Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Sunderland. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Crystal Palace and Sunderland are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.


0.00
Sunderland start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.37
Fabian Van Beukering knocks the ball to his team mate, Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira runs straight at the defence! Joao Batista Ferreira tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sunderland!
12.03
Corrado Bigica arcs the ball upfield. Cedric Lurling lofts in a cross ball towards Shota Hill. Shota Hill finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.37
Joao Batista Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Brandon Lopez who brings the ball under control. Brandon Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Scott McGrory controls it well on his chest. Scott McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Youssouf Olivier Sié manages to keep it out.
20.46
Joao Batista Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain Jeffers. Joao Batista Ferreira is shown the yellow card! Sylvain Jeffers carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.36
Christian Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini flicks a high pass forward. Philippe Benyachou collects the pass. Philippe Benyachou advances inside the box! Philippe Benyachou tries a spectacular strike. Superb reactions from Youssouf Olivier Sié. What a save!
22.54
Sylvain Jeffers sees Corrado Bigica in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Corrado Bigica controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shota Hill. Shota Hill lofts in a cross ball towards Hryhoriy Oliynyk. Hryhoriy Oliynyk connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Oliver Rahn.
24.49
It's a corner kick. Roy Arts kicks a low ball out wide. Some good footwork from Sebastian Segarra provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Christian Lindemann.
26.38
Kevin McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Roy Arts. Roy Arts lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Lurling. With a superhuman jump, Cedric Lurling connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.41
Christian Lindemann kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.18
Christian Lindemann darts forward. Christian Lindemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.26
Kevin McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Jeffers. Sylvain Jeffers flicks a high pass forward to Hryhoriy Oliynyk who brings the ball under control. Hryhoriy Oliynyk lofts in a cross ball towards Shota Hill. Shota Hill flicks the ball with his head but somehow Oliver Rahn manages to keep it out.
39.23
Joao Batista Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini plays a quick one-two with Billy Law and rushes in on goal... Jonathan Gamberini comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it is tipped over by Youssouf Olivier Sié.
40.01
Joao Batista Ferreira takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Fabian Van Beukering. Fabian Van Beukering flicks the ball on with his first touch. Christian Lindemann strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sunderland are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
Cedric Lurling flicks the ball to his team mate, Shota Hill. Shota Hill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabian Van Beukering.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sunderland players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Crystal Palace start the second half!
47.14
Sebastian Segarra flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Lurling who brings the ball under control. Cedric Lurling knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Mendes.
48.38
Stuart Hopkin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.08
Fabian Van Beukering flicks a high ball forward to Christian Lindemann who takes it down. Christian Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.49
Joao Batista Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou cuts inside the box! Philippe Benyachou cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but Youssouf Olivier Sié reads it well. Excellent save!
55.45
Corrado Bigica kicks a strong pass forward to Roy Arts. Roy Arts surges forward with the ball. Roy Arts knocks in a cross ball towards Hryhoriy Oliynyk. Hryhoriy Oliynyk finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Oliver Rahn!
60.52
Sunderland have made a substitution with Eoin Greening replacing Billy Law .
63.05
Philippe Benyachou sees a break and surges forward. Philippe Benyachou puts a great ball through. Scott McGrory runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
66.00
Christian Lindemann runs forward with the ball. Christian Lindemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
67.55
Kevin McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Mendes.
69.48
Corrado Bigica sees Sylvain Jeffers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sylvain Jeffers flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Lurling who brings the ball under control. Cedric Lurling runs straight at the defence! Cedric Lurling makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Oliver Rahn!
71.13
Fabian Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Mendes who brings the ball under control. Bruno Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philippe Benyachou. Philippe Benyachou controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
72.38
Stuart Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Gamberini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Gamberini knocks the ball forward to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
73.50
Eduardo Teixeira flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Lurling who brings the ball under control. Cedric Lurling threads a neat, attacking ball through to Shota Hill. Some world-class footwork from Shota Hill provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.34
Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Eduardo Gonzalez replacing Eduardo Teixeira .Sunderland have made 2 substitutions with Roland Wyss replacing Jonathan Gamberini and Leon Shilton replacing Stuart Hopkin .
78.35
Hryhoriy Oliynyk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shota Hill. Shota Hill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.36
Bruno Mendes runs forward with the ball. Bruno Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Scott McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott McGrory shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Youssouf Olivier Sié easily smothers it!
83.01
With great vision, Roy Arts plays the ball forward to Hryhoriy Oliynyk. Hryhoriy Oliynyk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.19
Kevin McGrory sees a break and surges forward. Kevin McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Shota Hill. Shota Hill directs the ball goalwards with his head. Shota Hill scores for Crystal Palace!! The crowd cheers as the Dutchman celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
9
8
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
27.1%
41.2%
31.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Shota Hill of Crystal Palace

Match Ratings