Gemmill with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
39.40
Paul Fortune controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Plowright. Joe Plowright hits a low pass to Fabio Regonesi. Fabio Regonesi finds some space and shoots from distance but Vladimir Keown is on top of it.
40.19
Gabriel Castro passes the ball forward to Julian Izzet. Julian Izzet makes a great pass forward. Spencer Newton runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
44.38
Stan Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward to Joe Plowright who brings the ball under control. Joe Plowright finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
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. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sunderland players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sunderland kick off!
48.29
Chris Mcgovern hits a low pass to Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg threads a neat ball through to Joe Plowright. Joe Plowright shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Joe Plowright!
51.54
Julian Izzet threads a neat ball through to Victor Gimenez. Victor Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Wilco Seedorf. Wilco Seedorf beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.35
Alex Appiah knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Izzet. Julian Izzet sees a break and surges forward. Julian Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Gimenez. Victor Gimenez makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Craig Gemmill.
54.48
It's a corner kick. Tonton Dahlin kicks a low ball out wide. Alex Appiah shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Craig Gemmill. Excellent save.
55.45
Harris Gerritsen flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Regonesi collects the pass. Fabio Regonesi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Vladimir Keown. Excellent save.
61.09
Gabriel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Wilco Seedorf controls it well on his chest. Wilco Seedorf lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Izzet. Julian Izzet rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
63.47
Tonton Dahlin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro whips in a cross ball towards Tonton Dahlin. Tonton Dahlin whips the ball goalwards with his head. Craig Gemmill is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.22
1-4Paul Fortune passes the ball forward to Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg threads a neat ball through to Scott Drake. Scott Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.55
Stan Ljungberg flicks a high ball forward to Harris Gerritsen who takes it down. Harris Gerritsen shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.46
1-4Victor Gimenez receives the ball from a throw-in from Gabriel Castro. Victor Gimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Newton. Spencer Newton knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Izzet. Chris Mcgovern comes in with a late challenge on Julian Izzet. Penalty not given!!
77.49
1-4Sunderland have made 3 substitutions with Carlton Moffat replacing Fabio Regonesi, Kai Götz replacing Paul Ferguson and Michael Adams replacing Scott Drake .Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Harry McManaman replacing Alex Appiah, Anthony Dichio replacing Victor Gimenez and Jamie Bramble replacing Julian Izzet .
78.57
Harris Gerritsen flicks a high pass forward. Kai Götz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kai Götz tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
79.26
1-4Wilco Seedorf barges into Paul Fortune. The referee warns Wilco Seedorf to calm down! Paul Fortune runs off the knock.
87.25
Graeme Harrison threads a neat ball through to Joe Plowright. Joe Plowright flicks a high ball forward to Stan Ljungberg who takes it down. Stan Ljungberg shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Vladimir Keown!
90.00
Paul Fortune chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Joe Plowright collects the pass. Joe Plowright shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.1%
34.9%
Play Area
31.3%
39.8%
28.9%
Scorers
| Joe Plowright 48 | Gabriel Castro 2 Tonton Dahlin 26, 63 Victor Gimenez 30 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tonton Dahlin of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Gemmill (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mark Magoni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Fortune (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Mcgovern (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Graeme Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harris Gerritsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stan Ljungberg (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Joe Plowright (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Fabio Regonesi (ATT) | 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. | Vladimir Keown (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Norman Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eric Dehm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Celestine Yekini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Appiah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Izzet (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gabriel Castro (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Victor Gimenez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Wilco Seedorf (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Spencer Newton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tonton Dahlin (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Harry McManaman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Anthony Dichio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jamie Bramble (GK) | 6 | |