Match Report
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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 Bradford City. A crowd of 9,880 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Sunderland start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.06
1-0Dion Robson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni makes a simple pass to Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Billy Laver has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.42
1-0Niccolo Monk flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Gardner. Teddy Gardner shoots from long range but it flies wide!
12.17
1-0Craig Souness advances with the ball. Craig Souness makes a probing pass to Tiziano Santoni but he's offside!
20.55
Trevor McManaman advances with the ball. Trevor McManaman shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.47
Niccolo Monk sees space and advances. Niccolo Monk knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Gardner. Teddy Gardner powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
26.42
Teddy Lawrence makes a probing pass to Trevor McManaman. Trevor McManaman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Billy Laver had no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
30.54
3-0Mario Gatt threads the ball through to Morris Crooks. Morris Crooks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni whips in a cross ball towards Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Billy Laver manages to keep it out.
32.55
3-0Rodrigo Vieira makes a simple pass to Dion Robson. Dion Robson surges forward with the ball. Dion Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.44
3-0Sunderland are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bradford City's defence.
40.51
Brian Kirkland makes a simple pass to Wout van der Linden. Wout van der Linden chips the ball to his team mate, Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paulo Ramos.
45.00
Paulo Ramos passes the ball forward to Trevor McManaman. Trevor McManaman takes it forward alone. Trevor McManaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Santoni but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Bradford City kicking off!
49.32
3-0Teddy Gardner catches Mario Gatt on the ankles. Teddy Gardner is shown the yellow card! Mario Gatt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.32
Glynn Finney knocks the ball forward to Alfred Stone. Alfred Stone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.09
Trevor McManaman chips the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni shoots from distance but it is miles over!
57.05
Glynn Finney chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Stone. Alfred Stone threads the ball through to Teddy Gardner. Teddy Gardner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
63.29
Dion Robson threads the ball through to Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni makes a probing pass to Oleg Dixon but he's offside!
65.15
Morris Crooks passes the ball forward to Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.52
Mario Gatt advances with the ball. Mario Gatt threads the ball through to Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon plays a perfect one-two with Tiziano Santoni and rushes in on goal... Oleg Dixon shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.04
Morris Crooks advances with the ball. Morris Crooks shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Billy Laver manages to gather it comfortably.
79.14
Morris Crooks sees space and advances. Morris Crooks shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Morris Crooks!
85.13
Mario Gatt kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor McManaman. Trevor McManaman knocks the ball forward to Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Billy Laver has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.09
Niccolo Monk makes a simple pass to Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Craig Dyer.
90.00
5-0Glynn Finney barges into Trevor McManaman. The referee calls over Glynn Finney and shows him a yellow card! Trevor McManaman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.2%
27.8%
Play Area
29.1%
44.3%
26.6%
Scorers
| Oleg Dixon 2, 26 Trevor McManaman 21 Morris Crooks 79 Tiziano Santoni 85 |