Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Everton. A crowd of 19,659 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sunderland and Everton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Hoeness.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sunderland and Everton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Hoeness.
0.00
0-0Sunderland start the match!
2.48
0-0Craig Campbell barges into Jonathan Gamberini. Craig Campbell is shown the yellow card! Jonathan Gamberini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
3.24
0-0Jonathan Gamberini threads a neat ball through to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.53
0-0Leon Shilton makes a probing pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo whips the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.13
Callum Gough hits a low pass to Jody Benjamin. Jody Benjamin makes a probing pass to Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Rahn who gathers it comfortably.
8.11
Dale Drake chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Lindemann.
9.01
1-0Christian Lindemann threads a neat ball through to Bruno Mendes. Bruno Mendes flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Gamberini who takes it down. Jonathan Gamberini knocks the ball forward, putting Scott McGrory through on goal. Scott McGrory cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.21
1-0Christian Lindemann sees a break and surges forward. Christian Lindemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Mark Grella as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
15.57
1-0Brandon Lopez takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Christian Lindemann takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
16.42
Craig Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Souness. Gary Souness advances inside the box! Gary Souness looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Oliver Rahn had no chance!! Goal for Everton!
20.54
Bruno Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Batista Ferreira. Seeing a gap ahead, Joao Batista Ferreira plays the ball forward to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini shoots from outside the area but Mark Grella is on top of it.
21.56
Joao Semedo makes a simple pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
24.05
Bruno Mendes receives the ball from a throw-in from Fabian Van Beukering. Bruno Mendes flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Gamberini who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Gamberini plays the ball forward to Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira edges inside the box! Joao Batista Ferreira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Mark Grella is on top of it.
30.12
Nikolas Streich flicks a high pass forward. Jody Benjamin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jody Benjamin whips in a cross ball towards Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Oliver Rahn gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
34.51
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.25
1-1Craig Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Streich collects the pass. Nikolas Streich passes the ball forward but Jody Benjamin is offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear unchanged since the first half. Everton have changed their lineup with Thierry Gilchrist replacing Ian Duberry. The Everton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Everton get the second half underway!
51.58
Jonathan Gamberini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Shilton. Leon Shilton whips the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Mark Grella!
57.04
1-1Thierry Gilchrist comes in with a late challenge on Jonathan Gamberini. The referee brings Thierry Gilchrist to one side and gives him a warning! Jonathan Gamberini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.05
1-1Everton have made a substitution with Jorge Fernandes replacing Nikolas Streich .
63.01
Gary Souness passes the ball forward to Jody Benjamin. Jody Benjamin kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Campbell but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.43
1-1Dale Drake threads a neat ball through to Jody Benjamin. Jody Benjamin plays a scrappy one-two with Jorge Fernandes and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jody Benjamin provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Fabian Van Beukering's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
71.00
Alan Thomson hits a low pass to Guillermo Aguilar. Guillermo Aguilar sees Jody Benjamin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jody Benjamin whips in a cross ball towards Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Oliver Rahn manages to keep it out.
77.57
Everton have made a substitution with Lee Wainwright replacing Gary Souness .
78.64
Guillermo Aguilar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Fernandes. Jorge Fernandes plays a one-two with Dale Drake and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jorge Fernandes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
79.03
Callum Gough makes a simple pass to Jorge Fernandes. Jorge Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Jody Benjamin. Jody Benjamin makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
83.16
Bruno Mendes threads a neat ball through to Christian Lindemann. Christian Lindemann threads a neat ball through to Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thierry Gilchrist.
87.07
Jonathan Gamberini sees space and advances. Jonathan Gamberini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.55
Alan Thomson sees space and advances. Alan Thomson sees space and advances. Alan Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
30%
43.8%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Souness of Everton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oliver Rahn (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) | 8 | |
| 7. | Brandon Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Leon Shilton (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Philippe Benyachou (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott McGrory (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Joao Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Omer Lampard (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eddie Scholes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dean Smithe (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mark Grella (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alan Thomson (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Callum Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ian Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Souness (MID) | | 9 |
| 6. | Dale Drake (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig Campbell (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Guillermo Aguilar (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jody Benjamin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Markus Kistner (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Nikolas Streich (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Thierry Gilchrist (DEF) | 5 | |
| 13. | Lee Wainwright (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jorge Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |