Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 17,115 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the match underway!
3.43
0-1Brian Todd kicks a strong pass forward to Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez plays a perfect one-two with Robert Wright-Phillips and rushes in on goal... Salvador Gomez rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.36
0-1Teddy Lawrence lofts the ball long. Oleg Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.41
Trevor McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
15.13
0-1Tottenham Hotspur are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
21.24
0-1Jalo Hyypia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Craig Dyer easily smothers it!
27.20
0-1Albrecht Polheim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gustavo Dejesus who gathers it comfortably.
28.42
Albrecht Polheim chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.02
Jody Mike takes it forward alone. Jody Mike passes the ball forward to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Gustavo Dejesus!
42.04
Brian Todd knocks the ball forward to Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips goes all the way! Robert Wright-Phillips shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Craig Dyer!
45.00
Trevor McManaman advances with the ball. Trevor McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Sunderland kicking off!
49.02
Trevor McManaman makes a simple pass to Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni goes all the way! Tiziano Santoni shoots from just inside the box. Tiziano Santoni scores for Sunderland!!
54.15
1-1Trevor McManaman catches Jalo Hyypia on the ankles. Trevor McManaman is warned by the referee! Jalo Hyypia stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.05
Teddy Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Veloso. Joao Veloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Gustavo Dejesus!
59.54
Joao Veloso knocks the ball forward to Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.28
Richard Johansson advances with the ball. Richard Johansson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez shoots from 25 yards. Craig Dyer easily smothers it.
63.32
Craig Mccall makes a probing pass to Scott Platt. Scott Platt makes a simple pass to Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.03
Albrecht Polheim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gustavo Dejesus easily smothers it.
67.48
Craig Mccall passes the ball forward to Néstor Delacruz. Néstor Delacruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
73.19
Brian Todd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez goes all the way! Salvador Gomez shoots from just inside the box. Craig Dyer easily smothers it.
79.10
Brian Todd kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips goes all the way! Robert Wright-Phillips makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Craig Dyer manages to gather it comfortably.
81.55
Trevor McManaman advances with the ball. Trevor McManaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.30
Joao Veloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes goes all the way! Nigel Hughes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gustavo Dejesus easily smothers it!
87.22
Craig Mccall knocks the ball forward to Néstor Delacruz. Néstor Delacruz makes a probing pass to Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mario Gatt.
90.00
Teddy Lawrence catches Scott Platt on the ankles. Teddy Lawrence is warned by the referee! Scott Platt runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
28.4%
45.7%
25.9%
Scorers