Match Report


SunderlandSunderland     AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth
Derek RobsonDerek Robson Anthony Connelly Anthony Connelly
Alpay KayisA. Kayis82
G
captain1
G
74Nigel ColeN. Cole
Alistair FormonA. Formon76
D
2
D
79Dean BishopD. Bishop
Cameron PerezC. Perez77
D
3
D
77Sebastiao FerreiraS. Ferreira
Syd CarterS. Carter76
D
4
D
77Felipe EspinozaF. Espinoza
Hiraku SatoH. Sato82
M
5
D
73Alexander TapiaA. Tapia
Max WalkerM. Walker84
M
6
M
78Scott PottsS. Potts
Kevin EhioguK. Ehiogu90
M
7captain
M
86Nelson GarzaN. Garza
Jody SmithJ. Smith86
M
8
A
77Ruel ThomsonR. Thomson
Martin BeattieM. Beattie81
A
9
A
79Konstantinos XenakisK. Xenakis
Matias Vitor SantiagoM. Vitor Santiago85
A
10
A
78Julian BlancJ. Blanc
Leon ElliottL. Elliott75
A
11
A
76Jan RitzingerJ. Ritzinger
 
Baldur ÁsgeirssonB. Ásgeirsson75
A
12
D
74Rodolfo MoraR. Mora
Matt ElliottM. Elliott77
M
13
M
51Emile IpouaE. Ipoua
Paolo WetherallP. Wetherall85
M
14
A
81Elías PereyraE. Pereyra

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 16,006 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.


0.00
Sunderland kick off!
2.46
Cameron Perez hacks Nelson Garza from behind! The referee brings Cameron Perez to one side and gives him a warning! Nelson Garza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.30
Leon Elliott threads a neat ball through to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.51
Ruel Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Ritzinger. Jan Ritzinger shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
10.04
Syd Carter flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Formon easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alistair Formon threads a neat ball through to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago whips in a cross ball towards Hiraku Sato. Hiraku Sato finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Nigel Cole.
14.54
Nelson Garza makes a simple pass to Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. AFC Bournemouth are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
20.16
Sebastiao Ferreira volleys a long ball forward. Ruel Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.49
Cameron Perez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.02
Felipe Espinoza takes a long throw-in. Nelson Garza surges forward with the ball. Nelson Garza whips in a cross ball towards Konstantinos Xenakis. Konstantinos Xenakis flicks the ball with his head. Alpay Kayis is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.20
Alistair Formon flicks a high pass forward. Max Walker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Max Walker flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Ehiogu controls it well on his chest. Kevin Ehiogu shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Nigel Cole. What a save!
32.18
Dean Bishop darts forward. Dean Bishop flicks a high pass forward. Scott Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza powers a header at goal but somehow Alistair Formon happens to be in the right place to block it.
33.13
Jody Smith makes a probing pass to Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Cole who gathers it comfortably.
38.17
Max Walker makes a probing pass to Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Nigel Cole. Excellent save.
44.45
Kevin Ehiogu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Sebastiao Ferreira hits it upfield. Julian Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Konstantinos Xenakis. Konstantinos Xenakis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
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. AFC Bournemouth appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth get the second half underway!
48.34
Sebastiao Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Potts. Scott Potts flicks a high ball forward to Nelson Garza who takes it down. Nelson Garza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
49.25
Max Walker takes it forward alone. Max Walker threads the ball through into the box. Martin Beattie comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
53.30
With great vision, Dean Bishop plays the ball forward to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza threads a neat ball through to Scott Potts. Scott Potts shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
54.43
Scott Potts chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Alpay Kayis!
59.16
Syd Carter makes a probing pass to Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie knocks in a cross ball towards Max Walker. Max Walker makes a deft header but somehow Nigel Cole manages to keep it out.
60.41
Alexander Tapia flicks a high ball forward to Nelson Garza who takes it down. Nelson Garza kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cameron Perez.
67.58
Syd Carter pushes mid-way up the pitch. Syd Carter flicks a high pass forward to Matias Vitor Santiago who brings the ball under control. Matias Vitor Santiago plays a quick one-two with Kevin Ehiogu and rushes in on goal... Matias Vitor Santiago tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
72.01
Dean Bishop kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza threads the ball through to Ruel Thomson but he's offside!
73.39
Hiraku Sato darts forward. Hiraku Sato whips in a cross ball towards Leon Elliott. Leon Elliott finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
79.20
Dean Bishop comes in with a late challenge on Jody Smith. The referee warns Dean Bishop to calm down! Jody Smith runs off the knock.
81.59
Sebastiao Ferreira makes a strong solo run forward. Sebastiao Ferreira threads the ball through to Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cameron Perez.
83.26
Alistair Formon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Felipe Espinoza blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
85.25
Alexander Tapia makes a probing pass to Scott Potts. Scott Potts passes the ball forward to Jan Ritzinger. Jan Ritzinger lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Alpay Kayis.
86.13
Nelson Garza takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Hiraku Sato reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
89.17
Dean Bishop controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza passes the ball forward to Jan Ritzinger. Jan Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alistair Formon.
90.00
Scott Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sunderland

AFC Bournemouth
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
24.7%
42%
33.3%

Scorers
Konstantinos Xenakis 22, 45
Nelson Garza 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nelson Garza of AFC Bournemouth

Match Ratings
1.Alpay Kayis (GK)
7
2.Alistair Formon (DEF)
6
3.Cameron Perez (DEF)
6
4.Syd Carter (DEF)
6
5.Hiraku Sato (MID)
6
6.Max Walker (MID)
7
7.Kevin Ehiogu (MID)
6
8.Jody Smith (MID)
6
9.Martin Beattie (ATT)
6
10.Matias Vitor Santiago (ATT)
6
11.Leon Elliott (ATT)
6
 
12.Baldur Ásgeirsson (ATT)
0
13.Matt Elliott (MID)
0
14.Paolo Wetherall (MID)
0

1.Nigel Cole (GK)
7
2.Dean Bishop (DEF)
6
3.Sebastiao Ferreira (DEF)
7
4.Felipe Espinoza (DEF)
6
5.Alexander Tapia (DEF)
6
6.Scott Potts (MID)
7
7.Nelson Garza (MID)goal scored
9
8.Ruel Thomson (ATT)
6
9.Konstantinos Xenakis (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Julian Blanc (ATT)
6
11.Jan Ritzinger (ATT)
6
 
12.Rodolfo Mora (DEF)
0
13.Emile Ipoua (MID)
0
14.Elías Pereyra (ATT)
0