Match Report
| Sunderland | Sunderland |  |  | Barnsley | Barnsley | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Arthur Etherington | A. Etherington |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 |  | Kevin Kurth | K. Kurth | |||||||||
| Francesco G. Eranio | F. Eranio |  | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Greg Barmby | G. Barmby | |||||||||
| Martin Clemence | M. Clemence | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 |  | Jos Scharrenburg | J. Scharrenburg | |||||||||
| Martin Cort | M. Cort | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 |  | Miguel Herrera | M. Herrera | |||||||||
| Adam Lumsdon | A. Lumsdon | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Albert Jimenez | A. Jimenez | |||||||||
| Robert Barton | R. Barton | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Ralph Luzhny | R. Luzhny | |||||||||
| Paul Smithe | P. Smithe | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Clive Sharpe | C. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Steve Galli | S. Galli | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Wes Gascoigne | W. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Colin Morrison | C. Morrison |  | 58 | A | | 9 | | M | 51 | | Kelvin Grondin | K. Grondin | |||||||||
| Alberto Cort | A. Cort | | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Ronnie Redknapp | R. Redknapp | |||||||||
| Paolo Torrisi | P. Torrisi | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Alan Owen | A. Owen | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 8,390 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Barnsley kick off the first half!
2.33
0-0Sunderland are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Barnsley's defence.
3.36
0-0Paul Smithe knocks the ball forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.52
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
12.47
0-0Martin Clemence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Smithe. Paul Smithe decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Smithe shoots from distance. Kevin Kurth easily smothers it.
20.52
Martin Cort kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Galli. Steve Galli takes it forward alone. Steve Galli shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
21.03
Francesco G. Eranio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Smithe. Paul Smithe makes a probing pass to Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort shoots from 25 yards but somehow Kevin Kurth manages to keep it out.
34.37
Kelvin Grondin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Redknapp. Ronnie Redknapp whips in a cross ball towards Alan Owen. Alan Owen directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.28
0-0Ralph Luzhny takes it forward alone. Ralph Luzhny knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Lumsdon.
42.03
Robert Barton sees space and advances. Robert Barton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Kevin Kurth easily smothers it.
45.00
0-0Jos Scharrenburg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Sharpe. Clive Sharpe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Owen. Alan Owen makes a probing pass to Ronnie Redknapp but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Sunderland kick off the second half!
48.36
1-0Francesco G. Eranio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Galli. Steve Galli makes a simple pass to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Morrison!
51.46
1-0Paul Smithe barges into Wes Gascoigne. The referee calls over Paul Smithe and warns him to calm down! Wes Gascoigne runs off the knock.
53.24
Barnsley are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sunderland's defence.
55.52
Sunderland are easily keeping Barnsley at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
57.20
Martin Clemence chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Barton. Robert Barton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi makes a probing pass to Alberto Cort but he's offside!
61.21
1-0Steve Galli comes in with a late challenge on Ralph Luzhny. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ralph Luzhny stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.53
Francesco G. Eranio threads the ball through to Steve Galli. Steve Galli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Kurth who gathers it comfortably.
72.35
Francesco G. Eranio makes a probing pass to Steve Galli. Steve Galli flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.24
Robert Barton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Kurth easily smothers it!
83.32
Martin Clemence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Galli. Steve Galli makes a probing pass to Alberto Cort. Alberto Cort controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
87.03
Ronnie Redknapp catches Martin Clemence on the ankles. Ronnie Redknapp is given a warning by the referee! Martin Clemence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
21.1%
52.6%
26.3%
Scorers