Match Report


SunderlandSunderland     ChelseaChelsea
Kieran RufusKieran Rufus Liam Rollings Liam Rollings
Oliver RahnO. Rahn80
G
1captain
G
74Mauricio KapoM. Kapo
Fabian Van BeukeringF. Van Beukering79
D
2
D
70Paul BarmbyP. Barmby
Christian LindemannC. Lindemann77
D
3
D
70Duarte FernandesD. Fernandes
Bruno MendesB. Mendes78
D
4
D
68Hauke SeifertH. Seifert
Brandon LopezB. Lopez83
M
5
D
73Lee ScholesL. Scholes
Ronnie TilerR. Tiler74
M
6
M
71Jonas HässlerJ. Hässler
Joao Batista FerreiraJ. Ferreira85
M
captain7
M
75Pedro CarcedoP. Carcedo
Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin78
M
8
M
77Jose CarrascoJ. Carrasco
Philippe BenyachouP. Benyachou79
A
9
A
68Mitchel PaauweM. Paauwe
Teddy BishopT. Bishop77
A
10
M
76Mihai YonescuM. Yonescu
Scott McGroryS. McGrory76
A
11
A
69Harvey PowerH. Power
 
Eoin GreeningE. Greening73
A
12
D
70Andres DelgadoA. Delgado
Leon ShiltonL. Shilton74
M
13
M
75Alfredo DelgadoA. Delgado
Dean SmitheD. Smithe70
D
14
A
68Alberto GaladamesA. Galadames

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 20,120 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Keegan.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the match underway!
2.58
Pedro Carcedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Power. Harvey Power knocks in a cross ball towards Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.49
Ronnie Tiler threads a neat ball through to Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira plays a one-two with Teddy Bishop and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Joao Batista Ferreira provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.16
Jonas Hässler threads a neat ball through to Pedro Carcedo. Pedro Carcedo flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Power who takes it down. Harvey Power whips in a cross ball towards Mitchel Paauwe. Mitchel Paauwe finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Oliver Rahn keeps it out!
14.40
Scott McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Jose Carrasco. Scott McGrory is shown the yellow card! Jose Carrasco runs off the knock.
18.26
Hauke Seifert runs forward with the ball. Hauke Seifert sees Pedro Carcedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Carcedo plays a one-two with Jonas Hässler and rushes in on goal... Pedro Carcedo takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
20.56
Joao Batista Ferreira makes a probing pass to Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Bishop but the linesman indicates offside!
21.43
Mitchel Paauwe hacks Stuart Hopkin from behind! Mitchel Paauwe is shown the yellow card! Stuart Hopkin runs off the knock.
21.43
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.17
Christian Lindemann brings the ball forward. Christian Lindemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou skips past Duarte Fernandes! Philippe Benyachou looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
34.05
Paul Barmby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.57
Hauke Seifert makes a probing pass to Jonas Hässler. Jonas Hässler makes a simple pass to Harvey Power. Harvey Power shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
38.20
Hauke Seifert flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Fernandes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duarte Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Power holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harvey Power knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Rahn who gathers it comfortably.
39.36
Jose Carrasco passes the ball forward to Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
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. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sunderland players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Sunderland start the second half!
48.03
Bruno Mendes threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Tiler. Ronnie Tiler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ronnie Tiler makes a defence splitting pass to Teddy Bishop. Teddy Bishop side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.45
Joao Batista Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory deftly passes the ball to Philippe Benyachou, releasing him through on goal. Philippe Benyachou rockets a shot on goal. Mauricio Kapo gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
51.38
Pedro Carcedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Paauwe. Mitchel Paauwe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Mendes.
54.59
Joao Batista Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory puts a great ball through. Teddy Bishop runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.33
Jose Carrasco threads a neat ball through to Mitchel Paauwe. Mitchel Paauwe whips in a cross ball towards Mihai Yonescu. Mihai Yonescu whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Oliver Rahn manages to keep it out.
57.24
Christian Lindemann flicks a high ball forward to Joao Batista Ferreira who takes it down. Joao Batista Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Bishop who brings the ball under control. Teddy Bishop makes a probing pass to Ronnie Tiler but he's offside!
59.28
Stuart Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou plays a quick one-two with Ronnie Tiler and rushes in on goal... Philippe Benyachou makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Pedro Carcedo.
60.29
Sunderland have made a substitution with Eoin Greening replacing Teddy Bishop .
65.11
Lee Scholes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Carcedo. Pedro Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Mihai Yonescu collects the pass. Mihai Yonescu shoots from long range but it is miles over!
66.47
Chelsea are dictating the run of play here today.
69.12
Bruno Mendes makes a simple pass to Ronnie Tiler. Ronnie Tiler passes the ball forward to Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Barmby.
71.30
Ronnie Tiler knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
72.58
Scott McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira hits a low pass to Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Paul Barmby blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
73.51
Ronnie Tiler plays the ball forward to Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou rushes past Jose Carrasco! Philippe Benyachou side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Philippe Benyachou scores for Sunderland!!
77.28
Sunderland have made 2 substitutions with Leon Shilton replacing Stuart Hopkin and Dean Smithe replacing Bruno Mendes .
78.32
Duarte Fernandes comes in with a late challenge on Joao Batista Ferreira. The referee calls over Duarte Fernandes and warns him to calm down! Joao Batista Ferreira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.18
Ronnie Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Leon Shilton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Shilton plays the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philippe Benyachou but the linesman indicates offside!
83.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Barmby plays the ball forward to Pedro Carcedo. Pedro Carcedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Power. Harvey Power finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
85.15
Leon Shilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening sees Philippe Benyachou just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Philippe Benyachou makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mauricio Kapo with no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sunderland

Chelsea
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
24.7%
40.7%
34.6%

Scorers
Philippe Benyachou 74, 85
Mihai Yonescu 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Philippe Benyachou of Sunderland

Match Ratings
1.Oliver Rahn (GK)
7
2.Fabian Van Beukering (DEF)
6
3.Christian Lindemann (DEF)
6
4.Bruno Mendes (DEF)
6
5.Brandon Lopez (MID)
6
6.Ronnie Tiler (MID)
7
7.Joao Batista Ferreira (MID)
7
8.Stuart Hopkin (MID)
6
9.Philippe Benyachou (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Teddy Bishop (ATT)
6
11.Scott McGrory (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Eoin Greening (ATT)
6
13.Leon Shilton (MID)
6
14.Dean Smithe (DEF)
6

1.Mauricio Kapo (GK)
6
2.Paul Barmby (DEF)
6
3.Duarte Fernandes (DEF)
6
4.Hauke Seifert (DEF)
7
5.Lee Scholes (DEF)
6
6.Jonas Hässler (MID)
6
7.Pedro Carcedo (MID)
7
8.Jose Carrasco (MID)
6
9.Mitchel Paauwe (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Mihai Yonescu (MID)goal scored
7
11.Harvey Power (ATT)
7
 
12.Andres Delgado (DEF)
0
13.Alfredo Delgado (MID)
0
14.Alberto Galadames (ATT)
0