Match Report


SunderlandSunderland     Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Nuno SousaNuno Sousa Rob Baker Rob Baker
Oliver RahnO. Rahn80
G
1
G
73Phil CollymoreP. Collymore
Martin CabreraM. Cabrera79
D
2
D
69Edward OakesE. Oakes
Bruno MendesB. Mendes78
D
3
D
68Arthur EadieA. Eadie
Fabian Van BeukeringF. Van Beukering78
D
captain4
D
67Alistair GranvilleA. Granville
Jonathan GamberiniJ. Gamberini84
M
5
M
77Miguel AlmeidaM. Almeida
Luis KikoL. Kiko82
M
6
M
70Dion LaverD. Laver
Mohammed De ClerM. De Cler81
M
7captain
M
70Emile MayE. May
Duncan MasonD. Mason79
M
8
M
69Alexander ClarkeA. Clarke
Adil ElkhatabiA. Elkhatabi95
A
9
A
73Carl LawtonC. Lawton
Bernardo BermudezB. Bermudez88
A
10
A
71George HumanG. Human
Maksym YevstratenkoM. Yevstratenko86
A
11
A
70Seth LawtonS. Lawton
 
Philippe BenyachouP. Benyachou77
A
12
G
73Hamilton ParraH. Parra
Christian LindemannC. Lindemann76
D
13
M
68Alan DaviesA. Davies
Scott McGroryS. McGrory75
A
14
D
67Mike RowettM. Rowett
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Newcastle United in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sunderland and Newcastle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.


