Match Report
| Sunderland | Sunderland |  |  | Millwall | Millwall | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Liam Rollings | Liam Rollings | ||||||||||||||||||
| Arthur Etherington | A. Etherington |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 | | Dave Andrews | D. Andrews | |||||||||
| Francesco G. Eranio | F. Eranio |  | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Wes Goodwin | W. Goodwin | |||||||||
| Martin Clemence | M. Clemence | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 | | Gian Matteo Giacobbo | G. Giacobbo | |||||||||
| Martin Cort | M. Cort | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Simon Armstrong | S. Armstrong | |||||||||
| Adam Lumsdon | A. Lumsdon | | 48 | D | | 5 | | M | 54 | | Ruel Mustoe | R. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Robert Barton | R. Barton | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Ralph Davies | R. Davies | |||||||||
| Paul Smithe | P. Smithe | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Stuart Neville | S. Neville | |||||||||
| Jacob Potts | J. Potts | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 |  | Nikos Victoria | N. Victoria | |||||||||
| Colin Morrison | C. Morrison |  | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Graziano Brocchi | G. Brocchi | |||||||||
| Alberto Cort | A. Cort | | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Simon Smith | S. Smith | |||||||||
| Paolo Torrisi | P. Torrisi | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Norman King | N. King | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Millwall. A crowd of 9,775 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Sunderland kick off!
2.22
0-0Paul Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.22
0-1Gian Matteo Giacobbo chips the ball to his team mate, Nikos Victoria. Nikos Victoria makes a simple pass to Norman King. Norman King whips in a cross ball towards Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Graziano Brocchi!
10.28
Jacob Potts makes a probing pass to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
12.17
0-1Jacob Potts sees a break and surges forward. Jacob Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dave Andrews who gathers it comfortably.
15.03
Jacob Potts decides to run forward with the ball. Jacob Potts tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.38
Nikos Victoria kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Smith. Simon Smith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francesco G. Eranio.
21.58
Nikos Victoria flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman King. Norman King whips in a cross ball towards Simon Smith. Simon Smith flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.50
Paul Smithe threads the ball through to Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wes Goodwin.
24.20
Ruel Mustoe threads the ball through to Norman King. Norman King finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Arthur Etherington has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.47
0-2Robert Barton threads the ball through to Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Dave Andrews.
32.25
Paul Smithe makes a probing pass to Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Dave Andrews!
42.53
Simon Armstrong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Mustoe. Ruel Mustoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Smith. Simon Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Norman King. Norman King is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Millwall kick off!
47.00
Nikos Victoria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Smith. Simon Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Arthur Etherington.
51.13
0-3Gian Matteo Giacobbo hacks Alberto Cort from behind! Gian Matteo Giacobbo is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Cort gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.04
Stuart Neville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Smith. Simon Smith whips in a cross ball towards Norman King. Norman King heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.59
Gian Matteo Giacobbo brings the ball forward. Gian Matteo Giacobbo takes it forward alone. Gian Matteo Giacobbo knocks in a cross ball towards Norman King. Norman King directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.10
0-3Ralph Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi passes the ball forward but Norman King is offside!
61.29
Robert Barton passes the ball forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
65.53
Wes Goodwin knocks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies makes a simple pass to Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi goes all the way! Graziano Brocchi tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.04
Jacob Potts makes a beautiful solo run. Jacob Potts passes the ball forward but Alberto Cort is offside!
67.21
Paul Smithe makes a probing pass to Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.09
Simon Armstrong passes the ball forward to Stuart Neville. Stuart Neville surges forward with the ball. Stuart Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Smith. Simon Smith is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simon Smith!
75.03
Gian Matteo Giacobbo passes the ball forward to Stuart Neville. Stuart Neville brings the ball forward. Stuart Neville goes all the way! Stuart Neville tries a spectacular strike. Arthur Etherington is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.14
0-5Norman King comes in with a late challenge on Martin Clemence. The referee calls over Norman King and warns him to calm down! Martin Clemence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.43
Graziano Brocchi hacks Martin Clemence from behind! The referee calls over Graziano Brocchi and shows him a yellow card! Martin Clemence grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.21
Gian Matteo Giacobbo knocks the ball forward to Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies makes a probing pass to Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Arthur Etherington!
90.00
Graziano Brocchi comes in with a late challenge on Martin Cort. Graziano Brocchi is given a warning by the referee! Martin Cort stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
25.4%
45.1%
29.6%
Scorers
| Graziano Brocchi 4 Norman King 24, 43 Simon Smith 69 Stuart Neville 75 |