Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 8,646 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sunderland and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Sunderland and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United kick off!
2.57
0-0Graham Watson makes a simple pass to Adil Ramzi. Adil Ramzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maximilian Gollowitsch.
8.11
0-0Brendan Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Joseph. Syd Joseph lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.12
Adam Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Terry. Joe Terry shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.02
Maximilian Gollowitsch decides to run forward with the ball. Maximilian Gollowitsch knocks the ball forward to Ben Potts. Ben Potts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
12.49
Adam Shearer makes a probing pass to Joe Terry. Joe Terry kicks a strong pass forward to Adil Ramzi. Adil Ramzi shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
14.37
0-0Ruben Varela advances with the ball. Ruben Varela sees a break and surges forward. Ruben Varela shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ga‘l Heaumet.
26.18
Adam Shearer threads the ball through to Alan Brand. Alan Brand tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Ga‘l Heaumet easily smothers it!
27.35
0-0Dave Meeuwis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero threads the ball through to Ben Potts but he's offside!
33.45
0-0Sheffield United are easily keeping Sunderland at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
42.41
44.52
Ralph Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Meeuwis. Dave Meeuwis knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Joseph. Syd Joseph makes a probing pass to Felipe Montero but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sunderland kick off!
47.03
Dave Meeuwis kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Potts. Ben Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Max Clegg who gathers it comfortably.
48.35
Adam Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adil Ramzi. Adil Ramzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pontus Hamrin.
51.46
Adam Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Terry. Joe Terry plays a perfect one-two with Alan Brand and rushes in on goal... Joe Terry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Ga‘l Heaumet manages to keep it out.
53.42
Dave Meeuwis makes a probing pass to Syd Joseph. Syd Joseph whips in a cross ball towards Ben Potts. Ben Potts flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.40
Francis Shields hoofs the ball up the pitch. Joe Terry knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Brand. Alan Brand makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Ga‘l Heaumet manages to gather it comfortably.
67.13
Graham Watson passes the ball forward to Joe Terry. Joe Terry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ga‘l Heaumet who gathers it comfortably.
69.56
Dave Meeuwis takes it forward alone. Dave Meeuwis goes all the way! Dave Meeuwis takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.55
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
75.58
Darren Hamilton makes a probing pass to Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero knocks in a cross ball towards Ben Potts. Ben Potts powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.23
Trevor Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Adil Ramzi. Adil Ramzi knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Brand. Alan Brand is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
79.32
Ruben Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Shearer. Adam Shearer threads the ball through to Joe Terry. Joe Terry passes the ball forward to Alan Brand. Alan Brand shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.25
Rui Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Watson. Graham Watson sees a break and surges forward. Graham Watson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
The man of the match was awarded to Ruben Varela of Sheffield United
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
32.4%
44.6%
23%