Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Derby County. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Kasper.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Kasper.
0.00
0-0Derby County start the match!
6.18
0-0Marc Basler flicks a high pass forward to Omer Insley who brings the ball under control. Omer Insley lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.37
0-0Fabian Van Beukering hacks Jorge Carbajal from behind! Fabian Van Beukering is shown the yellow card! Jorge Carbajal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.11
Brandon Lopez threads a neat ball through to Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.47
1-0Jonathan Gamberini knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Joao Batista Ferreira!
15.14
Dominic Brady comes in with a late challenge on Brandon Lopez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brandon Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.35
1-0Benito Barban makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Basler. Marc Basler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Insley. Omer Insley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabian Van Beukering.
20.02
Jonathan Gamberini sees Scott McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.59
Alec Mason makes a strong solo run forward. Alec Mason makes a simple pass to Jorge Carbajal. Jorge Carbajal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Rahn who gathers it comfortably.
24.04
1-0Jonathan Gamberini flicks a high pass forward. Brandon Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brandon Lopez flicks a high pass forward to Philippe Benyachou who brings the ball under control. Philippe Benyachou controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Johan Lárusson.
25.26
1-0Corner kick to Sunderland. Joao Batista Ferreira chips it out wide. Gavin Jack chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
32.00
Christian Lindemann makes an attacking run forward. Christian Lindemann advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Christian Lindemann provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.58
Bruno Mendes makes a simple pass to Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira darts forward. Joao Batista Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.07
Brandon Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear unchanged since the first half. Derby County also appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland switch their defence play to Sweeper System and their midfield play to Support Defence and their overall play to Counter Attack. Derby County switch their attack play to Shoot From Distance and their overall play to Attacking. The Derby County players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sunderland kick off!
47.23
Joao Batista Ferreira sees a break and surges forward. Joao Batista Ferreira shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Johan Lárusson!
48.13
Nick Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Delgado. Ivan Delgado threads the ball through to Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
59.47
Bruno Mendes passes the ball forward to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin flicks a high pass forward to Scott McGrory who brings the ball under control. Scott McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
60.31
3-0Sunderland have made a substitution with Michel Ten Hag replacing Christian Lindemann .Derby County have made 2 substitutions with Jody Hackworth replacing Dominic Brady and Eddie Vassell replacing Jorge Carbajal and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.36
Billy Law sees Philippe Benyachou in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philippe Benyachou sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Johan Lárusson keeps it out!
65.34
Marc Basler clumsily knocks into Joao Batista Ferreira. The referee calls over Marc Basler and shows him a yellow card! Joao Batista Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.18
Edmundo Caballero comes in with a late challenge on Jonathan Gamberini. Edmundo Caballero is shown the yellow card! Jonathan Gamberini stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.22
With some swift thinking, Michel Ten Hag plays the ball forward to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini sees Philippe Benyachou in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philippe Benyachou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.47
Jonathan Gamberini darts forward. Jonathan Gamberini shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
75.24
Marc Basler chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.17
Sunderland have made 2 substitutions with Roland Wyss replacing Jonathan Gamberini and Leon Shilton replacing Stuart Hopkin .
81.46
3-0Marc Basler catches Scott McGrory on the ankles. The referee calls over Marc Basler and warns him to calm down! Scott McGrory runs off the knock.
84.27
Benito Barban barges into Joao Batista Ferreira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joao Batista Ferreira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.58
Alec Mason flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Vassell controls it well on his chest. Eddie Vassell shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
4
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.8%
29.2%
Play Area
25%
44.4%
30.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Christian Lindemann of Sunderland |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oliver Rahn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fabian Van Beukering (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Christian Lindemann (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 4. | Bruno Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brandon Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joao Batista Ferreira (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Jonathan Gamberini (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stuart Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Philippe Benyachou (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Law (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Scott McGrory (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Michel Ten Hag (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Roland Wyss (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Leon Shilton (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Johan Lárusson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nick Gray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Benito Barban (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Alec Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ivan Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edmundo Caballero (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Marc Basler (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Dominic Brady (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Jorge Carbajal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Omer Insley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Jack (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan Naylor (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jody Hackworth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eddie Vassell (ATT) | 6 | |