FMFA Tiger League, Sunderland vs. Newcastle United (Sun Jan 28)


                           Sunderland  |  Newcastle United
                              5-3-2 C  |  4-4-2 E
                            Tony Ayre  |  Harry Klenjan
                                       |
                           M_Neuer GK  |  GK M_Sels
                         J_Garcia* DF  |  DF K_Koulibaly
                           J_Evans DF  |  DF S_Mustafi
                            Silvio DF  |  DF C_Mbemba
                            J_Tah* DF  |  DF K_Davies*
                       A_Grimaldo* DF  |  MF M_Hamsik
                       J_Grealish* MF  |  MF R_Sterling
                        G_Glendon* MF  |  MF G_Bale
                       C_Anderson* MF  |  MF H_Ben_Arfa
                       M_Balotelli FW  |  FW Neymar
                         A_Nelson* FW  |  FW A_Morata
                                       |
                            M_Vorm SUB |  SUB A_Smithies
                           J_Webb* SUB |  SUB T_Jedvaj*
                     S_Brotherton* SUB |  SUB Fernando
                           Kenedy* SUB |  SUB W_Bony
                        L_Podolski SUB |  SUB L_de_Jong

Referee: Lee_Probert (Level_1)


Min. 5  :(new) H_Ben_Arfa jumps over A_Grimaldo*'s challenge 
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg 
          ...  He's clean through 
          ...  H_Ben_Arfa with the drive! 
          ...  M_Neuer gets a hand to it!! 
          ...  But can't hold onto it! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  That’s put Newcastle United in front! 
          ...  Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle United ...
Min. 8  :(sun) A_Nelson* with the dribble 
          ...  Neymar is easily beaten 
          ...  Fine tackle by K_Koulibaly 
          ...  He prevents the corner as well 
Min. 8  :(new) K_Koulibaly runs down the wing 
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space! 
          ...  He cuts the ball back 
          ...  R_Sterling latches onto the pass 
          ...  He carves out some space 
          ...  R_Sterling with a powerful header ! 
          ...  But M_Neuer punches it away 
          ...  He could have caught that! 
Min. 10 :(new) R_Sterling sprints down the flank 
          ...  He plays the ball in to Neymar 
          ...  Neymar tries the lob from 30 yards ! 
          ...  It takes a deflection! 
          ...  M_Neuer is wrong footed! 
          ...  It drifts just wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  G_Bale crosses it in! 
          ...  The danger is dealt with by A_Grimaldo* 
Min. 15 :(sun) J_Garcia* is taking a throw in 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He throws it to M_Balotelli 
          ...  M_Balotelli with the diving header ! 
          ...  He had to be brave there 
          ...  But M_Sels tips it behind 
          ...  Lee_Probert has given a goal kick 
          ...  He's not having the best of days ! 
Min. 19 :(new) M_Hamsik has it now 
          ...  He takes on J_Garcia* 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He puts in R_Sterling! 
          ...  R_Sterling flicks the header toward the far post! 
          ...  M_Neuer makes a difficult save 
Min. 21 :(sun) G_Glendon* looks around for support 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to J_Grealish* 
          ...  K_Koulibaly brings him down from behind! 
          ...  But the ref gives nothing! 
Min. 28 :(sun) G_Glendon* flicks the ball through 
          ...  A_Nelson* runs onto it! 
          ...  A_Nelson* could have let it bounce! 
          ...  It flies in! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Look at the delight on his face!! 
          ...  That’s the equaliser! 
          ...  Sunderland 1-1 Newcastle United ...
Min. 29 :(sun) G_Glendon* with a measured pass to A_Nelson* 
          ...  A_Nelson* with the shot on net ! 
          ...  But M_Sels with the difficult save 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  C_Anderson* lofts the ball in! 
          ...  S_Mustafi heads it away 
Min. 30 :(sun) G_Glendon* volleys it forward. He finds A_Nelson* 
          ...  K_Koulibaly with the tackle 
          ...  That's got to be a yellow 
Min. 33 :(sun) J_Garcia* finds his way through 
          ...  His quick turn fooled K_Koulibaly 
          ...  J_Garcia* tries to beat M_Sels from outside the area! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  He pulls his shirt over his face in celebration! 
          ...  Lets see if Sunderland can hang onto that lead! 
          ...  Sunderland 2-1 Newcastle United ...
Min. 33 :(new) H_Ben_Arfa with a glorious 60-yard pass to K_Koulibaly 
          ...  A_Grimaldo* makes the challenge and clears the ball 
Min. 35 :(new) M_Hamsik with a measured ball to K_Koulibaly 
          ...  J_Tah* with a bad challenge 
          ...  Lee_Probert will want to speak to him 
          ...  Lee_Probert reaches to his pocket! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 37 :(sun) A_Nelson* unselfishly lays the ball back to J_Garcia* 
          ...  J_Garcia* hits the ball first time! 
          ...  But he's missed it! 
          ...  He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo 
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(new) M_Hamsik kills the ball dead 
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  C_Mbemba gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  C_Anderson* is late with that one 
          ...  He gets up and shakes the players hand 
Min. 43 :(new) M_Sels twists his ankle! 
          ...  He isn't going to continue! 
Min. 43 :(new) Newcastle United altered their play to a D strategy 
Min. 43 :(new) A_Smithies is coming on and M_Sels is being brought off 
          ...  Looks likely he will go and play GK 
Min. 45 :(sun) L_Podolski is being prepared to come on 
          ...  A_Nelson* is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He applauds the crowd 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW 
Min. 45 :(sun) a big roar from the crowd as Kenedy* comes on for C_Anderson* to play MF 
Min. 45 :(new) It looks as though Newcastle United is now playing N 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Sunderland 2-1 Newcastle United

