Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 19,909 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.38
0-0Moustapha Boukhari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Høgh. Dennis Høgh flicks the ball with his head but somehow Craig Dyer manages to keep it out.
4.50
Quintero Vega brings the ball forward. Quintero Vega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Craig Dyer!
12.56
0-0Quintero Vega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.02
0-0Fouad Elkhatabi chips the ball to his team mate, Quintero Vega. Quintero Vega advances with the ball. Quintero Vega whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.07
Teddy Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Souness. Craig Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ricardo Galadames.
18.57
Mikkel Simonsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moustapha Boukhari. Moustapha Boukhari knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Høgh. Dennis Høgh directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
20.02
Quintero Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.57
Manuel Santos passes the ball forward to Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.24
Mario Gatt chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Veloso. Joao Veloso makes a simple pass to Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon finds some space and shoots from distance. Ricardo Galadames easily smothers it.
27.58
Manuel Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Vieira.
30.55
Craig Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni plays a perfect one-two with Oleg Dixon and rushes in on goal... Tiziano Santoni shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.19
Joao Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
34.27
Craig Souness surges forward with the ball. Craig Souness knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fouad Elkhatabi.
39.49
0-1Quintero Vega advances with the ball. Quintero Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Høgh. Dennis Høgh heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dennis Høgh!
42.54
Fouad Elkhatabi makes a probing pass to Andreas Gustafsson. Andreas Gustafsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Høgh. Dennis Høgh tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Rodrigo Vieira makes a probing pass to Albrecht Polheim. Albrecht Polheim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Sunderland start the second half!
47.26
1-1Manuel Santos knocks the ball forward to Dennis Høgh. Dennis Høgh knocks the ball forward to Matthew Appiah but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.34
Jody Mike controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Veloso. Joao Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.51
Teddy Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Souness. Craig Souness knocks the ball forward to Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni shoots from 25 yards. Ricardo Galadames easily smothers it.
67.28
Jonatan Matinpoika chips the ball to his team mate, Quintero Vega. Quintero Vega knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Serrano. Eugenio Serrano whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Appiah. Matthew Appiah connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
73.50
Joao Veloso makes a simple pass to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes finds some space and shoots from distance but Ricardo Galadames is on top of it.
81.54
1-1Mario Gatt barges into Matthew Appiah. Mario Gatt is given a warning by the referee! Matthew Appiah stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.04
Quintero Vega makes a simple pass to Dennis Høgh. Dennis Høgh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.27
Andreas Gustafsson surges forward with the ball. Andreas Gustafsson shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Craig Dyer manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.2%
59.8%
Play Area
31.7%
43.9%
24.4%
Scorers