Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Millwall. A crowd of 14,772 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sunderland and Millwall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sunderland and Millwall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
0.00
0-0Sunderland get the match underway!
2.34
0-0Hauke Matthäus knocks the ball to his team mate, David Adams. David Adams shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
3.34
0-0Kevin Ehiogu makes a probing pass to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago whips in a cross ball towards Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson makes a deft header. Superb reactions from Kubilay Özalan. What a save!
8.18
Cameron Perez threads a neat ball through to Hiraku Sato. Hiraku Sato runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hiraku Sato lofts in a cross ball towards Baldur Ásgeirsson. With a superhuman jump, Baldur Ásgeirsson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Kubilay Özalan!
10.56
0-0Matias Vitor Santiago threads the ball through to Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kubilay Özalan who gathers it comfortably.
12.32
1-0Paolo Wetherall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago rushes past Rainer Hanke! Matias Vitor Santiago cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Kubilay Özalan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.46
Hauke Matthäus makes a probing pass to Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alistair Formon.
21.29
Alistair Formon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie knocks the ball forward to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.58
1-0Hauke Matthäus chips the ball to his team mate, David Adams. David Adams passes the ball forward but Edgar Nunes is offside!
26.37
Hauke Matthäus makes a probing pass to Andy Harley. Andy Harley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.43
Mario Samson passes the ball forward to Andy Harley. Andy Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Alpay Kayis had no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
32.35
Quim Ramos knocks the ball forward to David Adams. David Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.52
Quim Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos flicks the ball with his head but Alpay Kayis is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
34.11
Eirik Soltvedt flicks a high pass forward. Dean Thatcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Thatcher decides to run forward with the ball. Dean Thatcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alpay Kayis who gathers it comfortably.
39.37
1-1Eirik Soltvedt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher plays the ball forward to David Adams. David Adams whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Nunes. Alistair Formon comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Nunes. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
40.20
Rainer Hanke flicks a high pass forward to Hauke Matthäus who brings the ball under control. Hauke Matthäus flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Samson. Mario Samson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
42.18
Cameron Perez sees Paolo Wetherall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Wetherall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Millwall start the second half!
47.39
Dean Thatcher chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Harley. Andy Harley knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Matthäus. Hauke Matthäus makes a convincing header but somehow Alpay Kayis manages to keep it out.
49.57
Dean Thatcher flicks a high ball forward to David Adams who takes it down. David Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Alpay Kayis!
53.01
Dean Thatcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards David Adams. David Adams makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
55.50
Rainer Hanke threads a neat ball through to Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
59.15
Cameron Perez flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Ehiogu controls it well on his chest. Kevin Ehiogu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Wetherall. Paolo Wetherall whips in a cross ball towards Martin Beattie. With a superhuman jump, Martin Beattie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.41
2-1Millwall have made a substitution with Daniel Van Gobbel replacing Eirik Soltvedt .
61.50
Hauke Matthäus threads a neat ball through to David Adams. David Adams whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Nunes. With a superhuman jump, Edgar Nunes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.25
Max Walker threads a neat ball through to Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie whips in a cross ball towards Baldur Ásgeirsson. With a superhuman jump, Baldur Ásgeirsson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Kubilay Özalan. What a great pair of hands!
69.13
Syd Carter makes a probing pass to Paolo Wetherall. Paolo Wetherall passes the ball forward to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kubilay Özalan who gathers it comfortably.
71.18
Max Walker threads a neat ball through to Baldur Ásgeirsson. Baldur Ásgeirsson shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
72.11
2-2Without breaking stride, Cameron Perez plays the ball forward to Max Walker. Max Walker makes a probing pass to Hiraku Sato. Hiraku Sato plays a quick one-two with Matias Vitor Santiago and rushes in on goal... Hiraku Sato strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Simo Simonpoika. Excellent block.
75.46
2-2Rainer Hanke barges into Matias Vitor Santiago. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matias Vitor Santiago hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.55
Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Antonio Ferreira replacing Quim Ramos and Peter Weir replacing Edgar Nunes .
78.61
Peter Weir changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Peter Weir plays a one-two with David Adams and rushes in on goal... Peter Weir takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.22
With imagination, Dean Thatcher laces a weighted ball forward to Peter Weir. Peter Weir knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.32
Dean Thatcher flicks a high pass forward to Mario Samson who brings the ball under control. Mario Samson chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Harley. Andy Harley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.06
David Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards David Adams. David Adams finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
89.52
Cameron Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu kicks a strong pass forward to Hiraku Sato. Hiraku Sato shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Kubilay Özalan!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
32.1%
43.2%
24.7%
Scorers
| Matias Vitor Santiago 12, 42 | Edgar Nunes 27, 61 Peter Weir 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matias Vitor Santiago of Sunderland |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alpay Kayis (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alistair Formon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cameron Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Syd Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hiraku Sato (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Max Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Ehiogu (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paolo Wetherall (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Baldur Ásgeirsson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matias Vitor Santiago (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Martin Beattie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Terry Wise (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jody Smith (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leon Elliott (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kubilay Özalan (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Eirik Soltvedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simo Simonpoika (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rainer Hanke (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Mario Samson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dean Thatcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hauke Matthäus (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Quim Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edgar Nunes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Andy Harley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | David Adams (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Daniel Van Gobbel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Antonio Ferreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Peter Weir (ATT) | | 8 |