Match Report


SunderlandSunderland     Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Bertrand GallonB. Gallon65
G
1
G
58Darren ByrneD. Byrne
Michael RegraguiM. Regragui66
D
2
D
58Darren WalkerD. Walker
Ivan HughesI. Hughes65
D
captain3
D
55Norman Le TissierN. Le Tissier
Alejandro OrtizA. Ortiz57
D
4
D
46Andy FinneyA. Finney
Mick CoppingerM. Coppinger70
M
5
D
44Carlton SouthgateC. Southgate
Alan RobinsonA. Robinson65
M
6
M
58Duarte LoureiroD. Loureiro
Teddy HughesT. Hughes63
M
7
M
56Eugenio MartinezE. Martinez
Andy InglisA. Inglis52
M
8
M
54Eddie RiggottE. Riggott
Noel OwenN. Owen50
M
9
A
58Bill RiggottB. Riggott
Seth KoncheskyS. Konchesky60
A
10
A
52Joe GilchristJ. Gilchrist
Alfred CopeA. Cope55
A
11captain
A
52Alun McgrealA. Mcgreal
 
Alfred BanksA. Banks63
G
12
M
54Des AthertonD. Atherton
Wout De GrootW. De Groot61
G
13
M
53Paul WiltordP. Wiltord
Sylvain CampbellS. Campbell56
G
14
A
50Andre SemedoA. Semedo

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 4,945 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Ljungberg.


0.00
Sunderland kick off!
2.41
Eddie Riggott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Mcgreal. Alun Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.42
Michael Regragui makes a simple pass to Noel Owen. Noel Owen threads a neat ball through to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
9.19
Norman Le Tissier knocks the ball forward to Eddie Riggott. Eddie Riggott runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eddie Riggott shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
12.57
Eugenio Martinez flicks a high ball forward to Bill Riggott who takes it down. Bill Riggott plays a one-two with Alun Mcgreal and rushes in on goal... Bill Riggott rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Bertrand Gallon. Excellent save.
14.49
Eddie Riggott knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Gilchrist. Joe Gilchrist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.47
Norman Le Tissier makes a probing pass to Eddie Riggott. Eddie Riggott sees space and advances. Eddie Riggott shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Bertrand Gallon manages to gather it easily.
20.38
Michael Regragui makes a simple pass to Alan Robinson. Alan Robinson hits a low pass to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
24.02
Michael Regragui threads a neat ball through to Mick Coppinger. Mick Coppinger brings the ball forward. Mick Coppinger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlton Southgate.
27.01
Eugenio Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Bill Riggott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bill Riggott shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.41
Alan Robinson threads a neat ball through to Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.14
Andy Inglis sees a break and surges forward. Andy Inglis threads a neat, attacking ball through to Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
33.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Mick Coppinger plays the ball forward to Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Darren Byrne reads it well. Good save!
36.18
Eugenio Martinez catches Andy Inglis on the ankles. The referee brings Eugenio Martinez to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Inglis runs off the knock.
38.56
Eugenio Martinez threads a neat ball through to Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott skips past Alejandro Ortiz! Bill Riggott comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Bertrand Gallon with no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
44.02
Noel Owen comes in with a late challenge on Duarte Loureiro. Noel Owen is given a warning by the referee! Duarte Loureiro runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off the second half!
51.02
Michael Regragui chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Coppinger. Mick Coppinger threads a neat ball through to Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Darren Byrne. Excellent save.
53.14
Norman Le Tissier boots it upfield. Bill Riggott knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Mcgreal. Alun Mcgreal connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.23
Eddie Riggott hacks Mick Coppinger from behind! The referee calls over Eddie Riggott and shows him a yellow card! Mick Coppinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.04
Carlton Southgate flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Riggott who brings the ball under control. With some swift thinking, Eddie Riggott plays the ball forward to Alun Mcgreal. Alun Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Gilchrist. Joe Gilchrist jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Bertrand Gallon.
61.34
Norman Le Tissier runs forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Norman Le Tissier laces a through ball forward to Bill Riggott. Bill Riggott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
66.15
Mick Coppinger receives the ball from a throw-in from Alan Robinson. Mick Coppinger plays the ball forward to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.14
Andy Inglis takes it forward alone. Andy Inglis knocks the ball forward, putting Alfred Cope through on goal. Alfred Cope makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.29
Michael Regragui hacks Eddie Riggott from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Riggott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.26
Charlton Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Des Atherton replacing Bill Riggott and Paul Wiltord replacing Duarte Loureiro .
83.40
Paul Wiltord makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Gilchrist. Joe Gilchrist rushes past Alejandro Ortiz! Joe Gilchrist muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.28
Mick Coppinger laces a through ball forward to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope whips in a cross ball towards Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky heads the ball goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
85.57
Paul Wiltord comes in with a late challenge on Andy Inglis. The referee calls over Paul Wiltord and shows him a yellow card! Andy Inglis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.25
Paul Wiltord sees Alun Mcgreal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alun Mcgreal plays a one-two with Joe Gilchrist and advances towards the goal... Alun Mcgreal shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sunderland

Charlton Athletic
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
27.4%
46.4%
26.2%

Scorers
Alfred Cope 66
Bill Riggott 39
Alun Mcgreal 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bill Riggott of Charlton Athletic

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

1.Darren Byrne (GK)
6
2.Darren Walker (DEF)
6
3.Norman Le Tissier (DEF)
7
4.Andy Finney (DEF)
6
5.Carlton Southgate (DEF)
6
6.Duarte Loureiro (MID)
6
7.Eugenio Martinez (MID)
7
8.Eddie Riggott (MID)yellow card
7
9.Bill Riggott (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Joe Gilchrist (ATT)
7
11.Alun Mcgreal (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Des Atherton (MID)
6
13.Paul Wiltord (MID)yellow card
5
14.Andre Semedo (ATT)
0