Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 19,343 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Arsenal get the match underway!
2.21
0-0Guy Josédasilva passes the ball forward to Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.25
0-0Nigel Peckham clumsily knocks into Rodrigo Vieira. Nigel Peckham is given a warning by the referee! Rodrigo Vieira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.42
Richard Glass makes a simple pass to Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
15.29
0-0Benoit Ficini threads the ball through to Fabrizio Matzuzzi. Fabrizio Matzuzzi threads the ball through to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Rainer Metzler easily smothers it!
22.37
Jonathan Whelan threads the ball through to Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Rio Potts.
24.16
0-1Eddie Walker sees space and advances. Eddie Walker makes a simple pass to Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Rainer Metzler had no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
28.46
0-1Rodrigo Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan knocks the ball forward to Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rio Potts who gathers it comfortably.
32.55
Francis Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Rainer Metzler!
34.12
Jonathan Whelan decides to run forward with the ball. Jonathan Whelan shoots from outside the area but Rio Potts is on top of it.
38.48
Rodrigo Vieira passes the ball forward to Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rio Potts who gathers it comfortably.
40.36
Jonathan Robson surges forward with the ball. Jonathan Robson passes the ball forward to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham goes all the way! Nigel Peckham takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
42.38
Jakob Prantl makes a probing pass to Fabrizio Matzuzzi. Fabrizio Matzuzzi brings the ball forward. Fabrizio Matzuzzi goes all the way! Fabrizio Matzuzzi tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Rainer Metzler easily smothers it!
44.13
Rodrigo Vieira makes a simple pass to Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan knocks the ball forward to Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Rio Potts manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sunderland kick off!
54.39
0-1Sunderland are easily keeping Arsenal at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
63.16
Richard Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.20
Teddy Lawrence threads the ball through to Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan sees space and advances. Jonathan Whelan knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.18
Teddy Lawrence makes a beautiful solo run. Teddy Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.04
Guy Josédasilva threads the ball through to Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen flicks the ball with his head. Rio Potts easily smothers it.
85.06
1-1Jonathan Robson clumsily knocks into Juan Marcos. The referee calls over Jonathan Robson and shows him a yellow card! Juan Marcos runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
27.1%
45.9%
27.1%
Scorers