Match Report


SunderlandSunderland     AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Romero P. FernandezR. Fernandez63
G
captain1
G
56Sylvain OakesS. Oakes
Craig GowerC. Gower59
D
2
D
58Miguel GarridoM. Garrido
Diego Di NataleD. Di Natale59
D
3
D
53Matt DichioM. Dichio
Kai SparwasserK. Sparwasser57
D
4
D
51Jon LofthouseJ. Lofthouse
Eoin GardnerE. Gardner56
D
5
D
49Alfred ScowcroftA. Scowcroft
Harvey HigginbothamH. Higginbotham62
M
6
D
48Peter FlintlockP. Flintlock
Ricardo VelosoR. Veloso60
M
7
M
54Teddy WetherallT. Wetherall
Thomas JanesT. Janes58
M
8
M
54Tommy PhilipsT. Philips
Jakob ArendtJ. Arendt57
M
9captain
A
57Bakary BergB. Berg
Wayne DichioW. Dichio63
A
10
A
57Omer RichardsO. Richards
John BlinkerJ. Blinker61
A
11
A
53Lee RobsonL. Robson
 
Peter DublinP. Dublin57
M
12
M
53Lars SachsL. Sachs
Danny MurrinD. Murrin57
A
13
A
52Moritz GeisM. Geis
Nuno SemedoN. Semedo56
D
14
M
50Michael UnsworthM. Unsworth

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 4,987 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Crooks.


0.00
Sunderland get the match underway!
2.57
Lee Robson hacks Kai Sparwasser from behind! The referee calls over Lee Robson and warns him to calm down! Kai Sparwasser runs off the knock.
6.41
Miguel Garrido sees Tommy Philips in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Philips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Richards. Omer Richards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.45
With some swift thinking, Jakob Arendt plays the ball forward to John Blinker. John Blinker shoots from distance. Solid save from Sylvain Oakes.
15.20
Ricardo Veloso makes a simple pass to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Scowcroft.
20.24
Peter Flintlock catches Craig Gower on the ankles. The referee brings Peter Flintlock to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Gower runs off the knock.
24.21
Thomas Janes threads a neat ball through to John Blinker. John Blinker makes a great pass forward. Wayne Dichio runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
26.52
Tommy Philips hits a low pass to Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
27.16
Thomas Janes threads the ball through to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.18
Ricardo Veloso flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Dichio who brings the ball under control. Wayne Dichio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.53
Alfred Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Wetherall controls it well on his chest. Teddy Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Lee Robson. Lee Robson shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.41
Diego Di Natale chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Higginbotham. Harvey Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to John Blinker. John Blinker shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
40.39
Jakob Arendt threads a neat ball through to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
44.03
Diego Di Natale makes a simple pass to Harvey Higginbotham. Harvey Higginbotham flicks a high ball forward to John Blinker who takes it down. John Blinker finds some space and shoots from distance. John Blinker scores for Sunderland!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AFC Bournemouth kick off and get the second half underway!
48.39
Ricardo Veloso changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Sylvain Oakes smothers it!
51.22
Craig Gower flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Higginbotham controls it well on his chest. Harvey Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to John Blinker. John Blinker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.40
With a delightful solo run, Teddy Wetherall stretches the opposition's defence. Teddy Wetherall shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
59.27
Harvey Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to John Blinker. John Blinker shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
60.53
AFC Bournemouth appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation.
66.32
Thomas Janes chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.35
Lee Robson catches Eoin Gardner on the ankles. Lee Robson is warned by the referee again! Eoin Gardner stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.53
Teddy Wetherall takes a quick throw-in. Tommy Philips knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Robson. Lee Robson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kai Sparwasser.
77.36
AFC Bournemouth have made a substitution with Michael Unsworth replacing Bakary Berg .
89.46
Teddy Wetherall kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Unsworth. Michael Unsworth finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sunderland

AFC Bournemouth
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.4%
31.6%
Play Area
23.7%
44.7%
31.6%

Scorers
John Blinker 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Blinker of Sunderland

Match Ratings
1.Romero P. Fernandez (GK)
6
2.Craig Gower (DEF)
7
3.Diego Di Natale (DEF)
6
4.Kai Sparwasser (DEF)
6
5.Eoin Gardner (DEF)
6
6.Harvey Higginbotham (MID)
7
7.Ricardo Veloso (MID)
7
8.Thomas Janes (MID)
7
9.Jakob Arendt (MID)
6
10.Wayne Dichio (ATT)
6
11.John Blinker (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Peter Dublin (MID)
0
13.Danny Murrin (ATT)
0
14.Nuno Semedo (DEF)
0

1.Sylvain Oakes (GK)
8
2.Miguel Garrido (DEF)
6
3.Matt Dichio (DEF)
6
4.Jon Lofthouse (DEF)
6
5.Alfred Scowcroft (DEF)
6
6.Peter Flintlock (DEF)
5
7.Teddy Wetherall (MID)
7
8.Tommy Philips (MID)
7
9.Bakary Berg (ATT)
6
10.Omer Richards (ATT)
6
11.Lee Robson (ATT)
5
 
12.Lars Sachs (MID)
0
13.Moritz Geis (ATT)
0
14.Michael Unsworth (MID)
6