0.00
Newcastle United kick off!
3.22
Jonathan Gamberini hits a low pass to Luis Kiko. Luis Kiko whips in a cross ball towards Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez beats his man to it with a header. Phil Collymore effortlessly punches it away to safety.
4.37
Arthur Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Granville. Alistair Granville threads a neat ball through to George Human. George Human lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Oliver Rahn with no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
8.12
Edward Oakes clumsily knocks into Adil Elkhatabi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adil Elkhatabi runs off the knock.
9.31
Luis Kiko kicks a strong pass forward to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed De Cler. Mohammed De Cler powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
12.17
Arthur Eadie makes a simple pass to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton threads the ball through to Dion Laver. Dion Laver finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
14.11
Emile May takes it forward alone. Emile May hits a low pass to Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke whips in a cross ball towards Emile May. Emile May rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Oliver Rahn manages to gather it.
15.09
Duncan Mason decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adil Elkhatabi! That brings them level!
18.31
Alistair Granville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Carl Lawton controls it well on his chest. Carl Lawton shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Oliver Rahn smothers it!
20.40
Fabian Van Beukering makes a strong solo run forward. Fabian Van Beukering makes an attacking run forward. Fabian Van Beukering controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Phil Collymore.
21.08
Corner kick to Sunderland. Jonathan Gamberini plays it to the near post. Arthur Eadie gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
26.58
Martin Cabrera passes the ball forward to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi tries a spectacular long range effort. Phil Collymore gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
32.23
Martin Cabrera surges forward with the ball. Martin Cabrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi passes the ball forward but Bernardo Bermudez is offside!
33.44
Miguel Almeida threads the ball through to George Human. George Human knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton makes a convincing header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.58
Arthur Eadie makes a simple pass to Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke flicks a high pass forward. George Human controls it well on his chest. George Human finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Oliver Rahn manages to gather it comfortably.
39.37
Fabian Van Beukering barges into Carl Lawton. Fabian Van Beukering is shown the yellow card! Carl Lawton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.27
Mohammed De Cler flicks a high ball forward to Maksym Yevstratenko who takes it down. Maksym Yevstratenko makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Luis Kiko. Luis Kiko muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Phil Collymore is on top of it.
45.00
Bruno Mendes barges into Carl Lawton. The referee calls over Bruno Mendes and shows him a yellow card! Carl Lawton runs off the knock.
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. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sunderland kick off and get the second half underway!
48.49
Edward Oakes brings the ball forward. Edward Oakes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton whips in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Oliver Rahn easily picks it out of the air!
49.49
With vision, Edward Oakes laces a through ball forward to Dion Laver. Dion Laver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
51.54
Bruno Mendes takes it forward alone. Bruno Mendes hits a low pass to Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez knocks in a cross ball towards Maksym Yevstratenko. Maksym Yevstratenko outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Phil Collymore picks it out of the air!
53.16
Emile May hits a low pass to Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton finds some space and shoots from distance but Oliver Rahn reads it well. He makes it look easy!
59.16
Edward Oakes hits a low pass to Emile May. Emile May chips the ball to his team mate, George Human. George Human knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Lawton. Carl Lawton flicks the ball with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Newcastle United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
60.01
Newcastle United have made a substitution with Alan Davies replacing Alistair Granville .
63.59
Luis Kiko makes a simple pass to Maksym Yevstratenko. Maksym Yevstratenko flicks a high ball forward to Bernardo Bermudez who takes it down. Bernardo Bermudez skips past Alexander Clarke! Bernardo Bermudez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Phil Collymore!
65.24
Mohammed De Cler runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mohammed De Cler advances inside the box! Mohammed De Cler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Phil Collymore has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.02
Duncan Mason catches Dion Laver on the ankles. Duncan Mason is shown the yellow card! Dion Laver stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.42
Newcastle United have made 2 substitutions with Hamilton Parra replacing Seth Lawton and Mike Rowett replacing Alexander Clarke .
78.45
Fabian Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Bermudez controls it well on his chest. Bernardo Bermudez runs straight at the defence! Bernardo Bermudez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Phil Collymore manages to gather it easily.
79.14
Bruno Mendes threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez threads a neat ball through to Luis Kiko. Luis Kiko comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Wonderful reactions from Phil Collymore keeps it out!
81.18
Fabian Van Beukering chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Mendes. Bruno Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez threads the ball through to Maksym Yevstratenko but he's offside!
83.24
Mohammed De Cler hits a low pass to Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Phil Collymore. Excellent save.
84.49
George Human flicks a high ball forward to Carl Lawton who takes it down. Carl Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards George Human. George Human makes a convincing header. Oliver Rahn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Carl Lawton clumsily knocks into Fabian Van Beukering. The referee calls over Carl Lawton and shows him a yellow card! Fabian Van Beukering stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sunderland

Newcastle United
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
12
7
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.5%
50.5%
Play Area
24.2%
41.1%
34.7%

Scorers
Adil Elkhatabi 15
Mohammed De Cler 65
Alexander Clarke 4
George Human 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Phil Collymore of Newcastle United

Match Ratings
1.Oliver Rahn (GK)
7
2.Martin Cabrera (DEF)
6
3.Bruno Mendes (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Fabian Van Beukering (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Jonathan Gamberini (MID)
6
6.Luis Kiko (MID)
7
7.Mohammed De Cler (MID)goal scored
9
8.Duncan Mason (MID)yellow card
6
9.Adil Elkhatabi (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Bernardo Bermudez (ATT)
7
11.Maksym Yevstratenko (ATT)
6
 
12.Philippe Benyachou (ATT)
0
13.Christian Lindemann (DEF)
0
14.Scott McGrory (ATT)
0

1.Phil Collymore (GK)
9
2.Edward Oakes (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Arthur Eadie (DEF)
7
4.Alistair Granville (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Almeida (MID)
7
6.Dion Laver (MID)
6
7.Emile May (MID)
7
8.Alexander Clarke (MID)goal scored
8
9.Carl Lawton (ATT)yellow card
7
10.George Human (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Seth Lawton (ATT)
6
 
12.Hamilton Parra (GK)
6
13.Alan Davies (MID)
6
14.Mike Rowett (DEF)
6