Match Report


SunderlandSunderland     Luton TownLuton Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Bertrand GallonB. Gallon65
G
1
G
52Massimiliano MalafronteM. Malafronte
Michael RegraguiM. Regragui66
D
2captain
D
66Mike GalliM. Galli
Ivan HughesI. Hughes65
D
captain3
D
55Frank DelaneyF. Delaney
Alejandro OrtizA. Ortiz57
D
4
D
54Norman InceN. Ince
Mick CoppingerM. Coppinger70
M
5
D
49Tiago AndradeT. Andrade
Alan RobinsonA. Robinson65
M
6
M
57Eoin AthertonE. Atherton
Teddy HughesT. Hughes63
M
7
M
52Adam McgrealA. Mcgreal
Andy InglisA. Inglis52
M
8
M
49Max BurbageM. Burbage
Noel OwenN. Owen50
M
9
A
55Sebastian MetzgerS. Metzger
Seth KoncheskyS. Konchesky60
A
10
A
48Tim KitsonT. Kitson
Alfred CopeA. Cope55
A
11
A
44George CooperG. Cooper
 
Alfred BanksA. Banks63
G
12
G
52Paul CoppingerP. Coppinger
Wout De GrootW. De Groot61
G
13
G
49Teddy BlakeT. Blake
Ian WainwrightI. Wainwright55
D
14
D
47Tony GascoigneT. Gascoigne

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 4,777 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Benali.


0.00
Sunderland kick off the first half!
2.14
Teddy Hughes barges into Adam Mcgreal. The referee calls over Teddy Hughes and warns him to calm down! Adam Mcgreal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.05
Alan Robinson passes the ball forward to Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frank Delaney.
4.15
Eoin Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Cooper. George Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Bertrand Gallon.
5.47
Corner kick to Luton Town. Adam Mcgreal chips it to the near post. Alfred Cope jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
14.19
Michael Regragui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Seth Konchesky collects the pass. Seth Konchesky controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.12
Andy Inglis runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andy Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Konchesky. With a superhuman jump, Seth Konchesky connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Massimiliano Malafronte manages to gather it.
22.11
Eoin Atherton knocks the ball to his team mate, George Cooper. George Cooper shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.14
Max Burbage catches Mick Coppinger on the ankles. The referee brings Max Burbage to one side and gives him a warning! Mick Coppinger runs off the knock.
28.12
Frank Delaney takes it forward alone. Frank Delaney knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
30.37
Michael Regragui flicks a high pass forward. Andy Inglis controls it well on his chest. Andy Inglis brings the ball forward. Andy Inglis shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Massimiliano Malafronte smothers it!
33.07
Adam Mcgreal chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.57
Alejandro Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Alfred Cope who brings the ball under control. Alfred Cope sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
42.36
Without breaking stride, Mick Coppinger plays the ball forward to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope plays a one-two with Seth Konchesky and advances towards the goal... Tiago Andrade catches Alfred Cope on the ankles. Alfred Cope appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Luton Town kick off the second half!
54.16
Adam Mcgreal flicks the ball to his team mate, George Cooper. George Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.03
Luton Town have made 2 substitutions with Teddy Blake replacing George Cooper and Paul Coppinger replacing Tiago Andrade .
67.39
Andy Inglis passes the ball forward to Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky cuts inside the box! Seth Konchesky shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
72.35
Michael Regragui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Coppinger. Mick Coppinger flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Cope controls it well on his chest. Alfred Cope plays a one-two with Seth Konchesky and rushes in on goal... Alfred Cope takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
73.42
Alan Robinson flicks a high ball forward to Seth Konchesky who takes it down. Seth Konchesky finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.40
Teddy Blake comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Hughes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivan Hughes runs off the knock.
79.37
Mike Galli flicks a high pass forward. Adam Mcgreal controls it well on his chest. Adam Mcgreal advances with the ball. Adam Mcgreal shoots from long range but it flies wide!
83.32
Noel Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky threads the ball through into the box. Alfred Cope looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alfred Cope!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Sunderland

Luton Town
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.9%
34.1%
Play Area
23.2%
46.3%
30.5%

Scorers
Alfred Cope 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alfred Cope of Sunderland

Match Ratings
1.Bertrand Gallon (GK)
7
2.Michael Regragui (DEF)
8
3.Ivan Hughes (DEF)
7
4.Alejandro Ortiz (DEF)
7
5.Mick Coppinger (MID)
6
6.Alan Robinson (MID)
7
7.Teddy Hughes (MID)
5
8.Andy Inglis (MID)
8
9.Noel Owen (MID)
6
10.Seth Konchesky (ATT)
8
11.Alfred Cope (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Alfred Banks (GK)
0
13.Wout De Groot (GK)
0
14.Ian Wainwright (DEF)
0

1.Massimiliano Malafronte (GK)
6
2.Mike Galli (DEF)
6
3.Frank Delaney (DEF)
7
4.Norman Ince (DEF)
6
5.Tiago Andrade (DEF)
6
6.Eoin Atherton (MID)
6
7.Adam Mcgreal (MID)
6
8.Max Burbage (MID)
5
9.Sebastian Metzger (ATT)
6
10.Tim Kitson (ATT)
6
11.George Cooper (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Coppinger (GK)
6
13.Teddy Blake (GK)yellow card
5
14.Tony Gascoigne (DEF)
0