Min. 47 :(sun) M_Balotelli looks for options 
          ...  He decides to go it alone 
          ...  M_Balotelli hits the ball on the bounce ! 
          ...  It's beaten A_Smithies 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Sunderland 3-1 Newcastle United ...
Min. 47 :(new) H_Ben_Arfa moves forward 
          ...  H_Ben_Arfa keeps his head down as he hits the shot! 
          ...  It's hit the bar 
          ...  It bounces down 
          ...  M_Neuer grabs it 
          ...  No Goal! 
          ...  Boo's surround the stadium!!! 
Min. 48 :(new) M_Hamsik breaks clear of the defence! 
          ...  He is clean through on M_Neuer! 
          ...  L_Podolski brings him down! 
          ...  He could be off here! 
          ...  Lee_Probert reaches to his pocket! 
          ...  He jots down his name! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  I think he was lucky to escape with a caution! 
Min. 49 :(sun) The defender under hits the back pass! 
          ...  M_Balotelli is through! 
          ...  C_Mbemba with an ugly foul 
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on 
Min. 60 :(sun) There's going to be a change 
          ...  S_Brotherton* will come on for Silvio and play DF 
Min. 60 :(new) L_de_Jong comes on for C_Mbemba and takes up a FW role 
Min. 60 :(new) The manager shouting something towards his players 
          ...  It looks like he's turning things round a bit 
          ...  Newcastle United will now play A 
Min. 61 :(new) M_Hamsik plays a first time ball through the defence to A_Morata 
          ...  A_Morata curls the ball in on goal ! 
          ...  But M_Neuer just gets his fingers to that one 
Min. 66 :(new) Neymar runs at the defence 
          ...  A scorcher of a shot from Neymar ! 
          ...  M_Neuer takes the ball off him 
          ...  He was showing off there! 
Min. 75 :(new) W_Bony is coming on for Neymar and playing FW 
Min. 77 :(sun) L_Podolski skips the challenge from the defender 
          ...  S_Mustafi clears with a diving header 
Min. 79 :(sun) Kenedy* holds the ball up and waits for support 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to L_Podolski 
          ...  L_Podolski with a bicycle kick ! 
          ...  A_Smithies just watches float over the bar! 
Min. 82 :(sun) G_Glendon* is forced back with the ball 
          ...  He belts the ball up field 
          ...  L_Podolski latches onto the end of it 
          ...  L_Podolski has his eyes on the goal! 
          ...  He fires the ball goal ward! 
          ...  But A_Smithies palms it away 
          ...  He could have caught that! 
Min. 85 :(new) L_de_Jong brings the ball under control 
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  A_Morata gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  A wicked drive by A_Morata ! 
          ...  Its sails over! 
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity 
Min. 87 :(sun) Kenedy* runs at goal 
          ...  He spots the run of L_Podolski 
          ...  He's played him in 
          ...  K_Davies* wins the ball with a clear tackle 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(new) M_Hamsik turns past the defender 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to L_de_Jong 
          ...  L_de_Jong drives it towards goal ! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  M_Neuer looks dejected 
          ...  Newcastle United have pulled one back! 
          ...  Sunderland 3-2 Newcastle United ...
Min. 93 :(sun) M_Balotelli controls the ball immaculately 
          ...  Leaves the defenders for dead 
          ...  This looks like it could be a great chance 
          ...  G_Bale plays the back pass 
          ...  A_Smithies can't get to it!! 
          ...  It goes just wide!! 
          ...  What a lucky escape!! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  Kenedy* floats the ball in! 
          ...  J_Tah* gets his head on it 
          ...  OOOOOOHHHHHHHH 
          ...  It grazes the post and goes wide 
Min. 94 :(sun) Kenedy* looks for options 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He knocks a through ball to M_Balotelli 
          ...  M_Balotelli drives the ball low ! 
          ...  A_Smithies won't get to that! 
          ...  Oooh it goes just over!! 

