Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 18,920 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
2.49
0-0Eoin Redknapp takes it forward alone. Eoin Redknapp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Vieira.
3.03
0-1Younès Bourakba threads the ball through to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.25
0-1Teddy Lawrence clumsily knocks into Duarte Blanco. Teddy Lawrence is given a warning by the referee! Duarte Blanco runs off the knock.
9.52
Eoin Redknapp passes the ball forward to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mario Gatt.
10.38
Eoin Redknapp advances with the ball. Eoin Redknapp lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco powers a header at goal. Craig Dyer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.47
0-2Camille Malm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Redknapp. Eoin Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
20.15
Younès Bourakba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.14
Duarte Blanco clumsily knocks into Teddy Lawrence. The referee calls over Duarte Blanco and warns him to calm down! Teddy Lawrence runs off the knock.
26.12
Albrecht Polheim kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni powers a header at goal. It's there!! Sven Helmer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.17
Mast H. Yekini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alex McGrory!
34.46
Craig Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sven Helmer who gathers it comfortably.
36.44
Mario Gatt decides to run forward with the ball. Mario Gatt threads the ball through to Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Sven Helmer easily smothers it!
44.19
Teddy Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Polheim. Albrecht Polheim knocks the ball forward to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Sunderland kick off the second half!
47.20
Eoin Redknapp makes a simple pass to Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Craig Dyer!
48.10
Mast H. Yekini knocks the ball forward to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Craig Dyer manages to keep it out.
49.41
Craig Souness makes a simple pass to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Sven Helmer.
51.49
Mario Gatt passes the ball forward to Albrecht Polheim. Albrecht Polheim threads the ball through to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes goes all the way! Nigel Hughes rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Sven Helmer manages to gather it comfortably.
53.40
Eoin Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Dyer who gathers it comfortably.
55.11
Nigel Hughes comes in with a late challenge on Mikael Stegar. Nigel Hughes is given a warning by the referee! Mikael Stegar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.05
2-4Mario Gatt passes the ball forward to Albrecht Polheim. Albrecht Polheim chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.55
Fouzi Abdellaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Redknapp. Eoin Redknapp sees a break and surges forward. Eoin Redknapp goes all the way! Eoin Redknapp tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Craig Dyer!
63.13
Mast H. Yekini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.00
Fouzi Abdellaoui knocks the ball forward to Younès Bourakba. Younès Bourakba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Craig Dyer easily smothers it.
73.12
Mast H. Yekini knocks the ball forward to Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.44
2-4Sunderland are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Manchester United's defence.
77.25
Camille Malm chips the ball to his team mate, Younès Bourakba. Younès Bourakba chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Blanco. Duarte Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Darren Bowyer. Darren Bowyer flicks the ball with his head but Craig Dyer is on top of it.
78.42
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
83.10
2-4Albrecht Polheim makes a probing pass to Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon threads the ball through to Tiziano Santoni but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.3%
65.7%
Play Area
34.3%
42.9%
22.9%
Scorers
| Tiziano Santoni 26, 44 | Darren Bowyer 3 Duarte Blanco 10 Alex McGrory 20, 30 |