Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 14,777 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Boateng.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Boateng.
0.00
0-0Leicester City kick off!
2.53
0-0Luuk Kool controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
6.01
Jermaine Unsworth surges forward with the ball. Jermaine Unsworth shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
10.50
1-0Kevin Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Max Walker. Max Walker whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! William Wright had no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
14.58
1-0Rodrigo Rego threads the ball through to Syd Carter. These players appear to think like one. Syd Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by William Wright. Excellent save.
16.28
1-0Billy Bridge clumsily knocks into Danny Hurst. The referee calls over Billy Bridge and warns him to calm down! Danny Hurst gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.04
Matthew Howells kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jorge Oliveira is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.27
Tonino Piazza passes the ball forward to Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Jorge Oliveira. Excellent save.
32.50
Billy Bridge plays the ball forward to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool threads a neat ball through to Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
36.23
1-1Syd Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Max Walker. Max Walker makes a probing pass to Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.27
1-1Billy Bridge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Carter. Syd Carter sees Jermaine Unsworth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jermaine Unsworth whips in a cross ball towards Vladimir Bilic. Billy Britton barges into Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
39.22
Rodrigo Rego makes a probing pass to Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Britton.
44.01
1-1Kevin Ehiogu comes in with a late challenge on Billy Britton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Britton 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 to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. The Leicester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sunderland kick off!
48.01
Luuk Kool catches Matthew Howells on the ankles. The referee calls over Luuk Kool and shows him a yellow card! Matthew Howells stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.34
Emile Ball sees a break and surges forward. Emile Ball threads a neat ball through to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
60.04
1-1Leicester City have made a substitution with Carl Best replacing Warren Dodd .
65.05
Syd Carter flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Ehiogu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Ehiogu knocks the ball forward to Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
69.44
Peter Bishop threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Unsworth. Jermaine Unsworth knocks in a cross ball towards Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.50
Aaron van der Meer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.04
Syd Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop takes it forward alone. Peter Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but William Wright is on top of it.
77.34
Syd Carter advances with the ball. Syd Carter sees space and advances. Syd Carter whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Unsworth. Jermaine Unsworth makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
78.45
2-2Billy Britton comes in with a very late challenge on Luuk Kool. Billy Britton is shown the red card!! Luuk Kool runs off the knock.
81.03
2-2Peter Bishop darts forward. Peter Bishop plays a one-two with Matias Vitor Santiago and advances towards the goal... Evan Videira catches Peter Bishop on the ankles. Peter Bishop appeals for a penalty! Given!!
81.03
2-2The referee points to the spot..
82.11
Jermaine Unsworth takes a slow run up. The ball slams so fast into the bottom right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
83.10
Billy Bridge changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Billy Bridge knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.55
Kevin Ehiogu chips the ball to his team mate, Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool whips in a cross ball towards Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
89.21
Aaron van der Meer knocks the ball forward to Carl Best. Carl Best flicks a high pass forward. Danny Hurst collects the pass. Danny Hurst knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Oliveira who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
68.7%
31.3%
Play Area
25.3%
41%
33.7%
Scorers
| Kevin Ehiogu 10, 83 Matias Vitor Santiago 69 Jermaine Unsworth 82 (p) | Matthew Howells 20, 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Ehiogu of Sunderland |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jorge Oliveira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Billy Bridge (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Rodrigo Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Syd Carter (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Max Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Ehiogu (MID) |   | 8 |
| 7. | Luuk Kool (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Jermaine Unsworth (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Vladimir Bilic (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matias Vitor Santiago (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Peter Bishop (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Bernard Olembé (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ben Bishop (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Baldur Ásgeirsson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | William Wright (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Emile Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Britton (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 4. | Evan Videira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Impey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tonino Piazza (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matthew Howells (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Danny Hurst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ismael Sükür (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Warren Dodd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Aaron van der Meer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aleksi Hyypia (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Malcolm Vassell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Best (ATT) | 6 | |