Match Report
| Sunderland | Sunderland |  |  | Blackpool | Blackpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bertrand Gallon | B. Gallon |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 |  | Richard Vieira | R. Vieira | |||||||||
| Michael Regragui | M. Regragui | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 |  | Ighli Ganz | I. Ganz | |||||||||
| Ivan Hughes | I. Hughes | | 65 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 55 |  | David Moutinho | D. Moutinho | ||||||||
| Alejandro Ortiz | A. Ortiz |  | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Matthew Thomson | M. Thomson | |||||||||
| Mick Coppinger | M. Coppinger | | 70 | M | | 5 | | M | 58 | | Benedetto Teodorani | B. Teodorani | |||||||||
| Alan Robinson | A. Robinson | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Clive Rankin | C. Rankin | |||||||||
| Teddy Hughes | T. Hughes | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Omer Bastin | O. Bastin | |||||||||
| Noel Owen | N. Owen | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Steve Woodcock | S. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Clive Izzet | C. Izzet | | 41 | M | | 9 | | A | 64 | | Alberto Camacho | A. Camacho | |||||||||
| Seth Konchesky | S. Konchesky | | 60 | A | | 10 | | | A | 50 | | Peter Impey | P. Impey | ||||||||
| Alfred Cope | A. Cope | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Simon Mckay | S. Mckay | |||||||||
| Alfred Banks | A. Banks | | 63 | G | | 12 | | G | 53 | | Tommy Mccann | T. Mccann | |||||||||
| Wout De Groot | W. De Groot |  | 61 | G | | 13 | | M | 49 | | James Chadwick | J. Chadwick | |||||||||
| Sylvain Campbell | S. Campbell | | 56 | G | | 14 | | G | 49 | | Omer Powell | O. Powell | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Blackpool. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Gordon.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Gordon.
0.00
0-0Blackpool kick off!
8.43
0-0Ivan Hughes flicks a high ball forward to Alan Robinson who takes it down. Alan Robinson plays the ball forward to Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.38
0-0Noel Owen clumsily knocks into Benedetto Teodorani. Noel Owen is shown the yellow card! Benedetto Teodorani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.59
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.42
0-0Alejandro Ortiz threads the ball through to Clive Izzet. Clive Izzet flicks a high ball forward to Seth Konchesky who gracefully takes it down. Seth Konchesky knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Thomson.
30.32
Omer Bastin flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Camacho who brings the ball under control. Alberto Camacho lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Impey. Peter Impey makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.50
Sunderland are in full control of this game.
45.00
The referee whistles 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. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sunderland kick off and get the second half underway!
55.20
Michael Regragui clumsily knocks into Peter Impey. Michael Regragui is shown the yellow card! Peter Impey runs off the knock.
59.34
Noel Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Vieira who gathers it comfortably.
67.45
Omer Bastin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Omer Bastin rushes past Michael Regragui! Omer Bastin comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.27
0-0Clive Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Camacho controls it well on his chest. Alberto Camacho kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Mckay but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.05
Ivan Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Mick Coppinger controls it well on his chest. Mick Coppinger laces a through ball forward to Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky edges inside the box! Seth Konchesky cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
79.08
David Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Rankin. Clive Rankin hits a low pass to Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho deftly passes the ball to Peter Impey, releasing him through on goal. Peter Impey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.51
Alan Robinson makes a simple pass to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.52
Benedetto Teodorani threads a neat ball through to Simon Mckay. Simon Mckay knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
0
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
21.9%
43.8%
34.2%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Hughes of Sunderland |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bertrand Gallon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michael Regragui (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Ivan Hughes (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Alejandro Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mick Coppinger (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alan Robinson (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Teddy Hughes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Noel Owen (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Clive Izzet (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Seth Konchesky (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alfred Cope (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alfred Banks (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wout De Groot (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sylvain Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Richard Vieira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ighli Ganz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matthew Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Benedetto Teodorani (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Clive Rankin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Omer Bastin (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Steve Woodcock (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Camacho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Peter Impey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Mckay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tommy Mccann (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | James Chadwick (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Omer Powell (GK) | 0 | |