Match Report
| Sunderland | Sunderland |  |  | West Bromwich Albion | West Bromwich Albion | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Craig Dyer | C. Dyer |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Yurtcan Kayis | Y. Kayis | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Vieira | R. Vieira |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Jason Hurst | J. Hurst | |||||||||
| Teddy Lawrence | T. Lawrence | | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 |  | Clyde Wood | C. Wood | |||||||||
| Mario Gatt | M. Gatt | | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Alan Pearce | A. Pearce | |||||||||
| Joao Veloso | J. Veloso | | 60 | M | | 5 | | D | 56 | | Edward Nicholls | E. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Craig Souness | C. Souness |  | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 |  | Jose Luis Williams | J. Williams | |||||||||
| Trevor McManaman | T. McManaman | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 |  | Lourenço Costa | L. Costa | |||||||||
| Morris Crooks | M. Crooks | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 |  | Jon Brolin | J. Brolin | |||||||||
| Oleg Dixon | O. Dixon | | 81 | A | | 9 | | M | 59 |  | Alexander Kastendeuch | A. Kastendeuch | |||||||||
| Tiziano Santoni | T. Santoni |  | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 |  | Élie Zahui | É. Zahui | |||||||||
| Nigel Hughes | N. Hughes | | 66 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Lucas Gabriel Serginho | L. Serginho | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 9,212 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0West Bromwich Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
4.24
0-1Jose Luis Williams decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Luis Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Élie Zahui. Élie Zahui directs the ball goalwards with his head. Craig Dyer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.17
0-1Jose Luis Williams takes it forward alone. Jose Luis Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Élie Zahui. Élie Zahui powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
16.06
Trevor McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tiziano Santoni!
24.01
Craig Souness threads the ball through to Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Yurtcan Kayis has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.52
2-1Jon Brolin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucas Gabriel Serginho. Lucas Gabriel Serginho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Lawrence.
28.58
Clyde Wood knocks the ball to his team mate, Lourenço Costa. Lourenço Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Élie Zahui. Élie Zahui lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Gabriel Serginho. Lucas Gabriel Serginho heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.27
2-1Lucas Gabriel Serginho clumsily knocks into Teddy Lawrence. The referee calls over Lucas Gabriel Serginho and shows him a yellow card! Teddy Lawrence stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.42
2-1Craig Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Yurtcan Kayis manages to gather it comfortably.
38.13
Teddy Lawrence passes the ball forward to Morris Crooks. Morris Crooks knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon threads the ball through to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Yurtcan Kayis easily smothers it.
40.45
Rodrigo Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Souness. Craig Souness passes the ball forward to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
44.52
2-1Jason Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Brolin. Jon Brolin makes a simple pass to Élie Zahui. Élie Zahui threads the ball through to Lucas Gabriel Serginho but he's offside!
45.00
Jon Brolin knocks the ball to his team mate, Élie Zahui. Élie Zahui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Dyer who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Sunderland kick off!
48.50
Morris Crooks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.57
Craig Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Nicholls.
53.48
3-1West Bromwich Albion are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
54.40
Trevor McManaman brings the ball forward. Trevor McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Tiziano Santoni but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.17
Trevor McManaman advances with the ball. Trevor McManaman plays a perfect one-two with Tiziano Santoni and rushes in on goal... Trevor McManaman shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Yurtcan Kayis easily smothers it!
59.34
Craig Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon goes all the way! Oleg Dixon takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oleg Dixon!
66.57
Lourenço Costa knocks the ball forward to Élie Zahui. Élie Zahui finds some space and shoots from distance. Craig Dyer easily smothers it.
75.57
Alan Pearce catches Nigel Hughes on the ankles. The referee calls over Alan Pearce and shows him a yellow card! Nigel Hughes stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.40
4-1Craig Souness barges into Alexander Kastendeuch. Craig Souness is given a warning by the referee! Alexander Kastendeuch stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.10
Mario Gatt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor McManaman. Trevor McManaman knocks the ball forward to Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Hughes and rushes in on goal... Oleg Dixon takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Yurtcan Kayis easily smothers it!
87.41
Sunderland are easily keeping West Bromwich Albion at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
25.3%
43%
31.6%
Scorers
| Tiziano Santoni 16 Oleg Dixon 24, 48, 59 | Élie Zahui 4 |