Match Report


SunderlandSunderland     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Derek RobsonDerek Robson Dan Thomas Dan Thomas
Brutil RijkaardB. Rijkaard65
G
1
G
66Jody LeeJ. Lee
Nicholas MercerN. Mercer59
D
2
D
65Jaouad Le PaihJ. Le Paih
Rob SeedorfR. Seedorf72
D
captain3
D
62Jason CopeJ. Cope
Matt KeaneM. Keane62
D
4
D
64Joao VelosoJ. Veloso
James DeanJ. Dean71
M
5
D
59Les PowellL. Powell
Les McManamanL. McManaman49
M
6
M
66Enrique FernandezE. Fernandez
Trevor KeaneT. Keane66
M
7captain
M
67Eduardo CamposE. Campos
Norman RobsonN. Robson57
M
8
A
63Rafael PinheiroR. Pinheiro
Adam HallA. Hall59
A
9
A
59Graham WhelanG. Whelan
Richard DaviesR. Davies56
A
10
A
57Craig MarrC. Marr
Tommy BeckhamT. Beckham50
A
11
A
64Dave StockdaleD. Stockdale
 
John BurleyJ. Burley52
D
12
M
50Leonardo MarinL. Marin
Martin DittmannM. Dittmann54
M
13
D
60Achille RegonesiA. Regonesi
Marc FormonM. Formon72
A
14
D
39Danny BeattieD. Beattie

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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 Rotherham United. A crowd of 18,746 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Trevor Deane.


0.00
The first half starts with Sunderland kicking off!
2.34
Les McManaman flicks a high ball forward to Richard Davies who takes it down. Richard Davies advances inside the box! Richard Davies takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.44
Matt Keane flicks a high pass forward. Richard Davies holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Davies passes the ball forward to Adam Hall. Adam Hall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Jody Lee manages to keep it out.
12.51
Rob Seedorf clumsily knocks into Craig Marr. Rob Seedorf is given a warning by the referee! Craig Marr grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.58
Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
15.58
With some swift thinking, Matt Keane plays the ball forward to Adam Hall. Adam Hall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.22
Enrique Fernandez laces a through ball forward to Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.36
Les McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Hall. Adam Hall whips in a cross ball towards Norman Robson. Norman Robson beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.11
Eduardo Campos receives the ball from a throw-in from Enrique Fernandez. Eduardo Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Brutil Rijkaard had no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
27.58
Joao Veloso threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Campos. Without breaking stride, Eduardo Campos plays the ball forward to Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Whelan. Graham Whelan flicks the ball with his head. Brutil Rijkaard picks it out of the air!
28.22
Trevor Keane threads the ball through to Norman Robson. Norman Robson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Cope.
33.10
Rob Seedorf chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Robson. Norman Robson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Norman Robson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaouad Le Paih.
34.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Campos plays the ball forward to Craig Marr. Craig Marr whips in a cross ball towards Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Brutil Rijkaard didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
38.36
Eduardo Campos flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Fernandez who takes it down. Enrique Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.28
Matt Keane flicks a high ball forward to Trevor Keane who takes it down. Trevor Keane flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Beckham. Tommy Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Trevor Keane. Trevor Keane is unmarked! He powers a header at 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 unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United kick off!
47.16
Eduardo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Craig Marr collects the pass. Craig Marr advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Craig Marr provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
48.16
Eduardo Campos clumsily knocks into Trevor Keane. The referee calls over Eduardo Campos and warns him to calm down! Trevor Keane grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.24
Adam Hall makes a probing pass to Tommy Beckham. Tommy Beckham makes a pass forward but Richard Davies is yards offside!
55.51
Jason Cope sees space and advances. Jason Cope runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jason Cope plays a one-two with Enrique Fernandez and advances towards the goal... Jason Cope cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Rob Seedorf's outstretched leg.
57.04
Joao Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Les Powell. Les Powell kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Brutil Rijkaard!
63.53
With some swift thinking, Les McManaman plays the ball forward to Adam Hall. Adam Hall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jody Lee is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.09
Jason Cope knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Pinheiro controls it well on his chest. Rafael Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.47
Richard Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Hall. Adam Hall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jason Cope.
69.32
Enrique Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Graham Whelan controls it well on his chest. Graham Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.51
Eduardo Campos threads the ball through to Craig Marr. Craig Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Rob Seedorf.
81.42
Corner kick to Rotherham United. Eduardo Campos chips it out wide. James Dean reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
83.45
Showing composure, Les McManaman picks a pass forward to Richard Davies. Richard Davies whips in a cross ball towards Adam Hall. Adam Hall finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jody Lee is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.32
Eduardo Campos flicks a high pass forward to Dave Stockdale who brings the ball under control. Dave Stockdale whips in a cross ball towards Graham Whelan. Graham Whelan makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
89.37
Joao Veloso knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Brutil Rijkaard. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sunderland

Rotherham United
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
26.2%
46.2%
27.5%

Scorers
Trevor Keane 44
Adam Hall 64, 83
Enrique Fernandez 18, 24
Eduardo Campos 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Fernandez of Rotherham United

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

1.Jody Lee (GK)
6
2.Jaouad Le Paih (DEF)
6
3.Jason Cope (DEF)
6
4.Joao Veloso (DEF)
6
5.Les Powell (DEF)
6
6.Enrique Fernandez (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Eduardo Campos (MID)goal scored
8
8.Rafael Pinheiro (ATT)
7
9.Graham Whelan (ATT)
6
10.Craig Marr (ATT)
6
11.Dave Stockdale (ATT)
6
 
12.Leonardo Marin (MID)
0
13.Achille Regonesi (DEF)
0
14.Danny Beattie (DEF)
0