Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 17,676 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sunderland and Swansea City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Sunderland and Swansea City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Sunderland get the match underway!
2.52
0-0Jo Bakke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
6.37
0-0Zbigniew Lato makes a simple pass to Ryota Tanaka. Ryota Tanaka makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Dyer who gathers it comfortably.
9.59
0-0Anthony Mustoe hacks Craig Souness from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Souness grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.12
0-0Ryota Tanaka decides to run forward with the ball. Ryota Tanaka shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.28
Ryota Tanaka threads the ball through to Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.23
0-0Steinar Solskjær makes a probing pass to Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa threads the ball through to Tommy Newby but he's offside!
21.54
0-0Albrecht Polheim catches Steinar Solskjær on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steinar Solskjær hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.56
Albrecht Polheim passes the ball forward to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Marco Aurelio who gathers it comfortably.
28.53
Rodrigo Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Polheim. Albrecht Polheim passes the ball forward to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ricardo Marco Aurelio!
30.43
Steinar Solskjær makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby goes all the way! Tommy Newby rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
32.23
Teddy Lawrence boots it upfield. Tiziano Santoni shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.26
0-1Neil Summerbee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ryota Tanaka. Ryota Tanaka flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby goes all the way! Tommy Newby shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.58
Joao Veloso makes a probing pass to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
39.11
Steinar Solskjær decides to run forward with the ball. Steinar Solskjær shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
40.12
0-1Tiziano Santoni hacks Neil Summerbee from behind! Tiziano Santoni is given a warning by the referee! Neil Summerbee hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.54
Anthony Mustoe passes the ball forward to Jo Bakke. Jo Bakke knocks the ball forward to Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa plays a perfect one-two with Tommy Newby and rushes in on goal... Emiliano Figueroa rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Craig Dyer had no chance!! Goal for Swansea City!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Swansea City get the second half underway!
54.56
Rodrigo Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Emiliano Figueroa. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Emiliano Figueroa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.50
Ryota Tanaka makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Gatt.
65.52
Jo Bakke knocks the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Craig Dyer.
67.14
Teddy Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Veloso. Joao Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
69.44
Rodrigo Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Veloso. Joao Veloso threads the ball through to Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
71.05
Oleg Dixon hacks Mike Cole from behind! Oleg Dixon is shown the yellow card! Mike Cole hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.27
Rodrigo Vieira makes a beautiful solo run. Rodrigo Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.51
Mike Cole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jo Bakke. Jo Bakke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.53
Albrecht Polheim hacks Steinar Solskjær from behind! The referee calls over Albrecht Polheim and warns him to calm down! Steinar Solskjær runs off the knock.
90.00
Jo Bakke threads the ball through to Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
30%
43.8%
26.2%
Scorers
| Oleg Dixon 73 | Tommy Newby 33 Emiliano Figueroa 43, 90 |