Match Report


Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United     SunderlandSunderland
Noel HenryNoel Henry Geoff Sampson Geoff Sampson
Joel LitmanenJ. Litmanen79
G
1captain
G
70Alexander RegnaultA. Regnault
Ignacio PabónI. Pabón81
D
captain2
D
66Julian MedinaJ. Medina
Paolo BoertienP. Boertien66
D
3
D
65Stephen BrambleS. Bramble
Jonas KneisslJ. Kneissl70
D
4
D
66Raffaele BelliniR. Bellini
Fernando FernandesF. Fernandes80
M
5
M
69Abel ValenteA. Valente
Nicky PowerN. Power71
M
6
M
67Richard LisbieR. Lisbie
Igor NikiforovI. Nikiforov77
M
7
M
66Jonathan SalmonJ. Salmon
Dennis BakkatiD. Bakkati77
M
8
M
64Rio SalakoR. Salako
Salomon NdoS. Ndo72
A
9
A
66Stephen MatteoS. Matteo
Arthur GreeningA. Greening69
A
10
A
69Michael SadaneM. Sadane
Hugo LopesH. Lopes75
A
11
A
65Malte PoschnerM. Poschner
 
Danny PeckhamD. Peckham65
M
12
D
66David JosephD. Joseph
Aaron WauA. Wau72
A
13
A
65Stanley ColeS. Cole
Ade GarbaA. Garba80
D
14
A
63Alun JacobsA. Jacobs

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Brunton Park where Carlisle United play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 19,185 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Carlisle United and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Powell.


0.00
Sunderland kick off and get the first half underway!
2.58
Stephen Bramble chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Salmon. Jonathan Salmon flicks a high pass forward to Malte Poschner who brings the ball under control. Malte Poschner shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
4.02
Richard Lisbie threads the ball through to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Joel Litmanen. Excellent save.
6.12
Jonathan Salmon passes the ball forward to Malte Poschner. Malte Poschner puts a great ball through. Stephen Matteo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
9.49
With a delightful solo run, Igor Nikiforov stretches the opposition's defence. Igor Nikiforov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.52
Igor Nikiforov barges into Jonathan Salmon. Igor Nikiforov is warned by the referee! Jonathan Salmon stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.16
Raffaele Bellini sees Rio Salako in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rio Salako hits a low pass to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
22.57
Jonathan Salmon takes it forward alone. Jonathan Salmon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.07
Dennis Bakkati makes a probing pass to Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Arthur Greening. Arthur Greening jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.54
Igor Nikiforov runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Igor Nikiforov lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Greening. Arthur Greening makes a deft header. Magnificent block by Raffaele Bellini!
38.35
Jonathan Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
39.14
Dennis Bakkati threads a neat ball through to Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
40.42
Stephen Bramble makes a simple pass to Jonathan Salmon. Jonathan Salmon brings the ball forward. Jonathan Salmon passes the ball forward but Malte Poschner is offside!
42.25
Raffaele Bellini flicks a high pass forward. Richard Lisbie collects the pass. Richard Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
44.28
Igor Nikiforov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Greening. Arthur Greening heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Carlisle United appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Carlisle United kick off!
47.14
Rio Salako flicks a high pass forward. Michael Sadane holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Sadane controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Stephen Matteo through on goal. Stephen Matteo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Joel Litmanen. Excellent save.
49.34
Raffaele Bellini hits a low pass to Richard Lisbie. Richard Lisbie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo plays a quick one-two with Malte Poschner and rushes in on goal... Stephen Matteo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Joel Litmanen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.35
Ignacio Pabón threads the ball through to Igor Nikiforov. Igor Nikiforov threads the ball through to Salomon Ndo. Salomon Ndo edges inside the box! Salomon Ndo tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Alexander Regnault!
60.17
Sunderland have made a substitution with Stanley Cole replacing Stephen Matteo .
63.48
Stephen Bramble makes a simple pass to Jonathan Salmon. Jonathan Salmon kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Poschner. Malte Poschner shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Joel Litmanen. What a save!
65.36
Richard Lisbie passes the ball forward to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
71.19
Richard Lisbie picks a pass forward to Stanley Cole. Stanley Cole plays a quick one-two with Malte Poschner and rushes in on goal... Stanley Cole cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.44
Without breaking stride, Ignacio Pabón plays the ball forward to Dennis Bakkati. Dennis Bakkati passes the ball forward to Salomon Ndo. Salomon Ndo tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Alexander Regnault.
77.00
Sunderland have made 2 substitutions with David Joseph replacing Stephen Bramble and Alun Jacobs replacing Malte Poschner .
78.08
With some swift thinking, Igor Nikiforov plays the ball forward to Salomon Ndo. Salomon Ndo knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Greening. Arthur Greening beats his man to it with a header. Alexander Regnault effortlessly picks it out of the air!
79.52
Igor Nikiforov barges into Richard Lisbie. Igor Nikiforov is shown the yellow card! Richard Lisbie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.52
Abel Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Alun Jacobs. Alun Jacobs shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Dennis Bakkati plays the ball forward to Arthur Greening. Arthur Greening knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Carlisle United

Sunderland
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.3%
60.7%
Play Area
29.8%
46.4%
23.8%

Scorers
Stephen Matteo 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Matteo of Sunderland

Match Ratings
1.Joel Litmanen (GK)
8
2.Ignacio Pabón (DEF)
6
3.Paolo Boertien (DEF)
6
4.Jonas Kneissl (DEF)
6
5.Fernando Fernandes (MID)
6
6.Nicky Power (MID)
6
7.Igor Nikiforov (MID)yellow card
7
8.Dennis Bakkati (MID)
7
9.Salomon Ndo (ATT)
7
10.Arthur Greening (ATT)
6
11.Hugo Lopes (ATT)
7
 
12.Danny Peckham (MID)
0
13.Aaron Wau (ATT)
0
14.Ade Garba (DEF)
0

1.Alexander Regnault (GK)
7
2.Julian Medina (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Bramble (DEF)
6
4.Raffaele Bellini (DEF)
8
5.Abel Valente (MID)
6
6.Richard Lisbie (MID)
8
7.Jonathan Salmon (MID)
8
8.Rio Salako (MID)
7
9.Stephen Matteo (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Michael Sadane (ATT)
7
11.Malte Poschner (ATT)
7
 
12.David Joseph (DEF)
6
13.Stanley Cole (ATT)
6
14.Alun Jacobs (ATT)
6