Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 20,845 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sunderland and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Wilcox.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sunderland and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Wilcox.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sunderland get the match underway!
3.08
0-0Lomano Hunt comes in with a late challenge on Scott McGrory. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott McGrory runs off the knock.
8.55
0-0Joao Batista Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Eoin Greening who takes it down. Eoin Greening shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
12.50
0-0Fabian Van Beukering flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini threads a neat ball through to Billy Law. Billy Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Gamberini but the linesman indicates offside!
14.00
Without breaking stride, Lomano Hunt plays the ball forward to Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould but the linesman indicates offside!
15.59
0-0Stuart Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini beats his man to it with a header but somehow Lomano Hunt happens to be in the right place to block it.
18.37
0-1Patrick Le Tissier flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Seaman. Peter Seaman makes a simple pass to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.07
Joao Batista Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening shoots from distance. Mariano Longo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.53
1-1Christian Lindemann catches Alex Liddell on the ankles. The referee warns Christian Lindemann to calm down! Alex Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.43
1-1Christian Lindemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mariano Longo who gathers it comfortably.
38.57
Joao Batista Ferreira plays the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.07
Bruno Mendes catches Alan Bould on the ankles. The referee calls over Bruno Mendes and shows him a yellow card! Alan Bould hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
2-1Bruno Mendes sees Brandon Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brandon Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Gamberini controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Gamberini rushes past Edward Oakes! Jonathan Gamberini shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Mariano Longo gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
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. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brighton and Hove Albion players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
47.26
Edward Oakes flicks a high ball forward to Niccolo Flintlock who gracefully takes it down. Showing composure, Niccolo Flintlock plays the ball forward to Peter Seaman. Peter Seaman makes a pass forward but Gilles Murrin is yards offside!
48.16
Peter Seaman hits a low pass to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock rushes past Stuart Hopkin! Niccolo Flintlock takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.06
Peter Seaman hacks Christian Lindemann from behind! Peter Seaman is given a warning by the referee! Christian Lindemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.48
Peter Seaman brings the ball forward. Peter Seaman plays a quick one-two with Tommy Bower and rushes in on goal... Peter Seaman comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Oliver Rahn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.31
2-3Sunderland have made 2 substitutions with Roland Wyss replacing Joao Batista Ferreira and Leon Shilton replacing Stuart Hopkin .
61.40
Brandon Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law directs the ball goalwards with his head. Mariano Longo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.28
Christian Lindemann takes a quick throw-in, which Bruno Mendes takes on the chest. Bruno Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Leon Shilton controls it well on his chest. Leon Shilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening edges inside the box! Eoin Greening rockets a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
67.11
Peter Seaman sees a break and surges forward. Peter Seaman runs straight at the defence! Peter Seaman comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Oliver Rahn manages to gather it.
69.01
Alex Liddell sees a break and surges forward. Alex Liddell advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alex Liddell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Oliver Rahn manages to keep it out.
71.26
Lomano Hunt plays the ball forward to Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
72.36
With vision, Peter Seaman laces a through ball forward to Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin puts a great ball through. Tommy Bower runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.14
Jonathan Gamberini knocks the ball forward to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
75.48
Peter Seaman knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
77.42
Sunderland have made a substitution with Gavin Murphy replacing Eoin Greening .
81.51
Fabian Van Beukering knocks the ball to his team mate, Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez sees Roland Wyss in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roland Wyss shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.05
Jonathan Gamberini flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Murphy who takes it down. Gavin Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory flicks the ball with his head. Mariano Longo easily punches it away to safety.
87.33
Jonathan Gamberini flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Murphy who takes it down. Gavin Murphy shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Leon Shilton makes a simple pass to Billy Law. Billy Law lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mariano Longo with no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
27.8%
43%
29.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Peter Seaman of Brighton and Hove Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oliver Rahn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fabian Van Beukering (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Christian Lindemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bruno Mendes (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Brandon Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joao Batista Ferreira (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jonathan Gamberini (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Stuart Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eoin Greening (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Billy Law (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Scott McGrory (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Gavin Murphy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Roland Wyss (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Leon Shilton (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Mariano Longo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lomano Hunt (DEF) | | 6 |
| 3. | Patrick Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edward Oakes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Niccolo Flintlock (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Peter Seaman (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Ross Tiler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gilles Murrin (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Tommy Bower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alan Bould (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Souness (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Elliott (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Damien Cole (ATT) | 0 | |