Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Watford. 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 Watford appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Del Sol.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sunderland kicking off!
8.43
0-0Oscar Pardo advances with the ball. Oscar Pardo kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Zamora but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.33
0-0Alun Williams knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Pardo. With a superhuman jump, Oscar Pardo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Oliver Rahn picks it out of the air!
15.28
Christian Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Joao Batista Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joao Batista Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou passes the ball forward but Jonathan Gamberini is offside!
16.34
Jonathan Gamberini takes it forward alone. Jonathan Gamberini shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Ali Chippo!
18.43
0-0With some swift thinking, Tony Bakker plays the ball forward to Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
22.22
0-1Salvatore Stanic sees space and advances. Salvatore Stanic threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora skips past Fabian Van Beukering! Romero P. Zamora makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.02
Jonathan Gamberini flicks a high ball forward to Scott McGrory who takes it down. Scott McGrory shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.52
Salvatore Stanic laces a weighted ball forward to Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo chips the ball to his team mate, João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho makes a probing pass to Martin Ince but he's offside!
32.58
0-1Christian Lindemann flicks a high pass forward to Joao Batista Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Joao Batista Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Brandon Lopez. Elena Delgado catches Brandon Lopez on the ankles. Brandon Lopez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
33.45
Joao Batista Ferreira changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joao Batista Ferreira makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Joao Semedo. Tony Bakker hacks Joao Semedo from behind! Joao Semedo appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
34.24
Brandon Lopez sees a break and surges forward. Brandon Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance but Ali Chippo is on top of it.
36.26
Salvatore Stanic passes the ball forward to Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Pardo collects the pass. Oscar Pardo lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho powers a header at goal. Solid save from Oliver Rahn. What a great pair of hands!
39.15
Brandon Lopez passes the ball forward to Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
40.21
0-1Brandon Lopez catches Oscar Pardo on the ankles. The referee calls over Brandon Lopez and shows him a yellow card! Oscar Pardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.44
With great vision, Jonathan Gamberini plays the ball forward to Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance but Ali Chippo is on top of it.
45.00
Pedro Moutinho hits a low pass to João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho shoots from long range but somehow Oliver Rahn manages to keep it out.
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. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Watford kick off!
47.50
Bruno Mendes makes a simple pass to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini flicks a high pass forward to Philippe Benyachou who brings the ball under control. Philippe Benyachou skips past Tony Bakker! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Philippe Benyachou provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.42
Alun Williams makes a simple pass to Tony Bakker. Tony Bakker threads a neat ball through to João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho shoots from outside the area but Oliver Rahn reads it well. Great keeping!
63.16
Christian Lindemann sweeps the ball long. Philippe Benyachou finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
65.21
1-1Salvatore Stanic gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Hugo José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Lindemann.
67.01
Pedro Moutinho flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Pardo who brings the ball under control. Oscar Pardo makes a probing pass between the defence to João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Oliver Rahn.
73.45
Christian Lindemann darts forward. Christian Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Joao Batista Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Joao Batista Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.58
Oscar Pardo sees space and advances. Oscar Pardo tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
87.47
Alun Williams makes a strong solo run forward. Alun Williams laces a weighted ball forward to João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Brandon Lopez takes a quick throw-in, which Leon Shilton takes on the chest. Leon Shilton chips the ball to his team mate, Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou advances inside the box! Philippe Benyachou shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
28%
42.7%
29.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Gamberini of Sunderland |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oliver Rahn (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Fabian Van Beukering (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bruno Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Christian Lindemann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Joao Batista Ferreira (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Gamberini (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Brandon Lopez (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Leon Shilton (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Philippe Benyachou (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Scott McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Joao Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Omer Lampard (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eddie Scholes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dean Smithe (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ali Chippo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Elena Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tony Bakker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Salvatore Stanic (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alun Williams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pedro Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oscar Pardo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Martin Ince (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | João Pedro Julinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Romero P. Zamora (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Hugo José Mari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Greg Guppy (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Danny Copping (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Lima (ATT) | 0 | |