Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 2,984 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off the first half!
2.35
0-0Gianni Castellini sees a break and surges forward. Gianni Castellini shoots from 25 yards but Gavin Hapgood is on top of it.
8.05
0-0Billy Swift knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Williams. Jason Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.02
Mervin Grondin surges forward with the ball. Mervin Grondin chips the ball to his team mate, Terry Black. Terry Black shoots from distance. Stuart Pearson easily smothers it.
10.15
0-0Patrick Riza comes in with a late challenge on Chris Grimandi. The referee calls over Patrick Riza and shows him a yellow card! Chris Grimandi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.51
Dean Burgess makes a simple pass to Colin Guppy. Colin Guppy flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Monk. Ronnie Monk whips in a cross ball towards Terry Black. Terry Black powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
18.31
0-0Gerhard Cziommer threads the ball through to Jason Williams. Jason Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Hapgood who gathers it comfortably.
21.16
Gianni Castellini knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Williams. Jason Williams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.19
Chris Grimandi passes the ball forward to Terry Black. Terry Black knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jon Lee.
26.36
0-1Gerhard Cziommer flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Williams. Jason Williams tries a spectacular strike. Gavin Hapgood is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.38
Colin Guppy flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Black. Terry Black sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.54
0-1Gerhard Cziommer clumsily knocks into Jon Godber. Gerhard Cziommer is given a warning by the referee! Jon Godber runs off the knock.
38.28
Gianni Castellini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Williams. Jason Williams shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.52
Michael de Jong flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Swift. Billy Swift makes a probing pass to Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gavin Hapgood manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Gianni Castellini makes a probing pass to Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler makes a probing pass to Jason Williams. Jason Williams cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Sunderland start the second half!
51.02
0-1Sylvain Fowler hacks Dean Burgess from behind! The referee calls over Sylvain Fowler and warns him to calm down! Dean Burgess gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.40
Colin Guppy threads the ball through to Steve Williams. Steve Williams goes all the way! Steve Williams shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steve Williams!
59.43
Gerhard Cziommer comes in with a late challenge on Jon Godber. Gerhard Cziommer is warned by the referee again! Jon Godber hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.27
Gerhard Cziommer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Williams. Jason Williams plays a perfect one-two with Sylvain Fowler and rushes in on goal... Jason Williams shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.53
Jon Lee sees a break and surges forward. Jon Lee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Williams. Jason Williams directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
73.47
Dean Burgess catches Patrick Riza on the ankles. Dean Burgess is given a warning by the referee! Patrick Riza stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.13
Jon Godber catches Gerhard Cziommer on the ankles. Jon Godber is given a warning by the referee! Gerhard Cziommer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
34.4%
51.6%
14.1%
Scorers