Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. A crowd of 9,771 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Youds.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Youds.
0.00
0-0Sunderland start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.29
0-0Kai Ziegenhagen makes an attacking run forward. Kai Ziegenhagen plays a one-two with Silvio Bento and advances towards the goal... Kai Ziegenhagen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
14.32
0-0Ray Del Nero plays the ball forward to Gary Dryden. Gary Dryden flicks a high pass forward. John Benjamin controls it well on his chest. John Benjamin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.55
0-0Carmine Miceli knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Lisbie. Richard Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Dave Gilchrist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Gilchrist passes the ball forward to Silvio Bento. Silvio Bento takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
16.24
Carmine Miceli decides to run forward with the ball. Carmine Miceli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Bento. Silvio Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Taiga Okamoto.
21.20
Kai Ziegenhagen hits a low pass to Silvio Bento. Silvio Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.17
Billy Bower hits a low pass to Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt shoots from long range. Adam Barrett comfortably gets down and covers it.
26.10
Carmine Miceli threads the ball through to Billy Bower. Billy Bower sees space and advances. Billy Bower shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
27.11
0-1Gary Dryden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Benjamin. John Benjamin cuts inside the box! John Benjamin rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Alexander Regnault has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.29
Richard Lisbie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt advances inside the box! Titus Froggatt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Adam Barrett is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.36
With some swift thinking, Duarte Soares plays the ball forward to Billy Bower. Billy Bower takes it forward alone. Billy Bower skips past Taiga Okamoto! Billy Bower muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.53
Jose Javier Pardo makes a simple pass to Silvio Bento. Silvio Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.57
Billy Bower sees a break and surges forward. Billy Bower finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
45.00
With vision, Jose Javier Pardo plays the ball forward to Dave Gilchrist. Dave Gilchrist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Rushden & Diamonds also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off and get the second half underway!
49.28
Stephen Bramble brings the ball forward. Stephen Bramble hits a low pass to Dave Gilchrist. Dave Gilchrist flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Froggatt. Titus Froggatt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sunderland are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
53.53
Duarte Soares hits a low pass to Billy Bower. Billy Bower passes the ball forward to Dave Gilchrist. Dave Gilchrist makes a defence splitting pass to Silvio Bento. Silvio Bento tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Adam Barrett. Excellent save.
55.56
Billy Bower kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Bento. Silvio Bento tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
59.35
Gary Dryden flicks a high pass forward to John Benjamin who brings the ball under control. John Benjamin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.52
1-1Sunderland have made 2 substitutions with Jonathan Salmon replacing Billy Bower and Lampros Moissidis replacing Jose Javier Pardo .
61.57
Duarte Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Lisbie. Richard Lisbie flicks a high ball forward to Titus Froggatt who takes it down. Titus Froggatt runs straight at the defence! Titus Froggatt cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but Adam Barrett is on top of it.
63.34
Stephen Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Lampros Moissidis collects the pass. Lampros Moissidis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Bento. Silvio Bento makes a simple pass, allowing Dave Gilchrist to run into the box. Dave Gilchrist cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.08
Neil Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Cooke. Aaron Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.27
Gary Dryden flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Cooke collects the pass. Aaron Cooke plays a one-two with John Benjamin and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Aaron Cooke provides some space. He shoots at goal but Alexander Regnault is on top of it.
75.08
1-1Ray Del Nero comes in with a late challenge on Silvio Bento. The referee calls over Ray Del Nero and warns him to calm down! Silvio Bento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.23
Sunderland have made a substitution with Rio Salako replacing Kai Ziegenhagen .AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made a substitution with Terry Murray replacing Gary Dryden .
83.42
Rio Salako flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Gilchrist. Dave Gilchrist plays a one-two with Silvio Bento and advances towards the goal... Dave Gilchrist rockets a shot on goal. Adam Barrett easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
17.9%
44%
38.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Titus Froggatt of Sunderland |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexander Regnault (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duarte Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carmine Miceli (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stephen Bramble (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jose Javier Pardo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Bower (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Richard Lisbie (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kai Ziegenhagen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Silvio Bento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Titus Froggatt (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Dave Gilchrist (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Rio Salako (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jonathan Salmon (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Lampros Moissidis (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Adam Barrett (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ray Del Nero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Gilchrist (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Taiga Okamoto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Chris Clemence (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Dryden (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tommy Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Benjamin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Aaron Cooke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eddie Barrett (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Terry Murray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Fadel Bedrossian (ATT) | 0 | |