Match Report
| Sunderland | Sunderland |  |  | Burnley | Burnley | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Romero P. Fernandez | R. Fernandez |  | 63 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 60 |  | Max Williamson | M. Williamson | ||||||||
| Craig Gower | C. Gower | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Greg Bowyer | G. Bowyer | |||||||||
| Diego Di Natale | D. Di Natale |  | 59 | D | | 3 | | | D | 59 | | Brian Croft | B. Croft | ||||||||
| Kai Sparwasser | K. Sparwasser |  | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Marvin Bellamy | M. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Eoin Gardner | E. Gardner | | 56 | D | | 5 | | M | 71 | | Fredrik Ball | F. Ball | |||||||||
| Ricardo Veloso | R. Veloso |  | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Adam Mills | A. Mills | |||||||||
| Thomas Janes | T. Janes | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Francis Smithe | F. Smithe | |||||||||
| Jakob Arendt | J. Arendt | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | David Mendonca | D. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Peter Dublin | P. Dublin | | 57 | M | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Gavin Richards | G. Richards | |||||||||
| Wayne Dichio | W. Dichio | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Sol Galli | S. Galli | |||||||||
| John Blinker | J. Blinker |  | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Bill Haynes | B. Haynes | |||||||||
| Graham Rankin | G. Rankin | | 62 | A | | 12 | | D | 58 | | Claudio Rey | C. Rey | |||||||||
| Danny Murrin | D. Murrin | | 58 | A | | 13 | | G | 58 | | Darren Copping | D. Copping | |||||||||
| Nuno Semedo | N. Semedo | | 56 | D | | 14 | | D | 57 | | Nicholas Luzhny | N. Luzhny | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Burnley. A crowd of 9,030 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Eadie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Eadie.
0.00
0-0Sunderland kick off the first half!
4.09
0-0Craig Gower comes in with a late challenge on Sol Galli. Craig Gower is shown the yellow card! Sol Galli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.04
Kai Sparwasser barges into Sol Galli. Kai Sparwasser is shown the yellow card! Sol Galli is taking some rough treatment out there!
6.04
0-0Free kick to Burnley just outside the area...
7.21
Bill Haynes takes a stuttering run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
8.17
0-0Showing composure, Ricardo Veloso plays the ball forward to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Max Williamson.
12.47
0-0Marvin Bellamy comes in with a late challenge on John Blinker. The referee brings Marvin Bellamy to one side and gives him a warning! John Blinker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.11
0-0Marvin Bellamy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Mills. Adam Mills sees Bill Haynes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bill Haynes finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
21.15
Francis Smithe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francis Smithe whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Richards. Gavin Richards directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
34.05
With imagination, Fredrik Ball laces a weighted ball forward to Bill Haynes. Bill Haynes shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
36.49
0-1Francis Smithe flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Richards who takes it down. Gavin Richards shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.07
Eoin Gardner hacks Bill Haynes from behind! The referee brings Eoin Gardner to one side and gives him a warning! Bill Haynes runs off the knock.
40.38
0-1Fredrik Ball threads a neat ball through to Gavin Richards. Gavin Richards knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Gower.
42.16
Eoin Gardner hits it upfield. John Blinker finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.29
Ricardo Veloso makes a simple pass to John Blinker. John Blinker shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Blinker!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear unchanged since the first half. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Burnley players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Burnley kick off!
47.49
Jakob Arendt plays the ball forward to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.54
Jakob Arendt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Max Williamson who gathers it comfortably.
59.55
Ricardo Veloso flicks a high pass forward. John Blinker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Blinker shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Max Williamson smothers it!
61.57
Eoin Gardner makes a probing pass to Thomas Janes. Thomas Janes threads a neat ball through to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
66.39
Ricardo Veloso flicks a high ball forward to John Blinker who takes it down. John Blinker shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
77.24
Adam Mills barges into Thomas Janes. The referee calls over Adam Mills and warns him to calm down! Thomas Janes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.13
Greg Bowyer surges forward with the ball. Greg Bowyer brings the ball forward. Greg Bowyer shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.57
Francis Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Haynes. Bill Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Galli. Sol Galli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
87.12
Kai Sparwasser makes a beautiful solo run. Kai Sparwasser runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kai Sparwasser shoots from 20 yards. Max Williamson gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
26.6%
46.8%
26.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francis Smithe of Burnley |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Romero P. Fernandez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Craig Gower (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Diego Di Natale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kai Sparwasser (DEF) | | 7 |
| 5. | Eoin Gardner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Veloso (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Thomas Janes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jakob Arendt (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Peter Dublin (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Wayne Dichio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | John Blinker (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Graham Rankin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Danny Murrin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nuno Semedo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Max Williamson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Greg Bowyer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Brian Croft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marvin Bellamy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fredrik Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adam Mills (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Francis Smithe (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | David Mendonca (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Richards (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Sol Galli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bill Haynes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Claudio Rey (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Darren Copping (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicholas Luzhny (DEF) | 0 | |