Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 8,769 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gemmell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gemmell.
0.00
0-0Sunderland kick off and get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Terry Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Fortune.
3.59
0-0Teddy Woodcock brings the ball forward. Teddy Woodcock sees a break and surges forward. Teddy Woodcock shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
6.16
0-0Gavin Hackworth catches Terry Philips on the ankles. The referee warns Gavin Hackworth to calm down! Terry Philips stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.17
Guillermo Perez makes an attacking run forward. Guillermo Perez finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
12.39
Harris Gerritsen flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Hackworth who gracefully takes it down. Gavin Hackworth shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
20.10
Gavin Hackworth kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Drake. Scott Drake shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
26.39
0-0Teddy Woodcock clumsily knocks into Harris Gerritsen. The referee calls over Teddy Woodcock and shows him a yellow card! Harris Gerritsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.23
Mark Magoni threads the ball through to Scott Drake. Scott Drake shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
36.49
Henry Butt flicks a high ball forward to Ian Midgley who takes it down. Ian Midgley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
39.37
Ruel Defoe catches Bill Mccann on the ankles. Ruel Defoe is shown the yellow card! Bill Mccann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.23
Gavin Hackworth makes a simple pass to Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Woodcock.
44.46
0-0Henry Butt takes a quick throw-in, which Ian Midgley takes on the chest. Ian Midgley flicks a high pass forward. Henry Butt collects the pass. Henry Butt tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Craig Gemmill.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear unchanged since the first half. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Wolverhampton Wanderers kicking off!
48.43
Ruel Defoe flicks a high pass forward to Harris Gerritsen who brings the ball under control. Harris Gerritsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Wiltord. Dale Wiltord shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
53.30
Gavin Hackworth flicks a high pass forward. Harris Gerritsen collects the pass. Harris Gerritsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Warren Stewart!
59.24
Kevin Scholz passes the ball forward to Tommy Woodcock. Tommy Woodcock threads a neat ball through to Henry Butt. Henry Butt shoots from 25 yards but Craig Gemmill is on top of it.
60.29
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Fredrik Brooking replacing Tony Gordon .
61.29
Teddy Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Terry Philips controls it well on his chest. Terry Philips flicks a high pass forward. Ian Midgley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Midgley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Craig Gemmill smothers it!
65.04
Tommy Woodcock receives the ball from a throw-in from Henry Butt. Tommy Woodcock threads a neat ball through to Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Craig Gemmill!
66.25
Ruel Defoe hits a low pass to Michael Adams. Michael Adams sees space and advances. Michael Adams whips in a cross ball towards Dale Wiltord. Dale Wiltord beats his man to it with a header but slams it into the crowd!
67.53
Tommy Woodcock takes it forward alone. Tommy Woodcock passes the ball forward to Henry Butt. Henry Butt rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
69.50
With some swift thinking, Gavin Hackworth plays the ball forward to Michael Adams. Michael Adams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Warren Stewart. What a great pair of hands!
71.13
Ruel Defoe knocks the ball forward to Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen makes a simple pass to Gavin Hackworth. Gavin Hackworth lofts in a cross ball towards Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen flicks the ball with his head. Warren Stewart manages to gather it.
72.22
Tommy Woodcock chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Mccann. Bill Mccann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.48
With vision, Gavin Hackworth laces a weighted ball forward to Guillermo Perez. Guillermo Perez makes a defence splitting pass to Michael Adams. Michael Adams takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.13
Sunderland have made 3 substitutions with Tony Walsh replacing Scott Drake, Des Salako replacing Michael Adams and Ronnie Pearce replacing Dale Wiltord .Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Craig Proctor replacing Bill Mccann .
79.09
0-0Guillermo Perez sees Gavin Hackworth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Hackworth makes a probing pass to Des Salako but he's offside!
84.21
1-0Gavin Hackworth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.04
Ruel Defoe sees space and advances. Ruel Defoe makes a simple pass to Ronnie Pearce. Ronnie Pearce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.26
Graeme Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Woodcock collects the pass. Tommy Woodcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Guillermo Perez hacks Henry Butt from behind! The referee calls over Guillermo Perez and shows him a yellow card! Henry Butt stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
23.6%
47.2%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Harris Gerritsen of Sunderland |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Gemmill (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Mark Magoni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ruel Defoe (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Paul Fortune (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Graeme Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harris Gerritsen (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Guillermo Perez (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Gavin Hackworth (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Scott Drake (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Michael Adams (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Dale Wiltord (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tony Walsh (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ronnie Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Des Salako (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Warren Stewart (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Emiliano Armellini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Scholz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Tony Gordon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Teddy Woodcock (DEF) | | 6 |
| 6. | Terry Philips (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Graeme Mcgovern (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tommy Woodcock (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Bill Mccann (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Henry Butt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ian Midgley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fredrik Brooking (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carl Stewart (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Proctor (GK) | 6 | |