Match Report
| Sunderland | Sunderland |  |  | Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bertrand Gallon | B. Gallon |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Isaiah Morris | I. Morris | |||||||||
| Michael Regragui | M. Regragui | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | Jonathan Makin | J. Makin | |||||||||
| Alejandro Ortiz | A. Ortiz |  | 57 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Joe Hurst | J. Hurst | ||||||||
| Ian Wainwright | I. Wainwright | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Craig Luzhny | C. Luzhny | |||||||||
| Mick Coppinger | M. Coppinger | | 70 | M | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Marvin Bailey | M. Bailey | |||||||||
| Alan Robinson | A. Robinson | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Norman Smithe | N. Smithe | |||||||||
| Teddy Hughes | T. Hughes | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Max Mann | M. Mann | |||||||||
| Andy Inglis | A. Inglis |  | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Anthony Heskey | A. Heskey | |||||||||
| Noel Owen | N. Owen | | 49 | M | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Luke Beresford | L. Beresford | |||||||||
| Seth Konchesky | S. Konchesky | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Colin Hall | C. Hall | |||||||||
| Alfred Cope | A. Cope | | 53 | A | | 11 | | | A | 53 | | Anthony King | A. King | ||||||||
| Alfred Banks | A. Banks | | 63 | G | | 12 | | G | 55 | | Simon Bowyer | S. Bowyer | |||||||||
| Wout De Groot | W. De Groot |  | 61 | G | | 13 | | M | 54 | | Shaun Clarke | S. Clarke | |||||||||
| Sylvain Campbell | S. Campbell | | 55 | G | | 14 | | M | 53 | | Stan Young | S. Young | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 7,299 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Sinclair.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Sinclair.
0.00
0-0Sunderland start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.15
0-0Norman Smithe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Norman Smithe knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony King. Anthony King finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
4.16
Ian Wainwright brings the ball forward. Ian Wainwright flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Isaiah Morris.
5.58
0-0Alan Robinson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Anthony King reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
8.21
0-0Craig Luzhny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Mann. Max Mann sees Colin Hall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Hall finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.46
1-0Andy Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Seth Konchesky holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seth Konchesky plays a one-two with Alfred Cope and advances towards the goal... Seth Konchesky cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Isaiah Morris had no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
16.58
1-0Max Mann comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Hughes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Teddy Hughes runs off the knock.
21.26
1-0Andy Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Alfred Cope who brings the ball under control. Alfred Cope knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Morris who gathers it comfortably.
22.28
Alejandro Ortiz surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Ortiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.46
Andy Inglis threads a neat ball through to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope shoots from distance. It's there!! Isaiah Morris has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.18
2-0Norman Smithe makes an attacking run forward. Norman Smithe knocks the ball forward to Anthony King but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.46
Michael Regragui sees a break and surges forward. With great vision, Michael Regragui plays the ball forward to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
33.48
Marvin Bailey surges forward with the ball. Marvin Bailey sees Colin Hall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Hall finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
36.36
Max Mann knocks the ball forward to Anthony King. Anthony King knocks the ball forward to Luke Beresford but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.03
Joe Hurst makes a beautiful solo run. Joe Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Hall shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.30
2-0Andy Inglis sees Alfred Cope in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Cope edges inside the box! Joe Hurst catches Alfred Cope on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
44.23
Jonathan Makin chips the ball to his team mate, Max Mann. Max Mann flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hall. Colin Hall flicks a high pass forward. Anthony King controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Anthony King shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.50
Mick Coppinger flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Cope collects the pass. Alfred Cope flicks a high pass forward. Seth Konchesky controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Seth Konchesky provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
55.11
Anthony Heskey makes an attacking run forward. Anthony Heskey shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.56
Andy Inglis threads a neat ball through to Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.11
2-1Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Simon Bowyer replacing Marvin Bailey, Shaun Clarke replacing Anthony Heskey and Stan Young replacing Anthony King .
66.20
Alan Robinson knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth Konchesky but the linesman indicates offside!
67.11
2-1Alan Robinson barges into Shaun Clarke. The referee calls over Alan Robinson and warns him to calm down! Shaun Clarke grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.18
Noel Owen makes a run forward as Andy Inglis takes the throw-in. Noel Owen skillfully chests the ball down. Noel Owen passes the ball forward to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Luzhny.
75.01
Shaun Clarke runs straight at the opposition's defence. Shaun Clarke plays a quick one-two with Luke Beresford and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Shaun Clarke provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.12
Showing composure, Michael Regragui plays the ball forward to Mick Coppinger. Mick Coppinger takes it forward alone. Mick Coppinger finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
81.46
Shaun Clarke barges into Mick Coppinger. Shaun Clarke is shown the yellow card! Mick Coppinger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
23.4%
48.1%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alfred Cope of Sunderland |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bertrand Gallon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michael Regragui (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alejandro Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ian Wainwright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mick Coppinger (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alan Robinson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Teddy Hughes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andy Inglis (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Noel Owen (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Seth Konchesky (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Alfred Cope (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Alfred Banks (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wout De Groot (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sylvain Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Isaiah Morris (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jonathan Makin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joe Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Luzhny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marvin Bailey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Norman Smithe (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Max Mann (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Anthony Heskey (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luke Beresford (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin Hall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anthony King (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Simon Bowyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Shaun Clarke (MID) | | 7 |
| 14. | Stan Young (MID) | 6 | |