Match Report


SunderlandSunderland     ChelseaChelsea
Derek RobsonDerek Robson Liam Rollings Liam Rollings
Andy GemmellA. Gemmell60
G
1captain
G
73Rainer WilkeR. Wilke
Nicholas MercerN. Mercer59
D
2
D
64Florent CatherineF. Catherine
Rob SeedorfR. Seedorf72
D
captain3
D
77Rui VarelaR. Varela
Matt KeaneM. Keane62
D
4
D
67Greg LumsdonG. Lumsdon
Martin DittmannM. Dittmann54
M
5
D
69Malcolm ClemenceM. Clemence
Steven FletcherS. Fletcher49
M
6
M
67Damien BallD. Ball
Les McManamanL. McManaman49
M
7
M
54Carlton SalakoC. Salako
Norman RobsonN. Robson57
M
8
M
64Craig LaycockC. Laycock
Marc FormonM. Formon72
A
9
A
55Max WiltordM. Wiltord
Adam HallA. Hall58
A
10
A
54Ricardo MoralesR. Morales
Richard DaviesR. Davies56
A
11
A
63Omer ClemenceO. Clemence
 
Darl VandenbroeckD. Vandenbroeck51
A
12
D
58Dale BarryD. Barry
James DeanJ. Dean71
M
13
M
56Chris BastinC. Bastin
Tommy BeckhamT. Beckham50
A
14
A
58Fernando CruzF. Cruz

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 18,066 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Todd.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sunderland get the match underway!
6.52
Marc Formon flicks a high pass forward to Steven Fletcher who brings the ball under control. Steven Fletcher runs straight at the defence! Steven Fletcher tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.58
Damien Ball flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Morales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Clemence. Omer Clemence whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
9.45
Martin Dittmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Formon. Marc Formon whips in a cross ball towards Steven Fletcher. Steven Fletcher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
15.53
Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
21.47
Omer Clemence comes in with a late challenge on Matt Keane. The referee warns Omer Clemence to calm down! Matt Keane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.25
Nicholas Mercer passes the ball forward to Adam Hall. Adam Hall lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Dittmann. Martin Dittmann directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rainer Wilke with no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
30.49
Rui Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Clemence. Omer Clemence decides to run forward with the ball. Omer Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Morales. Ricardo Morales outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chelsea!
33.52
Carlton Salako hacks Adam Hall from behind! The referee warns Carlton Salako to calm down! Adam Hall gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.50
Carlton Salako sees space and advances. Carlton Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
42.20
Damien Ball decides to run forward with the ball. Damien Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Morales but he's offside!
44.52
Greg Lumsdon flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Laycock. Craig Laycock flicks a high pass forward. Omer Clemence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Omer Clemence lofts in a cross ball towards Max Wiltord. Max Wiltord makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
Carlton Salako passes the ball forward to Damien Ball. Damien Ball knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Keane.
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. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Chelsea start the second half!
53.04
Showing composure, Rui Varela plays the ball forward to Damien Ball. Damien Ball brings the ball forward. Damien Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.18
Craig Laycock sees Omer Clemence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Omer Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Morales. Some silky footwork from Ricardo Morales provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.43
Greg Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Morales. Ricardo Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Clemence. Omer Clemence knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Keane.
57.18
Nicholas Mercer runs forward with the ball. Nicholas Mercer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Dittmann. Martin Dittmann tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
59.57
Carlton Salako threads a neat ball through to Omer Clemence. Omer Clemence lofts in a cross ball towards Damien Ball. Matt Keane clumsily knocks into Damien Ball. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
61.51
Steven Fletcher runs straight at the opposition's defence. Steven Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Lumsdon.
63.02
Greg Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Craig Laycock. Craig Laycock chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Ball. Damien Ball whips in a cross ball towards Max Wiltord. Max Wiltord gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Andy Gemmell!
71.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Rui Varela plays the ball forward to Carlton Salako. Carlton Salako flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Morales who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Morales shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
72.48
Nicholas Mercer brings the ball forward. Nicholas Mercer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Hall. Adam Hall finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
75.40
Max Wiltord takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Ricardo Morales. Ricardo Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Clemence. Omer Clemence shoots from distance but it is miles over!
78.23
Les McManaman threads the ball through to Adam Hall. Adam Hall shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.40
Damien Ball advances with the ball. Damien Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Morales. Ricardo Morales whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
85.47
Craig Laycock hits a low pass to Max Wiltord. Max Wiltord finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.49
Adam Hall threads a neat ball through to Marc Formon. Marc Formon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Rainer Wilke manages to keep it out.
90.00
Les McManaman sees Steven Fletcher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Fletcher shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sunderland

Chelsea
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
30.9%
45.7%
23.5%

Scorers
Martin Dittmann 24
Ricardo Morales 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Morales of Chelsea

Match Ratings
1.Andy Gemmell (GK)
6
2.Nicholas Mercer (DEF)
7
3.Rob Seedorf (DEF)
6
4.Matt Keane (DEF)
6
5.Martin Dittmann (MID)goal scored
8
6.Steven Fletcher (MID)
7
7.Les McManaman (MID)
6
8.Norman Robson (MID)
6
9.Marc Formon (ATT)
7
10.Adam Hall (ATT)
7
11.Richard Davies (ATT)
6
 
12.Darl Vandenbroeck (ATT)
0
13.James Dean (MID)
0
14.Tommy Beckham (ATT)
0

1.Rainer Wilke (GK)
6
2.Florent Catherine (DEF)
6
3.Rui Varela (DEF)
6
4.Greg Lumsdon (DEF)
6
5.Malcolm Clemence (DEF)
6
6.Damien Ball (MID)
8
7.Carlton Salako (MID)
7
8.Craig Laycock (MID)
7
9.Max Wiltord (ATT)
6
10.Ricardo Morales (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Omer Clemence (ATT)
8
 
12.Dale Barry (DEF)
0
13.Chris Bastin (MID)
0
14.Fernando Cruz (ATT)
0