Elite Football League Cup Groups Match, AC Milan vs. Sunderland (Wed Mar 11)


                             AC Milan  |  Sunderland
                          4-1-2-1-2 C  |  4-3-3 A
                          Mike McLeod  |  John Gemmell
                                       |
                     M_Steklenburg GK  |  GK R_Locke
                            B_Berg DF  |  DF M_Zeffane
                         T_Gemmell DF  |  DF E_Moretti
                         Ry_Cooder DF  |  DF J_McNamara
                      U_Emanuelson DF  |  DF G_McQueen
                       R_McCormack DM  |  MF Eugen_Shakhov
                         F_Baumann MF  |  MF J_Shaddix
                            G_Duke MF  |  MF M_V_Bommel
                          N_Sanudo AM  |  FW J_MacBright
                           Ewandro FW  |  FW G_Strachan
                         C_Canista FW  |  FW E_Stranger
                                       |
                          Carlotta SUB |  SUB R_McGlinchy
                          M_Bordon SUB |  SUB R_Roversio
                         K_Benzema SUB |  SUB A_Helender
                          G_Pinedo SUB |  SUB I_Osbourne
                         R_Wolford SUB |  SUB R_Fowler

Referee: N_Alexander (Northern_Ireland)


Min. 6  :(amn) F_Baumann lobs it over the defender
          ...  F_Baumann hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
          ...  The fans behind the goal jump up!
          ...  But it's gone just wide !!
Min. 14 :(sun) J_MacBright with the nutmeg
          ...  He takes the ball forward
          ...  Ewandro fouls badly
          ...  N_Alexander will want to speak to him
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! He is in the book for that one
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 14 :(sun) J_MacBright knocks the ball past the lunge of Ry_Cooder
          ...  J_MacBright strikes a wicked curler !
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But hits the side netting!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  E_Moretti hits it into the box!
          ...  M_Steklenburg catches it!
Min. 16 :(amn) Ewandro sidesteps his marker
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  Ewandro rises above the defence to head the ball !
          ...  It hits the side netting!
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 17 :(sun) R_Locke looks in some pain
          ...  He'll try and run it off though
Min. 18 :(amn) F_Baumann beats his man
          ...  F_Baumann cracks a laser towards goal !
          ...  But R_Locke punches it away
          ...  That's gone out for a goal kick
          ...  It was clear to everyone that R_Locke got a touch
Min. 18 :(sun) J_McNamara hits the ball through the heart of the defence
          ...  G_McQueen latches onto it!
          ...  G_McQueen tries to place it in the corner !
          ...  M_Steklenburg beats the ball away
Min. 20 :(amn) R_McCormack has the ball on the wing
          ...  He takes it past G_McQueen
          ...  He knocks it to T_Gemmell!
          ...  T_Gemmell tries to place it in the corner !
          ...  R_Locke catches the ball
Min. 22 :(sun) J_Shaddix moves out over to the edge of the pitch
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He plays the ball through to J_MacBright
          ...  B_Berg slides in hard!
          ...  And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 25 :(sun) J_Shaddix knocks it past Ewandro and runs onto it
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there
          ...  T_Gemmell takes the ball and the player!!
          ...  But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 27 :(amn) F_Baumann looks around for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to G_Duke
          ...  G_Duke with only one thing on his mind!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  R_Locke just watches it fly safely wide!
Min. 29 :(sun) J_Shaddix sidesteps his marker
          ...  He's been running his marker ragged all game
          ...  Ry_Cooder wins the ball
Min. 32 :(amn) N_Sanudo is force to hold onto the ball
          ...  No one seems to be coming forward
          ...  He heads towards the goal alone!
          ...  A cheeky lob from N_Sanudo !
          ...  But R_Locke makes a fine save
Min. 36 :(sun) G_Strachan barges the defender off the ball
          ...  B_Berg with a deliberate foul
          ...  N_Alexander will want to speak to him
          ...  N_Alexander calls him over
          ...  N_Alexander is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 37 :(sun) J_Shaddix puts in J_MacBright
          ...  N_Sanudo rushes in with a clumsy challenge!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
          ...  Shown a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 37 :(sun) J_Shaddix knocks it forward
          ...  Ry_Cooder slips
          ...  E_Stranger gets to it!
          ...  C_Canista wins the ball with a clear tackle
Min. 39 :(amn) C_Canista loses J_McNamara
          ...  C_Canista with his head down lets it go !
          ...  But R_Locke tips it over
          ...  N_Alexander has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 40 :(sun) J_MacBright plays a great one-two
          ...  He continues to run forward now
          ...  But Ewandro slid in
          ...  It was a well timed tackle and it had to be
Min. 42 :(sun) G_Strachan runs at the heart of the defence
          ...  But U_Emanuelson wins the tackle
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(sun) E_Moretti takes possession on the edge of the box
          ...  N_Sanudo with a late tackle
          ...  It looked worse than what it was
          ...  He is surrounded by the Sunderland players
          ...  He had to endure a strong lecture from N_Alexander
Min. 43 :(sun) G_Strachan beats U_Emanuelson
          ...  But Ry_Cooder wins the tackle cleanly

