Match Report


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Rain lashes down heavily here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 16,920 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Torquay United and Sunderland are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Summerbee.


0.00
Torquay United kick off the first half!
2.10
Jamie Andrews comes in with a late challenge on Graeme Harrison. The referee warns Jamie Andrews to calm down! Graeme Harrison runs off the knock.
9.10
Paul Fortune flicks a high ball forward to Mark Magoni who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Mark Magoni plays the ball forward to Joe Plowright. Joe Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Fabio Regonesi. With a superhuman jump, Fabio Regonesi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Leandro Strasser. That should have been a goal!
14.31
Sol Ward threads the ball through to David Bremner. David Bremner sees Glynn Whelan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Glynn Whelan shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.17
Fabio Regonesi sees Stan Ljungberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stan Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joe Redknapp.
18.43
Ralph Holloway deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Ward. Sol Ward threads a neat ball through to David Bremner. David Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Andrews. With a superhuman jump, Jamie Andrews connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.01
Peter Hurst barges into Mark Magoni. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mark Magoni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.32
Scott Drake flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Regonesi collects the pass. Fabio Regonesi threads the ball through to Harris Gerritsen but he's offside!
30.16
Joe Plowright knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Regonesi. Fabio Regonesi finds some space and shoots from distance. Ben Deane gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
40.49
Joe Plowright threads a neat ball through to Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Fabio Regonesi. Fabio Regonesi makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sunderland!
45.00
Joe Plowright sees space and advances. Joe Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Deane who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sunderland start the second half!
49.46
Chris Mcgovern pushes mid-way up the pitch. Chris Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Drake. Scott Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.14
Paul Fortune runs forward with the ball. Paul Fortune flicks a high pass forward to Harris Gerritsen who brings the ball under control. Harris Gerritsen shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
54.07
Stan Ljungberg comes in with a late challenge on Glynn Whelan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Glynn Whelan stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.15
David Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Peter Hurst collects the pass. Peter Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Whelan. Glynn Whelan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
59.05
Chris Mcgovern clumsily knocks into Sol Ward. Chris Mcgovern is given a warning by the referee! Sol Ward hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.28
Torquay United have made 3 substitutions with Glenn Graaven replacing Leandro Strasser, Ian Todd replacing Glynn Whelan and Julian Palmer replacing Jamie Andrews .
61.29
David Bremner plays the ball forward to Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg rushes past Chris Mcgovern! Kevin Ljungberg muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.48
David Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Ljungberg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Ljungberg plays a quick one-two with Peter Hurst and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Kevin Ljungberg provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but somehow Craig Gemmill manages to keep it out.
71.17
Paul Fortune passes the ball forward to Graeme Harrison. Graeme Harrison threads a neat ball through to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson shoots from 20 yards but Ben Deane is on top of it.
73.52
Chris Mcgovern pushes up the pitch. Chris Mcgovern runs straight at the opposition's defence. Chris Mcgovern shoots from distance but is denied by Ben Deane. Excellent save.
77.04
Sunderland have made 3 substitutions with Carlton Moffat replacing Fabio Regonesi, Kai Götz replacing Paul Ferguson and Michael Adams replacing Scott Drake .
79.11
Stan Ljungberg makes a simple pass to Michael Adams. Michael Adams shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ben Deane.
80.58
Harris Gerritsen takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Some silky footwork from Chris Mcgovern provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.03
Harris Gerritsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg runs straight at the defence! Stan Ljungberg looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Stan Ljungberg scores for Sunderland!!
90.00
Alfred Ehiogu passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
30.5%
42.7%
26.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Ljungberg of Torquay United

Match Ratings
1.Ben Deane (GK)
7
2.Ralph Holloway (DEF)
6
3.Joe Redknapp (DEF)
6
4.Alfred Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5.Leandro Strasser (DEF)
6
6.David Bremner (MID)
8
7.Glynn Whelan (MID)
6
8.Sol Ward (MID)
6
9.Kevin Ljungberg (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Jamie Andrews (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Peter Hurst (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Glenn Graaven (DEF)
6
13.Ian Todd (MID)
6
14.Julian Palmer (ATT)
6

1.Craig Gemmill (GK)
6
2.Mark Magoni (DEF)
6
3.Paul Fortune (DEF)
6
4.Chris Mcgovern (DEF)
7
5.Graeme Harrison (DEF)
6
6.Harris Gerritsen (MID)
6
7.Stan Ljungberg (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
8.Joe Plowright (MID)
6
9.Fabio Regonesi (ATT)goal scored
7
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