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 Brentford. A crowd of 20,906 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sunderland and Brentford are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Sunderland and Brentford are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sunderland get the match underway!
3.42
0-0Jonathan Whelan makes a simple pass to Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey plays a perfect one-two with Daniele Mortensen and rushes in on goal... Scott Heskey takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.20
0-0Craig Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Guy Josédasilva. Craig Elliott is warned by the referee! Guy Josédasilva stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.02
0-1Enzo Gissi flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Owen. Alexander Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Griffin. Anthony Griffin whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Francisco Morales!
12.40
0-1Craig Elliott hacks Guy Josédasilva from behind! Craig Elliott is given another warning by the referee! Guy Josédasilva carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.35
Rodrigo Vieira knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Polheim. Albrecht Polheim passes the ball forward to Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos goes all the way! Juan Marcos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
15.45
0-1Jonathan Whelan passes the ball forward to Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.14
Guy Josédasilva catches Craig Elliott on the ankles. Guy Josédasilva is given a warning by the referee! Craig Elliott runs off the knock.
20.53
Guy Josédasilva comes in with a late challenge on Craig Elliott. Guy Josédasilva is warned by the referee again! Craig Elliott gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.10
0-1Noel Hendrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Polheim. Albrecht Polheim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos plays a perfect one-two with Scott Heskey and rushes in on goal... Juan Marcos rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Cor Hesp easily smothers it!
28.12
0-1Nicolas Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Polheim. Albrecht Polheim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Mortensen but the linesman indicates offside!
33.41
Guy Josédasilva catches Craig Elliott on the ankles. Guy Josédasilva is given yet another warning by the referee! Craig Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.37
Noel Hendrie kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan passes the ball forward to Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
36.58
Nicolas Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Mowbray.
39.12
0-1Scott Heskey comes in with a late challenge on Malcolm Mowbray. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Malcolm Mowbray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.05
Craig Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Schramm. Paul Schramm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rainer Metzler who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Rodrigo Vieira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Polheim. Albrecht Polheim takes it forward alone. Albrecht Polheim knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Brentford kick off the second half!
49.52
Craig Elliott makes a probing pass to Paul Schramm. Paul Schramm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rainer Metzler who gathers it comfortably.
53.45
Andy Niven passes the ball forward to Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan passes the ball forward to Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Mowbray.
54.00
Albrecht Polheim knocks the ball forward to Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
55.02
Andy Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Polheim. Albrecht Polheim makes a beautiful solo run. Albrecht Polheim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.26
Craig Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Guy Josédasilva. The referee calls over Craig Elliott yet again and warns him to calm down! Guy Josédasilva stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.46
Craig Elliott takes it forward alone. Craig Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Niven.
61.22
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
65.00
Guy Josédasilva flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.59
Rodrigo Vieira threads the ball through to Albrecht Polheim. Albrecht Polheim makes a probing pass to Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.39
Noel Hendrie makes a simple pass to Guy Josédasilva. Guy Josédasilva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.58
Rodrigo Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan makes a probing pass to Juan Marcos. Juan Marcos knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Cor Hesp.
84.34
Craig Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.17
Guy Josédasilva controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.22
Andy Niven passes the ball forward to Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Mortensen. Daniele Mortensen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Heskey. Scott Heskey shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
7
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.9%
29.1%
Play Area
25.3%
46.8%
27.8%
Scorers