Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Birmingham City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sunderland get the match underway!
2.18
0-0Alejandro Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Arthur Etherington!
4.48
1-0Steve Galli makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Galli whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paolo Torrisi!
12.27
1-0Aaron Van Den Herik decides to run forward with the ball. Aaron Van Den Herik threads the ball through to Colin Neville. Colin Neville passes the ball forward to Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
14.03
Matthew Adams threads the ball through to Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs shoots from just inside the box but somehow Arthur Etherington manages to keep it out.
26.53
Ian Wise makes a simple pass to Colin Neville. Colin Neville goes all the way! Colin Neville shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.49
1-0Ian Wise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Neville. Colin Neville kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Jacobs but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.46
Ronnie Barrett surges forward with the ball. Ronnie Barrett threads the ball through to Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Arthur Etherington manages to gather it comfortably.
33.00
1-0Steve Galli chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.14
Steve Galli makes a probing pass to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Marsden who gathers it comfortably.
38.31
Ronnie Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Ruiz. Alejandro Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt goes all the way! Scott Grantt rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.43
Isaiah Christie takes it forward alone. Isaiah Christie tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
1-1Birmingham City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sunderland's defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Birmingham City start the second half!
47.34
Matthew Adams brings the ball forward. Matthew Adams shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.20
1-1Colin Neville comes in with a late challenge on Francesco G. Eranio. The referee calls over Colin Neville and warns him to calm down! Francesco G. Eranio stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.47
Dean Windass knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.11
Alejandro Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Neville. Colin Neville plays a perfect one-two with Craig Jacobs and rushes in on goal... Colin Neville rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.09
Dean Windass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Paolo Torrisi scores for Sunderland!!
65.52
Steve Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.19
2-1Matthew Adams catches Isaiah Christie on the ankles. Matthew Adams is given a warning by the referee! Isaiah Christie grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.30
Craig Jacobs hacks Francesco G. Eranio from behind! Craig Jacobs is warned by the referee! Francesco G. Eranio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.29
Isaiah Christie knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.29
Steve Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
78.54
Alejandro Ruiz makes a simple pass to Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.54
Jacob Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Torrisi. Paolo Torrisi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Marsden who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
27.8%
46.8%
25.3%
Scorers
| Paolo Torrisi 4, 59 | Scott Grantt 38, 79 |