Match Report


SunderlandSunderland     Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers
Derek RobsonDerek Robson Dimitri Bocharov Dimitri Bocharov
Jose BarbosaJ. Barbosa77
G
captain1
G
83Ralph BrittonR. Britton
Cameron PerezC. Perez75
D
2
D
77Trevor DraperT. Draper
Syd CarterS. Carter75
D
3
D
74Eduardo ButraguenoE. Butragueno
Florian GimplF. Gimpl72
D
4
D
75Steven PowerS. Power
Hiraku SatoH. Sato82
M
5
D
75Ian ChristieI. Christie
Luuk KoolL. Kool81
M
6
M
85Peter McManamanP. McManaman
Kevin EhioguK. Ehiogu88
M
7
M
93Francis MarsdenF. Marsden
Paolo WetherallP. Wetherall80
M
8
M
88Robert EustaceR. Eustace
Baldur ÁsgeirssonB. Ásgeirsson75
A
9
A
84Max PetersM. Peters
Matias Vitor SantiagoM. Vitor Santiago84
A
10captain
A
80Marcos TrevinoM. Trevino
Peter BishopP. Bishop85
A
11
A
81Paulo GomesP. Gomes
 
Sergio BanuelosS. Banuelos74
A
12
M
84Jamie SalmonJ. Salmon
Martin BeattieM. Beattie78
A
13
A
78Tommy DeaneT. Deane
Terry WiseT. Wise70
A
14
D
74Pierre-Yves KeitaP. Keita

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at National Stadium where Sunderland play Blackburn Rovers in this Super Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 35,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Harry Hitchcock.


0.00
Sunderland get the match underway!
3.31
Francis Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Peters. Max Peters lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jose Barbosa with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
9.35
Francis Marsden barges into Syd Carter. Francis Marsden is warned by the referee! Syd Carter stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.47
Syd Carter threads a neat ball through to Paolo Wetherall. Paolo Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool makes a deft header. It's there!! Ralph Britton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.56
Steven Power flicks a high pass forward. Peter McManaman collects the pass. Peter McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Gimpl.
21.48
Paulo Gomes comes in with a late challenge on Cameron Perez. The referee brings Paulo Gomes to one side and gives him a warning! Cameron Perez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.50
Syd Carter makes a strong solo run forward. Syd Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.02
Steven Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Gomes collects the pass. Paulo Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Max Peters. Max Peters directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Max Peters!
33.52
Florian Gimpl knocks the ball to his team mate, Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Ralph Britton. Excellent save.
34.16
Matias Vitor Santiago comes in with a late challenge on Ian Christie. The referee warns Matias Vitor Santiago to calm down! Ian Christie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.26
Florian Gimpl comes in with a late challenge on Peter McManaman. The referee warns Florian Gimpl to calm down! Peter McManaman stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.16
Syd Carter flicks a high ball forward to Hiraku Sato who takes it down. Hiraku Sato knocks the ball to his team mate, Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago whips in a cross ball towards Peter Bishop. Peter Bishop connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
39.42
Kevin Ehiogu takes it forward alone. Kevin Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
42.09
Cameron Perez flicks a high pass forward to Baldur Ásgeirsson who brings the ball under control. Baldur Ásgeirsson hits a low pass to Peter Bishop. Eduardo Butragueno barges into Peter Bishop. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. The Blackburn Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
47.02
Francis Marsden threads a neat ball through to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
48.03
Francis Marsden runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Francis Marsden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Syd Carter.
49.55
Eduardo Butragueno sees Marcos Trevino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcos Trevino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.46
Hiraku Sato darts forward. Hiraku Sato knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Christie.
57.53
Francis Marsden flicks a high pass forward to Peter McManaman who brings the ball under control. Peter McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Max Peters. Max Peters makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.14
Peter McManaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Peters. Max Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.03
Ian Christie takes it forward alone. Without breaking stride, Ian Christie plays the ball forward to Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.33
Steven Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden sees Paulo Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Max Peters. Max Peters gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Jose Barbosa!
66.37
Ian Christie knocks the ball forward to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace knocks the ball forward to Marcos Trevino. Marcos Trevino lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
71.02
Steven Power flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Trevino who takes it down. Marcos Trevino sees Paulo Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Jose Barbosa. Excellent save.
72.49
Syd Carter flicks a high pass forward to Matias Vitor Santiago who brings the ball neatly under control. Matias Vitor Santiago knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Baldur Ásgeirsson is offside!
75.32
Cameron Perez kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Britton who gathers it comfortably.
78.46
Peter McManaman sees Marcos Trevino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcos Trevino shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
79.02
Syd Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool threads a neat ball through to Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.56
Marcos Trevino sees Paulo Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Gimpl.
89.31
Francis Marsden makes a probing pass to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Trevino but he's offside!
90.00
Robert Eustace laces a weighted ball forward to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cameron Perez.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Sunderland

Blackburn Rovers
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
27.6%
44.7%
27.6%

Scorers
Luuk Kool 14
Paulo Gomes 3
Max Peters 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Gomes of Blackburn Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Jose Barbosa (GK)
7
2.Cameron Perez (DEF)
6
3.Syd Carter (DEF)
7
4.Florian Gimpl (DEF)
6
5.Hiraku Sato (MID)
6
6.Luuk Kool (MID)goal scored
8
7.Kevin Ehiogu (MID)
7
8.Paolo Wetherall (MID)
6
9.Baldur Ásgeirsson (ATT)
6
10.Matias Vitor Santiago (ATT)
6
11.Peter Bishop (ATT)
6
 
12.Sergio Banuelos (ATT)
0
13.Martin Beattie (ATT)
0
14.Terry Wise (ATT)
0

1.Ralph Britton (GK)
6
2.Trevor Draper (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Butragueno (DEF)
6
4.Steven Power (DEF)
7
5.Ian Christie (DEF)
6
6.Peter McManaman (MID)
6
7.Francis Marsden (MID)
7
8.Robert Eustace (MID)
7
9.Max Peters (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Marcos Trevino (ATT)
6
11.Paulo Gomes (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jamie Salmon (MID)
0
13.Tommy Deane (ATT)
0
14.Pierre-Yves Keita (DEF)
0