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: AC Milan 0-0 Sunderland

Min. 46 :(sun) Eugen_Shakhov with a precise ball to J_MacBright
          ...  But Ry_Cooder slides in
Min. 49 :(sun) G_Strachan with the dribble
          ...  He spots the run of his team-mate
          ...  He's decided to go alone
          ...  N_Sanudo rushes in with a poor tackle!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
          ...  N_Alexander calls him over
          ...  N_Alexander tells him he has had enough warnings
          ...  He has already been booked also!
          ...  N_Alexander shows him his second yellow!!
          ...  RED CARD!!
Min. 53 :(sun) J_MacBright comes to collect the ball
          ...  Great turn!!!
          ...  Superb play
          ...  F_Baumann steals the ball of off him
Min. 55 :(amn) Ewandro flicks it past J_McNamara
          ...  He runs forward
          ...  J_McNamara reacts to stop the move going any further
Min. 55 :(sun) Eugen_Shakhov knocks it past B_Berg and runs onto it
          ...  He leaves the defender standing
          ...  But T_Gemmell slides in two footed.
          ...  N_Alexander has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 57 :(amn) G_Duke looks around for some movement
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He hits the ball to F_Baumann
          ...  F_Baumann strikes a wicked curler !
          ...  He hits the side netting
Min. 58 :(sun) G_Strachan gets to the bye line
          ...  He puts it into the box
          ...  He finds E_Stranger
          ...  B_Berg dives in two footed!!
          ...  Play On!!
Min. 59 :(sun) M_V_Bommel is taking a throw in
          ...  He dries the ball on his shirt
          ...  He throws the ball to G_Strachan
          ...  U_Emanuelson beats him to the ball
Min. 60 :(sun) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
          ...  R_Roversio will come on for E_Moretti and play DF
Min. 60 :(sun) I_Osbourne is being prepared to come on
          ...  J_Shaddix is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 60 :(sun) R_Fowler is going to be brought on
          ...  J_MacBright is leaving the pitch
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 66 :(sun) R_Fowler beats Ry_Cooder
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  B_Berg brings him down in the area
          ...  There can only be one outcome surely!
          ...  But N_Alexander waves play on!!!
Min. 67 :(sun) M_V_Bommel looks up for support for support
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
          ...  G_Strachan receives the pass and heads towards the goal
          ...  G_Strachan flicks the header toward the far post!
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But flies wide of the post!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  I_Osbourne plays it towards the near post!
          ...  The ball finds its way to M_V_Bommel
          ...  He gets the shot away
          ...  But M_Steklenburg hits it away
          ...  He could have held onto that!
Min. 69 :(sun) R_Fowler uses his feet well to turn on the ball
          ...  U_Emanuelson takes the ball and the player!!
          ...  But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 70 :(amn) F_Baumann with the flick on
          ...  He plays the ball across to C_Canista
          ...  C_Canista attempts the shot!
          ...  It's hit the bar
          ...  It bounces down
          ...  R_Locke grabs it
          ...  No Goal!
          ...  Boo's surround the stadium!!!
Min. 72 :(sun) M_V_Bommel threads the through ball to J_McNamara
          ...  J_McNamara uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But hits the side netting!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  E_Stranger hits it into the box!
          ...  M_Steklenburg makes the catch!
Min. 75 :(sun) R_Fowler finds himself in a good position
          ...  U_Emanuelson slides in to knock the ball out for a throw-in
Min. 77 :(sun) M_V_Bommel boots it towards R_Fowler
          ...  Fine tackle by U_Emanuelson
          ...  He prevents the corner as well
Min. 79 :(amn) Ry_Cooder curls the ball out wide to Ewandro
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from J_McNamara
          ...  He could have easily caught the defender is he hadn't been careful
Min. 81 :(sun) G_Strachan takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  B_Berg with an awful challenge
          ...  That's his second ! Sent off !
          ...  He is furious with the referee!
          ...  But his players drag him off!
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  Right on the edge of the box!
          ...  I_Osbourne plays it short to G_Strachan
          ...  T_Gemmell reads the situation well and wins the ball
          ...  But it goes out
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  I_Osbourne hits it into the box!
          ...  R_Roversio swings a leg at it!
          ...  But it puts it well wide
Min. 86 :(sun) M_Steklenburg miss-kicks!
          ...  G_McQueen is through!
          ...  G_Duke with an ugly foul
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was lucky to escape with a caution!
          ...  John Gemmell looks bemused that it wasn't more!
Min. 86 :(sun) I_Osbourne beats Ry_Cooder
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  I_Osbourne tries to catch the keeper out!
          ...  M_Steklenburg is stranded!
          ...  He can't get there in time!
          ...  OH! It drifts just past the post
          ...  Great strike!
          ...  Deserved a goal really
Min. 87 :(sun) Eugen_Shakhov with a perfectly timed run
          ...  Eugen_Shakhov fires off a right-footed shot !
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  Wide !!
          ...  That was fortunate
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Eugen_Shakhov curls it into the box!
          ...  The ball finds its way to E_Stranger
          ...  He gets the shot away
          ...  But it goes just over
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(amn) T_Gemmell kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  Ewandro gets on the end of the pass
          ...  G_McQueen knocks the ball back to R_Locke
          ...  Ohhhh no!!
          ...  It's gone past R_Locke!
          ...  And just creeps wide!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  G_Duke lofts the ball in!
          ...  G_McQueen reads it well
          ...  And he knocks it away
Min. 92 :(sun) R_Roversio is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass under pressure
          ...  G_Strachan latches onto the ball
          ...  A powerful shot by G_Strachan !
          ...  It hits the outside of the post
          ...  And spins wide
Min. 94 :(sun) E_Stranger moves out wide
          ...  He plays the ball through to G_Strachan
          ...  G_Strachan hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
          ...  M_Steklenburg gets a hand to it!!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He just couldn't keep it out!
          ...  Yes!!
          ...  That goal surely snatches the win!
          ...  AC Milan 0-1 Sunderland ...

