Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Sunderland. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sunderland start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.17
0-0Jean-Pierre Javary flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile Higginbotham. Emile Higginbotham threads the ball through to Benito Cozza. Benito Cozza lofts in a cross ball towards Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Arthur Etherington is on top of it.
4.11
0-0Dean Windass makes a probing pass to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Dahl Perez.
6.28
0-0Stuart Neville knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.02
0-0Dean Windass hacks Gabriel Fuentes from behind! The referee calls over Dean Windass and warns him to calm down! Gabriel Fuentes runs off the knock.
14.27
Isaiah Christie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.18
Jon Dahl Perez passes the ball forward to Stuart Neville. Stuart Neville threads the ball through to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.59
Steve Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
33.52
Gabriel Fuentes flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Ferdinand.
34.29
0-0Emile Higginbotham comes in with a late challenge on Steve Galli. Emile Higginbotham is shown the yellow card! Steve Galli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.33
Stuart Neville comes in with a late challenge on Isaiah Christie. The referee calls over Stuart Neville and warns him to calm down! Isaiah Christie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.56
Jacob Potts passes the ball forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.45
1-0Emile Higginbotham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Benito Cozza. Benito Cozza is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.44
Jon Dahl Perez kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Higginbotham. Emile Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers knocks in a cross ball towards Benito Cozza. Benito Cozza is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Arthur Etherington.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Millwall kick off!
47.43
Jon Dahl Perez threads the ball through to Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriel Fuentes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Clemence.
49.18
Stuart Neville flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francesco G. Eranio.
53.04
Jon Dahl Perez chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes passes the ball forward to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers goes all the way! Ruud Bomers rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.41
Emile Higginbotham clumsily knocks into Steve Galli. Emile Higginbotham is given a warning by the referee! Steve Galli stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.10
Gabriel Fuentes makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriel Fuentes lofts in a cross ball towards Benito Cozza. Benito Cozza is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Benito Cozza scores for Millwall!!
69.44
Gabriel Fuentes threads the ball through to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.59
Stuart Neville makes a probing pass to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arthur Etherington who gathers it comfortably.
75.05
Shane Kewell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Fuentes. Gabriel Fuentes kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus knocks the ball forward to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.54
Emile Higginbotham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Arthur Etherington!
79.21
Benito Cozza comes in with a late challenge on Dave Ferdinand. The referee calls over Benito Cozza and shows him a yellow card! Dave Ferdinand runs off the knock.
83.54
Jean-Pierre Javary chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Neville. Stuart Neville kicks a strong pass forward to Benito Cozza. Benito Cozza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vito Branca.
84.41
2-0Sunderland are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Millwall's defence.
87.35
Shane Kewell decides to run forward with the ball. Shane Kewell makes a simple pass to Ruud Bomers. Ruud Bomers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.7%
29.3%
Play Area
23.2%
45.1%
31.7%
Scorers
| Benito Cozza 40, 60 |