Match Report


SunderlandSunderland     Manchester UnitedManchester United
Geoff SampsonGeoff Sampson Iain Richer Iain Richer
Alexander RegnaultA. Regnault70
G
captain1
G
78Pedro De SouzaP. De Souza
Duarte SoaresD. Soares70
D
2
D
72Kader RocheK. Roche
David JosephD. Joseph66
D
3captain
D
79Martim MaldonadoM. Maldonado
Raffaele BelliniR. Bellini66
D
4
D
79Stephan EduseiS. Edusei
Lampros MoissidisL. Moissidis68
M
5
M
76Lomano BoertienL. Boertien
Abel ValenteA. Valente69
M
6
M
71Abel RegoA. Rego
Richard LisbieR. Lisbie67
M
7
M
75Sylvain GeorgeS. George
Sven FranckeS. Francke67
M
8
M
78Gareth PottsG. Potts
Stephen MatteoS. Matteo66
A
9
A
76Wataru NakamuraW. Nakamura
Michael SadaneM. Sadane69
A
10
A
75Oberdan MarchegianiO. Marchegiani
Alun JacobsA. Jacobs64
A
11
A
74Spencer MintoS. Minto
 
Stephen BrambleS. Bramble65
D
12
A
76Jose Marcelo RodriguesJ. Rodrigues
Kevin MarshallK. Marshall62
M
13
A
73Fabian Natale FerrareseF. Ferrarese
Stanley ColeS. Cole65
A
14
A
72Alberto NascimentoA. Nascimento

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 18,054 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sunderland and Manchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Greaves.


0.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
3.08
Kader Roche threads the ball through to Gareth Potts. Gareth Potts changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gareth Potts puts a great ball through. Spencer Minto runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
9.07
With vision, Lampros Moissidis plays the ball forward to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane plays the ball forward to Stephen Matteo who has made a great run into the box. Stephen Matteo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.46
Gareth Potts brings the ball forward. Gareth Potts shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Alexander Regnault.
21.54
Kader Roche hits a low pass to Sylvain George. Sylvain George sees Oberdan Marchegiani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oberdan Marchegiani whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Minto. Spencer Minto makes a deft header. Solid save from Alexander Regnault.
22.57
Abel Valente decides to run forward with the ball. Abel Valente skips past Stephan Edusei! Abel Valente cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Stephan Edusei.
28.49
Raffaele Bellini hits a low pass to Richard Lisbie. Richard Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Alun Jacobs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alun Jacobs deftly passes the ball to Stephen Matteo, releasing him through on goal. Stephen Matteo comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. What a cracker!! Pedro De Souza had no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
36.09
Abel Valente catches Sylvain George on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sylvain George hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.17
Abel Valente flicks a high pass forward. Alun Jacobs controls it well on his chest. Alun Jacobs shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Pedro De Souza smothers it!
42.20
Martim Maldonado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Potts. Gareth Potts flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Minto controls it well on his chest. Spencer Minto shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Alexander Regnault easily smothers it!
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. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Sunderland start the second half!
47.28
David Joseph chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Lisbie. Richard Lisbie threads a neat ball through to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kader Roche.
49.44
Sven Francke flicks a high ball forward to Michael Sadane who takes it down. Michael Sadane threads a neat ball through to Alun Jacobs. Alun Jacobs cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Pedro De Souza manages to keep it out.
51.46
Kader Roche flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain George holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sylvain George flicks the ball to his team mate, Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.33
Abel Rego makes a beautiful solo run. Abel Rego tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
60.55
Manchester United have made a substitution with Fabian Natale Ferrarese replacing Spencer Minto .
61.64
Martim Maldonado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Rego. Abel Rego hits a low pass to Oberdan Marchegiani. Oberdan Marchegiani plays a scrappy one-two with Wataru Nakamura and stumbles forward towards the goal... Raffaele Bellini catches Oberdan Marchegiani on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
63.56
Abel Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura plays a one-two with Oberdan Marchegiani and rushes in on goal... Wataru Nakamura cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.18
Richard Lisbie threads a neat ball through to Michael Sadane. Michael Sadane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.20
Sunderland have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Marshall replacing Richard Lisbie and Stanley Cole replacing Stephen Matteo .
78.26
Duarte Soares hacks Fabian Natale Ferrarese from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabian Natale Ferrarese runs off the knock.
84.47
Kader Roche comes in with a late challenge on Michael Sadane. The referee warns Kader Roche to calm down! Michael Sadane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.32
Stephan Edusei kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Potts. Gareth Potts sees a break and surges forward. Gareth Potts passes the ball forward to Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
89.08
With a delightful solo run, Gareth Potts stretches the opposition's defence. Gareth Potts whips in a cross ball towards Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sunderland

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

Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
27.8%
44.3%
27.8%

Scorers
Stephen Matteo 9, 28
Wataru Nakamura 89

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

Match Ratings