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 Liverpool. A crowd of 8,822 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sunderland and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Sunderland and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Liverpool kick off!
2.24
0-0Noel Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arthur Etherington who gathers it comfortably.
4.01
Jacob Potts brings the ball forward. Jacob Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.55
0-0Jacob Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort shoots from distance but somehow David Hulme manages to keep it out.
15.22
0-0Ben Lua-Lua hacks Alberto Cort from behind! The referee calls over Ben Lua-Lua and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Cort carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.35
0-1Gabriel Fuentes makes a probing pass to Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza powers a header at goal. Ronnie Vernazza scores for Liverpool!!
30.09
Paul Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort plays a perfect one-two with Colin Morrison and rushes in on goal... Alberto Cort takes a shot at goal. It's there!! David Hulme has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.07
Noel Bramble flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.12
1-1Joost Van Der Leegte threads the ball through to Noel Bramble. Noel Bramble takes it forward alone. Noel Bramble passes the ball forward but Liam Carlton is offside!
36.55
1-1Robert Barton makes a probing pass to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.03
Neil Sturridge surges forward with the ball. Neil Sturridge whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
44.17
Adam Lumsdon makes a probing pass to Jacob Potts. Jacob Potts chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Jess.
45.00
Noel Bramble knocks the ball forward to Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Sunderland kicking off!
47.29
Niccolo Jess threads the ball through to Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Arthur Etherington manages to gather it comfortably.
49.55
Gabriel Fuentes makes a probing pass to Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza goes all the way! Ronnie Vernazza cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
51.42
Martin Clemence chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Smithe. Paul Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Hulme who gathers it comfortably.
53.46
Gabriel Fuentes sees a break and surges forward. Gabriel Fuentes plays a perfect one-two with Liam Carlton and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Fuentes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Arthur Etherington.
57.47
Neil Sturridge brings the ball forward. Neil Sturridge kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Carlton but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.33
Neil Sturridge makes a probing pass to Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Carlton but the referee indicates it's offside!
61.51
Robert Barton knocks the ball forward to Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.18
Gabriel Fuentes makes a simple pass to Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Vernazza but the linesman indicates offside!
69.50
Joost Van Der Leegte takes it forward alone. Joost Van Der Leegte makes a probing pass to Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Vernazza. Ronnie Vernazza powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.04
Jacob Potts makes a simple pass to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.56
1-2Gabriel Fuentes hacks Jacob Potts from behind! Gabriel Fuentes is given a warning by the referee! Jacob Potts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.09
Paul Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
83.24
Joost Van Der Leegte makes a simple pass to Neil Sturridge. Neil Sturridge makes a probing pass to Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
Joost Van Der Leegte controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Bramble. Noel Bramble threads the ball through to Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes knocks the ball forward to Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Arthur Etherington easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36%
64%
Play Area
27.9%
47.7%
24.4%
Scorers
| Alberto Cort 30 | Ronnie Vernazza 18, 45 |