Match Report

0.00 0-0

Sunderland kick off and get the first half underway!

2.13 0-0

Diego Orsi makes a beautiful solo run. Diego Orsi knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!

3.35 0-1

Ivan Marquitos flicks a high ball forward to Liam Fox who takes it down. Liam Fox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Mcallister and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Paolo Myers provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!

6.29 0-1

Stuart Hendry threads the ball through to Liam Fox. Liam Fox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Warren Thatcher but the linesman indicates offside!

9.54 0-1

Ivan Marquitos flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Robson. Mark Robson whips in a cross ball towards Warren Thatcher. Warren Thatcher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!

10.53 0-2

Stuart Hendry runs forward with the ball. Stuart Hendry plays the ball forward to Mark Robson. Mark Robson lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Thatcher. Warren Thatcher connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Newcastle United!

15.13 0-2

Danny Clapham hacks Stuart Mcallister from behind! The referee calls over Danny Clapham and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Mcallister runs off the knock.

21.31 0-2

Liam Fox catches Brian Evans on the ankles. The referee brings Liam Fox to one side and gives him a warning! Brian Evans grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

24.49 0-2

Liam Fox chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers runs straight at the defence! Marcos Vazquez comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!

28.21 1-2

Paul Souness sees Paul Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie whips the ball goalwards with his head. Martin Beattie scores for Sunderland!!

33.03 1-2

With vision, Craig Mckay plays the ball forward to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Mark Robson. Paul Souness clumsily knocks into Mark Robson. Mark Robson appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!

34.19 1-2

Without breaking stride, Quim Oliveira plays the ball forward to Diego Orsi. Diego Orsi threads the ball through to Brian Evans. Brian Evans tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!

38.27 1-2

Brian Evans threads a neat ball through to Diego Orsi. Diego Orsi makes a simple pass, allowing Steve Goldberg to run into the box. Some good footwork from Steve Goldberg provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Artur Ripanu easily smothers it!

44.50 2-2

Brian Evans flicks a high pass forward. Steve Goldberg collects the pass. Steve Goldberg knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Wise. Terry Wise connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Artur Ripanu had no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!

45.00 2-2

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 2-2

Newcastle United start the second half!

47.18 2-2

Jacob Stamp flicks a high ball forward to Liam Fox who takes it down. Liam Fox knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

51.43 2-2

Steve Goldberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Law. Paul Law skips past Stuart Hendry! Paul Law side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!

53.34 2-2

Danny Clapham flicks a high pass forward to Brian Evans who brings the ball under control. Brian Evans lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Clapham. Danny Clapham heads the ball goalwards but it is deflected wide by Craig Mckay.

54.36 2-2

Steve Goldberg takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Marcos Vazquez tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!

57.11 2-2

Stuart Hendry threads the ball through to Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Danny Mercer. Danny Mercer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

59.51 2-2

Martin Beattie makes a probing pass to Diego Orsi. Diego Orsi finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Artur Ripanu as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.

61.43 2-2

It's a corner kick which Brian Evans takes quickly, playing the ball short to Paul Law. Paul Law heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Artur Ripanu scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!

66.17 2-2

Paul Law runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Law shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!

67.58 2-2

With a delightful solo run, Stuart Mcallister stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart Mcallister plays a scrappy one-two with Paolo Myers and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Stuart Mcallister provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!

71.43 2-3

Ivan Marquitos passes the ball forward to Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Mark Robson. Mark Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Thatcher. Warren Thatcher connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Warren Thatcher!

75.34 2-3

Danny Mercer makes a simple pass to Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!

77.15 2-3

Paul Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Wise. Terry Wise flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!

79.03 2-3

Liam Fox chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Myers. Paolo Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcos Vazquez.

81.38 2-3

Stuart Hendry clumsily knocks into Diego Orsi. Stuart Hendry is warned by the referee! Diego Orsi runs off the knock.

83.25 2-4

Stuart Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Mercer. Danny Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Mark Robson comfortably collects the pass. Mark Robson rushes past Paul Souness! Mark Robson comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!

89.45 2-4

Brian Evans clumsily knocks into Danny Mercer. The referee calls over Brian Evans and warns him to calm down! Danny Mercer carries on, but is struggling a bit.

90.00 2-4

The referee blows for full-time