Match Report
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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 Chesterfield. A crowd of 16,206 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sunderland and Chesterfield are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kees Van Gessel.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sunderland and Chesterfield are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kees Van Gessel.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chesterfield kick off!
4.33
0-0Morris Lloyd flicks a high pass forward to Jason Fox who brings the ball under control. Jason Fox passes the ball forward to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood threads the ball through into the box. Frank Vickers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
10.43
0-0Seth Hibbs hacks Stephen Matteo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.22
0-0With great vision, Ugo Gallagher plays the ball forward to Erwin Faber. Showing composure, Erwin Faber picks a pass forward to Ledley Riggott. Ledley Riggott plays a scrappy one-two with Frank Vickers and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ledley Riggott shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
15.32
Richard Lisbie threads a neat ball through to Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Harry Carter!
16.08
0-0Jamie Weir advances with the ball. Jamie Weir knocks the ball forward to Ledley Riggott but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.06
Jonathan Salmon flicks a high ball forward to Stanley Cole who takes it down. Stanley Cole tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Harry Carter.
19.44
0-0Abel Valente takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Harry Carter scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
20.22
Jason Fox makes a simple pass to Frank Vickers. Frank Vickers runs straight at the defence! Frank Vickers tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
21.05
32.31
Abel Valente threads the ball through to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane makes a probing pass to Stephen Matteo but he's offside!
34.14
Regis Condi makes a simple pass to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Lampros Moissidis manages to gather it easily.
36.46
Abel Valente clumsily knocks into Jamie Weir. The referee calls over Abel Valente and shows him a yellow card! Jamie Weir stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.04
Rio Salako hits a low pass to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Matteo. With a superhuman jump, Stephen Matteo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Harry Carter gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
39.04
Jonathan Salmon catches Jamie Weir on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jamie Weir runs off the knock.
40.45
0-0Ugo Gallagher barges into Stephen Matteo. The referee calls over Ugo Gallagher and warns him to calm down! Stephen Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.45
Free kick to Sunderland just outside the area...
41.41
Stephen Matteo takes a long run up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
42.06
Stephen Bramble plays the ball forward to Abel Valente. Abel Valente makes a probing pass to Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
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. Chesterfield also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sunderland get the second half underway!
47.45
Morris Lloyd sees Jason Fox in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Fox threads a neat ball through to Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood plays a one-two with Frank Vickers and rushes in on goal... Noel Westwood cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
48.18
0-1Jason Fox flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Riggott controls it well on his chest. Ledley Riggott sees Noel Westwood just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Noel Westwood rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.11
0-1Seth Hibbs chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Fox. Jason Fox sees Ledley Riggott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ledley Riggott plays a scrappy one-two with Frank Vickers and stumbles forward towards the goal... Raffaele Bellini comes in with a late challenge on Ledley Riggott. Penalty for Chesterfield!!
51.11
The referee points to the spot..
52.50
Frank Vickers takes a slow run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
53.04
Seth Hibbs knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Fox. Jason Fox sees a break and surges forward. Jason Fox shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Lampros Moissidis.
54.08
0-2Regis Condi takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some silky footwork from Erwin Faber provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
55.49
Stephen Bramble hacks Ledley Riggott from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ledley Riggott runs off the knock.
57.20
Raffaele Bellini knocks the ball forward to Richard Lisbie. Richard Lisbie threads the ball through to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephen Matteo!
60.37
1-2Sunderland have made a substitution with David Joseph replacing Michael Sadane .
63.13
Showing composure, Stephen Bramble plays the ball forward to Rio Salako. Rio Salako flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Matteo controls it well on his chest. Stephen Matteo whips in a cross ball towards David Joseph. David Joseph rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
66.25
Jonathan Salmon flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Matteo who brings the ball under control. Stephen Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
67.06
Jamie Weir chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Vickers. Frank Vickers tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
69.41
Richard Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.43
Stephen Bramble advances with the ball. Stephen Bramble makes a simple pass to Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Stanley Cole provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
75.54
Erwin Faber knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Westwood. Noel Westwood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Riggott but the linesman indicates offside!
77.18
Sunderland have made 2 substitutions with Duarte Soares replacing Raffaele Bellini and Sven Francke replacing Abel Valente .
83.07
2-2Julian Medina receives the ball from a throw-in from Duarte Soares. Julian Medina flicks a high pass forward. Rio Salako controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Rio Salako plays the ball forward to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole heads the ball goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Morris Lloyd. That should have been a goal!
85.26
Richard Lisbie darts forward. Richard Lisbie shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.49
Rio Salako threads the ball through to David Joseph. David Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
89.03
Seth Hibbs decides to run forward with the ball. Seth Hibbs runs straight at the opposition's defence. Seth Hibbs knocks the ball forward, putting Noel Westwood through on goal. Noel Westwood comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
2-2Duarte Soares clumsily knocks into Noel Westwood. The referee calls over Duarte Soares and shows him a yellow card! Noel Westwood grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
2
5
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
4
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
27%
46.1%
27%
Scorers
| Stephen Matteo 57 Stanley Cole 71 | Noel Westwood 48 Frank Vickers 52 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jason Fox of Chesterfield |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lampros Moissidis (MID) | 7 | |
| 2. | Julian Medina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Raffaele Bellini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Bramble (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 5. | Jonathan Salmon (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Abel Valente (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Rio Salako (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Richard Lisbie (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Stephen Matteo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Michael Sadane (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Stanley Cole (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Duarte Soares (DEF) | | 5 |
| 13. | Sven Francke (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | David Joseph (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Harry Carter (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Seth Hibbs (DEF) | | 6 |
| 3. | Morris Lloyd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ugo Gallagher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Regis Condi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jason Fox (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Erwin Faber (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jamie Weir (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Noel Westwood (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Frank Vickers (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Ledley Riggott (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Oscar Vazquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bakary Neudecker (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jody George (GK) | 0 | |