Match Report


SunderlandSunderland     Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic
Geoff SampsonGeoff Sampson Robert Mcfadyen Robert Mcfadyen
Kevin MarshallK. Marshall62
M
captain1
G
83Facundo NegronF. Negron
Julian MedinaJ. Medina66
D
2
D
71Malcolm PlowrightM. Plowright
David JosephD. Joseph66
D
3
D
76Bernd SindelarB. Sindelar
Raffaele BelliniR. Bellini66
D
4
D
77Ledley GrantL. Grant
Lampros MoissidisL. Moissidis68
M
5
D
74Matt PlowrightM. Plowright
Jonathan SalmonJ. Salmon65
M
6
M
83Dennis HaynesD. Haynes
Richard LisbieR. Lisbie67
M
7captain
M
77George PriestleyG. Priestley
Rio SalakoR. Salako64
M
8
A
75Duncan HapgoodD. Hapgood
Stanley ColeS. Cole65
A
9
A
73Titus CutlerT. Cutler
Michael SadaneM. Sadane69
A
10
A
76Henry EdghillH. Edghill
Malte PoschnerM. Poschner65
A
11
A
78Stanley MendoncaS. Mendonca
 
Abel ValenteA. Valente69
M
12
M
75Ugo HollowayU. Holloway
Alun JacobsA. Jacobs63
A
13
M
81Nicky WiseN. Wise
Stephen MatteoS. Matteo66
A
14
A
72Craig WetherallC. Wetherall

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Charlton Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Riggott.


0.00
Sunderland kick off and get the first half underway!
6.36
George Priestley knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Marshall who gathers it comfortably.
9.35
George Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Henry Edghill controls it well on his chest. Henry Edghill tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
14.20
Raffaele Bellini clumsily knocks into Dennis Haynes. The referee calls over Raffaele Bellini and shows him a yellow card! Dennis Haynes stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.54
Julian Medina pushes mid-way up the pitch. Julian Medina threads the ball through to Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.47
Dennis Haynes knocks the ball forward to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca shoots from outside the area but somehow Kevin Marshall manages to keep it out.
26.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Lampros Moissidis plays the ball forward to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Facundo Negron manages to gather it.
27.38
George Priestley chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hapgood. Duncan Hapgood makes a pass forward but Henry Edghill is yards offside!
28.05
Charlton Athletic are dictating the run of play here today.
30.49
David Joseph catches Henry Edghill on the ankles. David Joseph is shown the yellow card! Henry Edghill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.27
George Priestley threads a neat ball through to Henry Edghill. Henry Edghill plays a quick one-two with Titus Cutler and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Henry Edghill provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.05
David Joseph passes the ball forward to Jonathan Salmon. Jonathan Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.54
Julian Medina sees Jonathan Salmon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Poschner. Malte Poschner chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear unchanged since the first half. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.07
Bernd Sindelar makes a simple pass to George Priestley. George Priestley flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca skips past Raffaele Bellini! Stanley Mendonca comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
55.16
George Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Mendonca collects the pass. Stanley Mendonca whips in a cross ball towards Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Julian Medina and the loose ball is cleared up field.
57.45
Ledley Grant pushes up the pitch. Ledley Grant changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ledley Grant knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.50
Sunderland have made a substitution with Alun Jacobs replacing Malte Poschner .
63.35
George Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca edges inside the box! Stanley Mendonca cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That's his third!
66.18
Julian Medina passes the ball forward to Rio Salako. Rio Salako flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Cole holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stanley Cole advances inside the box! Stanley Cole side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Facundo Negron with no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
71.06
Bernd Sindelar barges into Alun Jacobs. The referee calls over Bernd Sindelar and warns him to calm down! Alun Jacobs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.54
George Priestley threads a neat ball through to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.18
Dennis Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Mendonca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stanley Mendonca lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Titus Cutler!
78.42
Richard Lisbie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Jacobs. Alun Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance but Facundo Negron is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
79.53
Titus Cutler catches Julian Medina on the ankles. Titus Cutler is shown the yellow card! Julian Medina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.48
Raffaele Bellini breaks forward. Raffaele Bellini threads a neat ball through to Alun Jacobs. Alun Jacobs passes the ball forward to Stanley Cole. Some silky footwork from Stanley Cole provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.59
George Priestley threads a neat ball through to Stanley Mendonca. Stanley Mendonca lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Cutler. Titus Cutler connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Sunderland

Charlton Athletic
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
35.3%
42.6%
22.1%

Scorers
Stanley Cole 66
Henry Edghill 33
Stanley Mendonca 47, 57, 63
Titus Cutler 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stanley Mendonca of Charlton Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Kevin Marshall (MID)
6
2.Julian Medina (DEF)
6
3.David Joseph (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Raffaele Bellini (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Lampros Moissidis (MID)
6
6.Jonathan Salmon (MID)
6
7.Richard Lisbie (MID)
6
8.Rio Salako (MID)
6
9.Stanley Cole (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Michael Sadane (ATT)
6
11.Malte Poschner (ATT)
6
 
12.Abel Valente (MID)
0
13.Alun Jacobs (ATT)
6
14.Stephen Matteo (ATT)
0

1.Facundo Negron (GK)
6
2.Malcolm Plowright (DEF)
6
3.Bernd Sindelar (DEF)
6
4.Ledley Grant (DEF)
7
5.Matt Plowright (DEF)
6
6.Dennis Haynes (MID)
6
7.George Priestley (MID)
7
8.Duncan Hapgood (ATT)
6
9.Titus Cutler (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Henry Edghill (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Stanley Mendonca (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Ugo Holloway (MID)
0
13.Nicky Wise (MID)
0
14.Craig Wetherall (ATT)
0