Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 9,080 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sunderland kick off and get the match underway!
2.40
0-0Luke Hapgood passes the ball forward to Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden shoots from long range but it flies wide!
3.18
0-0Nwankwo Unsworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Hapgood. Luke Hapgood passes the ball forward to Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ga‘l Heaumet who gathers it comfortably.
8.44
0-0Bruno Reis makes a simple pass to Youta Ishigawa. Youta Ishigawa decides to run forward with the ball. Youta Ishigawa goes all the way! Youta Ishigawa rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jon Dahl Beck easily smothers it!
9.15
Fernando Bento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Barrett. Sol Barrett makes a probing pass to John Mason. John Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Perry.
14.25
0-0Gavin Hunt comes in with a late challenge on Patrick Perry. Gavin Hunt is warned by the referee! Patrick Perry stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.19
0-0Newcastle United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sunderland's defence.
21.50
0-1Luke Hapgood kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Fletcher. Mike Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.54
Sol Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rolf Wolf. Rolf Wolf knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Hunt. Gavin Hunt flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
38.48
Mohamed Bencherif makes a probing pass to Rolf Wolf. Rolf Wolf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Hunt. Gavin Hunt takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.57
Youta Ishigawa chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hunt. Gavin Hunt lofts in a cross ball towards John Mason. John Mason flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Jon Dahl Beck had no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Newcastle United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.03
Yann Uhlmann knocks the ball forward to Rolf Wolf. Rolf Wolf sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jon Dahl Beck easily smothers it.
48.39
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
49.31
Albert Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youta Ishigawa. Youta Ishigawa makes a probing pass to Gavin Hunt. Gavin Hunt whips in a cross ball towards John Mason. John Mason directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Jon Dahl Beck manages to keep it out.
57.47
Sol Barrett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Mason. John Mason goes all the way! John Mason shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.47
Bruno Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Barrett. Sol Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, John Mason. John Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Rolf Wolf. Rolf Wolf is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.27
Daniel McManaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Hapgood. Luke Hapgood kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.46
Sol Barrett makes a simple pass to Gavin Hunt. Gavin Hunt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.44
Mohamed Bencherif passes the ball forward to Rolf Wolf. Rolf Wolf finds some space and shoots from distance but Jon Dahl Beck is on top of it.
75.03
Albert Lopez threads the ball through to Youta Ishigawa. Youta Ishigawa passes the ball forward to Gavin Hunt. Gavin Hunt goes all the way! Gavin Hunt shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jon Dahl Beck!
81.33
Leon Joachim knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden goes all the way! Kieron Marsden cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.58
Yann Uhlmann surges forward with the ball. Yann Uhlmann lofts in a cross ball towards Rolf Wolf. Rolf Wolf flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Youta Ishigawa kicks a strong pass forward to Rolf Wolf. Rolf Wolf shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
20.3%
45.9%
33.8%
Scorers
| John Mason 43, 57 Rolf Wolf 84 | Mike Fletcher 21 Kieron Marsden 63 |