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


Match Details
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Venue                : San Siro Stadium
Attendance           : 43,500
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AC Milan Match Info
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Best player          : F_Baumann
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N_Sanudo (49), B_Berg (81)
Booked               : Ewandro (14), G_Duke (86)
Injured              : N/A
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Sunderland Match Info
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Best player          : G_Strachan (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : G_Strachan (94)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                              AC Milan    |    Sunderland
Attempts on Goal     :           9        |       11
Off target           :           5        |       8
On target            :           4        |       3
Possession           :          55        |       45
Corners              :           1        |       5
Red Cards            :           2        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       0
Subs Used            :           0        |       3
Fouls                :          10        |       6
Key Tackles          :          17        |       3
Key Passes           :           6        |       12
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Final Score          : AC Milan 0 - 1 Sunderland
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Player Statistics - AC Milan
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_Steklenburg  GK  29   3   1   1  32 |  96   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0   0   0
B_Berg         DF   2  25   7   6  33 |  83   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   1   0  50 -10 -10
T_Gemmell      DF   2  23   4   9  42 |  96   0   3   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  60  10   5
Ry_Cooder      DF   2  23   3   6  36 |  96   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  60  10   0
U_Emanuelson   DF   1  23   2   1  29 |  96   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 100   0   0
R_McCormack    DM   2  10  23  11  25 |  96   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
F_Baumann      MF   1   6  24   6  30 |  96   0   1   2   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0 -13
G_Duke         MF   2   8  23   7  38 |  96   0   0   1   0   1   0   1   0   0 -22 -12 -21
N_Sanudo       AM   1   6  22  16  45 |  51   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   1   0 -10 -10  -5
Ewandro        FW   2   9   5  24  14 |  96   0   1   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  18  -2  -1
C_Canista      FW   1   4   3  24  33 |  96   0   1   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  20   0   6
Carlotta       GK  24   2   5   6  18 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Bordon       DF   2  26   7   6  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Benzema      MF   2   8  23   5  17 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Pinedo       MF   1   5  23   5  28 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Wolford      FW   1   1   2  24   8 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

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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R_Locke        GK  30   2   4   4  15 |  96   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0   0
M_Zeffane      DF   1  24   9   6  31 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
E_Moretti      DF   2  24   4   6  25 |  62   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
J_McNamara     DF   2  24   2   3  24 |  96   0   2   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  10   1
G_McQueen      DF   2  22   8   7  41 |  96   0   2   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  40   0   5
Eugen_Shakhov  MF   1   6  24   6  21 |  96   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   1
J_Shaddix      MF   3  10  23  16  31 |  62   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
M_V_Bommel     MF   1   6  23  16  29 |  96   0   0   4   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  40   5
J_MacBright    FW   1   6   7  24  32 |  62   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
G_Strachan     FW   2   5   7  24  32 |  96   0   0   1   0   3   1   0   0   0   0  10  22
E_Stranger     FW   2   8   7  23  20 |  96   0   0   1   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  25   1
R_McGlinchy    GK  20   4   2   3  17 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Roversio     DF   1  23   3  10  31 |  34   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  30  21
A_Helender     DF   1  23   6   7  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
I_Osbourne     MF   1   8  23   9  37 |  34   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
R_Fowler       FW   1   1   9  24  25 |  34   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20  20
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