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Stadium of Light
Attendance           : 59,500
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Sunderland Match Info
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Best player          : G_Glendon* (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : A_Nelson* (28), J_Garcia* (33), M_Balotelli (47)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : J_Tah* (35), L_Podolski (48)
Injured              : N/A
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Newcastle United Match Info
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Best player          : M_Hamsik
Scorers              : H_Ben_Arfa (5), L_de_Jong (90)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : C_Mbemba (49)
Injured              : M_Sels (43)
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Match Statistics
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                              Sunderland  |    Newcastle United
Attempts on Goal     :          10        |       9
Off target           :           4        |       3
On target            :           6        |       6
Possession           :          54        |       46
Corners              :           2        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :          12        |       7
Key Tackles          :           1        |       5
Key Passes           :           9        |       8
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Final Score          : Sunderland 3 - 2 Newcastle United
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Player Statistics - Sunderland
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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M_Neuer        GK  29   2   3   3  24 |  97   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   8   0   0   0
J_Garcia*      DF   5  23  11   6  30 |  97   0   0   1   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  10  24
J_Evans        DF   2  22   3   3  25 |  97   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Silvio         DF   2  22   5   2  25 |  63   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Tah*         DF   2  23   3   3  24 |  97   0   0   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  -3  -3  -2
A_Grimaldo*    DF   2  23   2   3  24 |  97   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  34   8   8
J_Grealish*    MF   2   3  22  10  24 |  97   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Glendon*     MF   2   5  22   3  27 |  97   0   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  58   0
C_Anderson*    MF   2   6  22   3  28 |  45   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Balotelli    FW   2   3   4  24  26 |  97   0   0   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0  27
A_Nelson*      FW   2   2   3  22  21 |  45   0   0   1   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  10  26
M_Vorm         GK  26   2   3   4  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Webb*        DF   2  21   2   3  16 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Brotherton*  DF   2  22   2   3  16 |  34   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Kenedy*        MF   2  10  22  11  24 |  52   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
L_Podolski     FW   2   2   8  22  28 |  52   0   0   0   0   2   0   1   0   0  -3  -3   1

Player Statistics - Newcastle United
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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M_Sels         GK  27   2   2   1  22 |  43   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -10   0   0   0
K_Koulibaly    DF   2  23   5   2  27 |  97   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  26  10   0
S_Mustafi      DF   2  24   3   3  26 |  97   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  26   0   0
C_Mbemba       DF   2  23   3   3  27 |  63   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  -3  -3  -3
K_Davies*      DF   2  22   3   2  16 |  97   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
M_Hamsik       MF   2   4  25  12  25 |  97   0   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  58   0
R_Sterling     MF   2   4  24  12  25 |  97   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  10   6
G_Bale         MF   2  11  23  11  25 |  97   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0   0
H_Ben_Arfa     MF   2   4  22  11  23 |  97   0   0   1   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  10  24
Neymar         FW   2   3   3  25  23 |  78   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   4
A_Morata       FW   2   3   3  22  24 |  97   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   4
A_Smithies     GK  26   1   1   1  25 |  54   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  -5   0   0   0
T_Jedvaj*      DF   2  21   4   2  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Fernando       MF   2  11  22   2  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
W_Bony         FW   3   2   4  22  21 |  19   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_de_Jong      FW   2   4   4  21  23 |  34   0   0   1   0   1   1   0   0   0   0  10  23
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