Match Report


SunderlandSunderland     Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Kieran RufusKieran Rufus Shane Rowe Shane Rowe
Oliver RahnO. Rahn80
G
1
G
73Phil CollymoreP. Collymore
Fabian Van BeukeringF. Van Beukering79
D
2
D
68Mike RowettM. Rowett
Christian LindemannC. Lindemann77
D
3
D
73Robert CookeR. Cooke
Bruno MendesB. Mendes78
D
4
D
70Edward OakesE. Oakes
Brandon LopezB. Lopez83
M
5
D
68Kemal LinekerK. Lineker
Jonathan GamberiniJ. Gamberini84
M
6
M
70Alan DaviesA. Davies
Joao Batista FerreiraJ. Ferreira85
M
7captain
M
72Emile MayE. May
Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin78
M
8
M
72Duncan BurleyD. Burley
Eoin GreeningE. Greening73
A
9
A
68Thomas SchnellingerT. Schnellinger
Philippe BenyachouP. Benyachou79
A
captain10
A
71Seth LawtonS. Lawton
Teddy BishopT. Bishop77
A
11
A
71George HumanG. Human
 
Dean SmitheD. Smithe70
D
12
D
70Arthur EadieA. Eadie
Roland WyssR. Wyss77
M
13
M
77Miguel AlmeidaM. Almeida
Scott McGroryS. McGrory76
A
14
A
72Julian FormonJ. Formon

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Newcastle United in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Niccolo Pallister.


0.00
Newcastle United start the match!
3.32
Jonathan Gamberini makes a probing pass to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Phil Collymore!
4.13
Brandon Lopez makes a probing pass to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening knocks in a cross ball towards Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.16
Mike Rowett knocks the ball forward to Alan Davies. Alan Davies knocks the ball forward to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Schnellinger but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.02
With vision, Alan Davies plays the ball forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley threads the ball through into the box. George Human rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.52
Mike Rowett makes a simple pass to Kemal Lineker. Kemal Lineker knocks the ball forward to Thomas Schnellinger. Thomas Schnellinger shoots from distance. Good keeping from Oliver Rahn as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
24.01
Corner kick to Newcastle United. Emile May chips it to the near post. Bruno Mendes reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
27.24
George Human threads the ball through to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton makes a probing pass between the defence to George Human. George Human makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.30
Alan Davies chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Schnellinger. Thomas Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball towards George Human. George Human directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheers as the Dutchman celebrates his hattrick!
38.01
Joao Batista Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Gamberini but he's offside!
40.01
Christian Lindemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira sees a break and surges forward. Joao Batista Ferreira runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Joao Batista Ferreira provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Phil Collymore!
42.12
Newcastle United are dictating the run of play here today.
44.57
Kemal Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Burley controls it well on his chest. Duncan Burley makes a probing pass to Emile May. Emile May lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Schnellinger. Thomas Schnellinger whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Oliver Rahn has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sunderland players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sunderland get the second half underway!
48.15
George Human hits a low pass to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Seth Lawton through on goal. Seth Lawton tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
53.16
Teddy Bishop barges into Robert Cooke. The referee brings Teddy Bishop to one side and gives him a warning! Robert Cooke runs off the knock.
54.49
Mike Rowett flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Burley easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Burley passes the ball forward to George Human. George Human knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.15
Emile May knocks the ball forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Duncan Burley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.43
Sunderland have made a substitution with Roland Wyss replacing Jonathan Gamberini .
63.35
Alan Davies comes in with a late challenge on Joao Batista Ferreira. The referee warns Alan Davies to calm down! Joao Batista Ferreira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.57
Alan Davies hacks Joao Batista Ferreira from behind! The referee calls over Alan Davies again and warns him to calm down! Joao Batista Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.42
George Human threads a neat ball through to Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton advances inside the box! Seth Lawton shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Oliver Rahn smothers it!
69.13
Roland Wyss makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Bishop. Teddy Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kemal Lineker.
72.35
Joao Batista Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.12
Edward Oakes flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Burley who takes it down. Duncan Burley passes the ball forward to Alan Davies. Alan Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Lawton. Seth Lawton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.12
Sunderland have made a substitution with Dean Smithe replacing Bruno Mendes .
79.12
Christian Lindemann decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Lindemann makes a probing pass to Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou runs straight at the defence! Philippe Benyachou looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Phil Collymore. Excellent save.
83.16
Stuart Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Phil Collymore. What a save!
84.08
Duncan Burley flicks a high pass forward. Seth Lawton collects the pass. Seth Lawton shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
87.19
Brandon Lopez catches Duncan Burley on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Burley runs off the knock.
90.00
Duncan Burley makes a probing pass to Thomas Schnellinger. Thomas Schnellinger finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Sunderland

Newcastle United
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
26.1%
46.4%
27.5%

Scorers
Brandon Lopez 4
Eoin Greening 72
George Human 15, 27, 32
Thomas Schnellinger 45
Seth Lawton 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to George Human of Newcastle United

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)goal scoredyellow card
7
6.Jonathan Gamberini (MID)
6
7.Joao Batista Ferreira (MID)
7
8.Stuart Hopkin (MID)
6
9.Eoin Greening (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Philippe Benyachou (ATT)
6
11.Teddy Bishop (ATT)
5
 
12.Dean Smithe (DEF)
6
13.Roland Wyss (MID)
6
14.Scott McGrory (ATT)
0

1.Phil Collymore (GK)
7
2.Mike Rowett (DEF)
6
3.Robert Cooke (DEF)
6
4.Edward Oakes (DEF)
6
5.Kemal Lineker (DEF)
6
6.Alan Davies (MID)
6
7.Emile May (MID)
6
8.Duncan Burley (MID)
7
9.Thomas Schnellinger (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Seth Lawton (ATT)goal scored
8
11.George Human (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Arthur Eadie (DEF)
0
13.Miguel Almeida (MID)
0
14.Julian Formon (ATT)
0