Match Report
| Sunderland | Sunderland |  |  | Brentford | Brentford | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bertrand Gallon | B. Gallon |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 46 |  | Nicholas Konchesky | N. Konchesky | |||||||||
| Michael Regragui | M. Regragui | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Daniel Moss | D. Moss | |||||||||
| Ivan Hughes | I. Hughes | | 65 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Peter Insley | P. Insley | ||||||||
| Alejandro Ortiz | A. Ortiz |  | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Phil Williams | P. Williams | |||||||||
| Mick Coppinger | M. Coppinger | | 70 | M | | 5 | | D | 55 |  | Sebastian Diakite | S. Diakite | |||||||||
| Alan Robinson | A. Robinson | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Jermaine Laycock | J. Laycock | |||||||||
| Teddy Hughes | T. Hughes | | 63 | M | | 7 | | | M | 54 | | Rio Grant | R. Grant | ||||||||
| Andy Inglis | A. Inglis |  | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Alberto Heskey | A. Heskey | |||||||||
| Noel Owen | N. Owen | | 50 | M | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Eddie Craddock | E. Craddock | |||||||||
| Seth Konchesky | S. Konchesky | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Kemal Mendonca | K. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Alfred Cope | A. Cope | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Simon Potts | S. Potts | |||||||||
| Alfred Banks | A. Banks | | 63 | G | | 12 | | D | 54 | | Carl Lineker | C. Lineker | |||||||||
| Wout De Groot | W. De Groot |  | 61 | G | | 13 | | M | 52 | | Jacob Tolley | J. Tolley | |||||||||
| Sylvain Campbell | S. Campbell | | 56 | G | | 14 | | D | 52 | | Dietmar Ahrens | D. Ahrens | |||||||||
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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 Brentford. A crowd of 4,900 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Smith.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Smith.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sunderland kick off!
4.25
0-0Rio Grant passes the ball forward to Simon Potts. Simon Potts shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
12.32
0-0Sebastian Diakite gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Eddie Craddock lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Potts. Simon Potts connects with a diving header but somehow Michael Regragui happens to be in the right place to block it.
14.32
Rio Grant flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Mendonca. Kemal Mendonca knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Potts. Simon Potts makes a looping header on goal. Michael Regragui steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
20.14
0-0With some swift thinking, Teddy Hughes plays the ball forward to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.50
Mick Coppinger threads a neat ball through to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Insley.
40.05
Teddy Hughes knocks the ball forward to Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Alan Robinson threads a neat ball through to Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Brentford kick off!
48.17
1-0Andy Inglis threads the ball through to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope shoots from 25 yards. Alfred Cope scores for Sunderland!!
51.20
1-0Rio Grant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Mendonca. Kemal Mendonca puts a great ball through. Eddie Craddock runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
54.14
Rio Grant decides to run forward with the ball. Rio Grant runs straight at the defence! Rio Grant shoots from just inside the box but somehow Bertrand Gallon manages to keep it out.
57.47
Alberto Heskey flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Craddock controls it well on his chest. Eddie Craddock rushes past Ivan Hughes! Some awkward footwork from Eddie Craddock provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Bertrand Gallon effortlessly gets down and covers it.
59.13
1-0Alejandro Ortiz comes in with a late challenge on Simon Potts. Alejandro Ortiz is shown the yellow card! Simon Potts runs off the knock.
60.52
1-0Brentford have made a substitution with Carl Lineker replacing Peter Insley .
63.14
1-0Teddy Hughes sees a break and surges forward. Teddy Hughes threads the ball through into the box. Alfred Cope strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.33
Ivan Hughes flicks a high pass forward to Andy Inglis who brings the ball under control. Andy Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicholas Konchesky who gathers it comfortably.
69.39
Alan Robinson knocks the ball forward to Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.24
Brentford have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Tolley replacing Jermaine Laycock and Dietmar Ahrens replacing Simon Potts .
81.09
Ivan Hughes flicks a high pass forward to Alan Robinson who brings the ball under control. Alan Robinson sees Alfred Cope in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Cope shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
85.33
Alejandro Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Hughes. Teddy Hughes threads a neat ball through to Alfred Cope. Alfred Cope knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Konchesky. Seth Konchesky connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Nicholas Konchesky punches it away to safety.
90.00
Alejandro Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Hughes. Teddy Hughes darts forward. Teddy Hughes passes the ball forward but Alfred Cope is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
25.4%
40.8%
33.8%
Scorers
| Alfred Cope 48 |
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) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ivan Hughes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alejandro Ortiz (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Mick Coppinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alan Robinson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Teddy Hughes (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Andy Inglis (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Noel Owen (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Seth Konchesky (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alfred Cope (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Alfred Banks (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wout De Groot (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sylvain Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nicholas Konchesky (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Moss (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Peter Insley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Phil Williams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Diakite (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jermaine Laycock (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rio Grant (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alberto Heskey (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eddie Craddock (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Kemal Mendonca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Potts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carl Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jacob Tolley (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dietmar Ahrens (DEF) | 6 | |