Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 18,507 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sunderland and Leeds United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Sunderland and Leeds United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off the first half!
2.19
0-0Jonathan Whelan comes in with a late challenge on Paul Greening. The referee calls over Jonathan Whelan and shows him a yellow card! Paul Greening gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.49
0-0Paul Greening flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Collymore. Colin Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.26
0-0Joao Veloso brings the ball forward. Joao Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Collymore. Colin Collymore directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
9.08
0-0Andy Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Glass. Richard Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
12.21
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
14.01
Shaun Wright-Phillips makes a probing pass to Kieron Lumsdon. Kieron Lumsdon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Rainer Metzler!
15.31
Teddy Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Glass. Richard Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen makes a probing pass to Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Simon Cziommer is on top of it.
18.55
0-0Joao Veloso hacks Guy Josédasilva from behind! The referee calls over Joao Veloso and warns him to calm down! Guy Josédasilva runs off the knock.
20.07
Linus Ritzinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Greening. Paul Greening deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela goes all the way! Vasco Varela tries a spectacular strike but Rainer Metzler is on top of it.
27.24
Shaun Wright-Phillips passes the ball forward to Kieron Lumsdon. Kieron Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Collymore. Colin Collymore heads the ball goalwards. Rainer Metzler easily smothers it.
28.36
Cosimo Monaco makes a probing pass to Paul Greening. Paul Greening threads the ball through to Colin Collymore. Colin Collymore shoots from distance. Rainer Metzler easily smothers it.
30.37
0-0Scott Heskey comes in with a late challenge on Cosimo Monaco. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cosimo Monaco runs off the knock.
32.43
Guy Josédasilva knocks the ball forward to Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Simon Cziommer.
33.47
Jonathan Whelan passes the ball forward to Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.34
Joao Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teddy Lawrence.
38.21
Joao Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rainer Metzler who gathers it comfortably.
40.47
Teddy Lawrence takes it forward alone. Teddy Lawrence makes a simple pass to Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.12
Guy Josédasilva makes a probing pass to Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Jardim.
45.00
Rodrigo Vieira catches Kieron Lumsdon on the ankles. Rodrigo Vieira is given a warning by the referee! Kieron Lumsdon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Sunderland kick off and get the second half underway!
48.20
1-0Guy Josédasilva knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.55
Jonathan Whelan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen whips in a cross ball towards Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
55.18
Jonathan Whelan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.42
Colin Collymore hacks Teddy Lawrence from behind! Colin Collymore is given a warning by the referee! Teddy Lawrence runs off the knock.
65.41
Leeds United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sunderland's defence.
67.27
Cosimo Monaco flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Wright-Phillips. Shaun Wright-Phillips sees a break and surges forward. Shaun Wright-Phillips shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Rainer Metzler has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.03
Rodrigo Vieira knocks the ball forward to Guy Josédasilva. Guy Josédasilva kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.11
Jonathan Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey goes all the way! Scott Heskey takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Simon Cziommer manages to gather it comfortably.
87.33
Jonathan Whelan passes the ball forward to Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen shoots from long range but somehow Simon Cziommer manages to keep it out.
89.42
Jonathan Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen powers a header at goal. Simon Cziommer easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
Shaun Wright-Phillips chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Collymore. Colin Collymore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teddy Lawrence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
31.2%
44.2%
24.7%
Scorers