Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 17,427 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Millwall and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Millwall and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
0.00
Millwall get the match underway!
2.33
With imagination, Syd Carter plays the ball forward to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool sees a break and surges forward. Luuk Kool shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.03
Dean Thatcher catches Rodrigo Rego on the ankles. The referee calls over Dean Thatcher and warns him to calm down! Rodrigo Rego runs off the knock.
4.04
Fredrik Scholes flicks a high pass forward to Eirik Soltvedt who brings the ball under control. Eirik Soltvedt flicks a high ball forward to Kenichi Kobayashi who takes it down. Kenichi Kobayashi knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.55
Billy Bridge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Kubilay Özalan manages to keep it out.
10.41
Eirik Soltvedt flicks a high ball forward to Kenichi Kobayashi who takes it down. Kenichi Kobayashi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Matthäus. Hauke Matthäus shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Malcolm Ripley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.37
Syd Carter takes it forward alone. Syd Carter flicks a high pass forward. Vladimir Bilic collects the pass. Vladimir Bilic lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop whips the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.52
Kevin Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.27
Peter Bishop flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Walker. Max Walker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.26
Rodrigo Rego barges into Dean Thatcher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Thatcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.29
Max Walker makes a simple pass to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago makes a probing pass to Luuk Kool but he's offside!
28.26
Rodrigo Rego flicks a high ball forward to Syd Carter who takes it down. Syd Carter flicks a high pass forward. Peter Bishop holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Max Walker. Max Walker powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
36.58
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sunderland kick off!
47.41
Oliver Dittrich flicks a high ball forward to Kenichi Kobayashi who takes it down. Kenichi Kobayashi whips in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.38
Hauke Matthäus barges into Kevin Ehiogu. The referee brings Hauke Matthäus to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Ehiogu gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.03
Dean Thatcher plays the ball forward to Fredrik Scholes. Fredrik Scholes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.24
Kevin Ehiogu makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.49
Millwall have made 3 substitutions with Matteo Materazzi replacing Oliver Dittrich, Mario Samson replacing Fredrik Scholes and Dennis Seaman replacing Kenichi Kobayashi .
61.57
Luuk Kool flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Ehiogu who brings the ball under control. Kevin Ehiogu advances inside the box! Some superb footwork from Kevin Ehiogu provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.19
Luuk Kool kicks a strong pass forward to Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic makes a great pass forward. Luuk Kool runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
65.02
Max Walker flicks a high pass forward. Peter Bishop holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Bishop skips past Dietmar Gleisenstein! Peter Bishop makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
69.06
Billy Bridge knocks the ball forward to Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu sees Max Walker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Max Walker knocks in a cross ball towards Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago makes a convincing header. Fantastic reaction save from Kubilay Özalan!
75.11
Dennis Seaman flicks a high ball forward to Andy Harley who takes it down. Andy Harley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Bridge.
83.09
Syd Carter makes a probing pass to Billy Bridge. Billy Bridge passes the ball forward to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool deftly passes the ball to Peter Bishop, releasing him through on goal. Peter Bishop tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
87.48
Dietmar Gleisenstein knocks the ball forward to Hauke Matthäus. Hauke Matthäus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Malcolm Ripley reads it well. Great save!
89.58
With imagination, Matteo Materazzi plays the ball forward to Mario Samson. Mario Samson lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.9%
67.1%
Play Area
25.7%
42.9%
31.4%
Scorers
Ronnie Gallagher 4 Hauke Matthäus 10 Andy Harley 47, 90 Fredrik Scholes 55 | Peter Bishop 65 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Harley of Millwall |
Match Ratings
1. | Kubilay Özalan (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Dietmar Gleisenstein (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Oliver Dittrich (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Eirik Soltvedt (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Fredrik Scholes (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
6. | Dean Thatcher (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Hauke Matthäus (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
8. | Quim Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Kenichi Kobayashi (ATT) | 8 | |
10. | Ronnie Gallagher (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Andy Harley (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Matteo Materazzi (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Mario Samson (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Dennis Seaman (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Malcolm Ripley (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Billy Bridge (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Rodrigo Rego (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
4. | Syd Carter (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Max Walker (MID) | 7 | |
6. | Kevin Ehiogu (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Luuk Kool (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Jermaine Unsworth (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Vladimir Bilic (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Matias Vitor Santiago (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Peter Bishop (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Alistair Formon (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Ben Bishop (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Baldur Ásgeirsson (ATT) | 0 |